HKUST In The Media

Regarding the Stablecoin Ordinance that will come into effect in August 2025, SBM Acting Dean Prof. HUI Kai-Lung said in an interview with TVB News that stablecoins are pegged to physical assets, and their profits come from handling fees and investments.

In an article discussing HK’s surge in international student applications amid growing uncertainty in the US, it was mentioned that HKUST received a record number of non-local applications and would welcome students from over 80 countries this academic year.

The Task Group on New Medical School convened its fourth meeting to review proposals from HKUST, HKBU and PolyU.  

A research team led by CBE Assoc. Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan has developed comprehensive bio-inspired multiscale design strategies to address key commercialization challenges of perovskite solar cells, primarily the long-term operational stability. 

Council Chairman Prof. Harry SHUM delivered a speech at the main forum of the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC).

HKUST and Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Wuhan Union Hospital) officially launched the "Collaborative Center for Medical and Engineering Innovation".

A CNN TÜRK video interview featured AP (Teaching & Learning) Prof. Jimmy FUNG, SENG Dean Prof. Hong LO, and Turkish alumnus Yigit SEN discussing HKUST's unique appeal to Turkish students and the benefits of studying in HK. 

CHEM/ENVR Chair Prof. YU Jianzhen and FINA Assoc. Prof. JI Yan have been awarded fellowship under the 2025/26 Research Grants Council (RGC)’s Senior Research Fellow Scheme (SRFS) and Research Fellow Scheme (RFS), respectively. 

HKUST inaugurated the second Belt and Road International Training Workshop on Space Science and Utilization, marking the program's debut in Hong Kong.

Scientific Director of the Institute of Neuroscience, Chinese Academy of Sciences Prof. POO Muming recounted in an interview the early days of HKUST’s establishment.

A column article by MGMT Chair Prof. LI Jiatao on ten emerging technologies that bring new business opportunities across different areas.

In an article on mainland students sidestepping HK’s exorbitant rents, VPIA-designate Prof. Charles NG noted that the University is exploring multiple options, such as negotiating with property owners in Kwun Tong to convert vacant spaces into student housing or labs.