Advancing Global Collaboration with Germany’s Leading Universities
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) was honored to host a distinguished delegation from the German U15 and TU9 – German Universities of Technology Alliances on February 4, alongside Consul General of Germany to Hong Kong and Macao Dr Annika BOLTEN-DRUTSCHMANN.
Vice-President for Institutional Advancement Prof. Charles NG, Associate Provost (Institutional Data & Research) Dr. Alison LLOYD, and Assistant Vice-President for Institutional Advancement (Global Engagement) Prof. Angela NG welcomed 20 delegates representing 11 esteemed German institutions. The official meeting provided a platform for exchanging updates and engaging in meaningful discussions on strengthening academic and research collaborations.
The German U15 is a consortium of fifteen leading research-intensive universities, established to represent the collective interests of full-spectrum institutions with comprehensive programs. These universities are recognized for their broad disciplinary strength, interdisciplinary research, and significant contributions to Germany’s academic and innovation landscape. TU9, an alliance of nine top universities of technology in Germany, renowned for their excellence in engineering, applied sciences, and technology-driven innovation. Together, U15 and TU9 embody the strength of Germany’s higher education system, advancing both fundamental research and industrial collaboration by actively expanding international partnership network.
Following the meeting, the delegation toured HKUST’s state-of-the-art facilities on campus, including the Laboratory for Quantum Matter and Microscopy, guided by Prof. Berthold JÄCK from the Department of Physics, and the Biosciences Central Research Facility, highlighting HKUST’s commitment to advancing scientific discovery and innovation.
HKUST looks forward to building on this momentum to foster impactful partnerships with German U15 and TU9 member institutions, driving research excellence and global academic collaboration.
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