Digitising Archaeology to Save Armenia’s Past

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The Migration Mystery of Hong Kong’s Danaid Butterflies

Revitalising Hong Kong’s Abandoned Villages – Mui Tsz Lam & Kop Tong

Lifting the Burden of Hopelessness

Preserving Hong Kong Sign Language: HKU's Inclusive Approach to Safeguarding an Endangered Language

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Preserving Hong Kong Sign Language: HKU's Inclusive Approach to Safeguarding an Endangered Language

In the vibrant city of Hong Kong, a groundbreaking preservation initiative is underway to save a language that is on the verge of extinction – the Hong Kong Sign Language (HKSL). As the primary means of communication for approximately 6,000 individuals, HKSL is an integral part of the deaf community's cultural identity.

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HKUMed Identifies Novel Host Protease Determinants for SARS-CoV-2 Infection

The study revealed additional protease determinants for the infection of ancestral SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.1, which contribute to our understanding of the biology of coronavirus entry.

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The FAMILY Cohort: Pioneering Research for Societal Wellbeing and Reform

For over a decade, the FAMILY Cohort currently led by Professor Michael Ni from HKU’s School of Public Health, LKS Faculty of Medicine has been at the forefront of documenting the transformation of physical, mental, and social well-being in Hong Kong.

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Rural Sustainability Programme – APAC Initiative for Regional Impact (AIRI) Held Inaugural Regional Roundtable

AIRI is a proud extension and scaling up of our Rural Sustainability programme at Lai Chi Wo, where the great work has been recognised by the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation in 2020

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Digitising Archaeology to Save Armenia’s Past

Archaeology allows scientists to study the human past and lost cultures through the material objects that people left behind.

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