KE Spotlight - Community Engagement - HKU Knowledge Exchange

Bridging Science and Society: The Impact of Forensic Technology on Environmental Protection

In a landmark collaboration, researchers from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Hong Kong Police Force have successfully dismantled an illegal agarwood trafficking gang, highlighting the vital knowledge exchange between academia and law enforcement. This case illustrates the power of scientific expertise in combating environmental crimes and emphasises the broader social implications of such partnerships.

Dr Jane Goodall's Inspiring Talk at HKU: A Call to Action for Youth and Society

The Wong How Man Centre for Exploration (WHMCE) had the immense honour of welcoming the legendary Dr Jane Goodall, DBE, for its Distinguished Lecture Series in 2024. Dr Goodall's inspiring talk, "Exploring the Unknown: The Passion to Understand and Inspire the World," profoundly impacted the audience. Her unwavering commitment to exploration and conservation resonated with all, showcasing her remarkable dedication to improving our world. Known for her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees and lifelong advocacy for environmental conservation, Dr Goodall's lecture drew an eager audience to embrace her insights on urgent global challenges.

Transforming Dental Care: The Social Impact of Dentomi's AI Technology

Dentomi (Dentomi Limited) stands out as a beacon of innovation and social impact in the rapidly evolving field of dental technology. Founded by Professor Walter Lam and Dr Reinhard Chau, Dentomi leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) to revolutionise dental care, making it more accessible and practical for diverse communities. Dentomi, an innovative spin-off from the HKU Faculty of Dentistry, has garnered attention for its transformative contributions to dental health. This article delves into the impressive journey of Dentomi's founders, who have harnessed cutting-edge AI technology to create meaningful social impact in the dental industry. This article explores how Dentomi's founders have created significant social impact through their AI technology and notable recent collaborations with Colgate (Colgate-Palmolive Hong Kong), Mannings (Hong Kong), and other key partners.

Grand Opening of the HKU Techno-Entrepreneurship Academy in Qianhai, Shenzhen

On 4 September 2024, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) proudly celebrated the grand opening of its Techno-Entrepreneurship Academy (TEA) in Qianhai, Shenzhen.

Faculty Knowledge Exchange Awards 2024

The annual Faculty Knowledge Exchange (KE) Awards recognise each Faculty’s outstanding KE accomplishment that has made demonstrable economic, social or cultural impacts to benefit the community, business/industry, or partner organisations. Results of the 2023 Faculty KE Awards are now available.

HKU Impact: Social Media Competition 2024

We are delighted to announce the winners of the inaugural "HKU Impact: Social Media Competition"! This competition, organized by the Knowledge Exchange Office (KEO), aimed to encourage HKU research students to showcase the importance of their research theses and discoveries to a wider audience. Participants utilized various social media platforms to engage with the community. The champion and 1st runner-up were selected by the adjudicating panel. The winners this year are:

KE Excellence Award and HKU Innovator Award 2023

The university-level KE Excellence Award was introduced in 2015-16 to recognise the significant impact that our academic staff had made to benefit society. The KE Excellence Award 2023 was awarded to Professor Chao Ren of the Faculty of Architecture, and team member – Professor Yuguo Liof the Faculty of Engineering .

The HKU Innovator Award was introduced in 2020-21 to recognise outstanding Faculty members whose innovations demonstrate exceptionally high potential impact (legacy or projected legacy) with transformative results to foster development. The HKU Innovator Award was awarded to Professor Hongzhe Sun of the Faculty of Science e respectively.