Our Strength

Given that innovative technologies will be the driving force to advance humanity, The University of Hong Kong (HKU) will invest and support innovative research endeavors with societal impacts. HKU, through the Swire Institute of Marine Science, has a long history in conducting excellent marine biological and ecological research, supporting a science-based approach for tackling environmental issues and achieving sustainability. HKU is a comprehensive university with ten faculties, fostering cutting-edge multidisciplinary innovative research in ocean science, technology and policy. As a leading internationalized university in the world and a global center of innovation in Asia, HKU is able to serve as a ‘super-connector’ and attract talented ocean science researchers from different parts of the world.