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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) warmly welcome the delegation from the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), the premier agency for fundamental science in Europe and a distinguished French state-funded research institution. The visit, spearheaded by CNRS Chairman and CEO, Prof. Antoine PETIT, took the delegation on a tour of HKUST, starting with The French Centre for Research on Contemporary China (CEFC), a public research institution within our campus.  The journey continued with visits to the Chinese National Engineering Research Center for Control and Treatment of Heavy Metal Pollution as well as the Joint Laboratory of Innovative Environmental Health Technologies, where the delegation engaged in fruitful exchanges with our exceptional research teams. 

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) warmly welcome visits of two international institutional partners, The University of Manchester from the United Kingdom & Manchester China Forum and Swissnex from Switzerland in early November. These visits underscore HKUST’s dedication to international cooperation and the exchange of knowledge. Prof. John HOLDEN, Associate Vice-President for Special Projects at the University of Manchester, and Mr. Rhys WHALLEY, Executive Director at Manchester China Forum, met with the HKUST team at the Office of Knowledge Transfer (OKT) on November 14. The HKUST team shared the university's efforts in knowledge transfer through integrating education and research programs and supporting HKUST’s start-ups to make a social impact. The delegation also had the opportunity to visit two start-ups budding from HKUST: PointFit Technology Limited and Allegrow Biotech Limited, gaining insights into their growth and innovation.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted the Asian Universities Alliance (AUA) Executives' Meeting from November 7 to 10, 2023 as the Executive President of AUA for 2023-2024. This significant gathering brought together thought leaders and representatives from 15 renowned Asian higher education institutions, sparking insightful discussions on shaping the future of higher education.   

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted the International Leadership Forum on November 8, 2023. The forum convened over 50 leading figures and academics from 22 universities across 15 Asian economies. The Forum sparked insightful discussions on two pivotal topics: "Global Synergy: The Role of University Collaboration in Sharing Data for SDGs" and "Measuring Impact: Assessing Universities' Sustainability Initiatives."

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted the 29th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the 53rd Board of Directors meeting of The Association of East Asian Research Universities (AEARU) from November 6-8, 2023. This significant event brought together representatives from 16 top-tier universities across East Asia and marked a pivotal milestone in advancing regional collaboration. The meeting reviewed the various activities organized by the member universities of AEARU over the past year, and planned for the upcoming year's meetings and events, as well as nominated the Chair of the AEARU for the year 2024 -2025. In a significant acknowledgment of HKUST’s leadership in higher education, HKUST has been elected as the Chair of the Alliance. This role offers HKUST a prime opportunity to champion collaborative efforts among leading research-intensive universities in the East Asian region.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) warmly welcome the delegation from The Netherlands, led by the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport, in late October. HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP, along with her research team from the Hong Kong Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (HKCeND), and the head of the Knowledge Transfer Office (Biomedical and Healthcare), met with the delegation and had constructive conversation.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) senior management team embarked on an European tour in early October. This strategic expedition, which spanned four countries over the course of five days, aimed at strengthening international collaborations and highlighting HKUST's cutting-edge developments in AI, Innovation, and SmartCities.

HKUST Enhances Global Educational Ties with Australian Institutions The Vice President for Institutional Advancement of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Prof. WANG Yang, along with Dean of Engineering, Prof. Hong LO and Head of Global Engagement and Greater China Affairs Ms. Yvonne LI embarked on a visit to Sydney and Brisbane to engage with partners and stakeholders in Australia.  Prof. Wang participated in the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) Senior International Leaders' Meeting themed ‘One Pacific’ on September 25. The meeting provided a platform for representatives from 40 universities across Asia-Pacific to discuss about pressing challenges facing by the Asia-Pacific countries and explore the potential solutions.