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At the invitation of the School of Engineering (SENG) and the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Dr Andy Palmer, an executive vice president of Nissan Motor Company Ltd shared his experience in managing innovation and how this could support the realization of Nissan's mid-term business strategy named Nissan Power 88 - a plan that aims to raise Nissan's profit margins and worldwide market share to 8 percent by fiscal year 2016.

The percentage of non-local undergraduate students in the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) jumped from 18% last year to 20%, reaching the cap set by the Government on non-local admissions. In addition, at 55% of this year’s non-local undergraduate intake, the percentage of international students admitted to HKUST is the highest among local higher institutions.

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The School of Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and the Graduate School at Shenzhen, Tsinghua University (THU), have reached an agreement on their first joint MPhil/PhD program, which allows students to conduct academic exchange at both universities. The four-year PhD program requires students to spend two years each at HKUST and THU while the two-year MPhil program requires students to spend one year each at the two institutions. Each student will be assigned two faculty advisors, one from each institution, based on their research interests. The advisors and their student will then develop an academic plan together before the student commences studies. Graduates of the program will become alumni of both institutions. The first cohort of students is expected to be admitted in Fall 2013 at the earliest.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) held its 20th Congregation today (16 November) and conferred honorary doctorates on five eminent academics and community leaders. Chairman of University Council Dr Marvin K T Cheung, GBS, JP, presided over today's ceremony. HKUST's honorary doctorates are awarded to five outstanding individuals in recognition of their distinguished achievements and contributions. This year's recipients are (in alphabetical order): Sir Michael ATIYAH, Honorary Professor at the University of Edinburgh - Doctor of Science Prof Yuk-Shee CHAN, SBS, JP, President of Lingnan University - Doctor of Laws Prof Justin Yifu LIN, Honorary Dean of the National School of Development at Peking University - Doctor of Social Sciences

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) received a $20 million donation for the university's development from Dr Chow Yei Ching, GBS, Chairman of Chevalier International Holdings Limited. In appreciation of Dr Chow's generosity, the University has named the Learning Commons in the Library as "Chevalier Learning Commons" at an earlier ceremony. As a world-class research university dedicated to excellence and innovation in education and research, HKUST has been proactive in strengthening its teaching and research facilities and driving internationalization, so as to create a stimulating environment necessary for inspiring creativity and nurturing future world leaders.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) received donations from Mr Sukanto Tanoto, Chairman of RGE Group and the Founder of Tanoto Foundation and Mr James E Thompson, Founder and Chairman of Crown Worldwide Group, to boost the study on Asian family business, entrepreneurship and business cases. In appreciation of this act of generosity and support, the University named the Tanoto Center for Asian Family Business & Entrepreneurship Studies and the Thompson Center for Business Case Studies in their honor respectively today.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) received a five million dollar donation from Dr Hari N Harilela for the setting up of professorship for outstanding up-and-coming faculty. The professorship will be named in honor of Dr and Mrs Hari N Harilela. Innovative technologies and top-notch talents play a pivotal role in the growth of the Hong Kong economy. As a world-class research university, HKUST is intent on driving societal development and enhancing its research capability through the championing of innovative research and the nurturing of top talents. The University has long been fostering a stimulating international environment conducive to innovation and research, so as to attract the world’s most gifted faculty member to join the outstanding team of researchers at HKUST.