Press Releases and Stories

2018

News
Science, Biology
Propelling Hong Kong’s Future Scientists Forward
Staying ahead in an increasingly hyper-competitive global playing field requires sharp observation and analytical thinking, and with that, the ability to think critically and execute an experiment is equally important.
Press Releases
Science, Research, Health, Environment
HKUST and CIL Establish Joint Laboratory to Nurture Innovative Research on Environmental Health Technologies
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Chiaphua Industries Limited (CIL) officially establish the HKUST-CIL Joint Laboratory of Innovative Environmental Health Technologies today.
Press Releases
Award, Science
First HKUST Scholar Wins Top Prize of State Natural Science Award for Outstanding Achievements in Aggregation-induced Emission (AIE)
A research team led by Prof Tang Benzhong – Stephen Kam-chuen Cheong Professor of Science and Chair Professor of Chemistry at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), received the State Natural Science Award

2017

News
Science
Bringing the Perfect Chemistry to Teaching
Dr Jason Chan of the Chemistry Department is passionate about sharing knowledge with the new generation, but underpinning this obsession is love and respect for chemicals.
Press Releases
Science, Engineering, Research
HKUST and BGI Group Establish Joint Research Center on Biotechnological Science and Engineering
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and leading genomics organization BGI Group will establish a joint research center that will set the stage for the next-generation sequencing platform and research efforts that produce novel medical diagnosis and treatments with transform
Press Releases
Discovery, Science
HKUST Researchers Create Solid Metamaterials with Fluid-like Property that Can Be Used for Wave Filtering and May Help Protect Buildings from Earthquakes
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) researchers have successfully created solid composite materials with the unique wave property of fluid, a property of which forbids the transmission of transverse waves.

2016

News
Science
A Sign of Hope to Renal Disease Patients
Late stage renal disease is debilitating. When their kidneys stop functioning, patients are treated through dialysis that have serious physical side effects and are costly for many.
Press Releases
Research, Discovery, Science
HKUST Committed to Nurturing Young Research Talents Three Undergraduates Publish Paper in Nature Communications
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is dedicated to nurturing students’ passion and interests in research.