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CityU invents wireless olfactory feedback system to let users smell in the VR world
06 Jun 2023
A research team co-led by researchers from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) recently invented a novel, wireless, skin-interfaced olfactory feedback system that can release various odours with miniaturised odour generators (OGs).
CityU researchers develop a self-supervised AI adaptation framework to enhance sensing accuracy of EMG devices
25 May 2023
Recently, researchers from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) developed a deep learning-based framework called EMGSense, which can achieve high sensing performance for new users using AI self-training techniques.
CityU researchers develop an additive to efficiently improve the efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells
04 May 2023
Perovskite solar cells (PVSCs) are a promising alternative to traditional silicon-based solar cells because of their high power-conversion efficiency and low cost. However, one of the major challenges in their development has been achieving long-term stability.
CityU signs outer space scientific research agreement with China Resources Research Institute of Science and Technology and Shenzhou Space Biotechnology Group
03 May 2023
City University of Hong Kong (CityU) signed a collaboration agreement today (3 May) with the China Resources Research Institute of Science and Technology (CRRIST) and Shenzhou Space Biotechnology Group (SBG) to commence joint scientific experiments in outer space.
CityU’s record-breaking showing at International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva
29 Apr 2023
Researchers from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) received 36 awards, including one Special Prize, three Gold Medals with Congratulations of the Jury, 17 Gold Medals, nine Silver Medals and six Bronze Medals at the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva (IEIG) held from 26 to 30 April.
CityU establishes the first UNESCO Regional Training and Research Centre  on coastal contaminant monitoring in Hong Kong for the Western Pacific region
27 Apr 2023
The State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution (SKLMP) of City University of Hong Kong (CityU) received approval from the UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) to establish the first UNESCO regional training and research Centre (the Coastal-COMMIT Centre, also known as the “Centre”) on coastal contaminant monitoring and marine innovative technologies in Hong Kong for the Western Pacific region.
CityU: world’s first university to manufacture next-generation, self-designed compact electron microscopes
21 Apr 2023
A research team at City University of Hong Kong (CityU) is pioneering advanced technology for the next-generation self-design and manufacture of electron microscopes (EMs). CityU is the first university in the world to achieve this.
One-step solution-coating method to advance perovskite solar cell manufacturing and commercialisation
20 Apr 2023
Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are considered a promising candidate for next-generation photovoltaic technology with high efficiency and low production cost, potentially revolutionizing the renewable energy industry. However, the existing layer-by-layer manufacturing process presents challenges that have hindered the commercialisation of this technology.
Novel tridimensional anticancer agents developed to fight against drug-resistant cancer cells
06 Apr 2023
A research team co-led by chemists from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) recently discovered novel, highly effective anticancer agents with tridimensional structures, which have high anticancer activity, low toxicity and the ability to overcome drug resistance in cancer cells.
CityU scientists develop energy-saving, tunable meta-devices for high-precision, secure 6G communications
16 Mar 2023
The future of wireless communications is set to take a giant leap with the advent of sixth-generation (6G) wireless technology. A research team at City University of Hong Kong (CityU) invented a groundbreaking tunable terahertz (THz) meta-device that can control the radiation direction and coverage area of THz beams.