CONTENTS

2 Foreword

3 CUHK at a Glance

5 Education

7 Student Experience

9 Research

19 Innovation and Impact

21 Global Engagement

23 National Engagement

25 Facts and Figures

 FOREWORD
Founded in 1963, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
(CUHK) is a comprehensive research university with a unique
mission: to combine tradition with modernity, and to bring
together China and the West. Over the years, CUHK has
evolved into an internationally recognised beacon of
academic excellence.

CUHK’s diverse and multicultural campus attracts students

from Hong Kong and around the world. As the only university
in Hong Kong offering a collegiate experience, CUHK places
equal emphasis on students’ intellectual and moral
development, providing opportunities for whole-person
growth. Our academic programmes prepare students to meet
the challenges and grasp the opportunities of today’s
interconnected and dynamic world by offering them a deep,
broad and enriching educational experience.

Our eight academic Faculties, together with some 300

research institutes and research centres, are driving forces
behind many groundbreaking advances in research and
innovation. Numerous discoveries in fields such as biomedical
science, robotics, AI, and green energy are benefitting
humanity. Our academics come from all over the world,
continuously taking our research and innovation to new
heights.

Over the years, we have developed extensive international

partnerships that have enriched the University’s education
and research agenda. Hong Kong’s strategic position within
China, particularly in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao
Greater Bay Area, presents an abundance of exciting
opportunities for CUHK to capitalise on our scholarly
capabilities to drive innovation and sustainable development.

Amidst rapid changes such as globalisation, technological

advancements, political and economic developments, and
digital transformation, CUHK has stood the test of time by
staying true to its core values. It has transformed from a
young university into a fully-fledged 21st century academic
institution, nurturing countless brilliant minds whose
achievements extend far beyond academia and into society
as a whole.

We look forward to collaborating with our partners worldwide

to achieve even greater success, while expanding our impact
to benefit the global community.

Dennis Lo Yuk-ming
Vice-Chancellor and President

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CUHK
AT A GLANCE

The Chinese University

of Hong Kong is a highly esteemed, forward-looking comprehensive research university,
recognised for excellence both regionally and globally. Founded in 1963, it is
A Focus on Student A Space to Learn and to Grow
the second oldest university in Hong Kong. Development CUHK has the largest, greenest and most scenic campus
in the city. Designed for sustainability, the 137.3-hectare
With a founding philosophy to combine tradition with modernity and to bring CUHK is the only university in Hong Kong that offers a
campus houses contemporary learning facilities as well
together China and the West, CUHK sets itself apart from the others with its deep collegiate system, with a wide range of non-formal
as a range of cultural, sport, and social amenities
roots in Chinese culture, its emphasis on bilingualism and multiculturalism, and a learning opportunities that complement formal curricula.
together with a teaching hotel, a teaching hospital, an
unique college system. As a university with a worldwide footprint, CUHK teachers and Art Museum and a Musuem of Climate Change. The
students hail from across the globe with a network of over 280,000 alumni. The nine colleges of the University are congenial
campus is conveniently connected to the MTR system
communities with their own hostels, dining halls and
and all parts of the city.
Boasting a galaxy of distinguished scholars and researchers who gained recognition other facilities. They are designed to help students
worldwide for their contributions to education and research, CUHK aims to promote develop interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivities,
interdisciplinary research that delivers benefits, tackles grand challenges, and fulfils while building their confidence and sense of social
societal needs locally, nationally, and globally. responsibility. Providing pastoral care and whole-person
education, each college is a closely-knit community that
As a top 50 university in the world, CUHK is consistently recognised for its research enables students to reach their full potential.
performance, innovation endeavours, education paradigm, civic responsibility, and
international engagement. Our dedication to cultivating global connections and
achieving excellence with purpose and responsibility contributes to realising the
aspirations of Hong Kong to become an influential nexus for knowledge and
innovation.
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EDUCATION
A Leader in CUHK prides itself in its dedication to education. We nurture students to be
responsible global citizens capable of making lifelong contributions to society.
Students benefit from a curriculum that is characterised by bilingualism,
Higher multiculturalism and a discipline specialty. It is complemented by an award-winning
general education programme of broad-based relevance, which has been a hallmark

Education of CUHK undergraduate education.

CUHK offers a wide range of academic programmes leading to bachelor’s, master’s

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and PhD degrees through our eight faculties and a graduate school, including one of
only two medical schools in Hong Kong. Student Awards and Accolades
1. Vivian Kong, a Juris Doctor student, won a gold medal in the women’s
Given our geographical location, traditions and ties, CUHK enjoys special advantages in the study of Chinese culture, society individual épée at the 2024 Paris Olympics. In the Hangzhou 2022
and business. Different specialties in engineering and science command world-leading positions, while our business, law and Asian Games, 16 students and alumni garnered 11 medals: one gold,
medical schools are highly regarded for their professional training and seminal research. two silvers and eight bronzes.

