The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) participated in the Asian Universities Alliance (AUA) Executives’ Meeting at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) from November 11 to 14, 2024. The AUA Executives’ Meeting is held annually with the aims of reviewing the programs, gathering thoughts and discussing the opportunities for future development.
Representing HKUST, Dr. Shin Cheul KIM, Associate Vice-President for Research and Development (Knowledge Transfer), shared the university’s pioneering efforts in nurturing future leaders with a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. He highlighted HKUST’s pioneering work in tech transfer and deep tech incubation that are reshaping higher education.
During his visit, Dr. Kim engaged in discussions with senior leaders at IIT Bombay including Prof. Upendra BHANDARKAR, Associate Dean of Research and Development, Prof. Santosh GHARPURE, and Mr. Shaji VARGHESE, Professor-in-charge and CEO of the Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE). He also toured IIT Bombay’s cutting-edge research facilities. In addition, HKUST also hosted a vibrant alumni event in Mumbai, bringing together HKUST graduates residing in India to reconnect and strengthen the university's alumni network in the country.
Concurrent with the Executives’ Meeting was the AUA Youth Forum themed “A Fresh Outlook to Drug Discovery and Personalised Medicine”. The signature program was attended by 36 students from AUA member universities, including two HKUST undergraduate students. The week-long program offered a wide array of interactive learning experiences and concluded with a city tour around Mumbai.
As the founding member of AUA, HKUST strives to deepening our strategic ties with esteemed institutions in Asia to jointly address regional and global challenges.
