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2024

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Top Medical Experts and Scholars to Guide HKUST Council on the Third Medical School Development
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.

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HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP Welcomes Policy Address
Prof. Nancy IP, President of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), warmly welcomes the wide range of initiatives presented by Chief Executive Mr. John LEE in his Policy Address today. She is particularly excited about his support for establishing a third medical school, increased funding and favorable policies in support of research and entrepreneurships, and a series of collaboration plans with the Greater Bay area, which shall further position Hong Kong as an international hub for health and medical innovation.

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HKUST’s Response to the Tuition Fee Adjustment for UGC-funded Programs
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) acknowledges the decision made by the Education Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and the University Grants Committee (UGC) regarding the phased adjustment of tuition fees for UGC-funded programs.

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HKUST Appoints Prof. TAM Kar-Yan as Vice-President for Administration and Business
Prof. TAM Kar-Yan
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) announced today the appointment of Prof. TAM Kar-Yan as a successor to Prof. PONG Ting-Chuen in the role of Vice-President for Administration and Business (VPAB), effective from July 1, 2024.

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HKUST Welcomes The 2024 - 2025 Budget
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) warmly embraces the array of measures introduced by Financial Secretary Mr. Paul Chan in today's Budget (February 28) to enhance Hong Kong's competitiveness. These measures encompass strengthening the development of Innovation and Technology (I&T), artificial intelligence (AI), life and health technology, and other emerging sectors. Furthermore, these initiatives aim to reinforce Hong Kong's global connections, empowering the city to seize opportunities and strive for high-quality development.
2023

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HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP Welcomes Policy Address
Prof. Nancy IP, President of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), warmly welcomes and expresses deep appreciation for the comprehensive range of initiatives introduced by Chief Executive Mr. John LEE in his Policy Address today, especially those aim to position Hong Kong as a prominent global hub for post-secondary education and further promote the city as an international center for innovation and technology.
The initiatives, which include doubling the admission quota of non-local students at government-funded universities to 40%, scaling up investment in research and development, establishing the third InnoHK cluster, building the “Northern Metropolis University Town”, developing Hong Kong into a health and medical innovation hub, as well as different measures to attract and retain talent, will effectively enhance Hong Kong's position as a global innovation powerhouse with strong intellectual property value.