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Prof. Tim CHENG, Vice-President for Research and Development at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) warmly hosted a delegation from the Hungarian Research Network (HUN-REN) on November 21, joined by Prof. Penger TONG, Associate Vice-President for Research and Development (Research) and Dr. Shin Cheul KIM, Associate Vice-President for Research and Development (Knowledge Transfer).The delegation was led by Prof. Balázs GULYÁS, President of HUN-REN, accompanied by Mr. Roland JAKAB, Chief Executive Officer, and Ms. Barbara Ning BÁLINT, International Scientific Secretary.With a shared vision to pioneer the development and application of AI across interdisciplinary fields, both parties engaged in productive discussions on potential collaborations, including joint academic events, faculty-led workshops, and seed fund initiatives aimed at strengthening research ties and advancing innovation.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) welcomed a delegation from the University of Toronto (UoT) on November 24, reaffirming the long-standing partnership between the two institutions built on academic exchange and collaborative research over the years.The delegation was led by Prof. Joseph WONG, Vice-President, International, and Prof. Alex MIHAILIDIS, Associate Vice-President, International Partnerships. They were warmly received by HKUST representatives including the Acting Dean of HKUST Fok Ying Tung Graduate School Prof. Bertram SHI, Assistant Vice-President for Institutional Advancement (Global Engagement) Prof. Angela NG, Associate Dean of Business and Management and Program Director of the Global Business Program Prof. Tat Koon KOH, and Acting Head and Professor of the Division of Public Policy Prof. Kira MATUS.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and JD.com today signed a cooperation agreement to establish the “HKUST – JD.com Joint Laboratory” (Joint Lab). This collaboration will focus on pioneering research in artificial intelligence (AI) and embodied intelligence technologies to build a world-class platform for innovation and address critical technological challenges in smart supply chains.Witnessed by HKUST Provost Prof. Yike GUO and Vice Chair of Strategic Executive Committee and Chief Executive Officer of JD.com Ms. Sandy XU, the agreement was signed by HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development, Prof. Tim CHENG, and JD.com representatives.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) warmly welcomed a delegation from The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) on November 13, led by Vice-Chancellor and President Prof. Attila BRUNGS, accompanied by Prof. Nick WAILES, Dean of Lifelong Learning, and Ms. Rachel WEI, China Country Director.The delegation engaged in fruitful discussions with HKUST leadership, including Provost Prof. GUO Yike, Associate Provost (Institutional Data and Research) Dr. Alison LLOYD, and Assistant Vice-President for Institutional Advancement (Global Engagement) Prof. Angela NG. The meeting reaffirmed both universities’ strong commitment to advancing academic cooperation and executive education.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), in partnership with the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macau, is proud to announce the launch of the 2026 Anita Conti Sustainable Innovation Fellowship — a flagship initiative empowering young researchers from the two territories to tackle global sustainability challenges.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has successfully launched the Global Climate Impact of Methane Seeps (CliMetS) Initiative through a pivotal collaboration with the Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou) (GML) and over 200 experts worldwide. Endorsed as a UN Ocean Decade Action, CliMetS is dedicated to mapping seabed methane seeps across the world’s oceans and quantifying their impact on global climate systems. Recently, HKUST co-led two milestone workshops in South America and Africa, galvanizing global efforts to address methane seep research gaps and fostering cross-continental partnerships.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Fudan University today announced a significant expansion of their strategic partnership aimed at establishing a global academic exchange and innovation hub in new engineering disciplines. The enhanced collaboration was unveiled at the inaugural Xianghui International Frontiers Forum, held at HKUST’s Clear Water Bay Campus. The event brought together over 200 top scientists, young scholars, and institutional leaders from nearly 10 countries and regions. A key highlight was the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on academic exchange and talent cultivation between Fudan University’s Xianghui Institute and the College of Smart Materials and Future Energy, and HKUST’s School of Engineering.

A high-level delegation from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), led by President Prof. Nancy IP, has successfully concluded a strategic visit to Sweden, forging deeper partnerships with the country’s leading academic and research institutions. The visit reinforced Hong Kong’s role as a vital bridge for scientific and technological collaboration between Sweden and China, with a focus on advancing innovation in fields such as life sciences, HealthTech, ageing, energy, robotics, and sustainability.