Press Releases and Stories

2017

Press Releases
Campus Life, Student Development, Undergraduate
HKUST Jockey Club Hall Opens to Promote Holistic Education and Eco-friendliness
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) staged an opening ceremony yesterday for HKUST Jockey Club Hall – a new residential building at Tseung Kwan O that provides 512 bed spaces for undergraduate students.
News
Psychological Well-being, Campus Life, Education, Student Development
Take A Smile: Promoting Positive Energy
"We create our own happiness." Positive psychology is about creating our own happiness in a proactive manner. Psychological research suggested that we have a capacity to control our individual happiness.
News
Conference
Climathon Conference: Extreme Heat, Extreme Density - Problems and Solutions
The Division of Environment (ENVR) organized a one-day Climathon Conference titled Extreme Heat, Extreme Density - Problems and Solutions on 29 October 2016 which is the first time Climathon has launched their activity in Hong Kong.

2016

Press Releases
Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, International
Microsoft’s Executive Vice President for Artificial Intelligence and Research Dr Harry Shum Speaks on Artificial Intelligence at HKUST 25th Anniversary Distinguished Speakers Series
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted the 25th Anniversary Distinguished Speakers Series today, featuring Dr Harry Shum, Executive Vice President of Microsoft’s Artificial Intelligence and Research Group.
News
Major Events (On Campus), Engagement Event
Innovate Your Future-Exploring IPO at HKUST
Around 50 secondary students attended "Innovate Your Future-Exploring IPO at HKUST" held on 26 November 2016 to know more about the undergraduate programs offered by Interdisciplinary Programs Office (IPO).
News
Congregation, Major Events (On Campus)
HKUST 24th Congregation
HKUST's 24th Congregation was held on 17 & 18 November 2016.
Press Releases
Biotechnology, Social Science, International
Three Renowned Scholars share their Research Breakthroughs at HKUST 25th Anniversary Distinguished Speakers Series
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted three 25th Anniversary Distinguished Speakers Series talks over the past week, featuring Prof Robert Langer, Prof Elizabeth Perry and Prof Ingrid Daubechies, latest honorary doctorates recipients at the 24th congregation ceremony o
Press Releases
Recognition
HKUST Holds 24th Congregation Conferring Honorary Doctorates on Six Distinguished Academics and Community Leaders
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) held its 24th Congregation today (18 November) and conferred honorary doctorates on six eminent academics and community leaders.  The Honorable Andrew Liao Cheung-sing, Chairman of the University Council, presided over today’s ceremo