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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Dean of Humanities and Social Science Prof. Kellee was invited to share her expertise at The Growth Summit hosted by the World Economic Forum. The summit took place from May 2-3, 2023 at the WEF headquarters in Geneva, convening leaders across business, government, civil society, international organizations and academia leaders working across sectors, industries and geographic boundaries. It aimed to advance future opportunities and tackle current challenges through collaboration and innovation.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) welcomed the Vice Chairman of the 13th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Mr. XIA Baolong, to the campus on April 17. Following the release of the nation’s "14th Five-Year Plan ", which aims to develop Hong Kong into an international innovation and technology hub, both the Central and Hong Kong SAR governments have provided much-needed support and assistance for the city’s development in innovation and scientific research. Accompanied by Chief Executive Mr. John LEE and Secretary for Education Dr. CHOI Yuk-lin, Director Xia was briefed by HKUST Council Chairman Prof. Harry SHUM and President Prof. Nancy IP, on the development strategy of the university. HKUST’s senior management presented an overview of achievements in talent cultivation, technological innovation, and commercialization of research. 

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted a delegation from KTH Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) on April 17 to advance research and education.  HKUST Vice-President for Institutional Advancement Prof. WANG Yang and faculty representatives engaged in a productive discussion with KTH delegation, including Prof. Stefan ÖSTLUND, Vice President for Global Relations; Prof. Per BERGLUND, Deputy Head of the Department of Industrial Biotechnology; and Prof. Urban WESTERGREN, Director of China Relations, School of Engineering Sciences, etc.  This collaborative initiative seeks to strengthen the partnership between HKUST and KTH through enhanced faculty and student exchange programs, providing faculty and students with invaluable opportunities to expand their knowledge and enrich their learning experiences.

All 19 HKUST teams on the delegation have won a total of 20 awards.

Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (HKUST) and Sino Group share a passionate commitment to nurturing the next generation of visionary innovative and entrepreneurial talents. The HKUST–Sino One Million Dollar Entrepreneurship Competition is a large-scale integrated platform via which visionary youngsters are encouraged to innovate ideas to help make our world a more sustainable place. The competition’s most promising finalists will also have the opportunity to broaden their horizons by going forward to participate in the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva 2024.

Find out how our faculty members and alumni have applied generative AI to transform their teaching methods and business model.

KA Sing-Fung, director of Hong Kong movie ‘Lost Love’, credits the scientific training he received while majoring in Chemistry as being hugely beneficial in his creative pursuits.

By Philip Yeung, a former speechwriter to HKUST presidents, and a joint writer of English lyrics for the University Anthem