Debut satellite begins new chapter of Hong Kong aerospace

The satellite jointly developed by CUHK and ADA Space was launched into orbit in September, marking the birth of the first satellite developed by a tertiary institution in Hong Kong, and a significant milestone in CUHK’s aerospace research. It will collect environmental and geographical data in Hong Kong and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to inform responses to global natural disasters and smart city building.

CUHK and PKU jointly convene the second Sino-US University Presidents’ Dialogue

Building on the success of the inaugural event last year, CUHK and Peking University jointly convened the second Sino-US University Presidents’ Dialogue at The University of Chicago in September to foster academic exchange and collaboration between universities in China and the US.

Experts from China and Pakistan join forces to pioneer sustainable agriculture

A joint project between researchers from CUHK and Pakistan is creating soybean varieties that can thrive in Pakistan’s challenging climate, helping farmers overcome extreme heat and scarce water resources. The burgeoning collaboration aims to transform local agriculture, fight climate change and cultivate goodwill and friendship between the Belt and Road neighbours.

CU Medicine and ETH Zurich make history with the world’s first long-distance in vivo teleoperated magnetic endoscopy using an animal model

Researchers from CU Medicine and ETH Zurich in Switzerland have broken new ground by performing a long-distance, robot-assisted magnetic endoscopy over a distance of 9,300 km. The study demonstrates how advanced robotics could help doctors perform specialist exams and surgical procedures in remote and underserved areas.

‘Coral mum’ Apple Chui wins Falling Walls Science Breakthrough Award

Prof. Apple Chui from the School of Life Sciences won the Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year 2024 award in the Science Engagement category with her project that has inspired more than 1,000 Hong Kong school students to take part in coral conservation.

CUHK robotics team triumphs at ABU Robocon in third victory for Hong Kong

The CUHK robotics team, representing Hong Kong, triumphed at the ABU Robocon 2024, after defeating 12 teams from 11 countries and regions. This victory marks their third championship title, showcasing CUHK’s excellence in robotics and innovative education on the global stage.

Shaping leaders for a sustainable tomorrow

Co-launched by CUHK and Chulalongkorn University, the Association of Pacific Rim Universities SDG Education for Global Citizenship Programme has gathered students from across the Asia-Pacific region to develop a social innovation solution to global challenges related to health and well-being, deepening their commitment to addressing the SDGs.