Press Releases and Stories

2015

News
Research, Science
Breakthrough in Eye Diseases
A team formed by HKUST biomaterial researchers develops the world’s first injectable hydrogel formulation that allows a long, sustainable release of protein therapeutics which can be used to treat eye diseases like macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.
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Award, Business, Undergraduate, Student Development
HKUST Business Students Win Multiple Professional Institute Competitions
The undergraduate programs at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology’s School of Business and Management (HKUST Business School) have earned a reputation for winning top prizes in l
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University Affairs, Community
Dr Li Dak Sum Donates HK$300 Million to Three Universities to Establish Scholarships for Young Talents
The University of Hong Kong (HKU), The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) received a HK$300 million donation from Dr Li Dak Sum for the establishment of scholarship schemes to nurture young talents.
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Discovery, Research, Physics
HKUST Theoretical Physicists Solve the Puzzle of Ising Superconductivity
A research team led by Prof Vic Kam Tuen Law, Assistant Professor of the Department of Physics at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), gave an explanation to the complex phenomenon of superconductivity that survives under
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Business, International
Founder and Design Director of Brainchild Design Group and Brainchild Design Consultants Mr Pinky Lai Speaks on What it takes to be a Top Car Designer at HKUST 25th Anniversary Distinguished Speakers Series
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted the 25th Anniversary Distinguished Speakers Series on 7 December, featuring Mr Pinky Lai, Founder and Design Director of Brainchild Design Group and Brainchild Design Consultants, and former Chief Designer for exterior designs of v
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Engineering
CPPCC Vice-Chairman and Minister of Science and Technology Prof Wan Gang Leads a Delegation to HKUST HKUST Establishes Two Hong Kong Branches of Chinese National Engineering Research Centers
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has established two Hong Kong branches of Chinese National Engineering Research Centers (CNERC), namely the Hong Kong Branch of CNERC for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, and the Hong Kong Branch of CNERC for Control and Treatment o
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Artificial Intelligence, Big Data
HKUST and WeChat Establish Joint Lab on Artificial Intelligence Technology
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) celebrated the opening of the WeChat-HKUST Joint Laboratory on Artificial Intelligence Technology (WHAT LAB) on 26 November.
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Recognition, Community
HKUST Holds 23rd Congregation Conferring Honorary Doctorates on Five Distinguished Academics and Community Leaders
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) held its 23rd Congregation today (20 November) and conferred honorary doctorates on five eminent academics and community leaders.