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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has admitted 32 doctoral students from 11 nationalities across 4 continents to pursue PhD programs under the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) offered by the Research Grants Council (RGC). This is the first year HKPFS is introduced and among the 106 students awarded scholarships 32 has opted to study at HKUST – the largest number among local tertiary institutions. “We are delighted that as much as one-third of the Fellowship awardees coming to Hong Kong have opted for HKUST. This testifies to the well-deserved reputation that our University enjoys in global academia, particularly in our strength in research. We are fully committed to providing these students with a quality education that will benefit them for life,” said HKUST Provost Prof Wei Shyy.

World Class Tests in Mathematics and Problem Solving administered by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have found that Hong Kong students are better at getting the right answers than at explaining the reasoning process.This observation was made based on the results of 2,273 students who took part in the April 2010 World Class Tests for the 8-11 age group and the 12-14 age group. These include 1,529 students from 124 primary schools and 744 students from 73 secondary schools. Among them, 1,504 of these students, or 66%, were boys, while 769, or 34%, were girls. “Over the years, we have observed that Hong Kong students are in general well trained in doing examination papers, especially in answering multiple choice questions that do not require the candidate to explain his reasoning process. The results of the latest Tests further confirmed this observation,” said Prof Wong Man-Yu of the HKUST Mathematics Department.

An art exhibit entitled “Inside the Plastic Vortex” is being held at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). Made mainly of ocean rubbish such as discarded plastic bottles, fishing nets and foam materials, the exhibit takes the form of a three-dimensional map of the Pacific Rim, displaying the Chinese coastline on one side, and the North American coastline on the other.The exhibit was co-organized by HKUST’s Division of Environment and Institute for the Environment. “The aim of the exhibit is to arouse public awareness of the growing problem of ocean rubbish. Some of this rubbish is ingested by ocean creatures, which in turn may be eaten by humans as part of our food chain,” said Prof Paul Forster of the Division of Environment.

This year’s Shaw Laureate in Mathematical Sciences, Prof Jean Bourgain – Professor at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, gave a lecture at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today to a capacity audience in the 400-seat lecture theater. Following the lecture, Prof Bourgain was joined by Sir Michael Atiyah, Honorary Professor at Edinburgh University and winner of the Abel Prize and the Fields Medal, as well as HKUST President Tony F Chan, who is also a Chair Professor in the Department of Mathematics, in an event entitled “Dialogue with Mathematics Giants” in which they discussed the essence of mathematics.   For media enquiries, please feel free to contact : Ross Lai Tel: 2358 6306 / 9103 2928 Email: rosslai@ust.hk

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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has hosted the first UC RUSAL President’s Forum at which Mr Oleg Deripaska, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of UC RUSAL, the world’s largest aluminum producer, unveiled the secrets of his personal growth, citing the power of focus as the main contributor of his success to becoming the leader of a global enterprise with a 76,000 workforce spanning 19 countries. The President’s Forum, entitled “The Power of Focus: Turning Opportunity into Success” and chaired by HKUST President Tony F Chan, was held on HKUST campus and broadcast globally. “Behind every project is an idea. At first this idea might seem unfeasible and you will be discouraged by those around you. But regardless of these hurdles, it is the ability to focus that will turn that idea into an opportunity, and that opportunity into success,” Mr Deripaska said.

https://seng.hkust.edu.hk/news/20100914/hkust-dean-engineering-honored-outstanding-electrical-and-computer-engineer-award

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