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.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Postgraduate Student Public Seminar (E&B Area)

August 8 @ 9:00 am

Decoding tropical deciduousness phenology: patterns, drivers and implications to regional carbon cycle by Mr. Song ...

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LATEST ARTICLES FROM THE KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE

How Soybeans Defy Conventional Nitrogen Uptake

In general, plants obtain the nutrients they need for growth and development from the soil through their root systems. One of the most important ...

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HKU Ecologists Discover Rare Fiddler Crab Species on the Hong Kong Coast Highlighting the Impact of Climate Change and Coastal Development

Male Tubuca dussumieri on a sand flat. Photo by Pedro J. Jimenez. Researchers from the School of Biological Sciences (SBS) and the Swire Institute ...

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Ecologists reconstruct history of biodiversity in Indo-Australian archipelago and its rise as a hotspot

Vibrant marine life in the Coral Triangle region of Sabah, Malaysia, showcasing the area's remarkable biodiversity. Credit: David M. Baker The Coral ...

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