Press Releases and Stories

2025

Beyond the Storm: A Climate Expert’s Vision for Actionable Climate Adaptation Solutions
Stories
Sustainability, Smart Campus, Smart Cities, Sustainability Smart Campus
Beyond the Storm: A Climate Expert’s Vision for Actionable Climate Adaptation Solutions
Landslides, flash floods, and fallen trees—these are just some of the alarming sights accompanying the summer typhoon seasons in Hong Kong.

2024

News
Sustainability Smart Campus, Sustainable Development
Smart Innovations for Sustainable Cities: Lessons from Hong Kong
(Originally written and published by Times Higher Education)
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
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.

2022

Press Releases
Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Smart Campus, Environmental Protection
Eight universities launch Jockey Club Sustainable Campus Consumer Programme with the support from The Hong Kong Jockey Club to promote responsible consumption and production
A three-year Jockey Club Sustainable Campus Consumer Programme was developed to promote the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 12.

2021

Press Releases
Sustainability, Sustainability Smart Campus, Sustainable Development
HKUST Establishes New Sustainability/Net-Zero Office
The University is strengthening its commitment to building a sustainable culture and environment while enhancing its goal on attaining a net zero.
Press Releases
Campus Life, Sustainability Smart Campus, Infrastructure, Postgraduate
HKUST Builds Green Living Hub for Students
Jockey Club Global Graduate Tower Opens with Award-winning Sustainable Features.
News
Sustainability Smart Campus, Sustainability, Global and Community Engagement, Innovation
Universities Can Be 'Living Labs' For Sustainability
President Prof. Wei SHYY discusses the role of universities in creating a sustainable future.