We are proud to share that our former Dean, Professor Kenneth Leung, JP, has been awarded the Bronze Bauhinia Star (BBS) by the Hong Kong SAR Government in recognition of his outstanding service to the community over many years, particularly in the areas of environmental protection, food safety, and environmental hygiene. The announcement was made on 1 July 2025 as part of the HKSAR Government’s annual Honours List. The award ceremony will be held at Government House in October 2025.
At the 8th China (Shanghai) International Invention and Innovation Exhibition, which concluded on 13 June 2025, three postdoctoral researchers from the team of Prof. Wu Wei, Associate Professor at the School of Energy and Environment (SEE), City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), presented their latest inventions: “High-Density Carnot Battery for Long-Duration Energy Storage,” “Sweating-Inspired Heat Sink for Zero-Energy Thermal Management,” and “Double-Stage Absorption Thermal Battery,” respectively.
The School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) and Sabancı University in Türkiye have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen academic and research collaborations in the fields of energy, environment, and sustainability.
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) proudly showcased its leadership in sustainability and innovation at the Global Sustainable Development Congress 2025 (GSDC2025), held in Istanbul, Türkiye. The university’s experts participated in five impactful sessions, addressing urgent global challenges and advancing solutions for a sustainable future.
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) has achieved remarkable success in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings, climbing to 54th globally and 3rd in Hong Kong. This significant leap underscores CityUHK’s commitment to academic excellence and research impact.
The School of Energy and Environment (SEE) proudly announces the recipients of the “VTech Innovation & Sustainability Award”. This prestigious Award, made possible by generous donation of the VTech Group of Companies (VTech), recognizes outstanding students who have demonstrated exceptional performance, innovation, and impact in their Final Year Project (FYP) related to sustainability. We congratulate the following students on their remarkable achievements.
We are proud to announce that Ms. Zixuan Wu, a PhD student at the School of Energy and Environment (SEE), City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), under the supervision of Prof. Patrick Sit, Associate Dean (Undergraduate Studies) of SEE, has been successfully admitted to the prestigious Future Global Leader Programme (FGLP) 2025–26. Jointly organized by Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge, and CityUHK, FGLP is a transformative initiative designed to equip participants with essential environmental, social, and governance (ESG) skills and a global leadership mindset to drive positive change. The programme includes a blend of online and in-person activities, beginning with a 12-day residency at Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge in September 2025 and culminating in a 10-day local initiative at CityUHK in July 2026.
Prof. Edwin Tso, together with students and alumni from SEE, took part in the North Lantau Marine Park Eco-Tour, engaging in discussions on marine conservation and sustainability while exploring Hong Kong’s coastal ecosystem.
The CityUHK-OIST Research Synergy: Shaping the Future Through Science and Innovation Online Workshop successfully concluded on 4 June 2025, bringing together leading researchers to explore groundbreaking advancements in energy, climate science, sustainability, and technology.
The School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) was honored to be invited to deliver an expert talk at a recent Career Day event hosted by Stamford American School Hong Kong, where our faculty engaged with high school students, inspiring them to explore careers in science and engineering.
