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Five distinguished individuals, Prof. Peter K. BOL, Mrs. Helen KAN, Prof. KO Ping-Keung, Mr. Vincent NG Wing-Shun and Dr. Samuel YUNG Wing-Ki (in alphabetical order of surnames) were conferred Honorary Fellowships by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today. Officiating at the ceremony were Prof. Harry SHUM, Chairman of the HKUST Council, and Prof. Nancy IP, President of the HKUST.HKUST Council Chairman Prof. Shum applauded the five awardees for their remarkable achievements and significant contributions to society. “This year’s Honorary Fellows have done far more than scaling heights in their career. They have devoted significant efforts to ensuring their achievements would advance the lives of others. In doing so, they have not only blazed a trail for students at HKUST, but also for inquisitive minds across Hong Kong, Asia, and the world,” he said.

With strong support from the Deep Ocean Affairs Administration of the Ministry of Natural Resources, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted a welcoming ceremony today for the inaugural visit of Chinese research vessel Shenhai Yihao (Deep Sea No. 1) and the manned submersible Jiaolong to Hong Kong, following the vessel’s successful expedition in the Western Pacific.  Co-led by HKUST, the expedition is part of the first international deep-sea metascience program, “Digital Deep-sea Typical Habitats (DEPTH),” backed by the mainland government, with the participation of scientists from various countries. 

In a remarkable gathering that echoed with ambition and innovation, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) opened its door to the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders (YGLs) Education Module 2024. HKUST stands alone as the first university in Greater China to organize this landmark event. Now in its second year, the five-day program offers a world-class platform for 34 trailblazing young leaders and entrepreneurs from 22 countries and regions – spanning Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East – to engage in fruitful discussions on the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) with our faculty members and acclaimed scholars in this field.

Becoming a leading-edge early career faculty member in smart mobility has proved transformative professionally and personally for Prof. JIAN Sisi, a journey she is now encouraging others to try.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) joined forces with the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany to host the "Energy in Transition - Powering Tomorrow" exhibition from September 16-19. The exhibition was graced by the presence of Stefan BREDOHL, Consul General of Germany to Hong Kong and Macau, who gave a special sharing session on campus. HKUST Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Prof. WANG Yang, and Prof. SHAO Minhua, Director of HKUST Energy Institute warmly welcomed Consul General Bredohl and his delegation. CG Bredohl delivered a special sharing on Germany’s roadmap of energy transition in Germany, the challenges and the significant role of research and innovation, followed with an engaging discussion with over 60 students.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) recently welcomed delegations from two leading European institutions, further expanding strategic partnerships on a global scale.

                Ir John KWONG Ka-Sing The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) announced today the appointment of Ir John KWONG Ka-Sing as the Vice-President for Development, effective from September 26, 2024. 

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Sino Group are committed to nurturing the next generation of innovative talents. The "HKUST-SINO One Million Dollar Entrepreneurship Competition 2024“, organised by HKUST and Sino Group, aims to empower young individuals with entrepreneurial aspirations to turn their ideas into reality. This platform enables future entrepreneurs to develop innovative solutions that contribute to sustainability and global advancement. A record-breaking 340 teams from Hong Kong and around the world participated in this year’s competition, with a new track introduced for overseas university students. This initiative promotes collaboration and the exchange of ideas between local and international universities.