Research Highlights
HKU's Global Excellence in THE World University Subject Rankings 2026
HKU has secured the top position locally for nine of the 11 subjects ranked and has seven subjects ranked top 40 worldwide in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject, reaffirming its position as a leading institution across multiple academic disciplines.
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Fields Medalist Professor Ngô Bảo Châu Joins HKU as Chair Professor
HKU welcomes Professor Ngô Bảo Châu, recipient of the 2010 Fields Medal, to join the Department of Mathematics under the Faculty of Science, commencing June 2026. Professor Ngô earned global recognition for his groundbreaking proof of the fundamental lemma in the Langlands Programme, a monumental achievement that solved a three-decade-old mathematical challenge and was named one of Time magazine's Top 10 Scientific Discoveries of 2009.
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Nobel Laureate Professor Sir Andre Geim Joins HKU as Chair Professor
HKU welcomes Professor Sir Andre Geim, Nobel Prize-winning physicist and pioneering scientist behind the revolutionary creation of graphene, to join the University as Chair Professor under the Faculty of Science, commencing early April 2026. This appointment further solidifies HKU’s leadership in global scientific innovation and cements Hong Kong’s role as a hub for transformative research and discovery.
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