Global urban vegetation exhibits divergent thermal effects: From cooling to warming as aridity increases Link to the paper: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.aea9165 Brief summary : A research team led by Professor Yuyu Zhou from the Department of Geography at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has unveiled a critical “warming paradox” in global urban greening strategies, challenging the universal assumption that vegetation always cools cities and providing a new road

Departmental Research Seminars Series Assessing irrigation-induced impacts from a multi-model perspective Date: 28 JAN 2026 (Wednesday) Time: 1 0:00-11:00 (HKT) Venue: CLL, Department of Geography, 10/F, The Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU Registration link: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=104653 Abstract : Irrigation rapidly expanded during the 20th century, affecting climate via water, energy, and biogeochemical changes. Previous asse

HKU GEOGRAPHY: Monthly Research Talks The value of negativity for tourism resilience: A second-wave positive psychology approach Date: 23 JAN 2026 (Friday) Time: 15:00-15:15 (HKT) Via Zoom: https://hku.zoom.us/j/98300713382?pwd=dGdqelhpWUwyOENmTUJyalVKemtHQT09 (No registration required) Abstract : This talk explains how negative emotions enable tourism resilience as readily as positive ones, and it advances tourism resilience theory using second-wave positive psychology (SWP

HKU Tourism Seminar Series Soundscape and wellbeing in rural tourism villages Date: 16 JAN 2026 (Friday) Time: 16:00-18:00 (HKT) Venue:   Chamber, Faculty of Social Sciences, 11/F, The Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU Registration link: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=10473 Prof. Honggang Xu Dean of Tourism Management , Sun Yat-Sen University Honggang Xu: Prof. PhD, dean of School of Tourism Management, Sun Yat-sen University. Her research

Geography Distinguished Seminars Series How to adapt farming systems to climate change Date: 13 JAN 2026 (Tuesday) Time: 15:00-16:00 (HKT) Venue: Chamber, Faculty of Social Sciences, 11/F, The Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU Mode:  Hybrid Via Zoom:   Zoom link will be provided upon successful registration Registration link: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=104699 Abstract : Climate change impacts agricultural production in a multitude of

Geography Distinguished Seminars Series SatGPT: Next-generation spatial decision support system Date: 13 JAN 2026 (Tuesday) Time: 14:00-15:00 (HKT) Venue: Chamber, Faculty of Social Sciences, 11/F, The Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU Mode:  Hybrid Via Zoom:   Zoom link will be provided upon successful registration Registration link: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=104567 Abstract : SatGPT is an innovative solution that integrates Large

Geography Distinguished Seminars Series The Silicon Gaze: A typology of biases and inequality in LLMs through the lens of place Authors: Francisco W. Kerche, Matthew Zook, Mark Graham  Date: 16 DEC 2025 (Tuesday) Time: 14:00-17:00 (HKT) Venue: CLL, Department of Geography, 10/F, The Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU Mode:  Hybrid Via Zoom:   Zoom link will be provided upon successful registration Registration link: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest

Departmental Research Seminars Series Misaligned Carbon and Health Burdens Across China's Supply Chains: Source Attribution Informed Co-Mitigation Date: 12 DEC 2025 (Friday) Time: 15:00-16:00 (HKT) Venue: CLL, Department of Geography, 10/F, The Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU Registration link: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=104276 Abstract : China faces the dual challenge of decarbonization and air quality improvement, yet effectively

Departmental Research Seminars Series Sustainable agriculture and forestry to mitigate air pollution and climate change: Earth system modeling perspectives Date: 02 DEC 2025 (Thursday) Time: 10:00-11:00 (HKT) Venue: Chamber, Faculty of Social Sciences, 11/F, The Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU Registration link: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=103685 Abstract : Appropriation of land resources through agriculture and forestry profoundly s

The 7th China Wetlands Remote Sensing Conference and the 2025 Annual Academic Meeting of the Digital Wetlands Professional Committee 會議相簿 Event Gallery https://m.alltuu.com/album/2337065304/?menu=live 註冊及付費 Registration and payment https://www.geog-event.hku.hk/7cwrsc-dwpc-reg 內地用户如无法正常使用上述链接完成注册流程，请尝试通过此备用链接 ( https://wj.qq.com/s2/23691161/1175/ )  进行操作。若您已通过首条官方链接顺利完成账户注册流程，则无需进行其他操作。 Users in Mainland China who encounter difficulties accessing the aforementioned registrati

