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2025

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HKUST Signs MoU with Microsoft Research Asia Fostering Collaboration in Future Medical Education and Research
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft Research Asia to enhance collaboration in medical health education and research. Focusing on three strategic areas – nurturing talent, revolutionizing smart healthcare, and developing enabling research – the MoU strives to drive the future collaboration of medical education through a holistic approach.
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HKUST Welcomes University Grants Committee Delegation
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) warmly welcomed a delegation from the University Grants Committee (UGC) on January 9, 2025. The visit sparked lively discussions among UGC members, HKUST’s senior management, faculty, and students, highlighting the university’s commitment to creating a dynamic learning environment. During their tour, the delegation explored various innovative teaching facilities on campus, gaining insights into HKUST’s latest achievements and aspirations for advancing academic innovation and nurturing future talent.
2024

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HKUST Attracts Nearly 100 New Scholars to Drive Strategic Development
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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HKUST Entrepreneurship Center Hosts Carnival to Celebrate its 25th Anniversary
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.

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A Journey into Computer Science and Engineering at HKUST with New BEng in Artificial Intelligence Program
Hello, aspiring wizards and witches of technology! If you’ve ever dreamed of casting spells with code or inventing extraordinary devices, let me take you on a journey through the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). Whether you’re a curious Muggle or a prospective student, prepare for an adventure filled with excitement and discovery!

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HKUST and CATL Forge Cross-disciplinary Partnership
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has recently entered a cross-disciplinary technological innovation partnership with Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) and became the first university in Hong Kong to collaborate with the tech giant. This partnership aims to promote research innovation and talent development in the areas of sustainable development and new energy.
Through this collaboration, CATL will provide funding to HKUST over five years. The parties will work together on collaborative research and knowledge transfer in areas such as advanced materials and zero-carbon technologies. A venture capital fund will be established to support technology start-ups with growth and market potential, while part of the contribution will also be allocated to recognize exceptional doctoral and master's students engaged in related research. Awardees may have priority for job opportunities at CATL after graduation.
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HKUST-Sino One Million Dollar Entrepreneurship Competition 2024
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Sino Group have long been partners in nurturing the next generation of creative talents, organising the 'HKUST-SINO One Million Dollar Entrepreneurship Competition’ as a platform for aspiring young entrepreneurs to develop innovative solutions. This year, a record-breaking 340 teams from Hong Kong and around the world participated in the competition, with a new ‘International Student Track’ introduced for overseas university students. This initiative fosters collaboration between local and overseas universities, stimulating creative exchanges among global talents.

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HKUST Visits Jiangsu and Receives Funds from Wuxi EDZ to Support Start-up Incubation and Enhance Industry-Academia-Research Collaboration
A high-level delegation led by the President of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Prof. Nancy IP paid a visit to Jiangsu Province this week with 20 HKUST DeepTech start-ups to showcase the University’s innovations and entrepreneurial achievements. During the trip, the start-ups explored potential business partnerships with over 100 local enterprises, and HKUST signed a cooperation agreement with the Wuxi Economic Development Zone (Wuxi EDZ) to jointly promote innovation and start-up incubation, fostering deeper collaboration among industry, academic and research sectors between Hong Kong and Jiangsu.