The Rosie Young 90 Medal for Outstanding Young Woman Scholar Presentation Ceremony recognised the 2025 awardees on November 7. This prestigious award celebrates Professor Rosie Young's immense achievements and inspire talented young academics to follow her esteemed legacy for years to come. Established in 2020 to commemorate her 90th birthday, the award pay tribute to her remarkable career and contributions. (Front row from left) Professor Derek Collins, Chairperson, Steering

On November 3, 2025, The University of Hong Kong (HKU) came together in a moment of reflection and gratitude to honour the late Madam Mok Sau-King  (BA 1956; DipEd 1957), whose legacy continues to illuminate the path of education and discovery. Madam Mok was, in many ways, an “ordinary” woman — modesty, diligence, prudence, filial piety, and quietly devoted to the values she held dear. Yet her impact was extraordinary. Through a generous legacy gift of HK$46.8 million, she ha

Every year on October 12, the birthday of Sir Hormusjee Mody, the University and Zoroastrian community commemorates his generosity to HKU by having a priest place a garland of flowers around the bust of Sir Mody located inside the Main Building.      Sir Mody's initial offer of a donation to construct the Main Building with an endowment fund in 1908 made the HKU scheme a practical possibility and enabled Sir Fredrick Lugard, the then governor, to act. At the grand ceremony of

HKU First-in-the-Family Education (FIFE) Fund is dedicated to empowering students who are the first in their families to attend...

Have you ever imagined becoming a philanthropist beyond your lifetime? With legacy giving, that dream is closer than you think. It costs...

On July 29, 2025, HKU warmly hosted the Memorial Plaque Unveiling Ceremony in honor of Dr Kan Lai Bing 簡麗冰 (BSc 1957; PhD 1968), a...

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) launched, at the beginning of the 2022/23 academic year, the “Top Athletes Direct Admission Scheme”,...

The HKU Reunion at the Races was successfully held on June 14, 2025. Eleven HKU-named races, headlined by the Hong Kong University Alumni...

Alumni, students, staff, and supporters of HKU are cordially invited to contribute to the HKU Heritage Fund campaign. Your contribution will help safeguard this iconic landmark, honour our shared heritage, and inspire generations to come.

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) celebrated the inauguration of the Jockey Club Student Village IV on April 3, 2025.

In 2022, The University of Hong Kong (HKU) received a generous donation of HK$100 million from Mr Karson Choi Ka-Tsan in support of the...

Tongcheng Travel Holdings Limited (Tongcheng Travel) pledged a donation to establish the “Tongcheng Travel Scholarship” for a period of thre

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Lee, a visionary philanthropist and steadfast supporter of...

The HKU Foundation Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at the Foundation Chamber, marking a vibrant gathering of...

A special screening of the film “The Way We Talk” 《看我今天怎麼說》, presented by the HKU Foundation, was held on February 21, 2025. With the...

On January 23, 2025, a dedication ceremony was held to commemorate the establishment of the Sapientia Eminence Professorship. The event...

To celebrate Professor Rosie Young's 90th birthday in 2020 and pay tribute to her remarkable career and contributions, the Rosie Young 90...

Mr. Paul Leese, RIBA, lived and practiced in Hong Kong for over 40 years. He was a much-admired father, grandfather, husband, mentor and...

The Thirteenth Inauguration of Endowed Professorships The Thirteenth Inauguration of Endowed Professorships celebrate six new Endowed...

The University of Hong Kong held the HKU Celebration of Sports - Meet the Top Athletes event on 19 Oct at The Henderson in celebration of...