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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.

Jointly organized by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Sino Group, the HKUST-SINO One Million Dollar Entrepreneurship Competition 2026 (OMC) will hold its Grand Final on 12 October. This year’s competition attracted a record 390 teams from 24 countries and regions, including students from leading institutions such as the University of Oxford, the University of Pennsylvania, and the National University of Singapore. 15 finalist teams will compete for prizes worth more than HK$1 million.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today conferred Honorary Fellowships on five distinguished leaders for their significant contributions to society and unwavering support for the University. The recipients are Ms. Bonnie Yiting CHAN, Mr. Rembert LAI Siu-Kin, Mr. PAN Yi, Prof. WU Hung, and Dr. YU Long (listed in alphabetical order by surname). The conferral ceremony was officiated by Prof. Harry SHUM, Council Chairman of HKUST, and Prof. Nancy IP, President of HKUST.

Invaluable to modern society, refrigeration faces challenges from traditional vapor-compression systems, which are energy-intensive and employ refrigerants that exacerbate the greenhouse effect and damage the ozone layer. Addressing this, a research team from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has unveiled the world’s first zero-degradation elastocaloric cooling device. Powered by a fatigue-resistant, solid-state refrigerant, this innovation delivers durable and green cooling, maintaining its stable performance even over a stunning one million operational cycles. This breakthrough will usher in highly efficient eco-friendly cooling, driving progress towards sustainable global development.

A research team from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has developed a new modeling and optimization framework that helps researchers design modularized autonomous experimentation (MAE) platforms for new materials by determining the optimal combination of equipment before construction begins, thereby reducing both time and cost before the platform is physically built.

Prof.Nancy IP, President of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), thanked the Chief Executive and the HKSAR Government for charting a clear roadmap for Hong Kong's future economic transformation and high-quality development. She welcomed the Government's commitment to expediting the development of the Northern Metropolis University Town and building an international university town that brings together talent cultivation, scientific research, technology transfer, and industrial development. President Ip said that HKUST stands ready to fully support the implementation of Hong Kong's first Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) and the initiatives outlined in the 2026 Policy Address, contributing to a new chapter of medium- to long-term socioeconomic development for Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) welcomed H.E. Mr. Abdulla Nigmatovich ARIPOV, Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan, for an official campus visit on September 10, 2026, making HKUST the sole university included in his Hong Kong itinerary. The high-level visit underscored the growing partnership between Uzbekistan and HKUST, with a particular focus on advancing collaboration in higher education, research, innovation, and talent development.The Uzbek delegation of 24 members was warmly received by Dr. CHOI Yuk-Lin, Secretary for Education of the HKSAR Government; Prof. Harry SHUM, Council Chairman of HKUST; Prof. Nancy IP, President of HKUST, and senior university leaders.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), in collaboration with the Working Group on Developing the Low-altitude Economy under the HKSAR Government and the Greater Bay Area Low Altitude Economy Alliance, today hosted the forum "Future of Low Altitude Economy: An Inter-City Dialogue on Commercialization and Standardization".The forum brought together more than 300 representatives from government, academia, industry, and research organizations from Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, and overseas to explore opportunities and challenges in advancing the low-altitude economy (LAE). Discussions focused on commercialization, standardization, technological innovation, and cross-sector collaboration, with the shared goal of fostering a robust, sustainable, and globally connected LAE ecosystem.