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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and UC RUSAL (SEHK: 486, Euronext: RUSAL/RUAL, MICEX and RTS: RUALR), the world’s largest aluminum producer, hosted the UC RUSAL President’s Forum today on ‘Making a Difference, a Stitch at a Time’ featuring Ms Marjorie Yang, Chairman of Esquel Group and one of Fortune’s Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Business. Ms Yang shared insights regarding how a traditional industry could become a catalyst for societal change. Despite many civilizations having evolved from patriarchal philosophies, the role of modern women has significantly changed in recent decades. Successful women have brought fundamental changes to the world, whether in the political or global economic spheres or other international fronts. Thus, women have now become a major force in shaping today’s society. UC RUSAL and HKUST have invited Ms Marjorie Yang to share her story of success.

The Intimacy of Creativity, the internationally-acclaimed, annual two-week Partnership devoted to promoting an intimate dialogue between composers and performers, returns to Hong Kong from 23 April to 6 May 2012 for its exciting second season. Presented by the School of Humanities and School Science of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), IC2012 will present music by artists of various music genres, from American folk traditions, to Canto-Pop, to traditional classical and contemporary music styles all deeply rooted in the intimate relationship between performance and composition.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) held a groundbreaking ceremony today for Cheng Yu Tung Building, marking major milestone for the University’s campus development. As a world-class research university, HKUST has long been proactive in strengthening its teaching and research facilities so as to create a stimulating academic environment necessary for the fostering of excellence in research and the nurturing top talents.

https://bm.hkust.edu.hk/press-releases/2012/04/nicholas-tse-shares-his-secrets-entrepreneurial-success-hkust

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Saint-Étienne (ENSMSE), France, have signed a Memorandum for Cooperation and an Academic, Scientific and Cultural Cooperation Agreement to foster collaboration. Under the memorandum, HKUST and ENSMSE agree to seek to develop joint activities and programs for the purpose of facilitating academic, scientific and technological exchange and cooperation in the broad fields of science and engineering. The Academic, Scientific and Cultural Cooperation Agreement, which was signed concurrently, aims to develop joint programs of study in the areas of teaching and student training between the two universities. The cooperation may include joint research projects, joint courses and curricula, seminars, student exchanges, joint PhD program, visits.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and the Nanhai District Government of Foshan City jointly opened the HKUST LED-FPD Technology R&D Center at Foshan today. The Center, which covers industry, education and research, focuses on innovative research regarding light-emitting diode (LED) and flat panel display (FPD) as well as intellectual property and technology transfer. Its objective is to enhance research and characterization standards and provide consultancy services to benefit Mainland industries. The two parties also signed a Memorandum of Understanding on collaborations, technology transfer and talent development in Foshan and Hong Kong.

Three notable scientific research projects at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have won the Awards for Research Excellence in Natural Sciences presented by the Ministry of Education. Prof Joseph Hun-wei Lee, Vice-President for Research and Graduate Studies offered his hearty congratulations to five HKUST awardees. He reaffirmed the University’s commitment to achieving breakthroughs in a wide array of pursuits, in fulfillment of its mission to advance learning and knowledge through teaching and research, as well as spurring Hong Kong’s socioeconomic development. The Awards received by HKUST scholars not only demonstrate the University’s strength in research, but also encourage local researchers and Mainland scientists to join hands in solving central issues and drive greater participation of our young generation in scientific research.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) held the Kick-off Ceremony for HKUST Green Ambassador Program Exhibition today, the effort of South African- and Taiwan-bound student Green Ambassadors in engaging texts and images to promote heightened ecological awareness. A long-time advocate for environmental protection, HKUST has put sustainability in practice in a wide range of areas and made e-month an annual event. This year, the e-month falls on March and is themed on ecology protection, encompassing a variety of activities such as workshops, local eco-tours, green trades etc. The activities shine a light from different angles on the significance of sustainable development, in hopes of driving greater participation in green life. The HKUST Green Ambassador Program is one of e-month’s highlights.