Announcement

Lingnan University and the Collège de Paris (CdP) have taken a large step towards improving educational opportunities by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on joint projects. This partnership aligns with the Inter-institutional Agreement of Cooperation established in 2023, which promotes widespread understanding and friendship while stimulating educational, professional, and intercultural activities from both institutions.

Dr Rodrigo emphasized that AI in education must be grounded in culture—responsive to students’ lived experiences, classroom realities, and national contexts.

“The Development and Testing of a Virtual Patient for Philippine Medical Education” was presented in front of policymakers, industry professionals, and leaders from academia on the second day of the two-day conference.

Lingnan University signed a partnership agreement today, 31 October, with the European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS), a pan-European organisation representing financial analyst societies from over 20 countries. Under the agreement, the internationally established ESG Essentials®️ programme will be integrated into Lingnan’s relevant undergraduate and postgraduate curricula, making Lingnan the first university in Asia to include this professional ESG programme in its education framework to cultivate interdisciplinary ESG and green finance talents in Hong Kong.

$5.5 Million partnership with WCS and WorldFish will expand Bangladesh’s Marine Protected Area network and strengthen community-led ocean stewardship

Nature and The Estée Lauder Companies celebrate a Senior Lecturer pioneering AI-driven research in plant diversity and sustainable agriculture, and an NGO bringing science education to underserved youth in Pakistan.

• Singapore’s first national standard using near-infrared spectroscopy introduced to authenticate edible bird’s nest products; • New method offers accuracy, speed, and non-destructive testing; • Enables producers to verify authenticity of products and build consumer trust, empowers consumers to make informed choices

2025 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine Professor Shimon Sakaguchi at the Immunology Frontier Research Center, The University of Osaka delivered his message on 6 October 2025.

Lingnan University has achieved another remarkable milestone in the 2025 edition of the World’s Top 2% Scientists list, published by Stanford University. This year, a total of 43 Lingnan scholars were named in the list, representing an increase of about 50 per cent compared with last year’s 29. Among them, 19 scholars were ranked among the global top 100 in their respective disciplines, underscoring the international recognition of Lingnan’s research excellence and its rising global impact.

Lingnan University President and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science, Prof S. Joe Qin, welcomed the 2025 Policy Address delivered by Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, highlighting a series of education-related policy initiatives as follows:

Researchers in Vietnam, Thailand, India and the UK have been awarded more than £4 million by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to identify and evaluate inclusive methods of healthcare provision.

Researchers at the University of Osaka have developed NeuraLeaf, a revolutionary CG model using deep learning to represent diverse plant species and their leaf deformations. This single model overcomes the limitations of traditional manual modeling by disentangling species-specific shapes from dynamic 3D deformations like wilting or curling. NeuraLeaf allows precise tracking of leaf changes, enhancing growth prediction, disease detection, and agricultural management. Presented at ICCV 2025, this technology promises to advance plant science and contribute to "PlantTwin," a project creating digital twins of plants.

Harpswell will convene the in-person component of its 7th annual ASEAN Women’s Leadership Summit, bringing together 33 outstanding young women leaders from across all 10 ASEAN countries and Nepal. It is hosted in partnership with the Centre for Research on Women and Gender (KANITA) at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).

Lingnan University congratulates the “Shenzhen–Hong Kong–Guangzhou” cluster on achieving the top position in the 2025 Global Innovation Index (GII) Ranking of World’s Top 100 Innovation Clusters. Released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), this ranking recognises the Greater Bay Area’s (GBA) outstanding innovation capacity and its vital strategic role in the global innovation ecosystem.

Lingnan University constantly seeks to attract talented students with diverse talents. This year, through its Student-Athlete Learning Support and Admission Scheme (SALSA), the University has admitted five outstanding athletes: cyclists Yeung Cho-yiu, Phoebe Tung, and Liang King-hung, rower Head Jaden Li, and taekwondo athlete Lam Siu-wai. All five will pursue the Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sports Coaching and Event Management (SCEM) in the 2025/26 academic year, and the University will provide complete support to ensure well-balanced development in both academia and athletics.

