KE Spotlight - Community Engagement - HKU Knowledge Exchange

HKU Receives 46 Awards at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva

HKU received 46 awards at the 51^st International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, held from 11 to 15 March 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland. This result reflects the University’s ongoing work in research and innovation across different fields.

Revolutionising Computing: Insights from Prof. Ngai Wong

In an era where artificial intelligence and computing are evolving rapidly, Prof. Ngai Wong from HKU’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Director of the Emerging Microelectronics and Ubiquitous Systems (EMUS) Lab is at the forefront of research that intertwines biological intelligence and advanced hardware. His work centres on the concept of "dual-system collaboration," in which two distinct systems enhance each other's performance to deliver groundbreaking results.

Highlighting Project Mingde: Recognising Innovation at HKU Engineering

Project Mingde, founded in 2003 by HKU’s Fellow Professor Nicolas S.Y. Yeung and his late wife Lorene, stands as a symbol of innovation at HKU. It exemplifies a collaborative effort involving the Department of Civil Engineering and the wider Faculty of Engineering, dedicated to fostering technologies that benefit society and stimulate economic growth. Through hands-on experiential learning opportunities, students are empowered to apply their skills in meaningful ways, embodying the initiative’s commitment to societal impact and innovation.

Bridging Innovation and Education: The Impact of the EMUS Lab

The Emerging Microelectronics and Ubiquitous Systems (EMUS) Lab, launched in June 2025, has quickly established itself as a pivotal force in Hong Kong’s journey towards becoming a regional hub for AI technology. This collaborative initiative between global leading company of electronic components and services, Avnet and The University of Hong Kong (HKU) embodies a dynamic partnership aimed at not just advancing technology but also fostering a culture of knowledge exchange and societal impact.

Faculty Knowledge Exchange Awards 2025

The annual Faculty Knowledge Exchange (KE) Awards recognise each Faculty’s outstanding KE accomplishment that has made demonstrable economic, social or cultural impacts to benefit the community, business/industry, or partner organisations. Results of the 2025 Faculty KE Awards are now available.

Faculty Knowledge Exchange Awards 2024

The annual Faculty Knowledge Exchange (KE) Awards recognise each Faculty’s outstanding KE accomplishment that has made demonstrable economic, social or cultural impacts to benefit the community, business/industry, or partner organisations. Results of the 2023 Faculty KE Awards are now available.

KE Excellence Award and HKU Innovator Award 2023

The university-level KE Excellence Award was introduced in 2015-16 to recognise the significant impact that our academic staff had made to benefit society. The KE Excellence Award 2023 was awarded to Professor Chao Ren of the Faculty of Architecture, and team member – Professor Yuguo Liof the Faculty of Engineering .

The HKU Innovator Award was introduced in 2020-21 to recognise outstanding Faculty members whose innovations demonstrate exceptionally high potential impact (legacy or projected legacy) with transformative results to foster development. The HKU Innovator Award was awarded to Professor Hongzhe Sun of the Faculty of Science e respectively.