We offer undergraduate programmes centred on a four-year credit-based curriculum, as well as various postgraduate 2. Representing Hong Kong, the robotics team from CUHK Engineering
programmes that are widely recognised throughout the world. We also provide Hong Kong’s first university-wide Co-Operative and Medicine triumphed at the top-notched Asia-Pacific Broadcasting
Education Programme (Co-Op@CUHK) and a series of MOOCs on various platforms with a wide regional and global reach. Union’s Asia-Pacific Robot Contest 2024, marking their third
championship title.
In partnership with world-renowned universities, we offer some 30 dual degree and joint teaching programmes that prepare
our students for international careers. Notable examples include a dual undergraduate degree programme with Waseda 3. A student team earned the International Sustainability Award under the
University and a joint PhD student supervision programme with the University of Exeter. Besides, an Interdisciplinary Data James Dyson Award for its ‘E-COATING’ invention to reduce indoor
Analytics & X Double Major Programme is offered in collaboration with the Shenzhen campus to provide students with an building temperature without using electricity, making it the first
immersive educational experience in the emerging southern Chinese megalopolis and to contribute to the region’s talent pool. team from the Greater China region to have received this honour.
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Teaching of the Highest Quality International Education Programmes

CUHK has been consistently commended in quality audits carried out by Hong CUHK is committed to making global learning accessible to its students by developing
Kong’s University Grants Committee (UGC) for providing a high standard of opportunities that allow them to benefit from international education without travelling.
teaching and learning, a high-quality student learning experience and its
achievement in international outreach. • The APRU SDG Education for Global Citizenship Programme connects students from
across Asia Pacific to develop social innovation solutions to global challenges.
The University’s general education programme receives accolades locally and
internationally for its design and implementation. Besides, the Association of • The CUHK-Yonsei Underwood International College Cultural Industries Programme
Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) Virtual Student Exchange Programme, developed fosters cultural exchange and enhances the understanding of the design and creative
and managed by CUHK, was ‘Highly Commended’ for International Strategy of industries in Hong Kong and Seoul.
the Year at the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards Asia 2021.
• The Future 17: SDGs Challenge Programme equips students with skills for tackling 21st
Taking pride in the quality of education we offer, we are committed to century global challenges in partnership with the University of Exeter and Quacquarelli
continuous improvement in order to provide the best learning experience for Symonds.
our students.

Graduates and Alumni Network

Our graduates are often readily accepted by prestigious
overseas institutions of their choice for further degree
studies. They are in great demand among local employers
and multinational companies, and 94% of them are able to
secure employment by September in their graduation year.
CUHK graduates also consistently receive high ratings in
government and private employer surveys.

A global network of over 280,000 CUHK alumni flourishes in

all professions and sectors, from finance and IT to education
and the civil service. These alumni contribute to the
University by providing mentorship, career guidance and even
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 Our Interntional Students

Jose Manuel Cervantes Sanchez

Jose from Mexico was awarded CUHK’s University Admission

Scholarship to major in Global Communication. He is most
interested to study in Southeast Asia, especially Hong Kong,
with its multicultural vibes and high-quality education. He
considers CUHK to have unique advantages over other
universities in Hong Kong, including its international
reputation and academic atmosphere, as well as a wide range
of general education programmes.

Kuntapath Charusrojthanadech

STUDENT
Kuntapath from Thailand discovered CUHK at a university fair
just before graduating from high school. She was impressed
by the range of courses, scholarships and extra-curricular
activities the University offers. Additionally, she believes that
Hong Kong is the ideal place for her to immerse herself in

EXPERIENCE
Chinese language and culture, while also being conveniently
close to home.

