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Prof. Harry SHUM Heung-Yeung is the next Chairman of the University Council for a term of three years starting from March 6, 2023.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and the China Pharmaceutical Innovation and Research Development Association (PhIRDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to establish two innovation and research centers. The collaboration aims to enhance Hong Kong’s pharmaceutical innovation and commercialization capabilities, as well as making wider contributions to pharmaceutical innovation and development in the Greater Bay Area and beyond. A delegation of PhIRDA members, comprising of representatives from over 20 well-known pharmaceutical companies including Fosun Pharma, Shanghai Pharmaceuticals, RemeGen, Ascentage Pharma, visited HKUST to learn about the University’s latest research outcomes in the area of life and health sciences.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and the Wuxi Economic Development Zone (Wuxi EDZ) have signed an agreement to deepen exchanges and collaboration on areas spanning innovation, entrepreneurship, talent training and policy research.  Witnessed by HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP, Secretary of Wuxi Municipal Party Committee Mr. DU Xiaogang and other representatives from both sides, Prof. Tim CHENG, HKUST Vice-President (Research and Development), and Mr. YANG Jianping, Secretary of CPC Working Committee and Director of Management Committee of Wuxi EDZ, signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). 

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) yesterday presented its fifth “HKUST President’s Outstanding Service Award” to laud and recognize the outstanding contributions and exemplary performance of dedicated non-academic staff members. The three award recipients are Ms HUI Yu, Manager (Administration), Department of Physics; Ms LAI Yuen Man Crystal, Manager (Research Facility), Biosciences Central Research Facility (CWB); and Ms LEUNG Fung Yee, Head (Research Administration), Research Office.

HKUST welcomes the Government’s announcement of a series of measures to boost Hong Kong’s I&T capabilities.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is pleased to be ranked on the "Top 50 Research Organizations Most Often Cited by the Top 100 Global Innovators for 2023" released by leading data analytics organization Clarivate on February 16, 2023.Ranked 47th, HKUST is the only university in Hong Kong on the list, with a total of 556 research papers being referenced by the top 100 global innovators. We are delighted to see that our research discoveries have made contributions to world-leading innovators such as Airbus and Huawei. HKUST will continue to strive for excellence and enhance our research impact, while attracting and nurturing innovative talents.  Leveraging on our strength in basic research, we will seek to bridge the gap between upstream scientific research and midstream development through close collaboration with local, mainland and global governments as well as different industrial sectors.  

The agreement will enhance exchange and collaboration on joint research, commercialization of research discoveries and talents nurturing.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) signed the ‘HKUST-Cornell Cooperation Agreement’ with Cornell University to collaborate on teaching, training, and cutting-edge research on February 9.Leveraging the expertise of both universities, the two forward-thinking partners will work together to explore new opportunities for joint activities and strengthen academic exchange and research collaborations across disciplines. Highlighting the common goals to address global issues, " There are many big areas we can collaborate on, such as sustainability, new energy and aging society." said HKUST Provost Prof. GUO Yike.