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Maternal Instinct
Researchers from HKUMed have found that extending Hong Kong’s statutory paid maternity leave led to a significant improvement in maternal mental health. The findings have significant implications at a time when birth rates worldwide are falling and labour force shortages are a significant problem.
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Five HKU Scholars Ranked First in Asia by Discipline by Research.com
Twelve HKU distinguished scholars have been named by the international academic website Research.com among the top 100 scholars globally in their respective disciplines in 2025. Among them, five professors have been ranked first in Asia in their disciplines.
HKU Engineer Receives 2025 Croucher Tak Wah Mak Innovation Award
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HKU Shines in 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject
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HKU Receives MoE Outstanding Scientific Research Output Award
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HKU Ranks 10th Globally with Record High 53 Highly Cited Researchers
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HKU Researcher among MIT’s 35 'Innovators Under 35' for Asia Pacific
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HKU Tops Local Universities in NSFC Funding for Young Scientists
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