Where Students Soar Full scholarships covering tuition and living expenses
are offered to attract talent from within the region and
Our Exchange Students
around the world.
A world-class university with a global outlook, CUHK offers
a unique opportunity to excel in a stimulating intellectual CUHK is a regional pioneer in international education.
environment alongside a cosmopolitan group of students Georgia May Tattersall
Since establishing our first student exchange
in one of the world’s most dynamic cities. partnership with the University of California system in Georgia is a student from the University of Otago, majoring in
1965, we have accumulated six decades of international Chinese studies and law. Supported by the Education New
The student experience is at the heart of the CUHK education experience.
education. We promote whole-person education and assist Zealand Prime Minister’s Scholarship, she has spent a
students to develop their full potential through artistic, semester on exchange at CUHK. The unique blend of Western
CUHK broadens the student learning experience by and Chinese cultures in Hong Kong made her feel at home
sports, leadership and community service activities outside providing abundant opportunities to undertake an
the classroom. We foster students’ holistic development almost immediately. She appreciates CUHK’s ideal
exchange for periods ranging from a few weeks to a environment for enhancing her Chinese language skills and
through social and civic engagement, enhancing their term or a year at 280 world-renowned partner
personal growth and contributing to developing a better enjoys engaging in lively discussions with locals about
institutions in over 35 countries and regions. Every cultural differences.
world. To help students soar in their chosen fields, we also year, about 6,000 students undertake an exchange or
provide various enrichment programmes that strengthen join experiential learning programmes such as research
their interpersonal, problem-solving and leadership skills. trips, field visits, internships, and service learning and
cultural exposure programmes outside Hong Kong. Jiayin Yan
As Hong Kong plays a strategic role in the national Greater
Bay Area initiative, CUHK students are especially well At the same time, over 2,500 visiting students come to
prepared to take up career opportunities in mainland Jiayin joined the Formula student racing team at her host
CUHK annually, creating a melting pot of cultures on university, Graz University of Technology, collaborating with
China. campus. Through various activities and programmes, young Austrian engineers to build a racing car and compete
students are brought together from different ethnic, globally. She experienced different competition cultures from
cultural, socio-economic, and linguistic backgrounds.
A Rich Multicultural Experience that in Hong Kong. Her team achieved far more than she had
anticipated, placing first in Autocross and Skidpad, and third
The diverse student experience at CUHK, combined with in Acceleration in Formula Student Austria.
Our home in Hong Kong, Asia’s World City, offers a truly excellence in teaching and a multicultural atmosphere,
international experience in an environment where students produces graduates who are future global leaders with
from more than 80 countries live and study together on a the drive and ability to make lifelong contributions to
culturally-integrated campus. society.

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RESEARCH

Areas of Excellence State Key Laboratories

World-class With the support of a wide array of research institutes
and centres, CUHK has long championed
Aging, Skeletal Degeneration and Regeneration
AI-Powered Surgical Robots
State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology (CUHK)
State Key Laboratory of Digestive Disease (CUHK)

Research
interdisciplinary research excellence on local, national
Centre for Genomic Studies on Plant-Environment State Key Laboratory of Research on Bioactivities and
and international levels. We encourage international Interaction for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
research collaborations and have established a number Clinical Applications of Medicinal Plants (CUHK)
of joint research units in partnership with eminent Centre for Medical Engineering of Molecular and
Research is central to the vision and mission of CUHK. As a Biological Probes State Key Laboratory of Synthetic Chemistry
institutions in mainland China and abroad, all aimed at (Partnership with The University of Hong Kong)
champion of research and innovation that creates value Centre for Organelle Biogenesis and Function
advancing knowledge across various subject areas and
and benefits society, CUHK is recognised as a leading State Key Laboratory of Translational Oncology (CUHK)
addressing some of the world’s challenges. Centre for Plant and Agricultural Biotechnology
research university in Asia and among the best in the
world.
The strength, diversity and impact of our research are
Centre for Research into Circulating Fetal Nucleic Acids InnoHK Centres
evidenced by the establishment of five State Key Chinese Medicine Research and Further Development
Among our most notable research achievements are the Health@InnoHK
Laboratories entrusted by the Ministry of Science and Information Technology
advances we have made in liquid biopsy in prenatal testing Centre for Neuromusculoskeletal Restorative Medicine
Technology of China, 13 CUHK-led Areas of Excellence
and early cancer detection, biotechnological improvements Institute of Network Coding
research projects supported by the Hong Kong Centre for Novostics
of soybean, molecular analysis for cancer and metabolic Probing the Fundamental Structure of Matter with High
University Grants Committee, and six InnoHK Centres Microbiota I-Centre
disease detection and treatment, drug development for rare Energy Particle Collisions
under the Hong Kong Government’s flagship InnoHK
neurodegenerative diseases, network coding theory that AIR@InnoHK
initiative. The Historical Anthropology of Chinese Society
has revolutionised data transmission and network
Using Data to Transform Diabetes Care and Patient Lives Centre for Perceptual and Interactive Intelligence
applications, and AI and robotics for innovative
In line with the CUHK Strategic Plan 2021–2025, CUHK Hong Kong Centre for Logistics Robotics
technologies in biomedical and smart city applications.
will focus on integrating research, innovation and
enterprise into a dynamic and productive continuum, a Multi-Scale Medical Robotics Centre
superhighway that enables the translation of research
into tangible benefits and the delivery of innovation to
the world.

