Research Stories
Language Across the Curriculum – Think the Gangnam-style
The Faculty of Education develops a programme to help local schools cope with government's Medium of Instruction policy
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Cycling through Space and Time
The bicycle was the first mass-produced form of human-powered transport. As such, it’s a fascinating symbol of the world’s progress and yearnings over the past 120 years, as a forthcoming book illustrates
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When Grapevine News Meets the State Media
People in Mainland China who learn about local corruption through gossip and rumours consider the problem to be much worse than those who get their news from the mainstream media. But government propaganda is proving effective at counteracting the effect
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Dogged Determination
HKU’s AIDS Institute marks five years as watchdog against a disease that is still regarded with some indifference in the region
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Saving Teeth with Red Wine and Prunes
Several chemicals present in plums, grapes and red wine can kill bacteria associated with gum disease – leading researchers to seek more natural remedies for oral health
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