ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT | The University of Hong Kong (HKU)

The Office of the Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic Development) is tasked with recruiting and retaining the finest teachers and scholars to contribute to field-defining work in HKU’s collaborative, diverse environment. We are pleased to provide a host of tools and resources to support our academic staff throughout their professional journey.

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RESOURCES Relevant policies and tools to help chart your career at HKU, from promotion to staff benefits

NEWS The latest news and announcements about the accomplishments and activities of academic staff

AWARDS & RECOGNITION Explore ways to propel your career and celebrate the achievement of your peers

Featured News

Jimmy DE LA TORRE elected 2026 AERA Fellow

The Education professor was among the 34 scholars worldwide named Fellows of the American Educational Research Association this year

HKU teams win a record-breaking 46 awards at the 2026 International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva

Demonstrating its outstanding research and innovation excellence on the global stage, HKU achieved it's best results in history, securing a Special Grand Prize; 9 Gold Medals with Congratulations of the Jury; 13 Golds; 19 Silvers; and 4 Bronze medals for their innovations

Jin LI receives 2026 Weinberg/IRRCi Research Paper Award

The HKU Business School scholar was recognized for his co-authored paper titled “Artificial Intelligence in the Boardroom”