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 China:
Tradition and Modernity
As China takes centre stage in the world’s economic,
cultural and political arenas, understanding and Related Research Centres
engaging China is of critical importance to global
Centre for China Studies
development. CUHK possesses geographical and
cultural advantages to spearhead various aspects of Centre for Chinese Media and Comparative Communication
China research, with over 200 faculty members and a Research
good number of centres and institutes devoted to
Centre for Comparative and Transnational Law
various aspects of China studies.
CUHK-Tsinghua University Joint Research Centre on Chinese Economy
CUHK-Zhejiang University Joint Research Centre for Digital Economy
Hong Kong-Shenzhen Finance Research Centre

Strategic Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies

Institute of Chinese Studies

Research
Areas
Chinese Economy
CUHK has identified four unique, yet
complementary strategic areas of research Prof. Michael Song of the Department of Economics is a
which anchor the University’s research focus renowned expert on Chinese economy and
under its Strategic Plan. macroeconomics. In collaboration with Tsinghua University,
Prof. Song is leading a project funded by the National
Natural Science Foundation of China and Hong Kong’s
Research Grants Council on providing a quantitative and
panoramic evaluation of China’s industrial policies. The
results will enable a deeper understanding of the modern
Chinese economy and open vital discussions on future
policy design, particularly the initiatives of the
Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. He also
leads a long-term project funded by the Becker Friedman
Institute at The University of Chicago on growth and
development in China.
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 Restorative Medicine
Co-led by Prof. Patrick Yung and Prof. Woody Chan, the Centre for
Neuromusculoskeletal Restorative Medicine is one of the research
and development centres under the Hong Kong Government’s
InnoHK initiative. This multidisciplinary, international consortium is
dedicated to applying convergent principles and technologies from
biomedical science and engineering to restore structure and
function of neuromusculoskeletal tissues and organs that have
been injured, diseased and degenerated due to ageing or trauma.
The centre aims to maintain mobility and enhance the quality of
life through innovative biomedical research and development.

Gut Microbiota
Innovative The gut microbiome not only affects our

Biomedicine gastrointestinal health but also plays an

important role in the functions of our immune
system and brain. Prof. Francis Chan and
Prof. Siew Chien Ng of the Department of
Medicine and Therapeutics have established
With an ageing population in many parts of the world Asia’s first fecal microbiota transplantation
and the sporadic emergence of global infectious disease Related Research Centres programme, which transfers gut microbes from
healthy human donors to patients in order to
threats, biomedical research is essential to defending,
Hong Kong Institute of Integrative Medicine restore gut dysbiosis. Their groundbreaking
upkeeping and enhancing public health. CUHK is a world
leader in genetic, genomic and precision medicine. It is a Hong Kong Cancer Institute discoveries include a symbiotic formula that
pioneer in various fields, including non-invasive prenatal boosts immunity against COVID-19 and a stool
Hong Kong Institute of Diabetes and Obesity microbiome precision test for detecting colorectal
testing, cancer liquid biopsies, and the genomics of
cancers prevalent in Asia. Institute for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine cancer. They aspire to position Hong Kong as a
leading microbiome innovation and technology
Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences hub in Asia.
Lui Che Woo Institute of Innovative Medicine

Novel Therapeutics for

Prenatal Diagnosis Rare Neurodegeneration
Regarded as one of the most impactful breakthroughs in
the global scientific community, Prof. Dennis Lo Yuk-ming, Led by Prof. Edwin Chan from the School of Life Sciences, our
Li Ka Shing Professor of Medicine, discovered the pioneering research in the development of novel peptidyl and
presence of cell-free fetal DNA in maternal plasma and small molecule inhibitors has opened new horizons for curing
pioneered a non-invasive DNA blood test for Down currently incurable rare neurodegenerative diseases. In
syndrome that has benefited millions of women globally. collaboration with an international team of scientists, Prof. Chan
The work provides a foundation for non-invasive prenatal has unveiled the miRNA dysregulation network in these rare
tests for multiple genetic diseases. Prof. Lo is also disorders. Furthermore, he has established an intercontinental
advancing the use of a similar approach for the early research collaboration network to promote translational research
screening of cancers. Prof. Lo has received multiple for other rare neuronal diseases, including amyotrophic lateral
prestigious international awards, including the 2022 sclerosis/frontotemporal dementia, myotonic dystrophy, and
Lasker~DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award, the spinocerebellar ataxias. Additionally, he is developing innovative
2021 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences (also known as therapeutic approaches for Huntington’s disease. His team has
the ‘Oscars of Science’), the 2021 Royal Medal in developed the AI-assisted RareCure Drug Discovery Platform to
Biological Sciences by the Royal Society of London, and facilitate novel peptidyl drug development against toxic RNA
the inaugural Future Science Prize in Life Sciences in targets. In 2024, Prof. Chan’s start-up company was selected to
China in 2016. Additionally, he was elected as a member receive support from Hong Kong Science Park’s incubator
of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2023. programme, accelerating its drug development efforts.
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 Network Coding
A forerunner in telecommunications, the Institute of Network
Coding, headed by Prof. Raymond Yeung, has achieved
significant breakthroughs in information science, leading to
network communications that are more efficient, reliable, and
secure. This revolutionary research on network coding has a
far-reaching impact not only on wireless communications but
also in the aerospace industry. The technology has resulted in
patents from multiple countries, and the research team is
now focusing on its future applications in AI data centre
networking, satellite communications, the Internet of Things,
wireless sensor and mesh networks, and smart lampposts.

