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Prof. Jue WANG, Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at HKUST, awarded the 2026 Croucher Innovation Award. His work uses ultrashort pulses of light to uncover novel quantum states for future technology.
Awards & Recognitions
Rewarding Ambition: Prof. WANG Jue Wins 2026 Croucher Innovation Award

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.

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Scholar Insights & Emerging Discoveries
Prof. HSING I-Ming on the World's First DNA-Guided CRISPR-Cas System

 
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?

HKUST Talent Quest: Where Everyone Can Be a Star
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HKUST Talent Quest: Where Everyone Can Be a Star

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. 

Support Food Waste Recycling for a Greener Campus
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Support Food Waste Recycling for a Greener Campus

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.

HKUST team at the  Investions Geneva
Spotlight
Rewriting the Record Books, Rewiring Global Innovation

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.

HKUST and Asia's leadership in igniting global transformation
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HKUST and Asia's Leadership in Igniting Global Transformation

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).

Alumna Jeanette Mao on Her Path to HK Express CEO
Thought Leadership
Alumna Jeanette Mao on Her Path to HK Express CEO

Women in leadership was the topic of a thought-provoking fireside chat featuring Jeanette MAO, Chief Executive Officer of HK Express Airways, at HKUST on February 10, 2026.
The “Fireside Chat with Woman CEO in Hong Kong” event was held by the Diversity and Equal Opportunities Unit in collaboration with the School of Business and Management and the School of Engineering. 

HKUST Tops Local Universities in RAISe+
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HKUST Tops Local Universities in RAISe+ Funded Projects

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.