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Dennis Lo Yuk-ming, endorsed by the university council on Friday, will succeed Rocky Tuan Sung-chi as president and vice-chancellor.

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Incoming CUHK head says university ‘back on track’ after Hong Kong protests

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Potential Chinese University of Hong Kong head vows to protect academic freedoms

Professor Dennis Lo also calls for more focus on AI field during sit-down sessions with students, staff and alumni ahead of council’s decision.

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Professor Dennis Lo (second from right) held three sessions with CUHK students, staff and alumni. Photo: Edmond So
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Explainer | Who is Hong Kong scientist Dennis Lo and what is he best known for?

Molecular geneticist with a ‘stellar reputation’ is the only candidate in the running to take over as head of the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong geneticist Dennis Lo endorsed by CUHK committee to be next president

Confirming Post’s earlier report, varsity’s council says it has arranged for Professor Lo to meet students, staff and alumni on Thursday.

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Exclusive | Hong Kong molecular geneticist Dennis Lo ‘sole candidate’ to become CUHK head

Source says Lo, famed for pioneering non-invasive prenatal test, to be offered similar employment package to outgoing CUHK head Rocky Tuan.

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How Hong Kong researchers aim to turn bugs into drugs to treat autism, dementia

Microbiota I-Centre researchers have isolated 200 to 300 types of bacteria with therapeutic potential and hope one day to develop them into medications.

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Suffering from depression? Hong Kong team can help with AI and looking into eyes

Chinese University scientists have discovered an affordable way to estimate the risk of depression in people by harnessing artificial intelligence to analyse retinal images.

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Universities in Hong Kong admit more non-local students after intake quota doubled

Baptist University says number of first-year, non-local students for 2024-25 to increase by nearly 200 per cent from last year.

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Chinese University of Hong Kong picks ex-Legco administrator as vice-president

Institution’s governing council appoints Kenneth Chen to serve three-year term following special meeting on Monday.

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Chinese miniature robot launcher can shoot like a bullet when it sees the light

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Are Cathay’s pilot crunch, capacity issues hampering Hong Kong’s hub ambitions?

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HKU head failed to get ex-Hong Kong official for senior role before CUHK offer

HKU president Xiang Zhang had sought Kenneth Chen for the vice-president role, but the candidate’s HK$5 million yearly package was rejected.

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Fewer Hong Kong students secure university spots, offers from top 3 choices

An education consultant attributes decline to more applicants attaining the minimum entry requirements.

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Hong Kong marine life under threat as experts log more frequent coral bleaching

City records bleaching among local reefs, with one site seeing water temperatures rising to 30.7 degrees, higher than safe level for animals.

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Average salary for Hong Kong graduates up in 2023, but lowest increase since 2021

Average annual salary for all new graduates hit HK$314,000 last year, a 3.6 per cent jump on 2022, but HKU leads the pack with HK$385,000.

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Chinese University of Hong Kong study shows early screening and low-dose aspirin reduces risk of dangerous pregnancy condition and fetal deaths.

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My Take | Online attacks on Olympic heroes show some still trapped in 2019

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Chinese University of Hong Kong president says council fully aware of logo redesign

Bad blood between Rocky Tuan and governing council continues, as president hits back over latest report on ill-fated revamp of emblem.

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Chinese University of Hong Kong council disappointed over handling of logo overhaul

Council chairman reveals emblem redesign cost HK$4 million and president Rocky Tuan had said he would bear responsibility for affair.

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