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South China Morning Post
20-05-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong's CUHK eyes scholars from US amid higher education turmoil in country
The president of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has said his institution will study how to use research funding to attract top academics who left US institutions amid the Trump administration's battle with higher education in the country. Professor Dennis Lo Yuk-ming also said the recent tariff tensions between China and the US had driven up the prices of equipment and chemicals from the country, and his university found it difficult to procure them for research purposes. Lo, who was installed as the ninth vice-chancellor and president of CUHK in a ceremony on Tuesday, said in his address that Hong Kong was now in an ever-changing era and was constantly facing complex and unexpected clashes. 'As a knowledge hub and cradle of talent, the university has to target, show resilience and be flexible in dealing with storms more than ever before,' he said. Lo said with some academics in the US leaving the country following President Donald Trump's recent clash with elite private universities, his team would study how to offer more research subsidies to attract these foreign scholars. 'I hope CUHK will become their first choice … geopolitics brings crises and opportunities and allows us to have opportunities to hire academics elsewhere,' he said. But he said the university found it harder and more expensive to purchase some equipment and reagents for its Shenzhen Research Institute.
South China Morning Post
08-05-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
CUHK president wise to stick to priorities
Leading one of the top universities in the world is a challenge at the best of times. But becoming president of Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) when the city is facing an economic crisis and cutting costs is all the more daunting. It was therefore good to learn from Professor Dennis Lo Yuk-ming that the university may weather government funding cuts without compromising its main priorities. Advertisement The government has slashed HK$2.8 billion, or an average of 4 per cent, in funding for public universities for the next three years in its latest annual budget. Authorities said academic institutions would need to dip into their reserves to pay back a total of HK$4 billion – HK$1 billion of it from CUHK alone, the most of all eight publicly funded institutions. Lo assumed office as the ninth president of CUHK in January, a month before Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po delivered his austere budget. When short of time, it makes sense to prioritise, and Lo is wisely doing that. Non-urgent projects or those that lacked strategic significance may face delays to help offset the reduction in funds, Lo said. He also made it clear the focus would be on CUHK targets: developing research in innovation and technology, hiring top talent, and enhancing the learning experience for students, including the building of a postgraduate college. Concentrating on building hi-tech research capability makes sense for Lo, who is a scientist, and for CUHK, the home of more than a few unicorn start-ups. Ironically, the geopolitical turmoil between China and the United States has been helpful in recruiting overseas professors to the university. Some seeking to avoid turbulence may choose to base themselves in Asia, and maybe at CUHK, said Lo, who added that a low tax regime and easy access to the innovation and hi-tech of the Greater Bay Area were among the city's advantages. The ability to see opportunities in times of crisis is representative of Hong Kong's spirit of resilience. Universities have seen troubled times before, and with leadership, prudence and a sharp sense of priorities should weather the latest storm. It is encouraging to see their rise in recent university rankings. The way forward is to keep investing in research and recruit talent from around the world. Advertisement
Zawya
20-02-2025
- Health
- Zawya
CUHK Leads Healthcare Innovation Whilst Advancing in Global Rankings
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire – 20 February 2025 - The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has achieved its highest-ever rankings: 44th in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025 and 36th in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Through its Faculty of Medicine, CUHK demonstrates how academic excellence translates into meaningful improvements in people's lives. The Faculty of Medicine (CU Medicine), a cornerstone of CUHK's success since its establishment in 1981, has impressed the world with outstanding achievements in recent global rankings, driving innovation across its five schools and 14 departments. In Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025 by Subject: Medical and Health, it is ranked 24th globally and 4th in Asia, being one of the youngest medical schools among the top 25 in the world. In the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Ranking by Subject 2024, CU Medicine ranked 1st in Hong Kong, 2nd in Asia; while in the 2024 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) by ShanghaiRanking, CU Medicine ranked 1st in Asia in Clinical Medicine and is the only Asian medical school among the Top 50. Pioneering Healthcare Solutions Professor Dennis Lo, the newly appointed CUHK's Vice-Chancellor and President, has transformed prenatal care globally through Non-invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT), benefitting over 10 million pregnant women annually across more than 100 countries. His innovations extend to cancer detection, where his team's plasma-based screening for nasopharyngeal carcinoma has dramatically improved early detection rates. Empowering Global Health Talent Dr. Subhankar Mukhopadhyay, an Indian PhD graduate and Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme awardee, exemplifies the faculty's success in nurturing talent. "CUHK's interdisciplinary approach and state-of-the-art facilities created the perfect environment for innovative research," says Dr. Mukhopadhyay, now a postdoctoral researcher at CUHK's JC School of Public Health and Public Care. Building a Healthier Future CU Medicine is dedicated to enhancing global health through advancing healthcare, medical education and research. It conducts research in areas of primary concern to Asia and Hong Kong, including projects on cancers, gut microbiota, and metabolic diseases. By combining scientific excellence with a deep commitment to social responsibility, CU Medicine continues to pioneer solutions that make quality healthcare more accessible and effective for communities worldwide. For a full list of postgraduate programmes available at CU Medicine, visit #CUHK The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About CUHK Established in 1963, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is one of Asia's leading universities, committed to a strong tradition of excellence in teaching, research, and innovation. With a focus on interdisciplinary research and global collaboration, CUHK aims to create a lasting impact on society by solving real-world problems through cutting-edge research. The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
