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Home ownership remains one of the most important decisions in life. A study conducted by Lingnan University’s School of Graduate Studies examined intergenerational housing support from the perspective of parents. The results show that only about one in four (26%) surveyed parents plan to provide financial assistance to their children for home purchase, 37 per cent believe that subsidising children’s property purchase is not their responsibility, and nearly seven in ten (67%) believe the government should provide more subsidised housing to help the younger generation achieve home ownership. The study, Housing opportunities and family reciprocity: intergenerational support for young people and the role of housing and welfare policy in Hong Kong, was published in the latest issue of the internationally recognised Journal of Social Policy.

Rehabilitation on weekends and public holidays may improve post-surgery recovery for hip fractures

A new report released by IAP, ISC and SCGES shows that in leadership roles, governing bodies, and senior positions and awards women presence is still modest.

New research examines how carceral punishment in Philippine jails extends far beyond legal sentences by permeating every bodily sense.

Nearly 40% of new cancer cases worldwide in 2022 may be associated with modifiable risk factors, according to an analysis of 36 cancer types from 185 countries, published in Nature Medicine. The findings suggest that reducing exposures such as tobacco smoking, certain infections, and alcohol use remains essential for cancer prevention.

- Demonstrated competitiveness in interdisciplinary medical technology from research to industry through magnetic-based next-generation medical technology. - Joined one of the most prestigious medical societies in Korea for interdisciplinary medical and engineering research.

Accredited members of the media are invited to attend the Canada-in-Asia Conferences 2026 in Singapore, hosted by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada)

How do online and offline narratives—from political speeches to news coverage to social media talk— make and unmake a democracy?

ISGlobal, supported by Rockefeller Foundation, analyzed impact of severe global aid cuts in 93 countries, with 21 in Asia. New study published in The Lancet finds slashing global aid, particularly by US and European countries, will reverse decades of progress in fighting diseases.

Researchers from The University of Osaka compared psychological ratings of various words from humans and large language models (LLMs) along different dimensions in order to compare the ways in which they conceptualize words. Human and LLM ratings aligned closely for some attributes (such as concreteness) but diverged significantly for others (such as iconicity). This work reveals which linguistic features may be reliably estimated using LLMs.

Hiroshima University researchers developed a three-factor, 12-item, questionnaire-based scale to systematically assess nursing practices that support fertility preservation decision-making in women with cancer. They show that such decision-making can be clearly defined, measured, and improved.

With one in four Singaporeans expected to be 65 and above by 2030, Duke-NUS' inaugural ageing conference addressed themes such as technology, dementia care and social connectedness. Duke-NUS’ Centre for Ageing Research & Education marks its 10th anniversary, with the conference highlighting the need for innovative policies and practices to enhance the quality of life for Singapore's ageing population.

Region-specific residential buildings solution optimizes energy-efficiency and thermal comfort

- “Neuro-Replica Workshop” successfully held at DGIST on the 21st… KRW 15.3 billion investment over 9 years - Keynote address by world-renowned scholar Professor Denis Noble of the University of Oxford. Discussed the revitalization of the regional industrial ecosystem

Smokers could be at higher risk of post-COVID symptoms

On 11 January 2026, Lingnan University’s Department of Psychology and the Wu Jieh Yee School of Interdisciplinary Studies, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Society of Sport & Exercise Psychology (HKSSEP), hosted a seminar titled "The Importance of Sports and Exercise Psychology in Modern Tertiary Education". The seminar attracted approximately 60 attendees, including students from psychology and sports-related programmes, as well as members of the general public who are interested in the subject of sport and exercise psychology.

Hand-stencil motifs found in caves in Sulawesi, Indonesia, dating to at least 67,800 years ago, may be the oldest rock art discovered, according to a study published in Nature.

- Calls on DGIST to serve as a key driver in fostering the AI ecosystem as a national future strategy - Founding Chair of the DGIST Development Foundation Choong Kon Lee demonstrates exceptional commitment to nurturing talent

Myanmar’s digital ecosystem has been a lifeline for many, from education to community and humanitarian support, bringing a sense of stability in the midst of chaos. Alas, it is also a tool for repression, crime, and abuse. IDRC’s Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar has supported researchers looking into these complex issues.

Hiraku Nakajima, a mathematician and current President of the International Mathematical Union, talks about how mathematics has been developing quietly before society’s eyes, and where he wants it to go in the future.

Innovative approaches in cancer screening, drug development, and radioactive hazard protection are accelerating healthcare solutions.

Lingnan University held its Honorary Fellowship Presentation Ceremony today, 19 January. The Hon Andrew Yao Cho-fai, Council Chairman of Lingnan University, conferred honorary fellowships upon four distinguished individuals in recognition of their outstanding professional achievements and valuable contributions to the community and to education.

COVID era survey explores care burdens young carers face

Lingnan University will confer honorary doctoral degrees on six distinguished individuals in recognition of their outstanding achievements and valuable contributions to humanity. They are Dr Fok Chun-wan, SBS, JP, a well-known patriotic businessman; Dr Li Ning, an entrepreneur; The Hon Liao Cheung-kong Martin, GBM, GBS, JP, Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Prof Tao Tang, an academic leader; Prof Wang Anyi, one of the very best writers in the contemporary literary scene; and Mr Donnie Yen, an international action star.

In many organisations, significant hierarchical gaps exist within work teams, raising the question of how frontline employees can strive for greater opportunities for upward mobility in their careers. A recent study by the Department of Psychology at Lingnan University finds that employees who proactively seek work resources in their jobs, are willing to learn, and at the same time possess higher emotional intelligence, have significantly higher job performance and work engagement. The research team points out that these strategies help employees create more favourable conditions for long-term career development in complex workplace environments. The research findings have been published in top-tier international academic journal Journal of Business and Psychology.

- Professor Sunghoon Im’s research team to advance AI technology for generating highly realistic, natural videos - Joint research team led by Professors Daehee Park and Jisoo Mok to develop safe collaborative intelligence for robots working alongside humans

- Recognized for their precision medicine and all-solid-state battery technologies: Full commencement of R&D collaboration between the private sector and government

- Presenting Vision to Become a “Global University Leading AX Innovation” in New Year Address

- From briquette and bread sharing services to the Fruit of Love fund, DGIST continues social contribution activities.

- Securing core technology for brain chips used by patients and speeding up the commercialization of humanoid-related technologies.