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CityUHK scholars discover novel compound, charting new course for treating psychiatric and neurological disorders

2026-03-30

Scientists at CityUHK achieved a breakthrough in recent months with the discovery a novel compound, named MF-8. The compound and its associated pharmaceuticals demonstrate significant potential to provide safer, more effective treatments for psychiatric and neurological disorders, such as memory impairment, depression and anxiety, while effectively mitigating the side effects associated with existing medications.

CityUHK researchers achieve recognition with 27 Awards at the 51st Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions

2026-03-16

CityUHK proudly received 27 awards at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva. The University’s researchers were honoured with one Special Prize, six Gold Medals with Jury Congratulations, eight Gold Medals, five Silver Medals, and seven Bronze Medals. This achievement underscores the exceptional quality of CityUHK’s research and further affirms its sustained international recognition across both academia and industry.

CityUHK secures four research projects under the RGC’s Research Impact Fund; leading in the number of projects and funding amount among local universities

2026-01-08

Four research projects led by CityUHK have been awarded a total amount of HK$22.6 million from the RGC under the Research Impact Fund 2025/26, ranking the University first among the eight UGC-funded universities in both the number of projects and funding amount.