Press Releases and Stories

2024

Press Releases
Announcements, University Development, Development
HKUST Appoints Ir John KWONG Ka-Sing as Inaugural Vice-President for Development
Press Releases
Announcements
HKUST’s Response to the Tuition Fee Adjustment for UGC-funded Programs
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) acknowledges the decision made by the Education Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and the University Grants Committee (UGC) regarding the phased adjustment of tuition fees for UGC-funded programs.

2023

Press Releases
Announcements, Development, Public Policy
HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP Welcomes Policy Address
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.

2021

Press Releases
Announcements, University Affairs
President Wei SHYY to Step Down from His Position in October 2022
President Wei SHYY has notified the University Council that he will resign from his appointment with effect from October 19, 2022.

2020

Press Releases
Announcements, University Affairs, University Development
HKUST Announces Appointment of Prof. PONG Ting-Chuen as Vice-President for Administration and Business
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) announced today the appointment of Prof. PONG Ting-Chuen to succeed Mr. Mark HODGSON as the Vice-President for Administration and Business (VPAB), starting from July 1, 2021.
News
Announcements
Lending a Hand to Those in Need
Donate today to help our students overcome financial hardships due to COVID-19.

2019

News
Announcements
Updates on Campus Access Controls
The University will continue to operate manual campus access controls until further notice.  Holders of a valid university card (i.e. a student, staff, family, resident, temporary card or alumni Ecard) must show the card to security at North and South Gates before entering the campus.
Press Releases
Announcements
Statement by Heads of Universities on Current Situation in Hong Kong
Hong Kong society is currently fractured, with deep divisions across social groups, political parties, and even amongst family and friends.