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HKU plans Northern Metropolis expansion for research and talent

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The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is planning an expansion into the Northern Metropolis to enhance its research capabilities and attract top talent. Vice-President for Research, Professor Anderson Shum Ho-cheung, highlighted the need for more laboratory space and increased government funding to support this initiative. HKU aims to foster a closed-loop strategy, integrating education, technology, industry, and talent to translate discoveries into practical applications and drive further research. AI

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HKU plans Northern Metropolis expansion for research and talent

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kristen Cheung ·

    HKU eyes Northern Metropolis expansion to boost research capacity, attract talent

    The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is looking to secure more laboratory space in the Northern Metropolis university town to expand its research capacity and attract talent, its new vice-president for research has said. Professor Anderson Shum Ho-cheung, who took up the vice presid…

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