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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 19th*, as well as the first in Hong Kong and Mainland China in its debut appearance in Times Higher Education (THE)’s Impact Rankings, announced in its annual Global Sustainable Development Congress (GSDC) yesterday in Bangkok. Assessing over 2,100 universities worldwide for their impacts in helping achieve the United Nations’ 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs), THE commended HKUST in particular for its contributions to SDGs 9, 11 and 12, which focus on building resilient infrastructure and industries with innovation, promoting sustainable cities and ensuring responsible consumption and production. 

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is proud to announce that it has jumped 13 spots in the latest QS World University Rankings 2025, securing the 47th position among the world's top 50 universities. This is a recognition which affirms our dedication to excellence in teaching, research and knowledge transfer.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) sought to strengthen ties with South Korean institutions and industries, as the University’s senior management participated in a high-profile forum in Seoul yesterday and today, and engaged with top universities and incubators in the country to explore collaboration opportunities in education, research and knowledge transfer. HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP, the only representative from a Hong Kong university, delivered a special speech at the Seoul Forum, joining distinguished scholars in AI and robotics from renowned institutions such as Caltech and MIT, industrial leaders from global giants including IBM and Samsung, as well as esteemed policymakers and experts across different sectors. The two-day forum was hosted by the Seoul Economic Daily. 

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) signed a landmark agreement with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia (MoECRT), making HKUST the first university in Hong Kong to nurture outstanding Indonesian undergraduates under the Indonesia Education Scholarship for Degree Program in collaboration with MoECRT. Following the agreement, the first batch of 12 top Indonesian undergraduate (UG) students will join HKUST in the new academic year (2024-25) via a rigorous selection process.  MoECRT will provide them with a full scholarship covering tuition fees, living expenses and other allowances, for the duration of their academic programs. The students will be joining HKUST in September to study UG programs in Science, Engineering, Business, Humanities and Social Science, as well as interdisciplinary fields.

A high-level delegation from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) concluded a successful trip to Abu Dhabi and Dubai last week. Led by HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP, the delegation established valuable ties and partnerships with prominent institutions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to foster education, research, and innovation.   The visit took place during the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road (B&R) initiative when both the Hong Kong government and HKUST had pledged to enhance cooperation in areas such as innovation and technology, and investment and infrastructure development with key B&R members such as the UAE. This is the first visit from Hong Kong’s higher education sector following Hong Kong Chief Executive John LEE’s delegation to the region last year.

香港科技大學（港科大）與香港百年企業馮氏集團正式宣布達成戰略合作，未來將在港科大以及馮氏集團中國區總部——上海利豐廣場建立AI for Fashion聯合科技創新中心，共同推動人工智能技術在全球時尚産業的深入融合與創新。 馮氏集團旗下的跨國核心企業利豐，昨日聯同Vogue Business與弘毅投資，一同舉辦「時尚未來」可持續發展峰會。會上港科大首席副校長郭毅可教授與馮氏集團中國區總裁馮裕津正式簽署了戰略合作備忘錄。利豐於時尚產業的採購和供應鏈方面具有全球領導地位。 雙方將於上海利豐廣場這個匯聚時尚科技的據點，攜手建立AI for Fashion聯合科技創新中心，共同建設高質量的孵化器，搭建創新創業生態系統，爲雙方合作形成的初創企業和創新項目提供資金支持和指導。未來，該創新中心將與國際頂尖設計和藝術院校合作，共同開辦各項課程，培養具備創新思維和實踐能力的人才，創造出符合環境與社會責任最高標準的優質産品。 與此同時，上海「十四五」規劃提出構建「3+6」新型産業體系，指出要發揮人工智能産業的引領作用和大力發展時尚消費品産業集群。利豐廣場正是一座致力匯聚「人工智能+ 時尚」初創企業、創新人才以及投資者的未來時尚科技産業中心，而港科大則是擁有著世界領先研發技術及國際網絡的頂級學府。在是次合作中，雙方勢必充分發揮各自的優勢，共同爲上海和國家時尚消費品産業的高質量發展貢獻力量。  

President of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Prof. Nancy IP was among the esteemed global leaders and personalities attending the 2024 World Economic Forum in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland to address some of the most substantive issues facing our world today. Prof. Ip added her unique perspective to vibrant discussions on healthy aging, climate change, the integral role of universities in fostering advancements in sustainability, and AI research and education.  

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. As the only university head from Hong Kong at the "Winter Davos", she will share insights with esteemed leaders from around the world on various critical international issues, including aging population and climate change. Convening under the theme “Rebuilding Trust”, the Annual Meeting 2024 will bring together over 2,800 distinguished global leaders from 120 countries, including LI Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China; Emmanuel MACRON, French President; Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission; and Antony John BLINKEN, US Secretary of State.