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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) signed a landmark agreement with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia (MoECRT), making HKUST the first university in Hong Kong to nurture outstanding Indonesian undergraduates under the Indonesia Education Scholarship for Degree Program in collaboration with MoECRT. Following the agreement, the first batch of 12 top Indonesian undergraduate (UG) students will join HKUST in the new academic year (2024-25) via a rigorous selection process.  MoECRT will provide them with a full scholarship covering tuition fees, living expenses and other allowances, for the duration of their academic programs. The students will be joining HKUST in September to study UG programs in Science, Engineering, Business, Humanities and Social Science, as well as interdisciplinary fields.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) warmly welcomed the Consul General of France in Hong Kong and Macau Ms. Christile DRULHE on campus on May 3.  CG Drulhe engaged in meaningful discussions with HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP and key faculty members, on a wide array of initiatives designed to strengthen the ties between France and Hong Kong. Topics of discussion included leadership dialogues with French universities, collaborative academic programs, student mobility, and enriching cultural exchanges.  The visit also featured a guided lab tour at the HKUST Joint Laboratory on Health & Environmental Innovations, led by Director of France-HKUST Innovation Hub Prof. YEUNG King Lun, where CG Drulhe explored HKUST’s latest innovations in environmental health. 

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) warmly welcomed a delegation from the German Research Foundation (DFG), led by Dr. Annette SCHMIDTMANN, Head of the Department of Scientific Affairs, to the campus on April 30. As the central self-governing research funding organization which promotes and provides financial support for research at higher education and public research institutions in Germany, the delegation discussed with HKUST Associate Vice-President for Research and Development (Research) Prof. CHAN Che Ting and the German faculty members Prof. Berthold JÄCK and Prof. Stefan NAGL, as well as Head of Global Engagement and Greater China Affairs Ms. Yvonne LI, about potential collaboration in establishing joint research projects between its German members and HKUST.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) recently participated in the 2024 Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) Vice-Presidents for Research Meeting, hosted at the University of Science and Technology of China from April 21-23, 2024. Themed “Collaborative Research for a Better Future,” this biannual summit convened over 50 Vice-Presidents and university leaders for research to address critical issues impacting research-intensive institutions. Discussions covered a range of topics, including research funding, policy, technology transfer, and enterprise partnerships. HKUST's Vice-President for Research and Development, Prof. Tim CHENG, attended the meeting and chaired a panel on "Strengthening University-Industry Collaboration." During the panel, he shared the key elements of successful industry collaboration, highlighted HKUST’s efforts in promoting innovation, and emphasized its strong support for start-up development. 

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) welcomed a delegation from Macquarie University on April 24 to strengthen emerging partnership between the two leading institutions. Prof. Rorden WILKINSON, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Academic and Prof. Taryn JONES, