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2022

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A Year of Challenges and Accomplishments
A look back on HKUST 's achievements and how we leaped forward in another pandemic-stricken year  
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Recognition, Ranking
HKUST Among Three of the World’s Most International Universities
HKUST ranked the third most international university in the world by THE.
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Data Analytics, Interdisciplinary, Electronic and Computer Engineering
T cells fit to tackle Omicron, suggests new study
T cells, one of the body’s key defences against COVID-19, are expected to be effective in mounting an immune response against Omicron.

2020

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Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, Student Innovation
Eat Your Spoons and Forks to Beat Pollution
The rapid growth in food delivery and takeout thanks to the pandemic has led to more plastic waste being dumped in the city’s landfills. To help reduce single-use plastics, have you ever imagined eating your spoons, forks, and chopsticks after finishing your meal? This is what Aditi DEODHAR, Swapnil MISHRA, and Srijan SAXENA, co-founders of Planeteers, do to fight against plastic pollution.

2021

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HKUST Co-hosted APCIEE Fueling Innovation Culture
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Prof. Andrew POON Named a 2022 Optica Fellow
Prof. Andrew POON Wing-On was recognized for his outstanding and sustained contributions to microcavity optics and photonics and their applications in silicon photonics.
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Mental Health, Student Development, Education
De-stress with Furry Friends
HKUST has launched the Comfort Paws Program to help students de-stress and refresh particularly during challenging times.
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Sustainability, Sustainability Smart Campus, Sustainable Development
HKUST Establishes New Sustainability/Net-Zero Office
The University is strengthening its commitment to building a sustainable culture and environment while enhancing its goal on attaining a net zero.