AI-assisted Cancer Diagnosis

At the forefront of international medical technology,
Prof. Pheng-Ann Heng and Prof. Qi Dou of the Department of
Computer Science and Engineering have developed an
innovative AI system that utilises automated medical image
processing technology through deep learning to provide
efficient diagnosis using CT scans and histopathological

Information images. The system has been validated on two of Hong

Kong’s most prevalent cancers—lung cancer and breast

and Automation cancer—demonstrating high accuracies. With enhanced

efficiency in clinical diagnosis, the cutting-edge technology is

Technology Information pervades all aspects of human life.

CUHK is a leading institution in Asia for
expected to be widely adopted by the medical sector in the
near future.

machine learning and AI research. It boasts expertise in a wide range

of fields, including data networks, information coding, network
security, big data analytics, robotics, financial technologies,
optimisation, renewable energy, optical communications,
computer-aided design automation, and biomedical imaging.

Related Research Centres

Chow Yuk Ho Technology Centre for Innovative Medicine
Medical Robotics
CUHK Interdisciplinary Artificial Intelligence Research Institute Prof. Li Zhang from the Department of Mechanical and
Automation Engineering has created an innovative robot
CUHK T Stone Robotics Institute designed for minimally invasive surgery and beyond. This
Hong Kong Institute of Quantum Information Science and Technology slimy, hydrogel-based soft robot is distinguished by its
exceptional deformation capability and adaptability for
Institute of Network Coding robotic manipulation, paving the way for new biomedical
Institute of Optical Science and Technology applications within the human digestive system. Additionally,
his team has developed an AI-assisted navigation system that
Stanley Ho Big Data Decision Analytics Research Centre enables millions of nanorobots to function like a swarm of
bees, autonomously adjusting their movements and
distribution in response to environmental changes. The
system is poised for therapeutic applications, allowing
nanorobots to carry out crucial tasks such as drug delivery
within the human body, eliminating the need for surgeons to
undergo specialised training.

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 Sustainable and Climate-Smart Agriculture
Promoting sustainable agriculture is vital to achieving zero hunger, eliminating poverty and
addressing climate change. Led by Prof. Hon-Ming Lam, Director of the State Key Laboratory
of Agrobiotechnology (CUHK), the team is committed to developing innovative technologies
to tackle the environmental challenges facing agriculture, ultimately striving for sustainable
farming and global food security.

Utilising genomic techniques, Prof. Lam identified the major salt tolerance gene in
soybeans and collaborated with breeders in China to produce five new stress-tolerant
soybean varieties. These advancements aim to increase food supply, reclaim semi-arid soils,
and reduce carbon emissions sustainably. This initiative has also expanded to Pakistan and
South Africa, revolutionising local agriculture and fostering international collaborations.

Recently, Prof. Lam launched Hong Kong’s first aerospace agricultural project, marking a
significant milestone in the region’s agricultural development. This ambitious experiment
seeks to explore how soybean seeds and nitrogen-fixing bacteria mutate under space
conditions, paving the way for new advancements in agricultural technology that could
enhance the resilience of soybean farming in the face of climate change.

Environment and Clean Energy Storage

Sustainability As the world is facing a climate emergency and
the complex challenges of rapid urbanisation,
With the threat of climate change intensifying, countries worldwide are striving to achieve
zero emissions by mid-century. One promising approach involves renewable energy and
CUHK aims to position itself as a global thought leader in sustainable off-grid applications. A research team led by Prof. Yi-Chun Lu from the Department of
development research for densely populated and highly mobile cities. Mechanical and Automation Engineering has developed innovative materials that facilitate
Additionally, it aspires to become a global hub for computational safe, low-cost, and long-lasting flow battery applications. This technology is particularly
approaches to environmental and sustainability research. The suited for regions with cold climates or significant weather fluctuations, as well as for
University’s sustainability research is firmly rooted in a commitment to renewable energy projects and electric vehicle solar charging stations, ensuring a reliable
advancing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. power supply. Prof. Lu’s ground-breaking work has garnered recognition from numerous
prestigious organisations, including the New Cornerstone Science Foundation, the National
Natural Science Foundation of China, the International Society of Electrochemistry, and the
Falling Walls Foundation.

