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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Leadership and Public Policy (LAPP) Executive Education will organize a forum on 14 February 2015 to discuss the way forward for democratic development in Hong Kong. Renowned local and overseas experts and academics will exchange their views on this hot topic of the city.

Hailed by the Financial Times as the "city's most innovative musical experience", The Intimacy of Creativity presented by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) celebrates its Fifth Anniversary Season! Events will run from 20 April to 3 May 2015. The Intimacy of Creativity continues to explore the creative process as selected composers present and revise their chamber music compositions after in-depth discussions between composers and performers during on-campus open discussions. The revised compositions will be formally presented at Preview Concerts in the newly opened Cheng Yu Tung Building Multipurpose Hall on the campus of the HKUST and World Premiere Concerts at the Hong Kong City Hall Theatre.

UC RUSAL (SEHK: 486, Euronext: RUSAL/RUAL, Moscow Exchange: RUALR/RUALRS), a leading global aluminum producer, and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted the UC RUSAL President’s Forum today, featuring Mr Ronnie C Chan, Chairman of Hang Lung Group Limited and its subsidiary Hang Lung Properties Limited. The talk was well attended by students, faculty members and guests from HKUST. At the Forum, hosted by Prof Tony F Chan, President of HKUST, Mr Chan shared insights on “A Global Perspective: the Future of China and Hong Kong in the Next Decade”.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) presented its third “President’s Outstanding Service Award”to acclaim dedicated non-academic staff members for their outstanding performance and contributions to the University. The three awardees are Ms Margaret Chau, Head (Research and Graduate Studies Administration) in the Office of the Dean of Engineering, Mr Mike Hudson, Director of the Facilities Management Office, and Dr Chi Moon Li, Senior Manager of the Health, Safety and Environment Office. Prof Tony F Chan, President of HKUST, extended his profound gratitude to the awardees for their continuous contributions to the University. “I am very impressed with the devotion and exemplary performance of our staff members. The well-deserved awardees serve as role models for our colleagues with dedication and perseverance. We believe our people are our greatest assets, and they are the key force that drives the University to make continued advancement,” he said.

UC RUSAL (SEHK: 486, Euronext: RUSAL/RUAL, Moscow Exchange: RUALR/RUALRS), a leading global aluminum producer, and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have invited Mr Ronnie C Chan, Chairman of Hang Lung Group Limited and its subsidiary Hang Lung Properties Limited, to speak at the UC RUSAL President’s Forum on 13 November 2014.   The forum will be hosted by Prof Tony F Chan, President of HKUST. At the Forum, Mr Ronnie C Chan will share insights on “A Global Perspective: the Future of China and Hong Kong in the Next Decade”.

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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) held its 22nd Congregation today (7 November) and conferred honorary doctorates on five eminent academics and community leaders. Acting Chairman of the University Council Mr Martin Y Tang, presided over today’s ceremony. Sir Michael Moritz, Chairman of Sequoia Capital, delivered commencement speech following the conferment of the Honorary Degrees. HKUST honorary doctorates are awarded to outstanding individuals in recognition of their distinguished achievements and contributions. This year’s recipients were (in alphabetical order): Prof Chih-Ming HO, Ben Rich-Lockheed Martin Chair Professor at UCLA - Doctor of Engineering honoris causa Dr Michael Hoi Hung MAK, SBS, JP, former HKUST Council Vice-Chairman - Doctor of Social Sciences honoris causa

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) hosted an international workshop on contemporary Chinese literature today, featuring Mr Gao Xingjian, Nobel Laureate in Literature 2000.