The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and the University of Adelaide (UoA) share a strong vision to nurture future leaders and create meaningful impact in education and research. Both universities have identified promising opportunities for collaboration in renewable energy, cancer research, and wellbeing and inclusive education. To foster connections, a series of virtual research roundtables was organised to bring together researchers from both institutions, enabling them to learn about each other’s work and explore potential synergies in these areas. 

 

Founded in 1874, UoA is one of Australia’s oldest and most prestigious institutions. As a member of the Group of Eight (Go8), it is recognised for its commitment to research and academic excellence. Its strengths in science, engineering, education, and health align well with CUHK’s strategic priorities, paving the way for impactful interdisciplinary collaboration.

 

CUHK-UoA Research Roundtable on Renewable Energy, 3 October 2024

 

Researchers from CUHK and UoA share their research and explore collaborations in renewable energy.

 

In October 2024, the Office of Academic Links (OAL) hosted a virtual research roundtable on renewable energy, bringing together 15 researchers from the fields of chemistry, physics, engineering, and architecture from CUHK and UoA. Co-chaired by Prof. Chunshan Song, CUHK Dean of Science, and Prof. Scott Smith, UoA Deputy Dean (International) of the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering, and Technology, the session sparked lively discussions and explored potential synergies in sustainable energy research.

 

Co-chairs:

• Prof. Chunshan Song, Dean, Faculty of Science, CUHK
• Prof. Scott Smith, Deputy Dean (International), Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology (SET), UoA

Speakers: 

• Prof. Jianfang Wang, Chairman, Department of Physics, CUHK
• Prof. Xinhui Lu, Associate Professor, Department of Physics, CUHK
• Prof. Ying Wang, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, CUHK
• Prof. Quan Li, Professor, Department of Physics, CUHK
• Prof. Wei Ren, Assistant Dean (Research), Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, CUHK
• Prof. Hongfeng Yang, Professor, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, CUHK
• Prof. Zhifeng Huang, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, CUHK
• Prof. Chen Ye, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, CUHK
• Prof. Graham ‘Gus’ Nathan, Professor, School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering; Interim Director, Institute of Sustainability, Energy and Resources, UoA
• Prof. Yan Jiao, Acting Head, School of Chemical Engineering, UoA
• Dr. Ruidong Chang, Senior Lecturer, School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, UoA
• Dr. Nataliia Sergiienko, Senior Lecturer, School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, UoA
• Prof. Maziar Arjomandi, School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, UoA

 

UoA-CUHK Research Roundtable on Wellbeing and Inclusive Education, 13 August 2025

 

Researchers from CUHK and UoA exchange insights on their research focus and explore collaboration in advancing wellbeing and inclusive education.

 

In August 2025, CUHK and UoA held a virtual research roundtable on wellbeing and inclusive education, co-chaired by Prof. Xitao Fan, CUHK Dean of Education and Prof. Susan James Relly, UoA Head of the School of Education.

 

The roundtable brought together nine researchers from both universities to explore topics such as growth mindsets and positive psychology. The event fostered vibrant discussions and laid the foundation for future joint initiatives aimed at advancing educational research and practices.

 

Co-chairs:

• Prof. Fan Xitao, Dean, Faculty of Education, CUHK
• Prof. Susan James Relly, Head of the School of Education, Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics (ABLE), UoA

Speakers:

• Prof. Ronnel King, Associate Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, CUHK
• Prof. Harold Chui, Associate Professor, Department of Educational Psychology, CUHK
• Prof. Nathalie Xinjie Chen, Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Psychology, CUHK
• Prof. Joanna Anderson, Associate Professor in Education, UoA
• Dr. Ruth Aston, Senior Lecturer, School of Education, UoA
• Dr. Tom Porta, Lecturer, School of Education, UoA
• Prof. Mathew White, Deputy Dean (International), School of Education, UoA

 

UoA-CUHK Research Roundtable on Cancer Research, 8 October 2025

 

Researchers from CUHK and UoA exchange insights on their research focus and explore collaboration in advancing cancer research.

 

CUHK and UoA came together for a dynamic research roundtable focused on cancer research collaboration on 8 October 2025. Co-chaired by Prof. Andrew Chan, Director of the School of Biomedical Sciences (SBS) at CUHK, and Prof. Christopher Sweeney, Director of the South Australian immunoGENomics Cancer Institute (SAiGENCI) at UoA, the event featured thought-provoking presentations from 16 leading researchers on immuno-oncology, cancer genomics, metabolism, and precision medicine.

 

Co-chairs:

• Prof. Andrew Chan, Director, SBS, CUHK
• Prof. Christopher Sweeney, Director, SAiGENCI, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences (HMS), UoA

Speakers:

• Prof. Alfred Cheng, Professor, SBS, CUHK
• Prof. Stephen Tsui, Professor, SBS, CUHK
• Prof. Hui Zhao, Professor, SBS, CUHK
• Prof. Yangchao Chen, Professor, SBS, CUHK
• Prof. Xiaoyu Tian, Associate Professor, SBS, CUHK
• Prof. Jingying Zhou, Assistant Professor, SBS, CUHK
• Prof. Carol Tong, Assistant Professor, SBS, CUHK
• Prof. Hannah Hui, Assistant Professor, SBS, CUHK
• Prof. Jose Polo, Director, Adelaide Centre for Epigenetics, School of Biomedicine, Faculty of HMS, UoA
• Dr. Fuyi Li, Group Leader, Computational Systems Oncology, SAiGENCI, Faculty of HMS, UoA
• Dr. Mara Zeissig, Group Head, T Cell Immunotherapy Laboratory, SAiGENCI, Faculty of HMS, UoA
• Prof. Lisa Butler, Lead SAiGENCI Associate, Faculty of HMS, UoA
• Dr. Stefano Mangiola, Group Leader, Computational Cancer Immunogenomics, SAiGENCI, Faculty of HMS, UoA
• Dr. Joanna Achinger-Kawecka, Head, 3D Chromatin Organisation Laboratory, SAiGENCI, Faculty of HMS, UoA

 

These roundtables reflect CUHK’s commitment to global partnerships and impactful research. Further collaboration is expected as UoA transitions to Adelaide University in January 2026.

 

Revisit the Research Roundtables

• GlobaLinks story – ‘Empowering renewable energy innovation with University of Adelaide’
• GlobaLinks story – ‘Driving impactful collaboration in education with the University of Adelaide’

 

Event contact

CUHK researchers are welcome to contact Ms. Olivia Kwok of the Office of Academic Links if they are interested in exploring potential collaborations with UoA/Adelaide University.