The international academic conference "Global Energy Transition in the Uncertain Age of Climate Governance: Risks and Resilience" was held at The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) on 22–23 September 2026. Co-organised by HSUHK's Department of Social Science, Centre for Public Policy Research and Centre for Greater China Studies, the conference was funded by the Research Grants Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region under its Inter-Institutional Development Scheme (project number UGC/IIDS14/H04/25). 

On 16 September 2026, the Graduate School of The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK), in collaboration with the New Home Association, presented Full Moon, Joyful Connections: Mid-Autumn Carnival under the 2026–27 HIGH Programme, attracting over 100 postgraduate students. Through student experience sharing, festive activities, live band performances, and interactive networking, the carnival enabled postgraduate students from different programmes to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival while building connections.

HSUHK is advancing its global research profile, marked by significant growth in internationally recognised scholars and outstanding early-career researchers, underscoring its emergence as a research-informed private university.

This academic year, 23% of HSUHK's professorial staff rank among the world's top 2% of scientists—a 20% year-on-year increase. These HSUHK Top Scholars are recognised by leading international benchmarks, including the Stanford/Elsevier World's Top 2% Scientists, Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers, Research.com Best Scientists Rankings, ScholarGPS, and major academic honours.

Professor Joshua Mok, President of HSUHK, said, "The growth of HSUHK Top Scholars reflects more than individual achievements. It demonstrates our strategic transformation into a university where impactful research, innovative teaching, and societal engagement reinforce one another. As we strengthen our research ecosystem, HSUHK is building a global reputation for scholarly excellence and meaningful impact."

In 2026-27, the University welcomed six outstanding early-career scholars in business management, social sciences, computer science and transdisciplinary studies. Their achievements include rankings among the top 10% of researchers globally by ScholarGPS and strong Scopus citation performance.

Professor David Tse, Acting Provost and Vice-President (Academic and Research), said, "HSUHK Emerging Scholars represent the next generation of innovators, educators and thought leaders whose ideas will shape emerging fields and address future challenges. By attracting exceptional young researchers from around the world, we are laying a strong foundation for sustained research excellence and long-term success."

These results reflect HSUHK's continued investment in talent, interdisciplinary collaboration, research infrastructure and international partnerships. As the University advances its research agenda, both established and emerging scholars are contributing to knowledge creation, innovation and societal impact, further strengthening HSUHK's influence on the global academic stage.

HSUHK has secured HK$11.53 million for 22 research projects under the 2026-27 Research Grants Council (RGC) Competitive Research Funding Schemes for the Local Self-financing Degree Sector, marking continued growth in the University's research capacity and competitiveness.

The funding comprises 20 Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) projects totalling HK$10.92 million and two Inter-Institutional Development Scheme (IIDS) projects totalling HK$606,000. The number of funded FDS projects increased by over 33% when compared with the previous year, despite a decline in overall sector funding from HK$89.99 million to HK$84.44 million.

HSUHK achieved a 30.8% FDS success rate, outperforming the sector-wide average of 24.8%. HSUHK ranked first among self-financing universities in Business Studies, Engineering, Biology and Medicine, and Physical Sciences. Notably, all four HSUHK applications in Physical Sciences were successful (100 % success rate), securing HK$2.66 million, approximately 42.9% of the Panel's total funding. Engineering recorded a strong 41.7% success rate, with five of 12 applications supported.

Under the IIDS, two of three applications were successful, giving HSUHK a 66.7% success rate, the highest among all self-financing universities and well above the sector-wide rate of 43.1%. The funded projects span Business Studies and Humanities and Social Sciences.

Professor Joshua Mok, President of HSUHK, congratulated the award recipients and expressed appreciation to all colleagues involved in furthering the University's research mission. He said, "These encouraging results demonstrate the growing strength of HSUHK's research ecosystem and reaffirm our commitment to advancing impactful research that contributes to knowledge creation, innovation and the sustainable development of society."

The results underscore HSUHK's growing research profile and commitment to impactful scholarship. The University will continue to foster research excellence and strengthen interdisciplinary and inter-institutional collaboration as it advances its aspiration to become a leading private university in Asia, distinguished by excellent student learning, impactful research and purposeful engagement for the global common good.

The Graduate School of The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) successfully held the Orientation for Postgraduate Students 2026 on 3 September,  welcoming a record high of over 1,200 new students under the theme "Leading the Future, Beyond Imagination." Marking a vibrant start the new year, The cohort brings together includes postgraduate students from the Hong Kong SAR, Chinese Mainland, Australia, Canada, Singapore, the US, Pakistan, India, Russia, and other regions, reflecting HSUHK's growing appeal as an international learning community.

The Graduate School of The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) successfully held the Orientation for new Postgraduate Students 2026 on 3 September,  welcoming a record high of over 1,200 new students under the theme "Leading the Future, Beyond Imagination." Marking a vibrant start the new year, the cohort brings together includes postgraduate students from the Hong Kong SAR, Chinese Mainland, Australia, Canada, Singapore, the US, Pakistan, India, Russia, and other regions, reflecting HSUHK's growing appeal as an international learning community.

The School of Decision Sciences (SDSC) at The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) successfully hosted the inaugural Orientation Luncheon for the Doctor of Decision Analytics (DDA) Programme on 29 August 2026 at Rosewood Hong Kong, marking a significant milestone in the development of the University's first professional doctorate programme.