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The horizon of Hong Kong’s scientific achievement reached beyond the atmosphere on May 11, 2026. 

As the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft docked with the Tiangong Space Station, it carried a piece of HKUST innovation into the stars.
The Multi-Spectral Imaging Carbon Observatory (MUSICO), also dubbed the “Eye for Space”, is a wonder to behold.

The news that he had won the 2026 Croucher Tak Wah Mak Innovation Award was “almost hard to believe,” says Prof. WANG Jue from HKUST’s Department of Physics.

Prof. Wang says the award “carries a special meaning” and seems “almost like an angel investment” because it presents him with greater freedom “to build new experimental platforms and explore ambitious directions.”

This research drive is directed at exploring how light can be used to create and control quantum states in ultra-thin materials for future electronic and information technologies.

 
Boundless: Professor Hsing, thank you for joining us. Could you start by telling us about the breakthrough your team has recently published in Nature Biotechnology?

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.

In celebration of HKUST’s 35th Anniversary, the HKUST Talent Quest transformed the campus into a dazzling arena of talent expression. More than a competition, it was a unifying platform for our vibrant community, drawing enthusiastic participation from students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

The journey began with over 70 show-stopping auditions in the first and second rounds. This initial batch of entrants was whittled down to 12 finalists who displayed an extraordinary range of talent at the Grand Finale held at Shaw Auditorium on May 6. 

We continue to cement our leadership in global research with the approval of two new InnoHK centers and the HKGAI Center’s recent showcase of generative AI breakthroughs. Complementing these institutional milestones , Prof.

Teamwork and national identity feature strongly in the annual Flag-Raising Competition on National Security Education Day, organized by the Hong Kong Army Cadets Association, according to the award-winning HKUST students. 

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Atrium buzzed with infectious excitement, laughter, and energy as the HKUST community gathered on April 10 for Fun Day 2026. 

This year’s Fun Day served as a vibrant celebration of the University’s 35th Anniversary, motivating students, staff, alumni, and friends to step away from their desks to play games, connect, and recharge. 

Through team-based games designed to spark new friendships, Fun Day provided an entertaining space for the entire HKUST community to bond, unwind, and celebrate as one.