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In less than a year since receiving Government approval to establish Hong Kong's third medical school, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has achieved a series of major milestones, including the advancement of key infrastructure, the completion of its curriculum framework, and the recruitment of internationally renowned academic and clinical leaders.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today announced the launch of the HK$100 million RAISe+ Project Fund (RPF), a dedicated funding initiative that will provide financial backing and tailored commercialization support to HKUST research teams participating in the HKSAR Government's Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus Scheme (RAISe+).
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today held the “Materials Forum 2026 cum Establishment Ceremony of the Department of Materials (MAT)”. As the first flagship academic event following the department's inception, the forum brought together distinguished scholars and researchers from Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, the United States, Korea, and other regions.
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QS World University Rankings 2027
Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026
No. 1 in Hong Kong
Global Employability University Ranking 2026
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Active HKUST Start-up Companies
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of Faculty Members
World’s Top 2% Scientists
Stanford University 2026
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Unicorns
Valued at >US$1 billion
Prof. Keith CHAN
Strategic Public Policy Research Funding Scheme 2025-26
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Bronze Medal in the Men’s Lightweight Double Sculls at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026
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Pleryon Therapeutics - Yu Yu
Startup World Cup Shenzhen Regional 2026 — Champion
Pleryon Therapeutics - Yu Yu
Prof. Bo LI
Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Internet of Things Journal
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