A total of 41 scholars from City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan) have been named in the ninth edition of the "World's Top 2% Scientists 2026" list released by Stanford University in collaboration with Elsevier, with 29 of them appearing on both the Career-long Impact and Single-year Impact lists — a result that underscores the University's research strength in fields such as artificial intelligence, materials science, and energy and power engineering.

City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan) (CityUHK (Dongguan)) held a Teachers' Day awards ceremony on 22 September, to recognise its inaugural cohort of teaching staff, the 2026 Outstanding Life Mentors, and other staff members for their contributions to the University's development over the past year.

City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) has achieved its highest-ever position in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, rising three places to 70th globally, with strong performances across all five assessment pillars.

City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) has achieved strong results in the newly released ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) 2026, with 22 subjects ranked in the global Top 50 and 10 subjects claiming the top spot in Hong Kong. Four subjects ranked in the global Top 10: Library & Information Science (#3 globally), Metallurgical Engineering (#9), Energy Science & Engineering (#9), and Public Administration (#10), further demonstrating CityUHK's academic excellence and continued progress.

City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan) hosted the official naming and unveiling ceremony for the Haoxue Library on 28 September 2026, sponsored by Guangdong Great River Group Co.Ltd.

On 21 September, CityUHK (DG) held an information session on applying for CityUHK postgraduate programmes.

Addressing national efforts to advance world-class higher education and the Greater Bay Area's rise as a global science and innovation hub, City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan) hosted its 2026 Autumn Meeting on Strategic Planning and Development on 20 September. Held at a critical juncture as China enters its 15th Five-Year Plan period, the event reviewed the university's achievements, assessed the evolving landscape of higher education, and set medium- and long-term strategic priorities.

City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan) held its 2026 Opening Convocation Ceremony on 2 September 2026, welcoming the university's third intake of more than 1,300 students.

City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan) (CityUHK (DG)) rolled out the welcome mat for its 2026-entry students, with official freshman registration kicking off on 20 August.

The exceptional research strengths of City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) have once again received high international recognition.