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The School of Business and Management of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST Business School) announced the major findings of an industry-wide study on “Fintech Talent Development, Competency and Manpower”. With a view to addressing the growing demand for fintech talent in Hong Kong, the intensive study outlines ten observations about the industry, makes ten recommendations on talent development, and identifies thirteen core competencies for fintech professionals.

From November 2nd to December 7th, 2015, the Library conducted a Services Quality Survey.   3,518 current students, faculty, and staff responded (~20% response rate).The Library achieved 7.01 for Perceived level of service, its highest ever (compared to 2011 and 2007).The Survey was a joint project of 6 libraries at UGC-funded institutions (JULAC libraries), using LibQUAL+?, a survey instrument developed by the Association of Research Libraries, widely adopted by libraries worldwide.Respondents? comments also provide useful feedback to us for making sustainable changes and developing services to meet users? needs. Of the 1,483 comments received, over 25% were solely positive, and many more combined suggestions with appreciation.  

Nearly 99% of the advanced degree recipients of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) had found full-time jobs, were pursuing further studies or had returned to their country of origin by December 2000, according to a survey conducted by HKUST’s Career Center.The survey covered 306 full-time graduates who obtained PhD, MPhil, MSc/MA or MBA degrees at HKUST in 2000. Of the 271 respondents, 63% were engaged in full-time employment or business start-ups, down 4% from the previous year. However, more graduates were pursuing further studies at local or overseas institutions. 19% had opted for further studies, representing a rise of 4% over their counterparts in 1999. 16% of the graduates had returned to their country of origin. The unemployment rate dropped from 4% in 1999 to 1%.