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Led by scholars from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), a research team has discovered that, since the early 2000s, both sea surface temperature changes near the equator and the associated atmospheric adjustments over the Pacific have accelerated markedly—becoming a key driver of the increasingly rapid loss of Arctic sea ice during autumn. The findings highlight that, under ongoing global warming, climate linkages between distant regions are far more dynamic and complex than previously understood.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today showcased its award-winning inventions, which were recognized at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva (Geneva Inventions Expo). The University's 62 participating teams won a total of 62 accolades, including 13 Gold Medals with Congratulations of the Jury, 20 Gold Medals, 20 Silver Medals, and 9 Bronze Medals. This year's achievements set a new record for the University and make it the highest-awarded higher education institution in Hong Kong.

 This March, the immensely talented cast and production team behind this year’s community musical, Carousel, shone a spotlight on HKUST’s dedication to fostering a vibrant arts culture on campus.Presented by the Shaw Auditorium Unit and co-directed by Dr. Isaac DROSCHA, Senior Lecturer in the Division of Humanities, and Ms. Mandy PETTY, a renowned choreographer, the show represents a cultural blend of classic Broadway musical staged at HKUST. 

In a powerful demonstration of community spirit, HKUST is encouraging the campus community to mark our 35th Anniversary by donating blood throughout the celebratory year.The 35th Anniversary blood donation drive reflects HKUST’s longstanding spirit of mutual care and commitment to giving back to society.The blood donation drive kicked off at a ceremony titled “35 for Life: Every Drop Counts, Every Life Matters” on March 5 at the University’s Clear Water Bay campus. The drive responds to the urgent need to maintain adequate blood supplies against falling numbers of donors. Over the past decade, the number of active donors has fallen by 24%, with participation among people aged 16 to 30 dropping sharply, from 45% to 17%.

United by a drive to innovate, all 62 teams from HKUST and HKUST (Guangzhou) won awards at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva between March 11 and 15.Between them, the 36 teams from HKUST and 26 teams from HKUST (GZ) brought home 13 Gold Medals with Congratulations of the Jury, 20 Gold Medals, 20 Silver Medals, and nine Bronze Medals.This outstanding achievement by the HKUST entrants represented the highest number of awards among all higher education institutions in Hong Kong.Such a milestone emphasizes the remarkable spirit of cooperation between the two institutions, spotlighting HKUST’s deepening commitment to cross-border partnerships that boost social and economic development within the region.

The demand for active, technology-enhanced teaching is reshaping expectations for learning spaces, according to Dr. Sean McMINN, Director of the Center for Education Innovation (CEI). As teaching practices evolve, faculty and students increasingly require more flexible environments for collaboration, experimentation, and experiential learning, Dr. McMinn added.To meet these needs and reinforce HKUST’s role in educational innovation, a new facility has been launched as a shared space within CEI for examining how students learn amid the growth of AI and emerging technologies.The Advanced Learning Hub (ALH) brings together teaching innovation, evidence-building, and partnership pathways in one integrated cycle. This allows promising ideas to move from prototype to proof to wider adoption with clearer ownership and momentum.

Channeling the dynamic spirit of the Year of the Horse, HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP unveiled a forward-looking development roadmap to members of the media at the University’s spring reception on March 2. She highlighted HKUST’s enduring “can-do” spirit, its strategies for sustaining future growth, and its commitment to contributing to the nation’s economic and social development.Renewal and growthThe timing of the reception was particularly auspicious, taking place against the backdrop of the 14th National People's Congress and the rollout of the nation’s 15th Five-Year Plan, alongside celebrations marking HKUST’s 35th anniversary and the symbolic significance of the Year of the Horse.

What do the eggs of sea urchins, car exhaust, sticky tape, and risk and reward have in common? Each sparked a discovery that secured a Nobel Prize.Four Nobel laureates shared fascinating stories from their decades of research experience at a fireside chat with over 400 students, faculty, and members of the public. The event, Nobel Heroes@HKUST, was part of HKUST’s 35th anniversary celebrations. The laureates were:Prof. Tim HUNT (2001 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine)Prof. Louis J. IGNARRO (1998 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine)Prof. Robert C. MERTON (1997 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences)Prof. Konstantin NOVOSELOV (2010 Nobel Prize in Physics)