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2024

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Award
156 Stalwarts Chronicle HKUST's Growth and Rise
Founded 32 years ago, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has played a pivotal role in nurturing a diverse pool of talents over the years through its commitment to teaching and research, thus bolstering Hong Kong’s economic and social development. Beyond the dedication of frontline educators in unlocking students’ potential, the steadfast contributions of back-office colleagues ensure seamless operations of the University. They foster an environment where all staff and students can thrive and excel with peace of mind.
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Major Events (On Campus), Humanities, Humanities and Social Science
HKUST Promotes Student Arts and Cultural Education Celebrating the Year of the Dragon with Calligraphy Masters (Chinese only)
辰龍新春將至,為弘揚中國傳統文化,香港科技大學(科大)今日邀請近20位知名中國書法家,齊聚校園的逸夫演藝中心潑墨揮毫,與百多名科大師生一同提前賀新歲。是次「金龍迎春快閃活動」由科大、中央廣播電視總台原創品牌「總台文創」與中國書法大廈聯合舉辦,屬香港篇的重要節目之一。 策劃並促成是次活動在科大校園舉行的科大副校長(大學拓展)汪揚教授致開幕辭時表示:「不同文化的交流和傳播,推動了世界文化的發展。香港作為中西文化的交融地,科大有責任推動傳統文化的傳承和創新,透過不同形式的活動與課程,讓學生親身體會人文藝術的魅力。」 書法會友墨沁人心,書法家現場題字為活動揭幕。活動中,學生們不僅欣賞到書法家們精湛的書法技藝,還與書法家進行了面對面的交流請教筆法技巧、探討藝術創作的靈感來源,共同感受書法藝術世界的美。 此次活動的舉辦地逸夫演藝中心,是科大展現人文與創意發展、藝術文化的地標。一直以來,科大都十分重視學生在人文藝術領域的發展,鼓勵學生修讀與藝術相關的課程、積極參與各類藝術活動,旨在提升學生的藝術修養之餘,亦有望促進藝術與科技的互補作用。

2023

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University Development, Donation, Major Events (On Campus)
HKUST Holds Seventh Inauguration Ceremony of Named Professorships for Outstanding Faculty Members
A group photo of HKUST Pro-Chancellor Dr. John CHAN Cho-Chak (front row, fifth left), HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP (front row, sixth left), other HKUST senior management, donors, representatives of corporate sponsors and named professors.   The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) held the seventh inauguration ceremony of named professorships today to honor 10 outstanding faculty members and their donors. Officiating at the ceremony was HKUST Pro-Chancellor Dr. John CHAN Cho-Chak.
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Major Events (On Campus), Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Research and Technology
China Manned Space Delegation Visits HKUST
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) warmly welcomed nine members of the China Manned Space delegation, who visited the University today and engaged in lively exchanges and discussions with about 400 faculty and students on topics related to space exploration. 
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HKUST Holds 31st Congregation Conferring Honorary Doctoral Degrees on Six Distinguished Leaders
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) commenced its 31st Congregation today (November 17) with a momentous rendition of the University anthem for the first time.
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Major Events (On Campus), Student Development, Student Development and Bonding, Undergraduate
HKUST Information Day 2023 for Undergraduate Admissions Draws Record-breaking Attendance  (Chinese version only)
香港科技大學(科大)在剛過去的星期六(10月14日),舉辦本科入學資訊日,吸引近4萬人次到訪,創歷史新高。今年資訊日的主題是「We Shape the Future(一起塑造未來)」。作為推動人工智能研發和應用的先鋒,科大是香港最早於教學上應用生成式人工智能(GenAI)的教育機構,因此在今年的資訊日,特別開放科大不同的ChatGPT版本予同學試玩。另作為全港首間投放資源支持創業的大學,科大創業中心亦舉辦了多個初創企業分享,包括邀得奧運乒乓球獎牌得主、透過學生運動員學習支援及入學計劃(SALSA)入讀科大物理系的蘇慧音同學,分享其開設爆谷加盟店的初創經驗。科大校長葉玉如教授亦有到場與同學交流,與蘇慧音一同派發爆谷小食。 科大的理學院、工學院、工商管理學院、人文社會科學學院和跨學科學院,當日亦舉辦了多場課程講座以及其他精彩的體驗和參觀活動,讓蒞臨的同學,包括來自本地及內地港人子弟學校的應屆文憑試學生、內地高考學生和國際課程學生,了解科大的校園生活及最新入學要求。
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Major Events (On Campus)
HKUST Hosts Flag-raising Ceremony to celebrate the 74th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China (Chinese version only)
為慶祝中華人民共和國成立七十四周年,香港科技大學(科大)今早於校園舉行升旗典禮,科大副監督陳祖澤博士、校董會主席沈向洋教授、校長葉玉如教授、顧問委員會主席廖長城先生,及其他大學高層管理人員為儀式作主禮嘉賓。超過三百名包括科大校董會及顧問委員會成員、師生、校友、教職員及其家屬親身參與,並有逾14,000人在線上觀看。是次典禮的升旗隊由香港輔助警察隊組成,當中五名成員為在讀科大學生及畢業生。
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HKUST and Tsinghua University Co-organize the First Bauhinia Forum to Drive Innovation and Development in Computer Science
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Tsinghua University jointly hosted the first Bauhinia Forum on Development of Computer Science from 16 to 17 June 2023.