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HKSTP delegation tours CityU labs
14 Jun 2018
A delegation from the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) led by Mrs Fanny Law Fan Chiu-fun, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, visited laboratories at City University of Hong Kong (CityU) on 1 June. 
A new capacitive coating prevents post-surgery bacterial infection
31 May 2018
A research team led by Professor Paul Chu Kim-ho, a materials engineering expert at City University of Hong Kong (CityU), has developed a capacitive coating that kills bacteria when it is charged with electricity. When applied to orthopedic implants such as artificial joints and dental implants, the novel technology can reduce the risk of infection after surgery and help patients recover more quickly. 
Chengdu collaboration boosts creative media and digital technology
11 May 2018
ARTS + iNNOVATION (A+i) at the City University of Hong Kong Chengdu Research Institute (CityUCRI), which officially opened on 11 May, will provide public space for applied research, training and incubation for creative media and digital society-related industries. It will also enhance collaboration on research and professional training between Chengdu and Hong Kong. <br />
Chengdu collaboration boosts creative media and digital technology
11 May 2018
ARTS + iNNOVATION (A+i) at the City University of Hong Kong Chengdu Research Institute (CityUCRI), which officially opened on 11 May, will provide public space for applied research, training and incubation for creative media and digital society-related industries. It will also enhance collaboration on research and professional training between Chengdu and Hong Kong. <br />
Elastic properties of nano diamond revealed for the first time
23 Apr 2018
In a world’s first, an international research team led by City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has discovered that diamonds at nanoscale can undergo ultra-large, fully reversible elastic deformation, findings that could have a profound impact on the nanotechnology and biomedical fields, and even quantum information technologies.
Elastic properties of nano diamond revealed for the first time
23 Apr 2018
In a world’s first, an international research team led by City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has discovered that diamonds at nanoscale can undergo ultra-large, fully reversible elastic deformation, findings that could have a profound impact on the nanotechnology and biomedical fields, and even quantum information technologies.
Novel bioprocess for recycling textile waste wins Gold Medal in the International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva
19 Apr 2018
Innovative green technology capable of recycling mixed textile waste into value-added products, such as synthetic fibre and bioplastics, is developed by a researcher team from the School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at City University of Hong Kong. The team recently won a Gold Medal at the 46th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva.
Effective “bombs” identified for killing cancer with “Trojan Horse” strategy
21 Dec 2017
The development of a more effective photothermal therapy for treating cancer may now be one step closer. 
A reliability look at energy development
14 Nov 2017
Energy must balance with environmental protection, reliability and sustainability, and social and economic welfare. That’s the key message in a commentary article penned by Professor Way Kuo, President of City University of Hong Kong, for the 2018 January issue of the journal Joule. <br />
A reliability look at energy development
14 Nov 2017
Energy must balance with environmental protection, reliability and sustainability, and social and economic welfare. That’s the key message in a commentary article penned by Professor Way Kuo, President of City University of Hong Kong, for the 2018 January issue of the journal Joule. <br />