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A Soft Robot Hand for Neural Rehabilitation of Degenerative Neurological Diseases and Strokes

A research team in HKU Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology has developed a soft robotic hand that is designed as a light-weight, wearable glove, which is safe and easy for patients with hand motor impairment to use for rehabilitation.

Technology-based Management of Swallowing Difficulties

A research team in the Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences, HKU Faculty of Education, is developing technology-based solutions to increase the awareness of carers and the general public about management of swallowing difficulties in the elderly, and to provide alternatives to treat swallowing difficulties.

Hot Weather Relief for Labourers

Sheltered rest areas, ventilators, unlimited supplies of potable water and promotional campaigns – are now commonplace on construction sites.

HKU at Forefront in Developing New Sources of Lighting

Professor Che has several patents that have been licensed by local, national and international companies, who are working with him to develop platinum OLEDs into industrial applications.

The Beauty of the Skin Industry

SkinData aims to develop products for skin pigmentation, photoageing and inflammation, using naturally-sourced, active pharmaceutical-grade compounds that are put through rigorous testing.

Bringing 'Mindfulness' Back to Its Roots

A clearer understanding of life coupled with the power of mindfulness has again shown to be an effective means to help people deal with stress and suffering.

Social Network Tools to Reach People In Need

When researchers have good results, we should be sharing them and promoting them to society so people can benefit.

Taking It to the Street

The Faculty of Dentistry's programme has complemented the work of Project Concern Hong Kong by focusing on prevention to benefit people from low-income backgrounds.

'Review of Animal Welfare Legislation in Hong Kong'

Ms Amanda Whitfort's research provided the first and, to date, only empirical study of the adequacy of animal protection legislation in Hong Kong and was used by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department of the HKSAR Government to introduce new legislation controlling the breeding and sale of companion animals in Hong Kong with the enactment of the Public Health (Animals and Birds) (Animal Traders) Regulations 2016. Ms Whitfort received the University’s Knowledge Exchange Excellence Award 2016 for this project.