Press Releases and Stories

2025

News
Research, Research and Technology, Sustainability, Advanced Materials, Materials Science
HKUST Unveils Critical Nanoscale Phenomena
In a significant advancement for boosting renewable energy generation development, the School of Engineering of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has taken the lead in breaking through studies of the nanoscale properties of perovskite solar cells (PSCs).

2024

News
Research, Sustainability, Materials Science, Research and Technology, Teaching and Learning
The Architect of New Materials: Let There Be Better Solar Cells
For many, remaining within the familiar confines of our expertise, or let’s say comfort zone, is the norm, even momentous goals have been achieved. But it is not the case for Professor ZHOU Yuanyuan.
News
Climate Change, Sustainability
Eliminating Silos in Higher Education to Tackle Climate Change
(Originally written and published by Times Higher Education)
Press Releases
Recognition, Internationalization and Partnership, Sustainability
HKUST Exemplifies Sustainability Leadership at GSDC in Bangkok Taking 19th Spot Worldwide in Latest Impact Rankings on UN SDGs
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) gained recognition for its efforts to become a global sustainability leader as the University was ranked the world’s 36th, as well as the first in Hong Kong and Mainland China in its debut appearance in Times Higher Education (THE)’s Impa
Press Releases
Sustainability, Sustainability Smart Campus, Sustainable Development, University Development, Electric vehicles
HKUST Enhances Campus EV Charging Infrastructure to Promote Sustainability
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is investing up to HK$40 million to upgrade 30% of its total parking space with charging capability and related software support for electric vehicles (EV).
Press Releases
Sustainability, Artificial Intelligence
HKUST Researchers Develop AI-enabled Model to Help Mitigate Global Ammonia Emissions from Cropland by 38%
An international research team led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has achieved a significant breakthrough by developing an artificial intelligence (AI) model that can help mitigate global ammonia (NH3) emission from agriculture.  
Press Releases
Internationalization and Partnership, Health, Sustainability, Artificial Intelligence, Climate Change
HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP at “Winter Davos” 2024: Longevity is about Adding Life to Years, Not Just Years to Life
President of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Prof.
Press Releases
Internationalization and Partnership, Sustainability, Sustainability Smart Campus, Sustainable Development, Forum
HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP to Attend “Winter Davos”
Prof. Nancy IP, President of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is set to attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Switzerland from January 17 to 19, 2024.