Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Provost Prof. Yike GUO participated in the Asian Universities Alliance (AUA) Summit 2023, held from May 11-13 at Nazarbayev University in Astana, Kazakhstan. The forum, themed "Shaping Higher Education in an Evolving Asia: Creation, Integration, and Innovation," brought together leaders from fifteen top-ranked Asian higher education institutions to explore the opportunities and challenges related to Asian higher education.
Prof. Guo shared his insights on the topic of Sustainable Universities and Student Sustainability Competence at the AUA Presidents’ Forum 2023. Engaging in meaningful discussions with leaders from various universities, they explored the collective efforts of universities in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
During the AUA Board Meeting 2023, the board members elected the United Arab Emirates University as the president for the term 2023-2026. HKUST was honored with the Executive Presidency for the term 2023-2024. HKUST will continue to strengthen collaboration with AUA member institutions and solidify HKUST's position as a leading institution dedicated to shaping the future of Asian higher education.
