Pipelines are present everywhere in our daily lives – from residential plumbing and oil tanks to power plants and railway systems. Ensuring their safety is essential to prevent leaks and accidents, protect the environment, and ensure reliable delivery of vital resources. CUHK scientists are pushing the boundaries of energy innovation with smart laser sensing and AI-driven gas detection. Their breakthrough technology promises safer, smarter monitoring of oil, natural gas and hydrogen pipelines. With large-scale trials across Hong Kong and mainland China, this project fuels the city’s re-industrialisation and energy ambitions, positioning CUHK at the forefront of sustainable tech and next-generation manufacturing.
For decades, a Parkinson’s diagnosis meant accepting inevitable decline – trembling hands, shuffling steps, and lost independence. This merciless disease has stalked millions, with no cure in sight. But recently, CUHK scientists have developed a single-shot gene therapy that can stop Parkinson's in its tracks. Their microscopic weapon infiltrates the brain, stopping rogue proteins from forming deadly clusters that trigger neurodegeneration. The research offers tangible hope to transform an unstoppable disease into a manageable one.
Millions around the world avoid shellfish out of fear of allergic reactions, yet many may be dodging delicious meals unnecessarily. Now, CUHK researchers just unmasked 11 crab allergens—eight of them never seen before—and a king-crab-exclusive protein that appears to sensitise 41% of patients. Their molecular tests aim to promote accurate diagnosis of allergies, paving the way for safer enjoyment of seafood.
CUHK’s achievements are on the rise! Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Dennis Lo Yuk-ming and Dean of CU Medicine Professor Philip Chiu Wai-yan have received a prestigious honour: election to that most select group, foreign members of the leading academic body, the Academia Europaea. Students Yiu Kwan-to and Adam Mak Sai-ting won a gold medal in men’s doubles table tennis and a silver medal in the 200m breaststroke, respectively, at the FISU World University Games Summer. And the University continues to soar in global rankings: its latest scoop is an impressive 32nd place in the QS World University Rankings 2026, its highest ever.
