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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Prof. WANG Yang chaired the 55th Board of Directors Meeting and 30th Annual General Meeting of the Association of East Asian Research Universities (AEARU) at the University of Macau on September 27, 2024. This significant event convened distinguished delegates from 16 leading East Asian institutions, enhancing regional collaboration.During the "Research Collaboration in East Asian Universities" workshop, senior leaders from Fudan University, Tohoku University, University of Macau, and Yonsei University showcased their institutions' research excellence and global perspectives. The discussions were particularly meaningful as they marked a vibrant resurgence of collaborative activities following a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) warmly welcomed VinUniversity Vice Provost Prof. Laurent EL GHAOUI for a productive visit to the HKUST campus on September 24. 

In a remarkable gathering that echoed with ambition and innovation, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) opened its door to the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders (YGLs) Education Module 2024. HKUST stands alone as the first university in Greater China to organize this landmark event. Now in its second year, the five-day program offers a world-class platform for 34 trailblazing young leaders and entrepreneurs from 22 countries and regions – spanning Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East – to engage in fruitful discussions on the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) with our faculty members and acclaimed scholars in this field.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) joined forces with the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany to host the "Energy in Transition - Powering Tomorrow" exhibition from September 16-19. The exhibition was graced by the presence of Stefan BREDOHL, Consul General of Germany to Hong Kong and Macau, who gave a special sharing session on campus. HKUST Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Prof. WANG Yang, and Prof. SHAO Minhua, Director of HKUST Energy Institute warmly welcomed Consul General Bredohl and his delegation. CG Bredohl delivered a special sharing on Germany’s roadmap of energy transition in Germany, the challenges and the significant role of research and innovation, followed with an engaging discussion with over 60 students.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) recently welcomed delegations from two leading European institutions, further expanding strategic partnerships on a global scale.

HKUST Vice-President for Institutional Advancement, Prof. WANG Yang, led a delegation to Paris last week to share his profound insights into the revolutionary era of digital learning in education at the UNESCO Digital Learning Week 2024.    Prof. Wang and Prof. Kani CHEN, Program Director of MSc in Financial Mathematics and Co-Director of Risk Management and Business Intelligence Program, participated in a breakout session titled “Leveraging Digital Transformation for Green Skills, Green Jobs, and Youth Climate Action” on September 5, discussing how blockchain, AI and green transformation of education industry could shape our sustainable future.  

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted the 2024 AUA-HKUST Overseas Study Program Entrepreneurship Bootcamp from July 2 – 8, 2024. The 7-day program brought together 44 aspiring students from 14 universities across Asia at HKUST campus. Organized by HKUST's Entrepreneurship Center, the comprehensive program provided participants with invaluable insights into Hong Kong's thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, essential pitching skills, and practical guidance on launching startups. Through a week-long program of hands-on activities including design thinking, market research, business planning, financial management, real-world business case studies and networking, the Bootcamp equipped students with critical skills for launching a startup and becoming capable and innovative business leaders in future.

(Originally written and published by Times Higher Education) The era of smart cities requires practical innovations at scale to maximise the quality of living and create a sustainable model for 21st-century urbanisation Urbanisation is one of the trends shaping Asia in the 21st century. The United Nations forecasts that Asia’s urban population will grow by 50 per cent by 2050. This requires 21st-century responses from policymakers, industry and higher education to manage this growth and create liveable, sustainable cities for its populations.