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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has shone in the second round of Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus (RAISe+) Scheme launched by Innovation and Technology Commission’s (ITC), securing grants for seven teams – the highest number among local institutions.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) held a flag-raising ceremony on campus this morning to commemorate the 28th anniversary of the establishment of the HKSAR. Officiating guests included Mr. QIN Hong, Counsellor of the Policy Research Department of the Commissioner’s Office of China’s Foreign Ministry in the HKSAR; Dr. John CHAN, HKUST Pro-Chancellor; Ms. Edith SHIH, HKUST Council Vice-Chairperson; Prof. Nancy IP, HKUST President; and other senior management.
Chemists at the School of Science of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have recently made a significant breakthrough in photocatalysis by unveiling a “super” photoreductant, marking a major advancement in organic synthesis.
HKUST Leads the Pack
Rankings
Our international accolades
World’s Top 600+ Young Universities
in Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024
Global Employability University Ranking 2025
No. 1 in Hong Kong, No. 3 in Greater China
Designed by the HR consultancy Emerging and published by Times Higher Education
Asia’s Top 700+ Universities
No. 3 in Hong Kong, No. 9 in Greater China
in Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2024
Facts and Figures
Active HKUST Start-up Companies
Established by HKUST staff, students and alumni or incubated by HKUST programs or facilities
of Faculty Members
World’s Top 2% Scientists
Stanford University 2023
Patent Influence Metric
Nature’s Leading 200 academic institutions
Patent Influence Metric published in 2022
Unicorn Start-Ups
Valued at >US$1 billion
Prof. Chi Man LEUNG
Thetos Distinguished Teaching Award 2024-25
Prof. Chi Man LEUNG
Prof. Xueyang SONG
2025 Croucher Tak Wah Mak Innovation Award
Prof. Xueyang SONG
ThermoSpectra Limited
Hong Kong SciTech Pioneers Award 2023-2024, Best Technology Transfer Pioneer Award
ThermoSpectra Limited
Lui Ka Kit, Wan Him Ting, So Chun Hin, Lam Hung Fai, Cheng Ho Yin, Yeung Sin Chun, Yeung Sin Hang, Ho Chun Kit, Wong Man Ying, Li Wan Chak, Cheng Ka Nok
The Champion of the tertiary institution category, The 1st runner-up of the tertiary institution category, The 1st runner-up of the Open category at HKCERT Capture the Flag Challenge 2024
Lui Ka Kit, Wan Him Ting, So Chun Hin, Lam Hung Fai, Cheng Ho Yin, Yeung Sin Chun, Yeung Sin Hang, Ho Chun Kit, Wong Man Ying, Li Wan Chak, Cheng Ka Nok
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