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The NeuroCare Community Project at HKUST
Scholar Insights & Emerging Discoveries
Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Through HKUST’s Community-based Scheme

With the rapid aging of Hong Kong's population, it is projected that by 2039, individuals aged 65 or above will account for over 30% of the total population, making early intervention for cognitive health an urgent necessity.

This demographic shift highlights the critical need for effective strategies to address cognitive decline in the elderly.

One of these strategies is to promote the detection of Alzheimer's disease at the community level.

Group photo of the 2026 International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva
Awards
Exceptional Team Effort Secures Record-breaking Wins at Geneva Invention Expo

United by a drive to innovate, all 62 teams from HKUST and HKUST (Guangzhou) won awards at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva between March 11 and 15.

Between them, the 36 teams from HKUST and 26 teams from HKUST (GZ) brought home 13 Gold Medals with Congratulations of the Jury, 20 Gold Medals, 20 Silver Medals, and nine Bronze Medals.

This outstanding achievement by the HKUST entrants represented the highest number of awards among all higher education institutions in Hong Kong.

Nobel laureates at HKUST
Spotlight
Nobel Heroes Meet Future Innovators at HKUST

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:

The grand opening ceremony for the HKUST Alumni Commons
Campus Views
HKUST Alumni Commons Opens with a Joyous Feast of Togetherness

Our alumni community joined “The opening ceremony of the Alumni Commons and A Feast of Togetherness – Poon Choi Party.” on January 17, 2026 (Saturday) on the Clear Water Bay campus at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). The event was co-organized with the HKUST Alumni Association and the HKUST Convocation.

HKUST hosted the Young Global Leaders Education Module 2025 in partnership with the World Economic Forum
Thought Leadership
Exploring AI’s Next Frontier: HKUST and World Economic Forum Convene Young Global Leaders

From December 1 to 5, 2025, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), in partnership with the World Economic Forum (WEF), hosted the 2025 edition of the prestigious Young Global Leaders Education Module.

Thomas LAM and Dicky WONG
Teaching & Learning
International Research Enrichment Track: Students Who Took Their Curiosity Global

The International Research Enrichment (IRE) Program at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) School of Science is designed for students who feel a deep calling toward scientific discovery.