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.
From 31 May to 4 June 2025, Prof. Jung-Eun Chu, Assistant Professor at the School of Energy and Environment (SEE), City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), and climate scientist at CityUHK, attended the 9th Symposium on Tropical Cyclone Risk in a Changing Climate (STCRCC) in Florida, USA. The symposium, led by Prof.
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.
Prof. Edwin Tso, Associate Dean (Internationalisation and Outreach) at the School of Energy and Environment (SEE), City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), has been honored with the Hong Kong Engineering Science and Technology (HKEST) Award 2024-25 for his outstanding contributions to engineering science and technology.
Prof. Charles Xu, Chair Professor from The School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), has secured a RMB 400,000 research grant from the Jiangxi Academy of Sciences (江西省科學院）to support his groundbreaking work in sustainable biofuel production.
The School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) successfully held its annual Staff Retreat on 28 May 2025, providing a valuable opportunity for faculty, administrative, and technical teams to reflect, strategize, and strengthen collaboration. The retreat served as a key moment to align goals and explore new initiatives that drive SEE's continued excellence.
