News & Stories

2021

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Chemistry, Chemical and Biological Engineering
HKUST Researchers Find Novel Way to Produce New Kind of Chiral Molecules Bringing New Hope for Drug Development
HKUST researchers have discovered a method that would allow the production of a new type of spherical molecules which display good deterrent effects against cancer cells.
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Women / Gender, Women in Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Electronic and Computer Engineering, Careers, Robotics
Prof. Pascale Fung: Woman Engineer Defies All Odds
The notable woman engineer reveals how she developed an interest in engineering as a kid, and what drove her to become an engineer in a male-denominated field.
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Prof. Khaled B. LETAIEF Elected International Member of US NAE
Prof. Khaled B. LETAIEF has been elected an international member of the US National Academy of Engineering (NAE), the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer.
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Chemical and Biological Engineering, Life Science, STEM Education
If You’re Getting Vaccinated, Read This!
If You’re Getting Vaccinated, Read This!
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Education, MBA
HKUST Launches Hong Kong’s First Digital MBA for Working Professionals in Asia
This is the first-of-its-kind program in Asia among Financial Times’ global top 25 MBAs that offers a flexible online learning mode for motivated professionals in the region.
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Student Ambassadors, Student Development and Bonding, Student Exchange, Campus Life
Why HKUST? Eyeing GBA Opportunities
Hong Kong may not be the popular choice of higher education for many Malaysian students but Jason and Chu Henn see the competitive advantage of HKUST over many leading universities in the world. In the last of the three-part series, the Malaysian students share how studying at HKUST has enriched their international exposure and networking opportunities in the Greater Bay Area.
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Ocean Science, Marine Life, Research, Biology
HKUST decodes a deep-sea vent-endemic snail hologenome and unveils its living strategies in the extreme environment
Gigantopelta aegis (Photo credit: Dr. CHEN Chong from JAMSTEC) A research team led by Prof. QIAN Peiyuan, Head and Chair Professor from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)’s Department of Ocean Science and David von Hansemann Professor of Science, has published their cutting-edge findings of symbiotic mechanisms of a deep-sea vent snail (Gigantopelta aegis) in the scientific journal Nature Communications.
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Business, Data, Knowledge and Information Management, Information Technology
142 Faculty Members Ranked Top 2% Scientists Globally
HKUST has 142 faculty members in the top 2% scientists globally, according to the study led by John PA IOANNIDIS at Stanford University.