On 19 August, World Humanitarian Day, Lingnan University announced the signing of an Agreement of Cooperation with the United Nations University (UNU) to establish the UNU Hub on Humanitarian Innovation and Technology at Lingnan University (UNU Hub at Lingnan University), making it the first higher education institution in Asia to set up a UNU Hub. The Hub is scheduled to open officially in October 2025 and will have an annual operating budget of over HK$8 million. Its Humanitarian Innovation and Technology Laboratory (HIT Lab) will spearhead research and design initiatives, education and training programmes, and international collaborations, and improve living conditions in developing countries and regions of the Global South by leveraging innovative and cutting-edge technologies. Scholarships will be awarded to encourage local youth to fulfil their ambitions through knowledge and innovation.

A Japanese superconducting quantum computer, designed and built with homegrown components and software, went live on July 28th at The University of Osaka’s Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology (QIQB). This achievement signifies Japan's technological prowess in quantum computing, demonstrating the nation's capacity to design, manufacture, and integrate a complete quantum system. Visitors to Expo 2025, Osaka, Kansai, Japan will have the opportunity to interact with this cutting-edge technology through a dedicated exhibit.

Lingnan University wishes to make clear to the public that despite the use of the name “Lingnan University” within its title, LUSU is not endorsed by or associated with the University. The University hopes that as a result of this clarification, the public will not mistakenly conclude that any acts and statements of LUSU are endorsed by the University, or that the acts and statements of LUSU represent the viewpoints and positions of the University.

With the release of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) results on 16 July, Lingnan University is rolling out a series of admissions support initiatives to assist this year’s candidates in selecting their undergraduate programmes. In addition to expanding its personalised support services, the University is also launching a wide range of new scholarships for the 2025/26 academic year, including seven rounds of online one-on-one JUPAS consultation sessions which started in May. These initiatives will help students make informed choices before finalising their JUPAS selections.

Lingnan University in Hong Kong welcomes the Audit Report by the Quality Assurance Council (QAC) of the University Grants Committee (UGC) today, 27 June. The Audit Panel praises Lingnan’s robust governance and quality management systems for managing academic standards and academic quality, and commends their proactive approach to digital innovation as reflected in the Strategic Plan since the appointment of the President, Prof S. Joe Qin. A typical example of this is the School of Data Science (SDS), which opened in May 2024 to develop teaching and research in related areas.

Ateneo de Manila University continues its steady climb in the 2026 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings, putting it among the world's top higher education institutions.

Ateneo de Manila University maintained its place as the highest-ranked Filipino institution in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, the world’s most recognized rankings table for universities’ real-world impact.

Lingnan University has marked a historic milestone with its worldwide first for SDG 4: Quality Education in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025. This is the first time a Hong Kong higher education institution has reached the top position internationally in any SDG category, and demonstrates the University's valuable contributions to advancing quality education and advocating the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Lingnan University’s Registry is delighted to announce that its new Undergraduate Admissions website has received the Award of Excellence (Gold) at the 31st Annual Communicator Awards 2025. This international recognition, evaluated by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts (AIVA), places Lingnan alongside globally renowned brands such as Netflix, NASA, Apple, and The Walt Disney Company, all of which were honoured this year.

First national Transformative Agreement (TA) in Malaysia and Southeast Asia boosts global visibility and accessibility for research from all of Malaysia’s higher education institutions

The Ateneo de Manila University Biodiversity Research Laboratory #SalaguGang does it again.

Duke-NUS Medical School’s Class of 2025 graduates 121 medical and doctoral students, including MDs, MD-PhDs, PhDs, and masters’ degrees; Landmark first batch of Masters in Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality graduates, unique to Southeast Asia; Inaugural graduates from conditional admissions pathways with National University of Singapore and Singapore University of Technology and Design; 41% of MD and MD-PhD graduates made bold mid-career shifts from fields such as law, PR, accounting and mental health support

Singapore’s first nationwide research initiative dedicated to sarcopenia aims to revolutionise diagnosis and treatment for Asian patients.

Researchers at The University of Osaka have developed a groundbreaking energy-efficient and high-precision measurement system leveraging the inherent similarity between waveforms generated by the same type of signal source. Unlike black-box approaches such as generative AI, the system is built on the explicit theoretical framework of compressed sensing. This innovative approach drastically reduces the amount of data required for accurate signal reproduction, leading to significant energy savings. Demonstrated with an electroencephalogram (EEG) measuring system, the technology achieved world-leading energy efficiency using only commercially available electronic components, consuming a mere 72μW. This breakthrough paves the way for long-term, battery-powered wearable devices and self-powered, battery-free IoT devices that can operate on minimal energy harvested from the environment, with broad applications in healthcare, disaster prevention, and environmental monitoring.