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The first batches of graduates of the Quantitative Finance Program and the 4-year Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management, both offered by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), are earning average gross incomes of $27,785 and $24,839 respectively. “We are very encouraged by the employment prospects of our first batch of graduates of these two programs,” said Prof Tam Kar Yan, Dean of Undergraduate Education at HKUST. “The relatively high incomes these graduates earn reflect the great market demand for graduates with specialist knowledge about quantitative finance, and graduates who possess both technological knowhow and management skills,” Prof Tam added.

An unmanned model helicopter developed by a postgraduate student at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) conducted an aerial scanning of the landscape and facilities affected by the recent Sichuan Earthquake to help the authorities assess the damage and plan recovery. The helicopter, installed with a video camera, is linked to the Global Positioning System (GPS) and can fly on its own on a preset course. It differs from a remote-controlled model helicopter in that a remote-controlled one has to be controlled at all times while air-borne, and has to stay within the line of sight of the ground control. On the other hand, the unmanned automated helicopter can fly on its own beyond the line of sight of the controller, and its flight range is limited only by the amount of fuel it carries.

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More than 120 secondary students from different corners of the world are gathering in Hong Kong for a weeklong environmental conference jointly organised by St. Paul’s Co-educational College and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST).   Entitled “Today’s Challenges for Tomorrow’s Leaders“, the International Environmental Conference aims to provide an enriching experience and cultivate awareness in youth leaders. The conference runs from 29 June to 5 July and features a line-up of both indoor and outdoor activities, including keynote lectures, plenary sessions, workshops and ecological visits.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is offering more than 1,000 scholarships amounting to $31 million to outstanding students from across the world, including the Mainland, Taiwan and Macao. "Investing in the younger generation is one of the best investments a community can make. The offer of scholarships is an effective way to ensure that good students would not miss out on university education because of lack of means. Scholarships also enable our students to fully concentrate on their studies and campus life." said Prof Roland Chin, HKUST's Vice-President for Academic Affairs. In the coming academic year, over $10 million of scholarship has been set aside for the new intake of Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination students through JUPAS.

Prof Alan Heeger, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry in 2000, today (Friday) unveiled to a packed lecture hall at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology the secrets of "plastic solar cells" with the world's highest energy efficiency rating for such cells made with organic materials. This was part of a series of Distinguished Lectures hosted by the University's Institute of Advanced Study. "I am excited to have led a research team that created a new low-cost 'tandem' organic solar cell with 6.5% efficiency, the highest record for solar cells made with organic materials. This technology is now under active development toward commercialization, and is expected to have significant contribution to meeting the energy needs of our planet in the future." said Professor Heeger.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has set up an annual award to recognize students who have made exceptional contributions to community service. The award was named “Roy To Community Service Award” in memory of an HKUST graduate who recently passed away in a traffic accident on a service trip to Inner Mongolia organized by the World Emergency Relief. “Mr Roy To was an exemplary HKUST graduate in many aspects. Upon graduation in 2005 with a degree in civil engineering, he joined the life insurance industry and achieved two promotions within 3 years. On top of his career success, he was committed to serving the under-privileged people not only in Hong Kong, but also in Mainland China and other parts of the world. His outstanding contributions have inspired many people around him to engage in charitable work.” said HKUST President Paul Chu.

To coincide with the World Environment Day, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today held a series of distinguished talks with the theme of “Sustainability – A Leadership Role for Higher Education” Secretary for the Environment Mr Edward Yau and HKUST President Paul Chu officiated at the opening ceremony. They shared with the audience the importance of environmental protection in sustaining social development in modern times. All guest speakers featured in the distinguished talks were renowned environmental scholars and experts. They included two Mainland experts – Prof Jiahua Pan, Deputy Director of the Research Centre for Urban & Environmental Studies of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, and Prof Canfa Wang, Director of the Center for Legal Assistance to Pollution Victims of the China University of Political Science and Law.