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2024

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HKUST Strengthens Partnership with Consul General of India
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) welcomed Ms. Satwant KHANALIA, Consul General of India in Hong Kong and Macau, visiting HKUST campus on June 1. Ms. Khanalia had a fruitful meeting with HKUST leadership and faculty including Dr. KIM Shin Cheul, HKUST Associate Vice-President for Research and Development  (Knowledge Transfer); Prof. Emily NASON, Director of Undergraduate Recruitment and Admission Office; Prof. Lancelot JAMES, Chair Professor from School of Business and Management; Prof. Abhiroop MUKHERJEE from Department of Finance; and Head of Global Engagement and Greater China Affairs Ms. Yvonne LI.  Ms. Khanalia also engaged in an interaction session with Indian students currently studying at HKUST and invited them to collaborate with the Consulate to promote Indian culture in Hong Kong. Ms. Khanalia commended HKUST's innovative approach to education and research, and its commitment to supporting international students.
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HKUST Thought Leaders Chart the Future of Higher Education at Times Higher Education Digital Universities Asia Summit
Faculty from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) recently shared their valuable insights on the future of higher education at the Times Higher Education (THE) Digital Universities Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur from May 8 to 10. The summit featured over 30 sessions and convened more than 200 delegates, including higher education leaders, industry partners, and policymakers from over 8 countries in Asia.    At the summit, Prof. HUI Pan, Director of HKUST’s Metaverse and Computational Creativity Center (MC2) shared the latest developments of MetaHKUST, the university's campus in the metaverse; and explored the potential and challenges of building a Mixed Reality classroom. He also participated in a panel with speakers from Thailand, China, and Malaysia to discuss the possibilities of using Extended Reality in higher education.   

2023

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One Shot, Three Cures
A team of HKUST researchers has developed a method to customize materials to treat three chronic conditions and potentially many others.
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HKUST Unicorn Day: Where Ideas Meet Action
Nearly 100 HKUST-grown entrepreneurs exchanged insights and explored partnership opportunities in this day-long event.
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HKUST Provost Shares Insights at the AUA Presidents’ Forum 2023
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Provost Prof. Yike GUO participated in the Asian Universities Alliance (AUA) Summit 2023, held from May 11-13 at Nazarbayev University in Astana, Kazakhstan. The forum, themed "Shaping Higher Education in an Evolving Asia: Creation, Integration, and Innovation," brought together leaders from fifteen top-ranked Asian higher education institutions to explore the opportunities and challenges related to Asian higher education. Prof. Guo shared his insights on the topic of Sustainable Universities and Student Sustainability Competence at the AUA Presidents’ Forum 2023. Engaging in meaningful discussions with leaders from various universities, they explored the collective efforts of universities in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. 
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HKUST JUPAS Admissions Roadshow 2023
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Staff Development
Hats off to 165 HKUST stalwarts!
    HKUST may be a relatively young university. Yet it is not short of loyal stalwarts who have served devotedly in various positions for two or even three decades.     Tailor-making apparatuses to make each scientific exploration possible, ever modernizing facilities and services to improve the learning experience in the digital age, and taking extra steps to ensure each student feels valued and empowered. These are some of the rewarding experiences shared by three of our troupers, who are among the 165 recipients of the Long Service Awards 2022. As they celebrate a milestone in their careers, let's hear their thoughts in their own words.Bespoke equipment from his skilled hands
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Student Development and Bonding
Composing a Symphony of Life Without Sound
 "Having started learning piano when I was four, I find it easier to play music in a quiet environment than to listen to human speech," says HKUST Engineering freshman, Bosco YUNG. Despite his profound hearing loss, Bosco is not only an outstanding student, but also a Grade 8 pianist. “Physical disability should never be a barrier to success. With unwavering determination, anyone can overcome obstacles.”