Bipolar disorder is a significant global health issue, affecting millions worldwide. To address the urgent need for novel therapeutic approaches, it is important to deepen the understanding of its pathology. A group of researchers from the Juntendo University has demonstrated how alterations and abnormalities in the neurons of the paraventricular thalamic nucleus region of the brain are associated with bipolar disorder, offering a novel therapeutic and diagnostic approach.

Ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry at Tel Aviv University is publishing, for the fifth year, the “For a Righteous Cause” Report, which examines initiatives and activities around the world to preserve Jewish heritage, commemorate the memory of the Holocaust, and combat racism and antisemitism. The report, comprising 104 pages, has received broad international attention.

The Research and Impact Initiative on Communication in Healthcare at the University of Hong Kong (HKU RIICH) organised and held a roundtable event entitled "Shared Visions: Preparing Talent Today for the Challenges of Tomorrow " on 5 December 2025.  The event brought together diverse stakeholders involved in preparing today’s university students and graduates for the workforce, including government departments, business organisations, employers, university support services, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and university students and graduates. 

“The Future of Hong Kong Economy Conference 2026”, organised by HKU Business School and co-organised by the Hong Kong Institute of Economics and Business Strategy, concluded yesterday. The conference gathered esteemed scholars, policymakers and industry leaders to engage in dynamic discussions on the future of the global economy, opportunities in AI Innovation, the New Silk Road for Chinese Enterprises to expand globally, Hong Kong’s positioning in global financial innovation, and entrepreneurship and leadership.

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the South China University of Technology (SCUT) formalised a partnership through a Strategic Collaboration Agreement to establish the Hong Kong Base of the State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Building and Urban Science (SKL-SBUS). A launch ceremony was held today (21 January) at the Convocation Room, HKU, marking a strengthened partnership between the two universities in the fields of architecture and urban science.

If you really like holding hands and saying “I love you” but your partner doesn’t, your relationship is still probably better off than if both of you had modest interest in expressing affection.