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8 November 2024

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THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

HKU is ranked #2 in Asia for two consecutive years

The University of Hong Kong has once again achieved the position as the second highest-ranked university in Asia, according to the 2025 QS Asia University Rankings by the global higher education analytics organisation Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).

Can We Reconstruct U.S.-China Relations Post-Election?
美國大選後重塑中美關係的前景

Join us for an insightful discussion with President of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations Stephen Orlins, who will delve into the potential shifts in diplomatic, economic, and security dynamics between the United States and China in the wake of the 2024 U.S. election. This event aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for these two global superpowers, and how their evolving relationship will shape the global landscape in the years to come.

Nov 14 | 5 - 6:30pm | Rayson Huang Theatre, HKU

AsiaGlobal Dialogue 2024: Fostering Global Development against Geopolitical Headwinds

AGD 2024 will explore the implications of major power geopolitics on emerging markets development, the importance of regional cooperation, good governance and digital technologies in reducing vulnerability to external shocks, and the transformative role of philanthropy in addressing global challenges such as climate change and inequality, as well as the massive finance gap for sustainable markets.

Nov 22 | 9am - 12:45pm | Loke Yew Hall, HKU

Awards

Professor Qi Zhao named 35 Innovators Under 35 for the Asia Pacific Region 2024 by MIT Technology Review

Professor Xuhua He named a new Fellow of the American Mathematical Society

What's On

Swire Coastal Outreach Hub opens to promote Marine Conservation and Research

Profit or Nonprofit: Reimagining Opportunities with Gen Z

Fireside Chat with Mr Ronnie C. Chan

Nov 26 | 5:15 - 6:45pm | Main Library, HKU

Executive and Professional Education in AI, Ethics, and Society

Responsible AI in Business

Nov 28 - 30 | Programme website

Of Roots and Ways: Doming Lam Archive Exhibition
尋根與突破 : 林樂培檔案展

Now till Nov 29 | Main Library, HKU

Silent Disco @ Music Library

Nov 14 | 7:30 - 9pm | Music Library, HKU

HKU DeepTech100 Cohort 5

One year co-ideation programme with HKU TEC and HKSTP

Briefing Session
Nov 15 | 1 - 2pm | Main Campus, HKU

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