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                             Prof. TAM Kar-Yan The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) announced today the appointment of Prof. TAM Kar-Yan as a successor to Prof. PONG Ting-Chuen in the role of Vice-President for Administration and Business (VPAB), effective from July 1, 2024.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) warmly embraces the array of measures introduced by Financial Secretary Mr. Paul Chan in today's Budget (February 28) to enhance Hong Kong's competitiveness. These measures encompass strengthening the development of Innovation and Technology (I&T), artificial intelligence (AI), life and health technology, and other emerging sectors. Furthermore, these initiatives aim to reinforce Hong Kong's global connections, empowering the city to seize opportunities and strive for high-quality development. 

Prof. Nancy IP, President of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), warmly welcomes and expresses deep appreciation for the comprehensive range of initiatives introduced by Chief Executive Mr. John LEE in his Policy Address today, especially those aim to position Hong Kong as a prominent global hub for post-secondary education and further promote the city as an international center for innovation and technology. The initiatives, which include doubling the admission quota of non-local students at government-funded universities to 40%, scaling up investment in research and development, establishing the third InnoHK cluster, building the “Northern Metropolis University Town”, developing Hong Kong into a health and medical innovation hub, as well as different measures to attract and retain talent, will effectively enhance Hong Kong's position as a global innovation powerhouse with strong intellectual property value.

The Amendment Bill removed the restriction on the maximum number of VPs at HKUST, allowing the University greater flexibility in its strategic manpower planning. 

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) welcomes the launch of the Fund for Innovative Technology-in-Education (FITE) by the UGC, which will provide universities with additional resources to implement innovative teaching technologies.    

    To support Hong Kong’s development into a global innovation and technology (I&T) hub and maximize opportunities arising from relevant I&T policies, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is proposing to enhance its senior management structure by relaxing a cap on the number of Vice-Presidents (VPs) appointable by the University Council, so the expanded leadership could oversee new education and research initiatives.   The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Amendment) Bill 2023 (“the Amendment Bill”) has been introduced to the Legislative Council for First and Second Reading on 31 May 2023, pending legislators’ deliberation. For details, please refer to the Brief for the Legislative Council.  

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