Faculty of Science, The University of Hong Kong

18/06/2026

🎉Congratulations, HKU! 🌍🏆11th in the world for the second year in a row in the QS World University Rankings 2027. 恭喜港大再創佳績！連續兩年於 QS 世界大學排名位列全球第11位。👏👏

Eleventh in the world, two years in a row! 🌍🏆

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has solidified its position in the highest echelons of global higher education, securing the 11th spot globally for the second year running in the QS World University Rankings 2027.

By retaining this historic high, HKU firmly cements its standing as a premier institution both globally and locally, leading the city’s higher education sector as a beacon of academic excellence and global impact.

Professor Xiang Zhang, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKU, said, “HKU’s vision is to be a world-leading university that transforms humanity’s future, building on our 115-year legacy. The University’s success is built upon a solid foundation: attracting premier global talent, fostering an environment where scholars can thrive, and driving original research with real-world impact. As we support national strategies to build a leading nation in education, we extend our deepest gratitude to our nation and the HKSAR Government, the University community, and all our dedicated supporters for making these achievements possible.”

Read more: https://hku.hk/press/press-releases/detail/29178.html

國際高等教育研究機構 Quacquarelli Symonds（QS）於6月18日公布「2027年QS世界大學排名」，香港大學（港大）連續第二年榮登全球第11位，穩居世界最頂尖學府行列。港大蟬聯此歷史佳績，不僅彰顯大學在國際及本地的領先地位，更憑藉學術卓越與全球影響力，繼續引領本地高等教育的發展。

港大校長張翔教授表示：「承載着115年的深厚底蘊，港大銳志成為一所引領人類未來的世界級大學。港大今日的成就，建基於堅實的學術根基之上——大學全力匯聚全球頂尖人才，締造讓學者盡展所長的卓越環境，並深耕具備深遠實際影響力的原創研究。在港大積極響應國家戰略、助力建設教育強國的進程上，我謹向國家、特區政府、全校師生以及所有港大支持者致以最誠摯的感謝。正是大家長期以來的大力支持，成就了港大的輝煌篇章。」

閱讀更多：https://hku.hk/press/press-releases/detail/c_29178.html

#香港大學 #港大

15/06/2026

[Research Stories: Hidden freshwater beneath the sea｜海底下的古老淡水] (中文版本見文末) What lies beneath the Pearl River Estuary?
A study led by HKU Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences has revealed a hidden reserve of relatively fresh groundwater beneath the seabed of the Pearl River Estuary and its adjacent continental shelf. This ancient freshwater was recharged by rainfall when sea level was much lower during the Late Pleistocene, when parts of today’s seabed were still exposed as land. The finding offers new insights into how past climate and sea-level changes shaped freshwater resources beneath coastal regions.

珠江口海底之下，原來保存着古老淡水。
港大領導的研究發現，珠江口及鄰近大陸棚海床下廣泛分布着相對較淡的地下水。這些淡水並非來自現代地下水循環，而是在晚更新世海平面較低、今日部分海床仍是陸地時，由雨水補給並保存至今。
研究揭示，過去的氣候與海平面變化，如何塑造今日沿岸地區深藏地下的淡水資源。
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/3fsyes2r

11/06/2026

[Media Highlights Hong Kong’s Journey to Space] (中文版本見文末) Hong Kong's space research is entering a new era! 🛰️ Professor Yiliang LI from HKU Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences recently shared his insights on a TV programme regarding the city's critical role in national space missions.
Professor Li is leading the development of an infrared spectrometer for the Tianwen-3 Mars mission to map the Martian surface and search for signs of life. Want to learn more about this historic mission and Hong Kong's exciting journey into interstellar exploration? 🌌
📺 Watch the full interview here to find out more: t.ly/CPWx2
港大地球及行星科學系李一良教授近日於電視訪問中，分享了本港在國家太空任務中的關鍵角色。
李教授正帶領團隊為「天問三號」火星任務研發紅外光譜儀，協助尋找理想的火星著陸點及探索生命跡象。🔭 想了解更多關於這項歷史性任務，以及香港未來的星際探索之旅？
觀看以下影片，了解更多📽️：t.ly/CPWx2

