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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) successfully hosted its annual Information Day for Undergraduate Admissions today, attracting more than 55,000 secondary school students, parents, and educators to experience the University’s innovative education, cutting-edge research achievements, and vibrant campus life. Ahead of the 2027/2028 academic year, HKUST highlighted its interdisciplinary offerings. Notably, this includes the standalone JUPAS admission (JS5712) for the BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major under the Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies, which empowers students to design custom learning paths tailored to their ambitions.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) recently hosted the "International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration (ISMND) 2026 Conference". Centered on the theme “Cell Biology and Therapeutics of Neurodegenerative Diseases,” the event featured keynote lectures by Prof. Thomas SÜDHOF and Prof. Randy SCHEKMAN, Nobel Laureates in Physiology or Medicine, and brought together more than 40 world-leading experts to share the latest insights into the mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today held the “Materials Forum 2026 cum Establishment Ceremony of the Department of Materials (MAT)”. As the first flagship academic event following the department's inception, the forum brought together distinguished scholars and researchers from Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, the United States, Korea, and other regions. The event not only marked the establishment of MAT but also provided a platform for discussing emerging frontiers and future opportunities in materials science.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has successfully concluded the "Jobs and Development Conference 2026". As one of the signature events marking HKUST’s 35th anniversary, this year’s edition of the flagship international conference was held in Asia for the first time. It brought together more than 100 leading economists, policymakers and industry practitioners globally to discuss new challenges and opportunities arising from labor markets, the demand for emerging skills and economic transformation.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) held a flag-raising ceremony on campus this morning to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted the Asian Deans' Forum 2026 – The Rising Stars Women in Engineering Workshop at its Clear Water Bay campus from September 13 to 15. The event brought together nearly 50 outstanding early-career women engineering scholars, researchers, and professionals from 14 universities across four continents to examine the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on engineering education and research, while exchanging insights on academic leadership and talent development.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today held its orientation carnival, "Fire Up Your Year," today (September 1). Coinciding with the University's 35th anniversary, the event themed "Where Miracles Happen," brought together President Prof. Nancy IP, members of the University leadership, faculty, staff, and alumni to warmly welcome more than 8,000 new undergraduate and postgraduate students from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Chinese Mainland, and around the world to the HKUST community as they embark on an exciting new chapter in their academic journey.

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