Research

The Secret's Out
HKU researchers have shown how the hormone secretin helps regulate appetite and bone loss, opening a new pathway to control obesity and osteoporosis.
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HKU Ranks 10th Globally with Record High 53 Highly Cited Researchers
HKU ascends to 10th globally among all institutions with a record high of 53 academics listed under the 2024 list by Clarivate Analytics. 40% of Hong Kong’s Highly Cited Researchers are affiliated with the University, marking another highest representation among local post-secondary institutions.

HKU Researcher among MIT’s 35 'Innovators Under 35' for Asia Pacific
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HKU Tops Local Universities in NSFC Funding for Young Scientists
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Prof Yi Yang Honoured as HK’s Sole Recipient of the 2024 Xplorer Prize
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Five HKU Scholars Ranked First in Asia by Discipline by Research.com
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