Press Releases and Stories

2019

Press Releases
Ocean Science, Environment, Undergraduate, Marine Life
HKUST Launches HK’s First Ocean Science and Technology Degree Program
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) will launch Hong Kong’s first undergraduate program in ocean science and technology this September, to nurture a young generation of new professionals with first-hand experience on the investigation, conservation and management of marine
News
Electronic and Computer Engineering, Teaching and Learning
A True Educator
Prof. Philip K. T. MOK, the newly-inaugurated Associate Dean of Engineering (Undergraduate Studies), is a student-centered educator who likens teaching to raising children.
News
Education, STEM Education, Women / Gender
Equality a Given that Stems from Birth
Professor King Chow, Director of Interdisciplinary Programs Office A study on boys' and girls' ability in mathematics has placed a centuries-old argument in the spotlight: are men and women created equal, and do they perform equally in math-related subjects?

2018

Press Releases
Experiential Learning, Undergraduate, Engineering
HKUST School of Engineering to Turn “Experiential Learning” Into Compulsory Courses for Engineering Students
The School of Engineering of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today (December 4, 2018) announced its plan to turn “experiential learning”
Press Releases
Data Science
HKUST Launches HK’s First Tech-Based Degree Program in Data Science and Technology
The School of Science (SSCI) and the School of Engineering (SENG) at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) jointly
Press Releases
MOOC
HKUST Students, Staff and Faculty Offered Free MOOC Certificates in Exclusive Pilot Program With Coursera
Students, staff and faculty members at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) will be able to obtain free certificates for Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) offered by HKUST on Coursera, under a pilot scheme between this major MOOC platform and several selected universities
News
Print books and E-book, Books Usage, Vision and graphics
Print Book vs E-book Usage
The Library recently studied overall trends in physical visits, book loans and e-book usage?...This reveals that users continue to visit the Library for activities other than borrowing physical books.
News
Academic Reading
Print vs Electronic: Academic Reading Preferences @HKUST
In September 2017, the Library conducted the Academic Reading Format International Study (ARFIS), an international project investigating students? attitudes and behaviors in regards to academic reading. So far, 32 different countries and territories have participated.