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As a pioneer in interdisciplinary innovation through AI+ and Art Tech development, HKUST has once again gathered global creative forces to reimagine the future of cinematic storytelling.
Following the success of the first AI film festival in Greater China last year, HKUST proudly hosted its 2nd film festival (AIFF) from May 16 to 17.
Food waste affects the whole of Hong Kong. It accounts for more than a quarter of all waste, according to recent statistics from the HKSAR Environmental Protection Department (EPD). Not only that, an average of 1.4 metric tons of food waste is generated on the HKUST campus every day, accounting for 44% of the total weight of all recyclable materials. About 5.7% of the total food waste is generated by on-campus residents.
A record-shattering haul of medals at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva last month is fueling HKUST's ascent as a powerhouse for global innovation.
The awards – 13 Gold Medals with Congratulations of the Jury, 20 Gold Medals, 20 Silver Medals, and 9 Bronze Medals – constitute one of the strongest indicators yet of the electric synergy between HKUST, HKUST (Guangzhou), and the wider region.
In a world transforming faster than we could ever have anticipated, who will shape the next generation of thinkers, innovators, and problem-solvers?
This question took center stage at HKUST’s Shaw Auditorium from April 22 to 24 when more than 600 university presidents, policymakers, and industry leaders from 25 countries and regions gathered for the Asia Universities Summit (AUS) hosted by HKUST in partnership with Times Higher Education (THE).
HKUST secured a leading position in the third round of the Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One Plus (RAISe+) Scheme, with seven projects recommended for funding.
This brings the University’s total to 19 projects, the highest among local universities, reaffirming its leadership in translating research into real-world applications and bridging the gap between academia and industry.
Under the glow of HKUST’s 35th anniversary lights, audiences watched robot dogs deliver ceremonial 'miracle’ balls, humanoid robots greet guests, and drones soar above the Jockey Club Atrium.
Amid this display of technological wizardry, the launch ceremony for the 35th anniversary was transformed into a living stage that vividly embodied HKUST’s enduring spirit of innovation.
What do the eggs of sea urchins, car exhaust, sticky tape, and risk and reward have in common? Each sparked a discovery that secured a Nobel Prize.
Four Nobel laureates shared fascinating stories from their decades of research experience at a fireside chat with over 400 students, faculty, and members of the public. The event, Nobel Heroes@HKUST, was part of HKUST’s 35th anniversary celebrations.
The laureates were:
Channeling the dynamic spirit of the Year of the Horse, HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP unveiled a forward-looking development roadmap to members of the media at the University’s spring reception on March 2. She highlighted HKUST’s enduring “can-do” spirit, its strategies for sustaining future growth, and its commitment to contributing to the nation’s economic and social development.