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The GREAT Smart Cities Center of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted its Inaugural Symposium of GREAT Smart Cities today (Friday), providing a distinguished platform for experts from Mainland China, Hong Kong and the rest of the world to share information and ideas on the development of smart cities. GREAT is an acronym for Green, Resilient, Empowering, Adaptable, and Transformative. The opening ceremony was officiated by Prof Wei Shyy, Acting President, HKUST; Prof Tim Cheng, Dean of Engineering, HKUST; and Prof Christine Loh, former Under Secretary for the Environment of HKSAR Government, and Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability, HKUST. Prof Hong K Lo, Director of GREAT Smart Cities Center, introduced the Center to the audience.

Time files, here come the final exams of year 2017/18. Daily selected fresh fruits will be distributed in IPO Learning Commons A (RM4380, Lift 17/18) for all IPO students to provide them with sweet energy.

LOVE1010 is a brand new initiative by the Counseling and Wellness Center this year and will be made available annually with different essential topics that students would need in developing intimate relationships, which is often not covered in school curriculum.

As a university that strives to groom students’ individuality and holistic development through gender parity and diversity, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) launched a series of events under the theme #itsME in celebration of the International Women’s Day, leveraging the opportunity to reinforce the message that gender should not be a hindrance factor for one’s development. A highlight of the events held today was the Women in Innovation Forum.  Entitled “Challenges vs Chances”, entrepreneurs, leaders from business, technology and education as well as students discussed topics spanning gender stereotypes in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), the qualities required of women to thrive in a male-dominated environment, and challenges women face in STEM and business fields.

The 5th International Symposium on Regional Air Quality Management in Rapidly Developing Economic Regions Hong Kong Forum was held on 20 Nov 2017 at HKUST to discuss how to solve the air pollution problems in the region.

Mindfulness mediation helps improving concentration, boosting immune system and reducing stress. Mindfulness interventions have been widely practiced on the globe, including Oxford Mindfulness Center and UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) held its annual Long Service Award Presentation Ceremony to honor faculty and staff members who have served the University for 20 years. HKUST established the Long Service Award to express appreciation and recognition to long-serving faculty and staff members whose dedication and hard work have contributed to the University’s rapid rise over the past 27 years.  This year, HKUST presented awards to 25 colleagues with 20 years of service at University. HKUST President Prof Tony F Chan, together with the vice-presidents joined the presentation ceremony.  The awardees’ families and friends were also invited by the University to attend the event and share the happiness of the celebration.

Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management (T&M-DDP) invited Mr. Rochak AGRAWAL, Director, Global Portfolio Manager, UBS, to share his innovation experience and the new concept of Gamification at the Executive Forum on 29 September 2017 with over 100 students.