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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.  

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted the welcoming reception for the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia Universities Summit 2023 on June 20, brought together over 100 leaders from 50 universities across 15 countries.  The reception provided an invaluable opportunity for the great minds in global higher education to connect and exchange ideas. It also showcased exceptional talents and cutting-edge products developed by HKUST members, highlighting the community's creativity and innovation to a broad audience. Local startups founded by HKUST alumni, including Germagic, sensory ZERO and XOXO Beverages also contributed to the success of the event. This networking session sparked new opportunities and rekindled collaborations, furthering our mission to make a positive impact on the world.  HKUST remains committed to building close ties with partners worldwide to collectively advance higher education.  

    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) and Tsinghua University jointly hosted the first Bauhinia Forum on Development of Computer Science from 16 to 17 June 2023. 

A research team from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has identified a key protein that may shed light on how to reverse the aging process using the adult stem cell of skeletal muscle (or muscle stem cells, MuSCs) as a model system. The discovery paves the way for the possible future development of therapeutic interventions for aging-related diseases and various mitochondrial diseases.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Sino Group (Sino) have long been devoted to nurturing the next generation of innovators with vision and entrepreneurial spirit. This year, the HKUST-Sino One Million Dollar Entrepreneurship Competition 2023 has attracted a record-breaking 234 teams formed by HKUST faculty, students and alumni, as well as members from other local institutions, successfully strengthening Hong Kong's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.