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Scientists from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) are among the researchers worldwide honored with the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, often referred to as the "Oscars of Science." This prestigious recognition was presented to the A Toroidal LHC ApparatuS (ATLAS) Collaboration at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) for its groundbreaking studies on high-energy collisions at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). This recognition highlights a decade of dedicated research and innovation by the HKUST researchers, who have contributed significantly to the ATLAS Collaboration's achievements, including the discovery of the Higgs boson, commonly known as the "God Particle", and searches for new physics beyond the Standard Model of Particle Physics.

A research team at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has developed three innovative smart medical devices for health monitoring, surgical assistance and rehabilitation. Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with robotics technology, the devices seek to help doctors address challenges in treatment and diagnostics, improve medical procedures and enhance efficiency. Led by Associate Prof. SHEN Yajing from the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, the team is actively collaborating with public and private institutions, industry stakeholders and investors to promote the translation and clinical application of the three breakthroughs below. AI Hand-Centric Tactile Interaction System (PhyTac):

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has received a generous donation of US$1.5 million (approximately HK$11.7 million) from Sinovac Foundation. The funding will be used to establish the “Sinovac Fellowship Program” to nurture talents in life sciences through supporting promising faculty scholars in enhancing their research achievements, thereby driving the advancement of medical technology. A donation ceremony was held on HKUST campus yesterday, attended by distinguished guests including Mr. YIN Weidong, Chairman, President and CEO of Sinovac Holding Group Co., Ltd. and Founder of Sinovac Foundation, Ms. WANG Nan, Chief Financial Officer of Sinovac  Holding Group Co., Ltd., Prof. Nancy IP, HKUST President, Prof. TAM Kar-Yan, Vice-President for Administration and Business and Acting Vice-President for Institutional Advancement, and Prof. LO Yuk-Lam, Strategic Advisor to the HKUST President. 

A research team led by Prof. LIU Kai from the Division of Life Science and Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has established an innovative intracranial pre-olivary pretectal nucleus (OPN) optic tract injury model (pre-OPN OTI), shedding light on crucial mechanisms of functional axonal rewiring following central nervous system injury.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is proud to be the exclusive university partner of the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong & Macau for the Anita Conti Sustainable Innovation Fellowship, under the partnership framework of France-HKUST Innovation Hub. The Fellowship pays tribute to Anita Conti (1899-1997), also known as « la Dame de la Mer » (the Lady of the Sea ) and the first French woman oceanographer and a pioneer in marine ecology, as well as her scientific contribution and commitment to the protection of the oceans. It aims to inspire the next generations of researchers, innovators, and environmentalists to address the challenges of climate change and its impacts on our planet.

The Government announced today (March 20) the list of the first batch of low-altitude economy (LAE) Regulatory Sandbox pilot projects, which will be rolled out progressively, to enable members of the public to "see and feel" the tangible benefits of the LAE. These projects will also allow the Government and relevant sectors to simulate diversified scenarios, multiple air routes and overarching low-altitude airspace management matters, while accumulating data and experience to guide the work on multiple fronts including regulations, infrastructure, and applications.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) submitted its formal proposal to the government today for the establishment of Hong Kong’s third medical school, an important initiative highlighted in the 2024 Policy Address by the Chief Executive of the HKSAR. 

3月13日，國家教育部部長懷進鵬在京會見香港科技大學校董會主席沈向洋、校長葉玉如一行，就推進高水準大學建設、高等教育交流與科研合作進行深入探討。 懷進鵬部長對香港科技大學在科技創新、人才培養、成果轉化、合作辦學等方面取得的成績予以肯定，希望學校堅持立德樹人，聚焦國家發展，進一步發揮國際化優勢，加強高端人才培養、科研合作、產學研深度融合等方面的交流合作，培養更多具有國際視野和全球勝任力的優秀人才，深入推動教育科技人才一體化，服務國家和區域經濟社會發展。 沈向洋主席、葉玉如校長感謝國家教育部對香港科技大學的關心和支持，表示將不斷深化與內地高校的交流合作，提升高校科技成果轉化效能，為教育強國建設貢獻力量。 此次會晤中，教育部港澳台辦、高教司、科技司等司局代表出席。參與會議還包括香港科技大學（廣州）校長倪明選、香港科技大學首席副校長郭毅可、香港科技大學副校長（研究及發展）鄭光廷及香港科技大學（廣州）副校長（行政）龐鼎全等。