HKBU Research

HKBU Research

Developing Inspirations

The Four Research Clusters:

The Four Research Clusters:

Creative Media and Practice

The Four Research Clusters:

The Four Research Clusters:

Health and Drug Discovery

The Four Research Clusters:

The Four Research Clusters:

Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence

The Four Research Clusters:

The Four Research Clusters:

Humanities and Cultures

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Professor Aiping LYU

Research excellence is linked to a transdisciplinary approach to problem-solving. It is through the fusion of our traditional disciplines and our advanced scientific and technological expertise that HKBU finds its distinct edge.

Professor Aiping LYU

Vice-President (Research and Development)
Dean of Graduate School

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'Father of systems biology' Leroy Hood outlines new era of personalised healthcare at HKBU IoC distinguished lecture
'Father of systems biology' Leroy Hood outlines new era of personalised healthcare at HKBU IoC distinguished lecture

'Father of systems biology' Leroy Hood outlines new era of personalised healthcare at HKBU IoC distinguished lecture

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Two HKBU scholars named RGC Senior Research Fellow and Research Fellow, pioneering GBA climate action and AI safety with over HK$14 million in funding
Two HKBU scholars named RGC Senior Research Fellow and Research Fellow, pioneering GBA climate action and AI safety with over HK$14 million in funding

Two HKBU scholars named RGC Senior Research Fellow and Research Fellow, pioneering GBA climate action and AI safety with over HK$14 million in funding

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From Nobel-winning autophagy science to Chinese medicine: HKBU explores new frontiers in treating brain diseases
From Nobel-winning autophagy science to Chinese medicine: HKBU explores new frontiers in treating brain diseases

From Nobel-winning autophagy science to Chinese medicine: HKBU explores new frontiers in treating brain diseases

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Creative Media and Practice

Creative Media and Practice

Health and Drug Discovery

Health and Drug Discovery

Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence

Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence

Humanities and Cultures

Humanities and Cultures

Research Focus

Get to know our dedicated initiatives to produce world-class research and our four strategic clusters of strengths in pursuit of research excellence, to yield a profound and substantial impact on society.

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Research Highlights

Discover the endeavours of our eminent researchers with niche research areas – featuring our impactful research publications, projects awarded renowned grants, exclusive insights, and more notable projects.

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HKBU Researchers

Meet our esteemed researchers and academicians receiving global recognition for their exceptional contribution to the research community in diversified fields and their exemplary scholarly work.

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Research Facilities

Look into the University’s robust research infrastructure including laboratories and centres with life science imaging, motion capture and visualisation facilities, plus over 50 specialised research centres in various areas.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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10Nov 2026

11:00

Institute of Creativity's Event

Editors’ Series: Meet the Editors – Unlock Insider Strategies for Publishing with Springer Nature

10Nov 2026

09:30

Lecture, Seminar & Conference

Improvising Across Disciplines: Creativity, Collaboration and AI

12Nov 2026

11:00

Lecture, Seminar & Conference

Rethinking How We Train AI for Safety: From Controlling Safety to Making It Last

12Nov 2026

18:45

Lecture, Seminar & Conference

SDGs Youth Forum

Pursuing Postgraduate Studies HKBU's PhD and Master's programmes emphasise global perspectives and international collaboration. Click to learn more about the study opportunities at HKBU today.

Pursuing Postgraduate Studies

HKBU's PhD and Master's programmes emphasise global perspectives and international collaboration. Click to learn more about the study opportunities at HKBU today.

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