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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has welcomed nearly 100 accomplished scholars from a dozen countries and jurisdictions since the launch of its global recruitment campaign in October 2022, boosting the University’s efforts in teaching, research and innovation across different strategic areas. Echoing the government’s talent attraction initiatives as announced in Chief Executive John Lee’s maiden Policy Address back in 2022, Prof Nancy IP, who assumed the role of HKUST President in tandem, implemented several recruitment measures, including the '30 for 30' talent acquisition campaign to hire renowned academics in strategic research areas.

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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), as part of the Global Hubs Network led by Cornell University, participated in the 2024 Global Hubs Network Meeting held in London from October 31 to November 2, 2024. The event was jointly hosted by Imperial College London, King's College London, Queen Mary University of London, University College London and University of Edinburgh.

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the HKUST Entrepreneurship Center, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) kickstarts today its four-day "HKUST E-25th Entrepreneurship Carnival” on campus, offering participants an immersive entrepreneurial experience through an innovative Monopoly-themed exhibition. Featuring over 100 booths for start-up founded by alumni and students, the carnival showcases the achievements of the HKUST Entrepreneurship Center over the past 25 years. Officiating the ceremony were Ms. Lillian CHEONG, Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government, and Prof. Tim CHENG, Vice-President for Research and Development at HKUST. Entrepreneurs, alumni, and representatives from the education sector were also in attendance to commemorate this significant milestone.

As the sole university representative from Hong Kong, as part of the Asian Universities Alliance (AUA), The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted a delegation of distinguished Alliance representatives on November 4 for the inaugural meeting of the AUA Innovation & Entrepreneurship Network. During the meeting, Prof. Carrie LING, Director of Entrepreneurship Center, highlighted the development of entrepreneurship education and the support provided to student start-ups since the Center's establishment in 1999. Ms Yvonne LI, Head of Global Engagement and Greater China Affairs, shared insights on international partnerships with overseas institutions, focusing on entrepreneurship and knowledge transfer through various educational platforms and competitions.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) announced today the formation of a Council Advisory Group (CAG) to offer professional and strategic advice to the University’s Council for its aspiration to establish Hong Kong’s third medical school. The CAG will be chaired by Dr. the Hon. LEONG Che-Hung, a highly respected leader in medicine, public health and education. 

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) President Prof. Nancy IP, along with key members of the senior leadership including Provost Prof. GUO Yike and Vice President for Institutional Advancement Prof. WANG Yang, warmly received a delegation from the University of Strathclyde (UoS), United Kingdom, led by Prof. Sir Jim MCDONALD, Principal and Vice-Chancellor. The visit highlighted the dynamic and innovative collaborations spanning various disciplines between HKUST and UoS.

In a groundbreaking initiative, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has unveiled four AI-driven models poised to transform the medical and healthcare fields. These AI models can assist both general and specialist medical practitioners in diagnosing and prognosing up to 30 types of cancers and diseases, with some achieving accuracy comparable to that of medical experts with five years of experience or more.