Press Releases and Stories

2008

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99% Employment for HKUST Graduates
The first batches of graduates of the Quantitative Finance Program and the 4-year Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management, both offered by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), are earning average gross incomes of $27,785 and $24,839 respectively.
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Unmanned Mini-Helicopter Helps in Sichuan Earthquake Recovery Work
An unmanned model helicopter developed by a postgraduate student at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) conducted an aerial scanning of the landscape and facilities affected by the recent Sichuan Earthquake to help the authorities assess the damage and plan recovery.
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Professor Yau Shing Tung Speaks on Higher Education (Chinese only)
享 譽 國 際 的 數 學 大 師 丘 成 桐 教 授 今 日 ( 星 期 一 ) , 應 邀 到 香 港 科 技 大 學 ( 科 大 ) , 與 科 大 師 生 分 享 他 對 高 等 教 育 的 真 知 灼 見 。
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Students from Across the World Gather at HKUST to Join St. Paul's Co-educational College to Take on Environmental Issues
More than 120 secondary students from different corners of the world are gathering in Hong Kong for a weeklong environmental conference jointly organised by St. Paul’s Co-educational College and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST).  
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HKUST to offer more than 1,000 Scholarships to young talents
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is offering more than 1,000 scholarships amounting to $31 million to outstanding students from across the world, including the Mainland, Taiwan and Macao.
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Nobel Laureate Unveils Secrets of "Plastic" Solar Cells
Prof Alan Heeger, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry in 2000, today (Friday) unveiled to a packed lecture hall at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology the secrets of "plastic solar cells" with the world's highest energy efficiency rating for such cells made with organic materials.
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HKUST Sets Up Roy To Community Service Award
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has set up an annual award to recognize students who have made exceptional contributions to community service.
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Renowned Environmental Experts Speak at HKUST
To coincide with the World Environment Day, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today held a series of distinguished talks with the theme of “Sustainability – A Leadership Role for Higher Education”