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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) announced the appointment of Prof Nancy Ip as Dean of Science with effect from 1 February 2011. Prof Nancy Ip, Chair Professor in the Division of Life Science and Director of the State Key Laboratory of Molecular Neuroscience, has been appointed Dean of Science based on a competitive world-wide search and a very rigorous selection process.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) conferred honorary doctorates on five academic and social leaders at its 18th Congregation today (Friday). HKUST’s Pro-Chancellor, Sir SY Chung, presided over today’s ceremony. The five recipients of the honorary doctorates were:

Entitled "River of Wisdom - Animated Version of the Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival", the exhibition currently being displayed at the Asia World-Expo in Hong Kong International Airport received overwhelming response. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is honored to invite Mr Yu Zheng, Project Director of the "Animated Version of the Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival" and currently Director of the Exhibition Business Department of Crystal Digital Technology Co. Ltd (Shanghai) to give a presentation on the "Interpretation of Chinese Cultural Masterpieces through Modern Technology". As a global leading research university, HKUST strives for innovation and excellence. HKUST is devoted to providing a more comprehensive learning experience for students by presenting a series of cultural exchange activities.

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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) will be conferring honorary doctorates on five eminent academics and leaders in recognition of their outstanding contributions and achievements. Dr SY Chung, Pro-Chancellor of HKUST, will officiate at the conferment ceremony on 12 November 2010 (Friday) at HKUST’s 18th Congregation. The five recipients are: Mr Ronald ARCULLI – Doctor of Laws honoris causa Prof John HOPCROFT – Doctor of Engineering honoris causa Mr LO Ka Chung – Doctor of Social Sciences honoris causa Prof Raj REDDY – Doctor of Engineering honoris causa Prof Jonathan SPENCE – Doctor of Humanities honoris causa Brief biography of the recipients

The Entrepreneurship Center of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has held its first Entrepreneurship Day to promote entrepreneurship at HKUST and to facilitate networking among seasoned industry professionals and entrepreneurs-to-be. Nearly 300 seasoned and aspiring entrepreneurs filled the lecture theater for the full-day event on Saturday, 30 October 2010, and some even had to move to an adjacent theater where the event was broadcast live. “This Entrepreneurship Day is not just about entrepreneurship education, but also networking. We will form our own HKUST Entrepreneurship Community, in which students, faculty, mentors, investors and industry partners come together to form a vibrant motive force for innovative business,” said HKUST Provost Prof Wei Shyy in his welcoming speech.

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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has admitted 32 doctoral students from 11 nationalities across 4 continents to pursue PhD programs under the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) offered by the Research Grants Council (RGC). This is the first year HKPFS is introduced and among the 106 students awarded scholarships 32 has opted to study at HKUST – the largest number among local tertiary institutions. “We are delighted that as much as one-third of the Fellowship awardees coming to Hong Kong have opted for HKUST. This testifies to the well-deserved reputation that our University enjoys in global academia, particularly in our strength in research. We are fully committed to providing these students with a quality education that will benefit them for life,” said HKUST Provost Prof Wei Shyy.