HKU_Science

Faculty of Science
The University of Hong Kong

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Hong Kong’s space research is entering a new era. Professor Yiliang LI from HKU Earth & Planetary Sciences shared on TV how HKU is contributing to national space missions, including developing an infrared spectrometer for Tianwen-3 Mars mission.
Watch: https://t.co/BzVhti3nhQ

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Led by our ecologist Professor Rajan, a group of E&B students got a special lecture from President of Guangdong Ocean University, Prof Liu, on marine conservation and aquaculture in belt and road initiative.

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Nobel Laureate Professor Sir Andre GEIM, Chair Professor of Physics at HKU, delivered his Inaugural Lecture, “Random Walk to Graphene”, sharing how curiosity, unexpected turns and “sticky tape” led to the discovery of graphene. https://t.co/FS52SiUzaG

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HKU geologists from the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences found new evidence that Earth’s earliest continents may have formed from rocks once altered by ancient seawater and surface processes — not only from deep, untouched rocks inside Earth.
https://t.co/7BuVV7UbPa

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HKU chemists have uncovered how the “hidden length” within tiny molecular rings shapes a material’s stiffness, strength and elasticity, paving the way for smarter, more customisable materials for soft robotics, tissue engineering and wearable electronics.
https://t.co/yGLhe8q3Xs

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HKU Science undergraduates explored HKU’s “super oysters” in Zhanjiang through BIOL4505, comparing them with normal oysters while gaining hands-on experience in real-world science entrepreneurship. 🦪🧪🚀

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Nobel Laureate Professor Sir Andre Geim will deliver his inaugural lecture at HKU on June 9. Discover the fascinating world of graphene and its impact on future technologies. Register now: https://t.co/m9B3er4xkq

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Nobel Laureate and Chair Professor in the Department of Physics at HKU, Professor Sir Andre GEIM, will deliver his Nobel Laureate Inaugural Lecture on June 9, 2026. Details: https://t.co/olfgYUlb9b

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Professor Wang YAO of HKU Physics has received a Certificate of Merit at the Fourth National Award for Excellence in Innovation in recognition of his outstanding contributions to valley optoelectronics in two-dimensional semiconductors. https://t.co/Geo1NmpUdR

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[Research Stories: Saving Hong Kong’s Urban Cockatoos]

🦜 HKU researchers from the School of Biological Sciences are partnering with local schools to install artificial nest boxes for the critically endangered Yellow-crested Cockatoo.

Learn more: https://t.co/lF7IxAQYgz

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The latest issue of Science Sparks, the annual publication of HKU Science, is now available! Explore stories on planetary and space science, leading scholars, recent breakthroughs, and more — and discover the people and ideas shaping HKU Science: https://t.co/XCcy9kQ8GQ

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Nobel Laureate and Chair Professor in the Department of Physics at HKU, Professor Sir Andre GEIM, will deliver his Nobel Laureate Inaugural Lecture on June 9, 2026. Details: https://t.co/olfgYUlb9b

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🌟 APRIM 2026 concludes! Organised by HKU LSR, HK’s largest astronomy conference tackled space sustainability.

A top highlight: naming Bingyi LSR's artist-in-residence! After making a stunning $1M installation for APRIM 2026, she'll now create art for every new space mission!

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Professor Ferenc KRAUSZ, Chair Professor of Laser Physics in the Department of Physics, has been elected as an International Member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences.
Learn more: https://t.co/KY53JjZwl0

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A team led by Prof Chi-Ming CHE and Dr Wei LIU of HKU Chemistry and Laboratory for Synthetic Chemistry and Chemical Biology has developed a portable, AI-enabled device for fast, non-invasive cancer risk detection. https://t.co/Mo8OOaZ6x5

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[Hong Kong Welcomes APRIM 2026 for the First Time 🌌]

APRIM 2026 officially commenced yesterday at the HKCEC. Organised by the HKU LSR, this prestigious event is making its debut in Hong Kong, attracting around 600 distinguished scholars from across the globe.

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APRIM 2026 opens new ways of experiencing the universe] From sound to vision, two special programmes bring the cosmos to life!
https://t.co/zeZ1nW32TQ

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Prof Quentin Parker spoke on RTHK Radio 3’s Backchat about HKU’s involvement in the Tianwen-3 mission. https://t.co/aRBDGrBjKw

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HKU DEPS’s Short-Wavelength Infrared Spectrometer joins Tianwen-3 mission, while HKU LSR also contributes to the COSPAR-led Martian PEX spectrometer as part of the orbiter’s collaborative payloads. https://t.co/Gtmo2Zn8iY

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A project led by Professor Xuechen LI, Morningside Professor in Chemical Biology, HKU Chemistry, has secured funding in the third round of RAISe+.
https://t.co/jnMD8a4Htx

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APRIM2026 is coming to Hong Kong! Hosted by HKU’s Laboratory for Space Research and the International Astronomical Union, APRIM2026 brings together researchers from 50+ countries for cutting-edge astronomy and space science.
Registration: https://t.co/5HXkZ6eHga