News & Stories

2015

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Community, Robotics, Teaching and Learning
HKUST Hosts Underwater Robot Competition for Junior Students and Students with Special Education Needs
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is committed to the research and construction of robots and autonomous systems, in order to provide primary and secondary school students a chance to participate in the making of robots, HKUST invited students from Primary 4 to Form 3, as
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Award, Engineering
HKUST Students Fly High in National Aircraft Design Competition
Five undergraduate students from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering came second among 153 teams in the first and biggest national aircraft design competition organized by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC).
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Award, Student Development
Young Fencing Star Shines at the Asian Games
Fencing is a highly competitive and strategic sport which requires high level of agility, endurance and concentration. When ready for combat, the fencer has to get started with a defensive posture, keeping a clear mind on when to hold back and when to wield the foil to score.
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Sharing Insights
President of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Prof Tony Chan led a delegation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual conference in Davos, Switzerland.  In Davos, HKUST was the only Asian university to conduct an IdeasLab, where four professors shared their insight
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Community, Student Development
HKUST Connect Service Learning Trips - Journeys of Light, Hope and Love
HKUST Connect is a community engagement initiative that aims to raise civic awareness and develop sustainable partnerships with the wider community.
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Community, Business
HKUST Receives Donations from Wong Chak Chui Charitable Foundation to Boost Education and Research Development
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) received donations from the Wong Chak Chui Charitable Foundation to boost its education and research development, and to set up the Wong Chak Chui International Enrichment Scholarship which supports financially needy students of the Schoo
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Recognition, Award
HKUST Presents Long Service Awards 2015
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) held its annual Long Service Award Presentation Ceremony, honoring faculty and staff members who reached 20 years of service at the University.
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Shedding Light on Materials Science Research
It turns out that light in the form of fluorescence has vital but hidden uses for the modern world.