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Prof. Jue WANG, Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), has been awarded the 2026 Croucher Tak Wah Mak Innovation Award for his groundbreaking research in experimental condensed matter physics. His work focuses on using ultrashort pulses of light to create and control quantum states in ultrathin materials and devices, offering transformative potential for the future of electronics, optoelectronics, and information technologies.Prof. Wang will receive HKD 5 million in funding from the Croucher Foundation to support his trailblazing research. The "Croucher Innovation Award" is one of the Foundation's top honors, recognizing Hong Kong's brightest young scientific minds who have demonstrated the potential to make significant breakthroughs in their respective fields.

Committed to advancing interdisciplinary innovation through artificial intelligence+ (AI+), The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) continues to promote the integration of AI into Art Tech development. Following the successful launch of the first AI film festival in Greater China last year, HKUST will host the 2nd AI Film Festival (AIFF) this Saturday and Sunday (May 16–17) at the Shaw Auditorium.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has formed a strategic partnership with Li-Ning Group to establish the HKUST-Li-Ning Joint Laboratory for Sports Science and Technologies (the Joint Laboratory). The Joint Laboratory will drive innovation in sports equipment design, materials science, and human ergonomics, with the aim of accelerating the translation of sports science research into real-world applications while strengthening industry-academia-research collaboration with international impact.

Millions of students worldwide have long relied on self-paced learning through pre-recorded video lectures, a model that forms the backbone of massive open online courses (MOOCs) and large-scale online education. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, dependence on video-based online learning has increased significantly, with learner participation rising sharply. However, this expansion has also been accompanied by a widespread decline in student engagement, undermining overall learning outcomes.A research team at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), led by Prof. LI Ping, Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Science and Chair Professor of Psychology and Cognitive Science, has found that a brief one-on-one pre-lecture conversation (8–10 minutes) — whether with a human or an AI instructor — improves students’ neural synchrony and learning outcomes.

A research team led by Prof. HSING I-Ming, Professor of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), in collaboration with Prof. ZHAI Yuanliang, Associate Professor of the Division of Life Science (LIFS), has successfully developed the world's first DNA-guided CRISPR-Cas system capable of programmable RNA targeting and cleavage.This breakthrough overturns the conventional CRISPR paradigm, which uses RNA as a guide to target DNA. The new system holds tremendous potential for clinical applications, opening new avenues for RNA-targeted therapies and diagnostics, including improved accuracy in rapid infectious disease testing and the advancement of antiviral treatments. The findings have been published in the international prestigious journal Nature Biotechnology.

The School of Business and Management of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST Business School) and the Hinrich Foundation announced the launch of a new scholarship to foster leaders in global trade, marking the beginning of a three-year strategic partnership in talent development. With a joint scholarship commitment of HK$3.15 million from both organizations, the HKUST MBA-Hinrich Foundation Global Trade Leader Scholarships provides support to outstanding candidates in the HKUST full-time MBA program who are dedicated to advancing mutually beneficial and sustainable global trade.

The Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD) of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has received a donation from GPTX Investment Management Limited (GPTX簡坤投資), a leading Hong Kong-based digital investment firm, in support of student entrepreneurship and innovation. This donation underscores a shared commitment to fostering academic excellence and cultivating the next generation of innovators.

Led by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and established under the InnoHK research clusters of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the Hong Kong Space Robotics and Energy Centre (HKSREC) today hosted the event themed "Leading Space Intelligence: Into the Future." The full-day event brought together representatives from government, industry, academia, research institutions, and the investment community from Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and overseas, providing a platform for in-depth exchange on space technology research, cross-regional collaboration, and commercial aerospace applications.