School News

Congratulations to Professors Roni Michaely, Silvina Rubio, and Irene Yi on receiving the Charles River Associates Award for their paper “Voting Rationales.” The paper examines the disclosed rationales behind institutional investors’ voting decisions and whether these disclosures affect board behavior. This award-winning study brings fresh clarity to one of corporate governance’s most important questions. 

HKU Business School had the honour of hosting a distinguished delegation from the Stanford Center on China's Economy and Institutions. The delegation included over 30 undergraduate students and staff from various departments such as the School of Engineering, School of Humanities and Sciences, Doerr School of Sustainability, as well as the Stanford Centre on China's Economy and Institutions, all with a keen interest in the latest developments in the Chinese economy and its global impact. Our School was delighted to host this delegation and witness the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and experiences that will undoubtedly enrich the academic communities of both Stanford University and the University of Hong Kong.

The Smart Healthcare for a Sustainable Future Forum, hosted by the Institute of Digital Economy and Innovation (IDEI), was successfully held at HKU iCube, Two Exchange Square. The forum convened leading experts and industry leaders to examine the intersection of digital healthcare and sustainability, highlighting both the emerging opportunities and the pressing challenges shaping this rapidly evolving field.

On June 6 2025, the final round of the HSBC/HKU Asia Pacific Business Case Competition 2025 was held, reaffirming its position as the world’s largest and best business case competition globally. Organised by HKU Business School’s Asia Case Research Centre (ACRC), together with HSBC, the competition concluded at HSBC’s main building in Hong Kong. Throughout the competition week, 24 teams from 20 nations did their best to come out ahead.

Great news! This year's Faculty Outstanding Researcher Award goes to Prof. Michael He Jia, our esteemed scholar in Marketing!