Press Releases and Stories

2016

Press Releases
Campus Life
HKUST Holds Opening Ceremony for Cheng Yu Tung Building
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) held an opening ceremony today for the Cheng Yu Tung Building, marking a milestone in the University’s development and its future education and research.
Press Releases
Science, International
Turing Prize Winner Prof Andrew Chi-Chih Yao Explores Development of Quantum Computing at HKUST 25th Anniversary Distinguished Speakers Series
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted the 25th Anniversary Distinguished Speakers Series on 28 January, featuring Prof Andrew Chi-Chih Yao, the only Chinese Turing Prize winner.
News
Community, Bonding
*WARM* Welcome Back to IPO
IPO welcomed students back to campus in the Spring term of 2015/2016 with Hot Chocolate and Marshmallow.
Press Releases
Research, Arts and Creativity
Microsoft's Executive Vice President of Applications and Services Group Dr Qi Lu Speaks on The Anatomy of an Emerging Digital Society at HKUST 25th Anniversary Distinguished Speakers Series
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted the 25th Anniversary Distinguished Speakers Series on 25 January, featuring Dr Qi Lu, Executive Vice President of Microsoft’s Applications and Services Group.

2015

Press Releases
University Affairs, Community
Dr Li Dak Sum Donates HK$300 Million to Three Universities to Establish Scholarships for Young Talents
The University of Hong Kong (HKU), The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) received a HK$300 million donation from Dr Li Dak Sum for the establishment of scholarship schemes to nurture young talents.
Press Releases
Business, International
Founder and Design Director of Brainchild Design Group and Brainchild Design Consultants Mr Pinky Lai Speaks on What it takes to be a Top Car Designer at HKUST 25th Anniversary Distinguished Speakers Series
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted the 25th Anniversary Distinguished Speakers Series on 7 December, featuring Mr Pinky Lai, Founder and Design Director of Brainchild Design Group and Brainchild Design Consultants, and former Chief Designer for exterior designs of v
Press Releases
Recognition, Community
HKUST Holds 23rd Congregation Conferring Honorary Doctorates on Five Distinguished Academics and Community Leaders
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) held its 23rd Congregation today (20 November) and conferred honorary doctorates on five eminent academics and community leaders.
Press Releases
Engineering
Hightower Chair in Materials Science and Engineering and Regents' Professor at Georgia Institute of Technology Prof Zhong Lin Wang Speaks on Nanogenerators for Self-powered Systems and Piezotronics for Smart Devices at HKUST 25th Anniversary
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted the 25th Anniversary Distinguished Speakers Series yesterday, featuring Prof Zhong Lin Wang, Hightower Chair in Materials Science and Engineering and Regents’ Professor at Georgia Institute of Technology, and Chief Scientist and Di