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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Uzbekistan's "El-Yurt Umidi" Foundation (the Foundation) have formalized a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). Under the agreement, both parties have pledged to strengthen educational cooperation through scholarships, academic exchanges, and executive training, providing a high-impact development pathway for talented Uzbek students and professionals through world-class international education.The MOA signing ceremony was held earlier at the Law Enforcement Academy of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The agreement was signed by Mr. Eric LO, Head (Global Intelligence and Strategy), Office of Institutional Data and Research at HKUST, and Dr. Gulnoza ISMAILOVA, Executive Director of the “El-Yurt Umidi” Foundation for the Training of Prospective Personnel under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has successfully concluded its 2nd AI Film Festival (AIFF), held recently at the Shaw Auditorium. As one of the key events celebrating HKUST’s 35th anniversary, the two-day Festival brought together industry leaders, filmmakers, scholars, students, and members of the public to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining cinematic creativity and production.

Prof. LUK Kam-Biu, IAS Paul C W Chu Professor, Chair Professor of the Department of Physics and Director of the Center for Fundamental Physics at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), has been elected a Member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences (NAS) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to fundamental physics. This accolade not only affirms his pioneering achievements in cutting-edge basic science but also highlights HKUST's international influence in attracting world-class scholars and driving frontier research. The NAS recently announced the election of 120 members and 25 international members in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.

Prof. FU Hongbo, Acting Head and Professor of the Division of Arts and Machine Creativity at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), has been named as a member of the 2026 ACM SIGGRAPH Academy, one of the top international honors in computer graphics. This prestigious recognition underscores his fundamental contributions to sketch-based modeling and interactive 3D content creation, alongside his substantial leadership in the computer graphics community.

The world’s first lightweight, high‑resolution, high‑precision synergistic observatory for carbon dioxide (CO₂) and methane (CH₄) emission point sources – named “MUSICO”, Multi‑Spectral Imaging Carbon Observatory, led by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)　– was successfully launched aboard the Tianzhou‑10 cargo spacecraft on May 11 and has arrived at China’s Tiangong Space Station. This is not only Hong Kong’s first scientific payload deployed on the national space station, but also a historic breakthrough for the city in the development of high‑end aerospace instruments. The project fully demonstrates Hong Kong’s strong capability to build national‑level cutting-edge scientific payloads, to participate in long‑term space station missions, and to play a key role in addressing global climate change while serving the nation’s strategic “carbon peak and carbon neutrality” goals.

Prof. Jue WANG, Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), has been awarded the 2026 Croucher Tak Wah Mak Innovation Award for his groundbreaking research in experimental condensed matter physics. His work focuses on using ultrashort pulses of light to create and control quantum states in ultrathin materials and devices, offering transformative potential for the future of electronics, optoelectronics, and information technologies.Prof. Wang will receive HKD 5 million in funding from the Croucher Foundation to support his trailblazing research. The "Croucher Innovation Award" is one of the Foundation's top honors, recognizing Hong Kong's brightest young scientific minds who have demonstrated the potential to make significant breakthroughs in their respective fields.

Committed to advancing interdisciplinary innovation through artificial intelligence+ (AI+), The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) continues to promote the integration of AI into Art Tech development. Following the successful launch of the first AI film festival in Greater China last year, HKUST will host the 2nd AI Film Festival (AIFF) this Saturday and Sunday (May 16–17) at the Shaw Auditorium.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has formed a strategic partnership with Li-Ning Group to establish the HKUST-Li-Ning Joint Laboratory for Sports Science and Technologies (the Joint Laboratory). The Joint Laboratory will drive innovation in sports equipment design, materials science, and human ergonomics, with the aim of accelerating the translation of sports science research into real-world applications while strengthening industry-academia-research collaboration with international impact.