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31 Jul 2026 CityUHK College of Computing Secures HK$55.69 Million RGC Funding for Flagship AI Project on Urban Emergency Response and Rescue Led by Prof. Wang Jianping, Dean of the College of Computing, the project titled “SynapseCity: AI-driven Urban Emergency Response and Rescue” has secured HK$55.69 million under the latest Research Grants Council Theme-based Research Scheme (TRS). 
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22 Jul 2026 Two CityUHK scholars named RGC Research Fellows In recognition of their distinguished achievements, two outstanding scholars from CityUHK have been awarded funding from the RGC under the 2026/27 RFS. The CityUHK scholars awarded under the RFS are: Professor Hou Junhui from the Department of Computer Science, College of Computing; and Professor Zhao Xiangyu from the Department of Data Science, College of Computing. 
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17 Jul 2026 HK Tech 300 National Start-up Competition expands to 16 cities. Elite young entrepreneurs gather in Hong Kong broadening the innovation and entrepreneurship landscape CityUHK held the HK Tech 300 National Start-up Competition 3rd Awards Ceremony and Launch of the 4th Competition on 16 July. Ten outstanding start-ups earned top honours among over 500 entries from Hong Kong and 12 Chinese Mainland cities for their innovations in new materials, digital health, semiconductors, AI and robotics. 
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15 Jul 2026 CityUHK hosts Beijing Alumni Dinner and Alumni Chapter Installation Ceremony, bringing alumni together to build a shared future CityUHK hosted the Beijing Alumni Dinner and Alumni Chapter Installation Ceremony in Beijing on 27 June, bringing together some 260 alumni and University representatives to reconnect and strengthen ties. The event not only deepened connections between alumni and their alma mater, but also witnessed the inauguration of the new Executive Committee of the Beijing Alumni Chapter, demonstrating alumni’s continued support for CityUHK’s development. 
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07 Jul 2026 CityUHK and Education Bureau co-organise AI-education visit to showcase innovative interdisciplinary teaching practices The IFL at CityUHK and the Quality Assurance Division of the EDB co-organised an "AI and Education Empowerment" visit, where EDB representatives, school principals and representatives explored how CityUHK integrates AI into teaching and learning to drive educational innovation. 
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01 Jul 2026 CityUHK holds flag-raising ceremony to commemorate the 29th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region CityUHK holds flag-raising ceremony to commemorate the 29th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 
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26 Jun 2026 Donation from Global School of Technology & Management to promote frontier research and nurture future talent CityUHK recently received a donation pledge of HK$20 million from Global School of Technology & Management (GSTM), a leading academic institution in Singapore, to support academic teaching, research and the cultivation of innovative technology talent at CityUHK's College of Computing, injecting new momentum into regional technological development. 
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24 Jun 2026 Thriving beyond tomorrow: CityUHK pilot projects bridge between ideas and sustainable solutions On Day 2 of the GSDC 2026, experts from CityUHK showcased how CityUHK's projects are driving real-world impacts to tackle the world’s most challenging environmental issues. 
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18 Jun 2026 CityUHK leaps to 52nd globally in QS World University Rankings 2027, surging 11 places; Shines as World No. 2 for Citations per Faculty second only to Harvard, affirming its world-class research strength CityUHK has achieved outstanding results in the newly released QS World University Rankings 2027. Rising an impressive 11 places from last year, CityUHK is now ranked 52nd globally among more than 1,500 ranked institutions. CityUHK has once again excelled in the Citations per Faculty indicator, securing 2nd place globally and 1st in both Asia and Hong Kong for the second consecutive year. 
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16 Jun 2026 CityUHK rises to 47th globally in U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings 2026–2027, ranks 3rd in Hong Kong, with six subjects in global top 10 and No. 1 in Hong Kong CityUHK has achieved outstanding results in the 2026–2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings, placing 47th among more than 2,600 universities across over 100 countries and regions — a rise of 7 places from last year. CityUHK is ranked 9th in Asia and 3rd in Hong Kong. 
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