Press Releases and Stories

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.

2023

Press Releases
Research, Research and Technology, Ocean Science, Applied Mathematics, Environment, Greater Bay Area, Green Finance, Business, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Development
HKUST Tops in Areas of Excellence and Theme-based Research Schemes 2023-24 Funding
Three research projects led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) were today awarded a combined total of HK$167 million by the Research Grants Council (RGC)’s Ar

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.
News
e-fuel, Energy, Sustainable Development, Chemical and Biological Engineering
HKUST Scientists Discover New Mechanisms of Activity Improvement on Bimetallic Catalysts for Hydrogen Generation and Fuel Cells
A group of researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Xiamen University has revealed new understandings of how surface ruthenium atoms can improve the hydrogen evolution and oxidation activities of platinum.

2020

News
Business, Business Management, Sustainability, Sustainable Development
Belt and Road Initiative Projects Need Sharper Focus on Sustainability
Research shows growing need for sustainability focus in Belt and Road Initiative projects in ASEAN. Chinese companies see diverse strengths of ASEAN market and collaboration the key for success.