Related Research Centres

Centre for Genomic Studies on Plant-Environment Interaction for Sustainable
Agriculture and Food Security
CUHK Jockey Club Institute of Ageing
CUHK Institute of Health Equity
CUHK-University of Exeter Joint Centre for Environmental Sustainability and Resilience (ENSURE)
Great Bay University-CUHK Joint Institute of Advanced Materials and Green Energy Research
Institute of Environment, Energy and Sustainability
Institute of Plant Molecular Biology and Agricultural Biotechnology
Simon F.S. Li Marine Science Laboratory

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INNOVATION
AND IMPACT
As a leading research university, CUHK is dedicated to integrating research, innovation and enterprise as a productive
continuum to translate knowledge into tangible benefits, generating impact for the world. Widely recognised as one of the
most innovative universities locally and regionally, we have more than 2,000 granted patents in a wide range of fields Sign Bilingualism for an Robot-based Education for
worldwide, covering medical technology, biotechnology, information technology, telecommunications, and materials science, Inclusive Society Autistic Children
among others. Some of the patents have been licensed to relevant industries to bring innovations to the market to benefit
society. Apart from technological innovations, we are committed to advancing social good by, for example, utilising our Research conducted by Prof. Gladys Tang, an expert in Autistic children often develop social communication
world-class expertise in computer science and our proven teaching experience to develop a new AI module for all public sign linguistics and language acquisition, has shown that skills later than their peers, which can lead to challenges
secondary schools in Hong Kong. deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) children achieve optimal in societal inclusion. Research shows that autistic
learning by simultaneously acquiring both sign language individuals tend to respond more readily to objects than
In 2023-24, seven CUHK projects received funding from Hong Kong Government’s inaugural Research, Academic and and spoken language. This finding dispels the to human interaction as compared to objects. Pioneering
Industry Sectors One-plus Scheme, marking the highest number among all local universities. This achievement showcases misconception that learning sign language hinders the the integration of technology into special needs
our global leadership in medicine, computer science and engineering and our commitment to nurturing industry development of spoken language in DHH children. In education, Prof. Catherine So from the Department of
collaborations. With strong translational research capabilities, the University is poised to support Hong Kong’s status as an 2016, she set up SLCO Community Resources to promote Educational Psychology has designed and implemented
international innovation and technology hub in alignment with the national plan. sign bilingualism for an inclusive society to the wider an innovative robot-based programme for children with
public. This initiative is notable for being the first Hong autism aged 3 to 18. In collaboration with NEC Hong
CUHK is devoted to fostering a vibrant ecosystem that nurtures innovation and entrepreneurship on our campus. This Kong-based social enterprise recognised by Social Kong, the programme has been delivered in mainstream
dedication has resulted in the launch of 85 start-ups. The pioneering Minor Programme in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Venture Challenge Asia, one of the region’s most schools, special schools, and non-profit organisations.
offers undergraduate students with a focus on ideation, realisation and commercialisation. In addition to the CUHK prestigious competitions for social enterprises.
Pre-Incubation Centre on our Hong Kong campus, we also established an Entrepreneurship and Innovation Hub in
Shenzhen that provides affordable space, mentorship and industry access for CUHK-enabled start-ups to expand in China.

Precision Surgical Innovation AI for Speech Processing Robots for the Workplace Innovation in Rural Architecture
Translating medical and engineering knowledge into The onset of neurological diseases can make The Hong Kong Centre for Logistics Robotics, led by Prof. Peter Ferretto of the School of Architecture and his
healthcare technologies that directly benefit patients is a communication difficult. Although research on solving Prof. Yunhui Liu, was established with research team at Condition_Lab have designed and built an
key pursuit and core strength of CUHK. The Multi-Scale these problems is ongoing, this is stymied by the lack of contributions from the University of California, Berkeley. extraordinary new children’s library, The Pingtan Book
Medical Robotics Centre, co-directed by Prof. Philip Chiu, a relevant, sizeable spoken language dataset to help Founded under the InnoHK initiative, it focuses on the House, in Hunan, China. The building seamlessly
Dean of Medicine and Prof. Samual Au of the Department researchers unlock what those affected are trying to say. research and development of robotics and AI integrates play and reading within a traditional timber
of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, is a Prof. Helen Meng, a specialist in AI and deep learning, technologies for future workplaces as well as innovative structure, fostering a love of both books and Dong
trailblazer in bringing the worlds of medicine and and Prof. Patrick Wong, an expert in neuroscience and solutions to pressing challenges in the logistics industry. culture in local youths. This project has received the
engineering together. Established under the InnoHK linguistics, are collaborating on technology solutions for In particular, it aims to advance robot intelligence in key prestigious World Interior of the Year Award and the Best
initiative in collaboration with ETH Zurich, Imperial Cantonese speakers in Hong Kong who suffer from areas, including smart perception, smart interactions, Use of Natural Light Prize at the World Architecture
College London, Johns Hopkins University, and Technical dysarthria, which affects the articulation of sounds and smart manipulation, and smart mobility. Festival 2022, often dubbed the ‘Oscars of Architecture’.
University of Munich, the centre is advancing minimally words, and have since expanded their research to
invasive, high-precision surgical robotic technologies. It neurological diseases such as dementia or
is also incubating affordable medical robots as pressure neurocognitive disorder. Their cross-disciplinary research
mounts for better patient care in hospitals in Hong Kong, combines multilingual speech processing, AI,
mainland China and around the world. neuroscience, and language learning.

