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217th Congregation and Diploma Presentation Ceremony
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Knowledge Exchange Excellence Award 2025
Professor Guang Ouyang's research story

Research

Cracking the Brain's Engagement Code: How Game Mechanics Trigger Sustained Neural Excitement

Have you ever wondered why you can be completely absorbed in a game for hours, yet struggle to maintain focus during a study session? For decades, educators and scientists have sought to harness the captivating power of games. Now, a new discovery from the Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong is shedding light on the brain's hidden mechanisms behind this phenomenon.

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No. 2

U.S. News & World Report 2026-27 for Education and Educational Research

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2900+

Total Number of Students

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100+

Academic Staff From All Over the World

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4

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