The Review 2016

Research BUILDING THE NEXT RUNG ON OUR LADDER Research at HKU continues to go from strength to strength. In 2016, our funding success was the best of local universities, a testament to the high quality work of our scholars. Some 111 of our scientists were identified by Thomson Reuters as being among the top one per cent in their fields. And world- class research universities, such as the University of Chicago and the University of Cambridge, sought partnerships and other collaborations with HKU. Nonetheless, we cannot rest on our laurels. Academic research is a highly competitive arena. HKU has its eye on the horizon and is providing the environment and infrastructure for scholars to produce leading research that can also be translated into impact. While peer-reviewed publications are a necessary part of academic work (and a key factor in rankings), the focus on impact in wider society must be our ultimate goal. 24