CUHK to host APAIE 2026 Conference and Exhibition—Asia-Pacific partnerships for the global good

CUHK is the local lead host for the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) Conference and Exhibition in 2026 which will take place during 23-27 February at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Join us to learn about the new developments in higher education, share best practice and explore new opportunities for collaboration.

CUHK hosts WUN Annual General Meeting 2025
Fostering global collaboration and innovation in higher education

CUHK hosted the Worldwide Universities Network Annual General Meeting 2025 in May, marking the second occasion on which the University has had the honour of hosting this event. The meeting brought together more than 100 delegates from six continents, including university leaders, researchers and administrators, to discuss development in higher education and global research collaboration for greater impact to societies.

CUHK life scientists discover a key driver of Huntington’s disease, paving the way for novel treatments

A CUHK research team has made a major breakthrough in understanding the causes of Huntington’s disease, uncovering a key biological process that contributes to its onset. By pinpointing the critical role of a specific enzyme found in the brain, the discovery promises to open up new frontiers for potential treatments.

THE names architecture professor’s rural revitalisation scheme Research Project of the Year

Prof. Thomas Chung at the School of Architecture won the Research Project of the Year award at the Times Higher Education Awards Asia 2025 for Project Plum Grove. This initiative revitalises a 400-year-old Hakka village in Hong Kong, blending traditional techniques with modern design, engaging the community, and restoring cultural heritage.

CUHK launches Asia’s first organoid biobank for bladder cancer

CU Medicine has established the first organoid biobank derived from Asian bladder cancer patients, offering new hope for precision treatment. This biobank includes 36 tumour models from local patients, enabling personalised drug screening and a ‘test-before-treatment’ approach. This breakthrough marks a milestone in oncology research and drug development.

CUHK develops world’s first liquid-bodied robot against biofilm infections

Led by Prof. Li Zhang from the Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, an international team from CUHK, Nanyang Technological University and the Max Planck Institute, has developed the world’s first antibiofilm liquid-bodied magnetic-controlled robot, paving the way for innovative solutions to combat biofilm infections.

Powering public benefit through exciting new industry collaborations

CUHK is deepening its collaboration with industry leaders to ensure that the University’s cutting-edge research continues to bring tangible benefits to society. Through new partnerships with global pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca and AI firm SenseTime, CUHK is helping to accelerate the development of life-changing medical treatments and transform the public’s access to legal information.