Welcome to HKU School of Biological Sciences

There are two universal truths about biology. First, is unity. Life evolved once: its fundamental processes and building blocks are essentially the same regardless of species or location. The second is diversity. Evolution gave rise dazzling variety: millions of species, each with a unique array of adaptations, and a myriad different local communities. At the School of Biological Sciences, we study the proximate mechanisms underlying biological systems as well as their ultimate outcomes.  Our teaching and research contributes to the understanding, appreciation and conservation of nature in Hong Kong and globally.

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1st HONG KONG OYSTER FESTIVAL “BUILDING THE HONG KONG BRAND”

Date: May 23 2026 Venue: Lau Fau Shan (LFS) Shoreline, Hong Kong |Detail

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HKU Swire Institute of Marine Science Launches Youth Programme to Cultivate Future Ocean Stewards

Students examining marine organisms that have colonised an Autonomous Reef Monitoring Structure (ARMS). The Swire Institute of Marine Science ...

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How birds achieve sweet success: Evolution finds both repeated and unique solutions as birds adapt to high-sugar diets 隨著鳥類適應高糖飲食,演化找到了重複且獨特的解決方案

Groups including hummingbirds, sunbirds, and some honeyeaters and parrots (such as the rainbow lorikeet pictured here) independently evolved the ...

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HKU Marine Scientists Reveal Giant Clam Feeding Strategy Could Determine Their Future Survival 港大海洋生物學家揭示巨蚌攝食策略或影響其滅絕風險

Giant clam (Tridacna gigas) in its natural reef habitat. The colourful tissue contains symbiotic algae that perform photosynthesis and supply energy ...

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