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Following a HK$3 million donation from the Tin Ka Ping Foundation (Foundation) last year in support of the development of gifted education at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), HKUST received yet another donation of HK$5 million today from the Foundation for "Tin Ka Ping Education Fund" (the Fund) - a permanent fund for the University’s Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) to promote research development and exchange of young scholars between Hong Kong and the Mainland.  Set up in 2008, the Fund has sponsored six young and potential mainland scholars from Mainland China to assist IAS professors in research and teaching work. After the latest addition, the Fund’s principal will be amounted to HK$11 million.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) held the “Yuexiu Group Donation Presentation cum HKUST-Yuexiu Group One Million Dollar International Entrepreneurship Competition Grand Final Sponsorship Ceremony” today, to express its gratitude for a HK$100 million donation made by Yuexiu Group (Yuexiu) in support of the University’s efforts in research, innovation and talent grooming.  The group will also provide HKUST with a RMB10 million sponsorship for the cultivation of quality entrepreneurial projects in Guangzhou and Hong Kong, in order to enhance the concerted efforts of knowledge transfer in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) celebrated today the groundbreaking of its multi-purpose auditorium – a new landmark of the University not only allows hosting of large events, but also adds much needed space for teaching and cultural activities that will enrich the lifestyle and learning experience of students, staff and alumni. The construction of the multi-purpose auditorium is made possible with a generous donation of HK$150 million from Shaw Foundation Hong Kong. Since the founding of HKUST, the lack of a venue for large-scale events such as the congregation or arts and music performances has caused inconvenience to our community.

Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP) Executive Director Mr. Adam KWOK Kai-fai will donate HK$6 million to the Sports Aerodynamics Science Initiative Project launched by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) to help enhance elite cyclists’ performance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.   Mr. Adam Kwok, Executive Director of SHKP, Dr. Trisha LEAHY, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI) and Prof. ZHANG Xin, Chair Professor of Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering of HKUST, signed an agreement to kick off the “A. Kwok Sports Aerodynamics Science Initiative” today, under the witness of Mr. YEUNG Tak-keung, Commissioner for Sports, Mr. Tony CHOI , Deputy Chief Executive and Dr. Raymond SO, Director of Elite Training Science and Technology, both from the HKSI, Prof. MOK Kwok-tai, Associate Dean of Engineering (Undergraduate Studies) of HKUST, Mr. LEUNG Hung-tak, Chairman of the Cycling Association of Hong Kong, China, Mr.

School of Business and Management of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST Business School) celebrated the opening of the Karen Lee Student Mentoring Center (“Center”), which is purpose-designed for student mentoring activities and promoting a supportive and caring culture on campus. The Center is named after the late Dr. Karen LEE, a visiting scholar and later an Adjunct Associate Professor who was a faculty member at the HKUST Business School between 2008 and 2014. A beloved and dedicated member of the School, Dr. Lee actively involved in developing undergraduate student skills and recognized the value of mentoring in helping them identify their personal and professional goals.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) celebrated the opening of a brand new Tsang Shiu Tim Sports Center (“Center”), named after Tsang Shiu Tim Charitable Foundation (Foundation) for a HK$30 million donation that aims to promote holistic education at HKUST. Mr. TSANG Kai-Ching, representative of the Tsang Shiu Tim Charitable Foundation, said in the Center’s opening ceremony that he hoped HKUST could build an even stronger sports culture to unleash innovation spirit, “A decade ago, the Tsang Shiu Tim family supported HKUST and named its arts hall. I am proud to see that now we are able to contribute to both aesthetic and athletic life of the community at HKUST.  The modern age demands students with a healthy mind in a healthy body. I hope we could help nurture sportsmanship in HKUST, and make it a complete university of excellence.”

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) held the fifth inauguration ceremony of named professorships today to honor 11 outstanding faculty members and their donors.   HKUST Council Chairman Mr. Andrew LIAO Cheung-Sing and President Prof. Wei SHYY officiated at the ceremony – conducted online this year in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Donors and friends of the university also participated in the ceremony in celebration of the inauguration.