High-resolution NO2 estimation and forecasting using deep explainable neural networks Ms XIAO Man     ( Supervisor: Prof Bo Huang ) Abstract: NO2 is a significant air pollutant that poses serious risks to human health and contributes to various environmental issues. Accurate estimation and forecasting of NO2 concentrations are crucial for informed decisions regarding travel modes and preventive measures. Although numerous monitoring stations have been established to provid

The Politics of Conservation: Urban Political Ecology in Hong Kong Mr AU Hou Che Calvin    ( Supervisor: Prof Wendy Y Chen ) Abstract: This research examines the persistent discontinuity between Hong Kong's conservation policy rhetoric and on-the-ground environmental outcomes through the analytical frameworks of Urban Political Ecology and Critical Discourse Analysis. Despite formal designation of 40% of the territory as protected areas, the city systematically prioritizes

Public participation in urban tree health citizen science: an integrated cognitive–environmental framework Ms PENG Chen   ( Supervisor: Prof Wendy Y Chen ) Abstract: The increasing frequency of biotic and abiotic disturbances is directly undermining the health of urban trees and substantially raising the potential risk of economic, social, and environmental losses. It has therefore become urgent to conduct comprehensive and timely monitoring of tree health. As an efficient

Tracking the sources of terrestrial water deficit during drought development from a water balance perspective Mr LIU Rutong     ( Supervisor: Prof Laibao Liu ) Abstract: Terrestrial Water Storage (TWS) constitutes the largest accessible freshwater bank on earth and serves as a critical buffer against hydrological extremes. TWS deficits integrate the cumulative impacts of precipitation deficits and elevated evapotranspiration, providing a more comprehensive and persistent i

Quantifying Knowledge Spillovers from Mobile Scholars Miss ZHANG Zixuan    ( Supervisor: Prof Frank van der Wouden ) Abstract: To what extent does knowledge trickle down? In the economic geography and business literature, a general assumption is that novel knowledge can be accessed by others, by hiring persons who have that knowledge. Yet, surprisingly little empirical evidence exists, while it is central to innovation policies and recruitment strategies. We contribute to

Departmental Research Seminars Series GeoAI, Remote Sensing, Land-Atmosphere/Ocean or Human-Environment Interactions Date: 25 NOV 2025 (Tuesday) Time: 10:00-10:45 | 11:15-12:00 | 14:00-14:45 (HKT) Venue: CLL, Department of Geography, 10/F, The Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU Mode: Hybrid Zoom Link: https://hku.zoom.us/j/97705950258?pwd=W9iHG0lfHiTVVs9cK77BCYhA0DB5AO.1 Meeting ID: 977 0595 0258 Password: 939815 Registration link: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_h

Geography Distinguished Seminars Series Making A Difference in Anglo-American Geography: “Theorizing Back” and Academic Development from an Asian Perspective Date: 25 NOV 2025 (Tuesday) Time: 15:30-17:00 (HKT) Venue: CLL, Department of Geography, 10/F, The Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU Mode:  Hybrid Via Zoom:   Zoom link will be provided upon successful registration Registration link: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=103763 Abstract : I

Departmental Research Seminars Series Back to the Countryside: Artists, Tourism, and Rural Gentrification in China Date: 21 NOV 2025 (Friday) Time: 11:00-12:00 (HKT) Venue: Chamber, Faculty of Social Sciences, 11/F, The Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU Registration link: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=103683 Abstract : In an era where urban expansion dominates global narratives, a contrasting trend in China sees urbanites, especially art

Departmental Research Seminars Series GeoHealth Date: 19 NOV 2025 (Wednesday) Time: 10:00-10:45 | 11:15-12:00 | 14:30-15:15 | 15:45-16:30 (HKT) Venue: CLL, Department of Geography, 10/F, The Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU Mode: Hybrid Zoom Link: https://hku.zoom.us/j/91635366140?pwd=Nhqw5Ps0r1uUfrfhFjOUsBGNHlyT9a.1 Meeting ID: 916 3536 6140 Password: 686844 Registration link: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=104068 10:00-10:45 | Via Zoom

19NOV2025 We are delighted to share the wonderful news that four of our esteemed colleagues have been included in the 2025 Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers list. This distinguished honors, bestowed upon only the top 0.1% of researchers globally, underscores their exceptional scholarly achievements and far-reaching influence. They join totally 54 HKU researchers on the list and are the sole representatives from the Faculty of Social Sciences. [Cross-Field] Professor Kuishua