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GLOBAL Global Partnership
Stanford University, USA
CUHK is host to Stanford’s Bing
Student Exchange
Student exchange has been at the
University of Exeter, UK
The CUHK-University of Exeter Joint

ENGAGEMENT
Overseas Studies Programme heart of CUHK since its founding. The Centre for Environmental
(BOSP) in Hong Kong. It is the University offers a wealth of exchange Sustainability and Resilience
only BOSP programme in Greater opportunities to broaden the learning (ENSURE) embarks on large,
China. Students enrol in a experience of its students. It has impactful interdisciplinary
tailor-made programme jointly established partnerships for student collaborations to tackle emerging
developed by Stanford and CUHK exchange and other international issues related to a changing
to gain exposure to courses within education programmes with over 300 environment and human health
the social sciences and China distinguished institutions in more and well-being.
studies, enrich their understanding than 35 countries and regions
of Chinese culture and immerse through which our students expand
them into the local community. their horizons.

Our Global Footprint

CUHK is a comprehensive research university with a global vision and a mission to combine The University of Manchester, UK The University of Sydney, Australia Ludwig-Maximilian University of
tradition with modernity, and to bring together China and the West. Internationalisation is CUHK and Manchester have strong CUHK collaborates closely with Munich, Germany
integral in our education and research, with a view to strengthening our research capacity, partnership in research and USYD on various fronts including CUHK is a member of the LMU-China
education for students, and impact around the world. education, particularly in biomedical bioengineering, diabetes and Academic Network which aims to
sciences and cultural management. sustainable agriculture with the strengthen scientific collaborations
International academic exchange has been at the core of CUHK since our founding. Several The two universities offer a joint fund support of a joint fund. The two with leading Chinese universities.
overseas ties were in place with our constituent colleges prior to the University’s to support research collaboration. universities co-lead the Association LMU Munich is also a member of the
establishment. Our first student exchange programme was established with the University of Manchester is also engaged in of Pacific Rim Universities Pacific Global Alliance of Medical Excellence
California system in 1965. Today, CUHK has formal partnerships with 500 universities and CUHK’s Centre for Perceptual and Rim Biodiversity and Sustainability inaugurated by CUHK Medicine to
Interactive Intelligence under the Programme. promote innovative medical
institutions around the world, ranging from teaching and research collaborations to faculty and
InnoHK initiative. education and research.
student exchanges, among many other engagements.

We are an active member of national, regional and international networks of higher education, National, Regional and International Memberships
research and engagement. Through the alliances formed with centres of excellence worldwide,
we advance knowledge, develop innovative academic programmes that enrich students’ The following are among the many national, regional and international affiliations we have established across the globe:
learning experiences, and break new ground in research. We create impacts across a wide • Asia-Pacific Association for International Education
range of disciplines that address the many global challenges of today. • Association of Commonwealth Universities
• Association of Pacific Rim Universities
CUHK’s focus on internationalisation is further reflected in our commitment to building a • China-UK Humanities Alliance for Higher Education
multicultural environment on campus. Students and teachers hail from countries all around the
• Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao University Alliance
world, with 33% of our students and 56% of our teachers originating outside Hong Kong.
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education Alliance of China
• International Universities Climate Alliance
• Mainland-Hong Kong-Macao Legal Education Alliance
• University Alliance of the Silk Road
• Worldwide Universities Network
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NATIONAL CUHK Shenzhen Research
Institute
Shenzhen Institute of
Advanced Technology

ENGAGEMENT
CUHK’s wholly-owned Shenzhen Research Institute CUHK partnered with the Chinese Academy of Sciences
serves as a pivotal base for conducting research, and Shenzhen Municipal Government to establish the
training, and technology transfer on the mainland, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT)
particularly in the Greater Bay Area. The Institute’s which plays a significant role in technology innovation,
major research areas include biomedicine, information industry collaboration, and economic development in
technology, and sustainable development. It set up the the region, focusing on multidisciplinary integration
Innovation Hub in 2018 for cultivation and incubation development of information technology and
of start-ups, with the aim of creating an biotechnology. It includes nine affiliated institutes (with
entrepreneurial ecosystem between Shenzhen and 60 research centres) and is home to nine national
Hong Kong. innovation labs, 34 key labs and platforms at the
provincial level. It has incubated over 1,850 companies
in emerging industries such as low-cost healthcare,
service robots, electric vehicles, cloud computing,
digital cities, nanomedicine, new energy and new
materials.

