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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.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) held its annual ceremony for the award of Honorary Fellowships today. Officiating at the ceremony were Mr Martin Y Tang, Vice-Chairman of HKUST Council, and Prof Tony F Chan, President of HKUST. Four distinguished leaders awarded the 2014 Honorary Fellowships were Dr Winnie Ko Pui-shuen, Mr Ron McEachern, The Hon Abraham Shek Lai-him and Dr David Sin Wai-kin. Their brief biographies are as follows:

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) held the Second Common Core Course Excellence Award Presentation Ceremony today, officiated by President Prof Tony F Chan. HKUST established the Common Core Course Excellence Award last year to recognize outstanding courses and to enhance balanced and holistic education. This year's Excellence Award went to "Technology and Innovation: Social and Business Perspectives" taught by Assistant Professor Yongsuk Kim, Adjunct Professor Jeevan Jaisingh, Visiting Professor Sejoon Hong and Mr Himson Wu from the Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management. With its well-planned pedagogy, the course enables students to grasp the abstract concept of innovation and apply it in the real world through different kinds of in-class exercises such as case studies and simulated experience, followed by reflection and experience-sharing via class discussion.