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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Fudan University today announced a significant expansion of their strategic partnership aimed at establishing a global academic exchange and innovation hub in new engineering disciplines. The enhanced collaboration was unveiled at the inaugural Xianghui International Frontiers Forum, held at HKUST’s Clear Water Bay Campus. The event brought together over 200 top scientists, young scholars, and institutional leaders from nearly 10 countries and regions. A key highlight was the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on academic exchange and talent cultivation between Fudan University’s Xianghui Institute and the College of Smart Materials and Future Energy, and HKUST’s School of Engineering.

A high-level delegation from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), led by President Prof. Nancy IP, has successfully concluded a strategic visit to Sweden, forging deeper partnerships with the country’s leading academic and research institutions. The visit reinforced Hong Kong’s role as a vital bridge for scientific and technological collaboration between Sweden and China, with a focus on advancing innovation in fields such as life sciences, HealthTech, ageing, energy, robotics, and sustainability.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology today announced its School of Business and Management (HKUST Business School) and Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Business (NUGSB) in Kazakhstan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to offer a joint Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program in Eurasian business. This pioneering partnership program, the first of its kind in Asia, was officially launched at the 10th Belt and Road Summit, highlighting a shared commitment to advancing higher education cooperation within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Institute for Emerging Market Studies, EY1 and Golden Age Foundation have jointly announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to officially activate the development of the “Smart Ecosystem for the Silver Population” in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). This initiative aims to promote the development of the region’s elderly care industry. The signing ceremony, held during the “BOC Life 10th Golden Age Expo and Summit”, was witnessed by Mr. Ho Kai Ming, JP, Under Secretary for Labour and Welfare of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. 

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has signed a tripartite framework agreement with global apparel manufacturer Crystal International Group Limited (Crystal Group) and the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) to integrate advanced artificial intelligence (AI) throughout the textile production process. By developing industry-specific large language model Textile-GPT for textiles, the collaboration aims to enhance intelligent design, optimize production process, streamline supply chain management, automate quality inspections, and foster innovation in smart wearables. 

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Wuhan Union Hospital) have jointly established the "Collaborative Center for Medical and Engineering Innovation" (the Center), officially unveiled today at HKUST’s campus. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in medical-engineering collaboration between the two institutions, focusing on core areas such as ultrasound, pathology, and radiology. By deeply integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with medical imaging, the center aims to drive medical technology innovation and advance global healthcare progress.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and AstraZeneca Hong Kong (AstraZeneca) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build on their long-standing partnership, aiming to accelerate research and development (R&D) and drive innovation in the city’s life sciences ecosystem. The signing ceremony was held at the HKUST Unicorn Day 2025, an occasion where entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders come together for technological knowledge exchange and collaboration. Witnessed by President of HKUST and the Morningside Professor of Life Science, Prof. Nancy Ip and General Manager of AstraZeneca Hong Kong and Macau Ms. Shan Wu, the MoU was officially signed by Vice-President for Research and Development at HKUST, Prof. Tim Cheng and Head of Medical Affairs, BioPharmaceuticals & Rare Disease of AstraZeneca Hong Kong Mr. Tin Hung Wong.  

Recently, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Shanghai State-owned Capital Investment Co., Ltd. (Shanghai SSCI) held a signing ceremony for a Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement to explore comprehensive collaboration in areas such as fund cooperation, technology transfer, and talent cultivation. At the signing ceremony, Dr. Timothy SZE, Director of the Office of Mainland Affairs at HKUST, and Ms. LU Wen, Party Committee Member and Vice President of Shanghai SSCI, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective parties. Prof. GUO Yike, HKUST’s Provost, and Dr. DAI Minmin, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and President of Shanghai State-owned Capital Investment Co., Ltd., attended the event and witnessed the signing.