Comprehensive Presence
CUHK is the first local university to establish a comprehensive Institute, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, and
presence in mainland China. Beginning with the connections CUHK Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology
formed by our constituent colleges prior to the establishment Research Institute (Futian). Major new initiatives and
of the University, we have had long and deep academic ties collaborations are underway to achieve substantial
with leading universities and research organisations in outcomes in basic research, talent cultivation, as well as
mainland China, many in key national priority areas. We are innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.
equally committed to developing teaching and learning
programmes that benefit CUHK students as well as our CUHK is more focused than ever on identifying
mainland partners. This includes dual degree programmes opportunities to integrate with the nation’s development.
with some of the most prestigious universities to take The University has opened the CUHK Shanghai Centre and
advantage of the distinct curricula and expertise of two the CUHK Beijing Centre, which serve as important
disciplines in two institutions. platforms for academic, alumni and entrepreneurial
collaborations.
We have a strong foothold in the Guangdong-Hong
Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). Since 2006, CUHK has
established a range of education and research platforms in
GBA, including CUHK-Shenzhen, CUHK Shenzhen Research

The Chinese University of CUHK Hong Kong-Shenzhen

Hong Kong, Shenzhen Innovation and Technology
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen
Research Institute (Futian)
(CUHK-Shenzhen) extends the core educational
philosophy and values of the University beyond The Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and
Hong Kong. It offers bachelor’s, master’s and Technology Research Institute (Futian) was
PhD degrees through the School of established to enhance the linkage and elevate
Management and Economics, School of Science CUHK’s presence of research excellence in the
and Engineering, School of Humanities and Lok Ma Chau Loop Area. Riding on the
Social Science, School of Data Science, School opportunity brought by the regional
of Music, School of Medicine, and School of development, the Institute aims to advance
Public Policy. Currently, more than 10,000 research collaboration in robotics, AI and
students are studying at CUHK-Shenzhen. medicine to serve the needs of the Greater Bay
Area.

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FACTS AND
World-class Scholars
The University boasts a galaxy of distinguished scholars and researchers who are highly regarded authorities in various

FIGURES
specialties. They include:

2 1 1 1
Nobel Laureates Fields Medalist Fellow of the Royal Society Future Science Prize

Turing Award Winner Fellow of the US National Lasker Award Winner

Academy of Inventors

Year founded: 160+ undergraduate 220+ postgraduate 18,000 undergraduates

1963 majors and minors programmes 16,200 postgraduates
4 32 404 7
RGC Research Fellows International Exhibition Scholars Listed in World’s China’s Excellent Young
2024-25 Inventions Geneva Winners Top 2% Scientists 2024 by Scientist Fund Winners 2024
2024 Stanford University

280,000 1,700+ 1,800 300 research

alumni teaching staff research staff institutes
and centres
Highly Cited Researchers
36 Numerous scholars have been named the Highly Cited Researchers 2024 by Clarivate Analytics, which recognises
researchers who have demonstrated significant and broad influence in their fields of research.
11,500 non-local 500 Top 10
students from 36th in QS World
partners Times Higher Education University Rankings
80+ countries/regions worldwide Asia University Rankings

Colleges Chung Chi College New Asia College United College

Shaw College Morningside College S.H. Ho College

Prof. Francis Chan Prof. Henry Chan Prof. Tony Mok Prof. Siew Ng Prof. Vincent Wong
Gut microbiology Liver cancer Lung cancer Gut microbiology Fatty liver
C.W. Chu College Wu Yee Sun College Lee Woo Sing College

Faculties

Prof. Jun Yu Prof. Joseph Sung Prof. David Hui Prof. Grace Wong Prof. Martin Wong Prof. Samuel Wong
Gastrointestinal diseases Gastrointestinal diseases Respiratory diseases Liver diseases Chronic diseases Primary care

Arts Business Education Engineering

Administration

Law Medicine Science Social

Science Prof. William Wu Dr. Sunny Wong Prof. Pheng-ann Heng Prof. Martin Stolterfoht Prof. Jianbin Xu Prof. Ching-ping Wong
Cancer biology Microbiology Medical AI Solar cells Nanoelectronics Electronic materials

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Office of Academic Links
The Office of Academic Links serves as the
international relations and global education arm for
CUHK. It is dedicated to advancing the University’s
internationalisation strategy in research and
education, enhancing its impact and visibility on the
global stage, and enriching the global exposure and
learning experience of students. Connect with us to
explore how we can collaborate to create impactful
and meaningful partnerships.

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