HKUST In The Media

At the 2026 HICOOL Global Entrepreneur Summit and Entrepreneurship Competition held in Beijing, 11 HKUST-nurtured startup teams presented a diverse range of innovations. They seized four prestigious accolades: the Overseas Group Championship, First Prize, Second Prize, and Third Prize. 

A collaborative study led by CIVL Assoc. Prof. LU Mengqian, alongside researchers from other areas– reveals that inter-city collaboration on emission reduction can improve overall sustainability performance by more than 10%.

During a media delegation visit to Chang Guang Satellite Technology (CGST) and Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch (HICAL), updates were shared on the "HKUST-FYBB#1" satellite. Jointly developed by HKUST and CGST, the satellite has operated stably in orbit for nearly three years, capturing extensive high-resolution imaging data across the GBA to support regional disaster prevention and mitigation. 

HKUST recently hosted "The Melody of Eternal Harmony" special concert in celebration of its 35th anniversary , drawing an audience of more than 600 HKUST faculty members, students, alumni, and members of the public. 

In an exclusive media interview, Provost Prof. GUO Yike elaborated on the concept of human-machine symbiosis in the "carbon-silicon era", asserting that carbon-based and silicon-based intelligence share a common origin. 

HKUST Founding Dean of Medicine Prof. LI King shared three tips to success, advocating for digital transformation and AI applications across healthcare.  

Secretary for Innovation, Technology, and Industry Prof. SUN Dong said in a blog article on Saturday that the MUSICO greenhouse gas monitoring instrument developed by HKUST is operating successfully aboard Tiangong Space Station and is expected to contribute to sustainable development. 

Secretary for Innovation, Technology, and Industry Prof. SUN Dong said in a blog article on Saturday that the MUSICO greenhouse gas monitoring instrument developed by HKUST is operating successfully aboard Tiangong Space Station and is expected to contribute to sustainable development. 

In an interview on RTHK Radio's "Future Unlimited" program, CIVL/ENVR Chair Prof. SU Hui shared updates on her team's outer space research initiatives. She stated that the MUSICO has been installed aboard China's Tiangong Space Station.

In an exclusive interview with Chinese Social Sciences, Provost Prof. GUO Yike shared his book, The Carbon-Silicon Era, offering a rational and optimistic framework for human-machine symbiosis. 

In an article on nurturing future unicorns in HK, it was mentioned that HKUST has established a comprehensive system for transforming patents into marketable products.  The University boasts over 2,000 active startups and 11 unicorns, with a patent utilization rate of 33%. 

In an exclusive interview with RTHK, CIVL/ENVR Chair Prof. SU Hui shared that the MUSICO developed by her team has been successfully deployed on China's Tiangong Space Station.  This instrument accurately monitors carbon dioxide and methane emissions, providing scientific data support for achieving the goals of carbon peak and carbon neutrality.