News & Stories

2021

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Prof. Khaled B. LETAIEF Elected International Member of US NAE
Prof. Khaled B. LETAIEF has been elected an international member of the US National Academy of Engineering (NAE), the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer.
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Chemical and Biological Engineering, Life Science, STEM Education
If You’re Getting Vaccinated, Read This!
If You’re Getting Vaccinated, Read This!
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Education, MBA
HKUST Launches Hong Kong’s First Digital MBA for Working Professionals in Asia
This is the first-of-its-kind program in Asia among Financial Times’ global top 25 MBAs that offers a flexible online learning mode for motivated professionals in the region.
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Ocean Science, Marine Life, Research, Biology
HKUST decodes a deep-sea vent-endemic snail hologenome and unveils its living strategies in the extreme environment
Gigantopelta aegis (Photo credit: Dr. CHEN Chong from JAMSTEC) A research team led by Prof. QIAN Peiyuan, Head and Chair Professor from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)’s Department of Ocean Science and David von Hansemann Professor of Science, has published their cutting-edge findings of symbiotic mechanisms of a deep-sea vent snail (Gigantopelta aegis) in the scientific journal Nature Communications.
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Business, Data, Knowledge and Information Management, Information Technology
142 Faculty Members Ranked Top 2% Scientists Globally
HKUST has 142 faculty members in the top 2% scientists globally, according to the study led by John PA IOANNIDIS at Stanford University.
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University Affairs, University Development, Achievements
Looking Back on an Extraordinary Year
Have a glance at our key achievements and contributions during these unprecedented times.
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Design, Integrative Systems and Design, Community, Student Innovation
Students Design Future Trams to Improve Ventilation
HKUST students design future trams to achieve low-carbon transportation
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Recognition
Prof. Raymond Wong Awarded Michael G. Gale Medal for Distinguished Teaching
Prof. Raymond Wong Chi-Wing Awarded Michael G. Gale Medal for Distinguished Teaching