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Solar cells' efficiency and lifespan are often determined by what happens at interfaces — the microscopic boundaries where different materials meet. Researchers from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have contributed to two recently published studies that show molecular interface engineering can unlock major gains in the efficiency and durability of next-generation perovskite tandem solar cells.The two studies, published in academic journals Joule (impact factor: 37.1) and Nature Communications, focus on different tandem architectures but convey one common message: carefully designed molecular layers can do far more than connect materials. They can guide how perovskite films crystallize, suppress energy-wasting defects, promote charge transport and protect solar cells against degradation.

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In response to evolving talent needs, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) continues to innovate its curriculum and strengthen student support. Following the launch of its Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biomedical and Health Sciences program last year, which has emerged as HKUST’s most competitive program in this year’s admissions exercise, the University will introduce a mandatory Artificial Intelligence (AI) Common Core Program in the coming academic year to equip students with essential knowledge and competencies in human-AI collaboration and AI applications. In addition, HKUST offers scholarships and student-support initiatives comparable to those of leading universities in the city, providing students with rich learning experience opportunities through scholarships, overseas learning support, and a wide range of personal and professional development programs.AI Common Core Program for Future Innovators

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to reinforce the implementation of an Indonesian government-funded scholarship framework aimed at cultivating top-tier future talent. A cornerstone of this collaboration is the integration of Indonesia’s newly launched Garuda Scholarship to support more outstanding students pursuing undergraduate studies at HKUST. Building on the cooperation agreement established in May 2024, the new MoU solidifies the formal scholarship framework while paving the way for both parties to explore further synergistic opportunities in student internships, academic exchanges, and joint research initiatives to drive innovation in higher education.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) recently inaugurated its Blue Bay Qianhai Innovation Center (the Center), marking a significant strategic step in strengthening the University’s presence in Qianhai, deepening Shenzhen-Hong Kong collaboration, and expanding its global innovation footprint.The launch of the Center represents the latest milestone in the development of HKUST’s Blue Bay innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in Shenzhen. Since establishing the HKUST Blue Bay Incubator and its first base in Nanshan in 2016, HKUST has steadily expanded its innovation footprint in the city, adding a second base in the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone in 2020 and now a third strategic base in Qianhai. Together, the three bases form an integrated platform that supports technology transfer, startup incubation, entrepreneurship, and cross-border innovation collaboration between Hong Kong and Shenzhen.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has launched the new WavyOcean Digital Twin Earth System Version 3.0, making its online platform available to the public for the first time. Built around the concept of "Taohai" – a Chinese term meaning "searching or discovering from the sea", the platform transforms ocean data from research-focused resources into shared knowledge accessible to all.By enhancing the visibility and interpretability of marine ecosystems, the platform promotes deeper public understanding of the ocean and encourages informed actions to support marine conservation and safeguard valuable marine ecosystems.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and a consortium of leading French corporations today signed a works contract and a second-phase Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Welcomed by Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), the two agreements mark a significant step forward and turn the low-carbon retrofit partnership established in September 2025 into concrete action.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has distinguished itself in the 2026/2027 Strategic Topics Grant (STG) of the Research Grants Council (RGC) under the University Grants Committee. Of the six approved projects, two are led by HKUST scholars, collectively receiving more than HKD 54.41 million in funding (including matching fund from the University). This represents the highest total funding amount among local universities. The projects leverage artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare to enhance the management of bacterial infections in older adults and provide integrated management for Parkinson's disease, underscoring HKUST's leadership in cutting-edge research and its commitment to developing innovative solutions to the healthcare challenges posed by the aging global population.