SEE Deepens Strategic Ties with University of Cambridge Through Three New MoUs

The School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) is proud to announce the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with leading academic units and departments at the University of Cambridge. These agreements mark a significant milestone in SEE’s global engagement strategy and reaffirm its commitment to advancing sustainability-driven research, education, and innovation.

CityUHK was the first university in Hong Kong to establish a dedicated School of Energy and Environment, underscoring its visionary leadership in addressing global environmental challenges and promoting sustainable development through groundbreaking research and practical applications.

The three MoUs were signed by Professor Benjamin Horton, Dean of SEE, in partnership with distinguished leaders from Cambridge:

• Cavendish Laboratory, Department of Physics: Signed with Professor Mete Atatüre, Head of Cavendish Laboratory, this MoU focuses on joint initiatives in energy transition research and education, leveraging the strengths of both institutions in physics and environmental science.

Professor Horton (right) and Professor Atatüre (left).

• Department of Geography: Partnering with Professor Emma Mawdsley, Head of Geography, this agreement aims to deepen collaboration on climate change, natural hazards, and hazard responses—areas critical to global resilience and adaptation.

Professor Horton (left) and Professor Mawdsley (right).

• Department of Earth Sciences: In collaboration with Professor Marie Edmonds, Head of Earth Sciences, this MoU promotes joint research on energy flow and hazard response, including synergies with the Institute for Energy and Environmental Flows.

Professor Horton (left) and Professor Edmonds (right).

These partnerships reflect SEE’s dedication to interdisciplinary collaboration and its mission to drive impactful solutions for a sustainable future. By joining forces with Cambridge’s world-renowned academic units, SEE continues to expand its international footprint and foster innovation at the intersection of science, policy, and society.

SEE looks forward to the transformative outcomes of these collaborations and remains committed to cultivating global partnerships that empower the next generation of environmental leaders.

For further details, please refer to the full announcement on the CityUHK website:
https://www.cityu.edu.hk/en/media/news/2025/10/16/cambridge-3-mous