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A delegation from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), led by Vice President for Institutional Advancement Prof. WANG Yang, recently visited Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam to promote learning and research opportunities at HKUST. The delegation met with several senior government officials including the Minister of Planning and Investment Mr. Nguyen Chi Dung, Minister of Science and Technology Mr. Huynh Thanh Dat, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Mr. Phan Van Mai, Consul General of China in Ho Chi Minh City Mr. Wei Huaxiang, as well as university leaders at the Vietnam National University (Hanoi), Vietnam National University (Ho Chi Minh City), Hanoi University of Science and Technology, and others to explore potential collaborations in areas like artificial intelligence, smart cities, and digital economy.

    Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have found that children think more highly of the naturally talented over hard workers, a preference that they carry into adulthood.     That is the case even in China, a culture that places effort above natural talent as people perceive the naturally talented as being more competent than those who work hard, according to the study.     Although children’s preference for naturals also generalizes to the perception of their friendliness and a willingness to interact with them, Chinese adults do not prefer naturals over hard workers except when considering competence, the study found.

Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) developed a novel technology which allows genomic DNA and RNA sequencing to be carried out simultaneously in single cells of both frozen and fresh tissues, and identified rare brain tumor cell "spies" disguised as normal cells with this method. This breakthrough facilitates cancer research for some of the most complex and rare tumors, opening new directions for drug target discovery in the future.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) presented the awe-inspiring Spring Concert “Where Imagination Blooms,” held at Shaw Auditorium on January 31. Over 600 music lovers enjoyed a night of stunning music accompanied by the orchestra under the baton of the First Associate Concertmaster of Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra Mr. LEUNG Kin Fung, with performers including award-winning operatic duo Mr. CHEN Chen and Ms. Louise KWONG, Second Associate Concertmaster of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra Mr. WANG Liang, pianist Mr. HUANG Naiwei, alumni artist Mr. LAM Kwok Ho, and postgraduate student Ms. LU Xiaoyue. A surprise performance by the legendary Master LIU Shikun, an internationally renowned Chinese piano maestro, brought a delightful end to the evening.

Under the agreement, HKUST and ASTRI will jointly perform screening and selection work of the candidates.

Prof. Sun Fei believes the process of creating things is an exploration and he enjoys this process very much.

    The study of microRNAs (miRNAs), small RNAs that play important roles in gene regulation in animals and humans alike, have long been a topic of interest to many. How these miRNAs control and regulate gene expression, a subject of great importance in biology and medicine, is often believed to hold the keys to providing effective cures, or strategies, to different phenomenon and symptoms, such as cancer, a result of cell mutations.

Looking back on the key achievements and developments of the University over 2021-22.