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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) welcomed Mr. Almas SEITAKYNOV, Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Hong Kong and Macau, for his inaugural visit to the campus. This visit highlights HKUST's dedication to global outreach, as well as its ongoing efforts to bridge cultures. CG Almas engaged in a productive discussion with HKUST management and faculty members, including Prof. WANG Yang, HKUST Vice-President for Institutional Advancement; Prof. Emily NASON, Director of Undergraduate Recruitment and Admissions Office; Prof. Naubahar SHARIF, Acting Head and Professor of the Division of Public Policy; and Ms. Yvonne LI, Head of Global Engagement and Greater China Affairs. The topics covered ranged from student mobility and talent development to fostering academic collaborations.

The project will enable industry stakeholders to better gauge near-term tourism outlook for pre-emptive policy and business planning.

 The recent arrival of a whale in Saikung waters proved a magnet for curious onlookers. (Photo: Tak/Xiaohongshu)  

An HKUST startup has developed a diagnostic device that enables veterinarians to screen pets for infectious diseases within just 30 minutes.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has successfully tested out two carbon reduction measures — an Artificial Intelligence-driven (AI) Reusable Meal Container Lending System and a Water-Saving Smart Showerhead. Both were developed under the leadership of the Jockey Club Sustainable Consumer Programme (JCSCCP) earlier this year and will be fully implemented on the campuses of all eight publicly-funded university members of the Hong Kong Sustainable Campus Consortium (HKSCC) in the autumn of 2023.

HKUST alumna Janice PANG is an excellent example of the sought-after candidates with which HKUST is keeping construction companies on track,

Artificial intelligence (AI) is all the rage lately in the public eye. How AI is being incorporated to the advantage of our everyday life despite its rapid development, however, remains an elusive topic that deserves the attention of many scientists. While in theory, AI can replace, or even displace, human beings from their positions, the challenge remains on how different industries and institutions can take advantage of this technological advancement and not drown in it. 

HKUST hosted the Association of East Asian Research Universities (AEARU) Summer Institute for Extended Flipped Education 2023 from July 16-23, bringing together 27 talented undergraduate and master's students from partner institutions. During the one-week intensive program, the students got to experience the best of both worlds - classroom learning and real-world exploration. Students participated in interactive classes and engaging activities around Hong Kong, including visits to some of the city's most iconic landmarks, such as Tai Kwun, Central Market, and the West Kowloon Cultural District. They also enjoyed the scenic Duk Ling harbor cruise and campus orientation.