Press Releases and Stories
2011
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HKUST Hosts MIT's First International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition in Asia HKUST Team Enters Final and Wins Best Presentation Award
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted the first Asia Regional Jamboree of the International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition (iGEM), an undergraduate Synthetic Biology competition launched by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2003.
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Latest World University Ranking: HKUST Engineering Ranks No. 1 in Greater China and among the World's Best
According to the just released (2011) prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings in Engineering and Technology, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has continued to shine and has landed the No. 1 spot in Greater China.
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Goldman Sachs Chairman and HKUST President Share Insights into Changing Global Dynamics at UC RUSAL President's Forum
Dr Jim O'Neill delivering his first public lecture at HKUST
(Left) Dr Jim O'Neill and Prof Tony F Chan analyzing the changing dynamics of the world with an enthusiastic response
(From right) President Tony F Chan, Dr Jim O'Neill, and Ms Elena Morenko of UC RUSAL at the press conference
The Hon
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Jim O'Neill to Provide Insight into the Future of BRICS at HKUST-UC RUSAL President's Forum The renowned economist to deliver his first public lecture in Hong Kong
Moscow, Hong Kong, 11 October 2011 – UC RUSAL (SEHK: 486, EuroNext: RUSAL/RUAL), the world’s largest aluminium producer, and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) are honoured to invite Dr Jim O’Neill, Chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) – the renowned econom
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HKUST Invents a Novel Sewage Treatment Technology - The 'SANI' Process Minimizing 50% Cost and 90% Sewage Sludge Production
A research team from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), led by Prof Guanghao Chen of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, has invented a sewage treatment technology, known as the ‘Sulphate Reduction, Autotrophic Denitrification and Nitrification Integrat
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HKUST Non-local Students Intake Hits Record High
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) boosts the highest percentage of non-local students in its undergraduate intake in academic year 2011/12 among other sister institutions reaching a record high of 18%, up from 16%.
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World-renowned Astronomer Speaks on Gamma-ray Bursts at HKUST Shaw Prize Lecture
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) presented today (30 September) The Shaw Prize Lecture in Astronomy 2011 featuring the distinguished astronomer and recipient of this year's Shaw Prize in Astronomy, Dr Enrico Costa.
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HKUST Global Business Conference 2011 Concludes with Insights on Leadership and Entrepreneurship
The four-day Global Business Conference 2011 led by undergraduate students from the HKUST Business School's BBA in Global Business program successfully concluded today (30 September) with a closing ceremony officiated by honorable guest Dr.