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The future of healthcare relies on global collaboration and knowledge-sharing, and Hong Kong is uniquely positioned to pioneer these efforts

The rise of digital health technologies is opening the door to a new era of digital longevity medicine, offering innovative ways to optimise healthcare

AI-powered healthcare is reshaping prevention and treatment, with digital tools enabling earlier interventions, reduced costs and new models for global collaboration in cerebro-cardiovascular health

The Asia-Pacific region must contend with a rapidly ageing population and increased burden on its healthcare systems. Digital health innovation can help manage these challenges

Held in partnership with City University of Hong Kong, THE Digital Health Asia 2025 will discuss innovations in digital healthcare and how medical data can inform and personalise clinical practice

Digital health represents a powerful intersection of medicine and emerging technologies. But its future hinges on cross-sector collaboration among government, industry, higher education and research

Hosted at City University of Hong Kong, Digital Health Asia 2025 will shine a spotlight on AI, health data, biotechnology and collaboration

One of the most revolutionary tools in cutting-edge medicine is a molecular scalpel so precise that it can modify defective DNA and fix genetic diseases like sickle cell anaemia, and chronic disorders like cardiovascular diseases and certain cancers.

This review article, published in Nature Reviews Clean Technology, argues that introducing high-value chemical syntheses into solar electrolysis systems could transform it from a cost-losing proposition into an economically compelling industry.

Driving breakthroughs in digital health requires interdisciplinary collaboration and global partnerships

A new antiviral strategy presents promising progress toward more effective treatments against the flu, reports Professor Isaiah Arkin, Dean of the College of Biomedicine, City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK).

Creating a culture of sustainability and transformational leadership in schools can nurture the next generation of graduates who are champions of green growth

Life cycle assessment affords researchers and policymakers a nose-to-tail view of the value chain and a clearer picture of the impact of new technologies. But with the accelerating pace of technological evolution, more dynamic models are needed to drive sustainability

The City University of Hong Kong explores innovative uses of technology in its Unesco-backed initiative to promote sustainable development

CityUHK gathers global experts, innovators, investors, and policymakers to explore the future of digital health across Asia and beyond.

The 2025 THE Digital Health Asia event, to be held in partnership with City University of Hong Kong, will showcase recent innovations in digital health and global perspectives on the future of healthcare

A new kind of cathode that is more resistant to power fluctuations can render (sea)water electrolysis more sustainable, cost-effective, and more suited for coupling with intermittent renewable energy in real-world applications, according to scientists at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK).

A new type of catalyst—a material that speeds up chemical reactions—that could make the production of clean hydrogen fuel more efficient and long-lasting has been developed by a team led by City University of Hong Kong, comprising researchers from Hong Kong, mainland China, and Japan.

Most people associate Hong Kong with skyscrapers and shopping malls, but a small population of feral water buffalo calls the marshlands of South Lantau Island home. And they’re sparking a mix of curiosity, concern, and connection among locals.

Synergy between academia, government and industry is essential for accelerating progress in digital health

A new study warns that the next major earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone, which stretches from Washington to northern California on the western coast of the USA, could dramatically increase coastal flood risks by causing the land to sink, explains one of the researchers, Benjamin Horton, Dean of the School of Energy and Environment at City University of Hong Kong.

Recognised as Times Higher Education’s most international university in the world, City University of Hong Kong is aiming to transform the region into a global hub for higher education

Exposure to international institutions and cultures can positively impact doctoral research. But how can institutions and students overcome the practical challenges of globalisation?

To mark its 30th anniversary, City University of Hong Kong has unveiled the Innovating into the Future campaign, showcasing the university's commitment to driving innovation, advancing research excellence and promoting sustainable development

The new president of the City University of Hong Kong, Freddy Boey, believes it’s an exciting time to welcome students and staff to Hong Kong and hopes his global-to-local approach will inspire others

CityU researchers from different disciplines are working to provide innovative solutions for sustainable economic development, to improve quality of life and to promote harmony between the built environment and nature.

Through the ‘One Health’ approach, CityU aims to develop and integrate interdisciplinary, problem-based research collaboration in all aspects of health-related issues.