HKU and NWU Unveil Joint Center for Earth and Planetary Sciences

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and Northwest University (NWU) from Xian, China, have come together to establish the 'NWU-HKU Joint Center for Earth and Planetary Sciences'. The center was recently unveiled in the presence of 18 Chinese Academy of Sciences academicians and numerous expert scholars.

This joint endeavour aims to actively respond to the national strategy of science and technology innovation and the requirements of discipline construction. The center will engage in teaching and scientific research in the field of Earth and planetary sciences, focusing on in-depth investigations into significant scientific issues. These issues include the formation and early evolution of the Earth, pre-tectonic plate tectonics and the origins of continental life, lunar and comparative planetary sciences, planetary geological evolution, the geological role of extraterrestrial dynamics, astrobiology, and the evolution and habitability of planetary magnetic fields.

Professor Guochun ZHAO, Chair Professor of HKU Earth Sciences and Director of the joint center, emphasised the importance of scientific leadership in Earth and Planetary Science research. Both universities will maximise their resource advantages in analysis and testing platforms, planetary science talent, and more, to actively participate in national deep space exploration programmes and produce research outcomes at the forefront of the international stage.

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