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Echoing the HKSAR Government’s strategy to develop artificial intelligence (AI) as a core industry, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today announced the establishment of the Von Neumann Institute (VNI). This pioneering research institute is dedicated to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration by integrating embodied intelligence, generative AI, and advanced supercomputing to drive new quality productive forces in the evolving era of AI.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today announces its Net-Zero Action Plan (Action Plan), which is the first among higher education institutions in Hong Kong to have a comprehensive framework with multi-pronged strategies aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2045. This plan is supported by a commitment of HK$30 million earned from renewable energy generation to further accelerate research and adoption of innovative decarbonization solutions on campus.
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
Petscast - Marco Man Ho CHAN, Chit Kit YIP, Yui Cheung YU, Hei Lam KONG, Chun Yat CHAN
Hong Kong Techathon+ 2025 - Silver Award in Trusted AI Data Science category (Student Group)
Petscast - Marco Man Ho CHAN, Chit Kit YIP, Yui Cheung YU, Hei Lam KONG, Chun Yat CHAN
E3A Healthcare Pte Limited - Harry CHEN Hongyuan, Dieter Wilhelm TRAU
Jumpstarter for One Earth 2025 Global Pitching Competition - Top AI Application Startup Award
E3A Healthcare Pte Limited - Harry CHEN Hongyuan, Dieter Wilhelm TRAU
Dr. Aftab AMIN
HKUST-SENtastic Staff Award 2025
Dr. Aftab AMIN
Allegrow Biotech Limited - Laurence LAU Chi Ming
Hong Kong SciTech Pioneers Award 2023-2024, Biotechnology Pioneering Research Team
Allegrow Biotech Limited - Laurence LAU Chi Ming
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