Press Releases and Stories

2022

News
Social Science, Data Analytics, Simulation modeling
Disproportionately Focusing Vaccination Efforts on Least Advantaged Populations Benefits Everyone
A new study uses a data-intelligent model to highlight the need to boost vaccination campaign budgets for disadvantaged, vulnerable populations to reach the maximum health benefit for everyone.

2021

Press Releases
Social Science, Research
HKUST Co-led Study Suggests Future Prosperity in China is Unlikely to be Hindered by Population Aging
Aging population in China might not hinder future prosperity as the possible negative consequences could be offset by the increasing education levels in the population.

2019

News
Teaching and Learning, Humanities and Social Science, Social Science
Understanding Therapeutic Value of Sociology
Students attending the classes of Prof. Julian GROVES of the Division of Social Science understand that switching off and putting away their electronic devices is mandatory—even the use of laptops or tablets for note-taking are discouraged—because Prof.
News
Social Science, Public Policy, Elderly-Friendly
Sense of Community Central Elderly Focus
By Miao Jia, Research Assistant Professor of Division of Social Science, HKUST By 2064, Hong Kong's number of elderly (aged 65 and older) will reach 2.58 million, accounting for 36 percent of the population.

2018

Press Releases
Social Science, Education, Research, Postgraduate
HKUST Launches New Master Program in Public Policy and Reveals Report on I&T Development of Greater Bay Area
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is pushing forward its public policy research and education as the Institute for Public Policy (IPP) published

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
Social Science, International
Celebrated Harvard Historian Prof Niall Ferguson Offers Advice to the Next U.S. President 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 Prof Niall Ferguson, Laurence A Tisch Professor of History at Harvard University, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, and Visiting Profes

2015

Press Releases
Social Science, Public Policy
HKUST Leadership and Public Policy Forum to Discuss the Way Forward for Democracy in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Leadership and Public Policy (LAPP