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HKUST hosted the flag-raising ceremony to commemorate the 26th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on July 1, 2023. The event was attended by esteemed guests, HKUST's Court and Council members, senior management, faculty, student, staff, alumni, and friends, including: Ms. LU Xinning, Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government (LOCPG) in the HKSAR; Mr. LI Jiyi, Director General of the New Territories Sub-Office of the LOCPG in the HKSAR; Ms. WU Cheng, Deputy Director of the Department of Educational, Scientific and Technological Affairs of the LOCPG in the HKSAR; Ms. LI Mei Sheung, Michelle, JP, Permanent Secretary for Education of the HKSAR Government;

Five HKUST faculty members contributed their thought leadership to address pressing global challenges at Summer Davos. 

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) welcomes the launch of the Fund for Innovative Technology-in-Education (FITE) by the UGC, which will provide universities with additional resources to implement innovative teaching technologies.    

In today's fiercely competitive job market, fresh graduates need to go the extra mile to stand out. HKUST recognizes this and provides numerous opportunities to support students’ career planning, offering them invaluable on-the-job exposure. In this story, two new alumni share useful insights into how they landed their dream jobs, while a leading employer who highly rates our graduates details the qualities she looks for in candidates. Be outgoing and adaptive Terry HUI, a 2022 graduate in Electronic Engineering, was a true “slashie”: he was a part-time lifeguard, a tutor, and an intern electrical engineer at an educational robotics start-up.

    When you pick a pear from a grocery store, would you pass it over if it has a small blemish or an irregular shape? Despite it is nutritious and delicious, most consumers would still refrain from buying visually unattractive produce. But have you ever stopped to consider the impact of this habit?      Let’s face some ugly truth behind the “ugly” food – According to the UN, around 14 percent of food produced is lost between harvest and retail globally. In the UK alone, up to 25% of locally grown apples are discarded simply because they don’t look “right”, while up to 30% of imported fruit in Singapore is thrown away for the same reason.  A fight against food waste

HKUST PhD graduate Alexandru Tiliță achieved a 3D printing breakthrough that can save industries 90% of production time and improve product durability.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) president Prof. Nancy IP shared her vision for sustainability and holistic education at the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) Annual Presidents’ Meeting 2023 on June 27. Themed “From Invention to Implementation – Solutions for a Sustainable Future,” the APRU meeting focused on innovative ideas and strategies to achieve goals, including carbon neutrality and the adoption of green technologies.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) President Prof. Nancy IP and Associate Vice-President Dr. KIM Shin Cheul met with Singapore Consul General Mr. ONG Siew Gay at a luncheon hosted by C.G. ONG to discuss strengthening collaboration between Singapore and HKUST in innovation and technology. Prof. Ip and Dr. Kim had a fruitful discussion with C.G. Ong on the I&T sectors and start-up scenes in both Singapore and Hong Kong. Prof. Ip's extensive experience collaborating with Singapore's tertiary and research institutions has fostered close ties between HKUST and Singapore. The luncheon provided a valuable opportunity to exchange insights and strengthen the existing partnership between the two regions in the realms of academia, research, and entrepreneurship. HKUST is committed to ongoing cooperation and interaction with Singapore in advancing innovation and technology.