10/06/2026

[HKU Science Inaugural Lecture: Random Walk to Graphene] （中文版本見文末）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—one of the most groundbreaking materials of our time. The lecture drew around 800 participants and highlighted HKU’s commitment to advancing curiosity-driven science with real-world impact.
諾貝爾物理學獎得主、港大物理學系講座教授安德烈・海姆爵士（Professor Sir Andre GEIM）舉行首場講座，以「通往石墨烯的隨機漫步」為題，分享他如何在好奇心驅使下，經歷多次嘗試，並利用平平無奇的「膠紙」，促成石墨烯的發現——這項突破被譽為當代最具影響力的材料科學發現之一。是次演講吸引約800名參加者出席，彰顯港大推動基礎科學的決心，以及引領前沿科技發展的長遠藍圖。
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/4ewy5m95

09/06/2026

[Research Stories: 早期地球新發現！] 🌍🪨🌊 A research team from the HKU Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences has uncovered new evidence that Earth’s earliest continents may have formed from rocks that had once interacted with ancient seawater and the surface environment, rather than from purely deep, untouched rocks inside the Earth. 港大地球與行星科學系研究團隊發現新證據，顯示地球最早期的大陸可能由曾與古代海水及地表環境互動的岩石形成，而非完全來自地球深處、未受影響的岩石。
Full story: https://tinyurl.com/3m7b9rdp

05/06/2026

Amidst the recent wave of interest in aerospace in Hong Kong, Dr. Jason Pun from the Department of Physics recently joined RTHK to share the science behind manned space missions. He discussed the challenges of space travel and the development of Space Science in Hong Kong. 🛰️🔬

Watch the full RTHK video to listen to what Dr. Pun commented about space missions and local research: t.ly/MHvdg

近期香港掀起一股航天熱潮。物理學系潘振聲博士早前接受香港電台訪問，從科學角度探討太空任務背後的學問。他探討宇航員面對的嚴峻挑戰，並分享了本港太空科研的發展。 🛰️🔬

觀看完整片段：t.ly/MHvdg

04/06/2026

[Research Stories: Smart Materials for Future Technologies](中文版本見文末) HKU chemists have uncovered how the “hidden length” inside tiny molecular rings influences a material’s stiffness, strength and elasticity, opening new possibilities for designing smarter and more customisable materials for soft robotics, tissue engineering and wearable electronics. 港大化學系研究團隊揭示微觀分子環中的「隱藏長度」如何影響材料的硬度、強度及彈性，為設計應用於軟體機械人、組織工程及穿戴式電子產品的智能新材料開拓新方向。
Full story: https://tinyurl.com/ycpehv5z

Department of Chemistry, HKU

02/06/2026

🌟 HKU Science undergraduates are learning beyond the classroom in Zhanjiang through BIOL4505, the Advanced Experiential Learning Course! 🧪💡
Students explored HKU’s “super oysters” up close, comparing their performance with normal oysters and discovering what makes them so resilient — while gaining hands-on experience in real-world science entrepreneurship. 🚀
港大生物科學學院本科生透過 BIOL4505 高階體驗式學習課程走進湛江，親身了解「超級蠔」的獨特之處，並探索科研成果如何轉化為創新創業機遇。🦪🧪🚀
HKU School of Biological Sciences

02/06/2026

Don’t Miss It! ✨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://tinyurl.com/jy3pbx5s

[Nobel Laureate Inaugural Lecture]✨Nobel Laureate and Chair Professor in the HKU Department of Physics, Professor Sir Andre GEIM🎖️, a founding figure in graphene research, will deliver his Nobel Laureate Inaugural Lecture on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Professor Geim will share his insights into what makes graphene so special, why it fascinates researchers across disciplines, and how its unique properties are beginning to shape modern technologies.
諾貝爾物理學獎得主、港大物理學系講座教授Professor Sir Andre GEIM爵士 將於2026年6月9日（星期二）舉行首場就職講座。作為石墨烯研究先驅，Professor Geim 將分享石墨烯為何如此獨特、為何備受不同領域研究人員關注，以及其獨特特性如何逐步應用於現代科技之中。
Date: June 9, 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 6:15pm – 7:30pm (HKT)
Venue: Grand Hall, Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre, Centennial Campus, HKU
The lecture is organized by HKU President’s Office & Faculty of Science

Details: https://tinyurl.com/b48k75us
Registration: https://tinyurl.com/jy3pbx5s