The MoU was signed on 22 December 2025 at HKU as part of a broader HKU–Tsinghua strategic partnership event, during which five MoUs were concluded across diverse fields including public health, engineering, law, and astronomy.
HKU Three Research Projects Named Among “Top 10 Innovation & Technology News in Hong Kong 2025”, Showcasing Excellence in Research and Technology Transfer.
Discover the research by Professor Bing Zhang and Rui-Chong Hu, who link fast radio bursts (FRBs) to magnetars. Read the research highlight spotted by AAS Nova.
The launch of the Hong Kong Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics (HKIAA) has been featured by multiple local and international media outlets in November 2025.
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) announced the inauguration of the Hong Kong Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics (HKIAA) with a plaque-unveiling ceremony on 3 November.
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