News & Stories

2023

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HKUST and China Unicom Establish Joint Laboratory to Empower Research and Development of Smart Society
The agreements’ aims include developing a smart campus and accelerating the evolution of a digital government to support Hong Kong’s into a smart society.
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Embrace gender equity: Our Gen X and Gen Z Speak Up
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2023, we have asked our staff and students to share their take on society’s expectations for men and women.
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Research, Chemistry, Antibiotics
HKUST Researchers Develop World’s Most Productive Chemical Synthesis of Anthracimycin
A research team from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has developed the world’s most productive chemical synthesis which could yield antibiotic anthracimycin and anthracimycin B that is 63 times more than current method.
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WISE Girls Fly High
“More women and girls in science equals better science.” This is the simple equation proposed by UN Secretary-General António Guterres during February’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
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HKUST and HKSI Establish Joint Center for Sports Science and Technology to Strengthen Collaboration
The Center will explore the integration of research and technology into sports, promote innovation in sports science and optimize elite athletes’ performance.
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Smart Showerheads as an Eco-friendly Shower Hack
For many of us, the prospect of soothing our tired bodies and minds under a long hot shower is a temptation just too good to resist. Students needing to unwind while stressed out during exam season are an excellent example.
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Appointment, University Affairs
Prof. Harry SHUM Appointed HKUST Council Chairman
Prof. Harry SHUM Heung-Yeung is the next Chairman of the University Council for a term of three years starting from March 6, 2023.
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HKUST and PhIRDA Establish Innovation and Research Platforms to Propel Pharmaceutical Innovation and Development in Greater Bay Area
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and the China Pharmaceutical Innovation and Research Development Association (PhIRDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to establish two innovation and research centers.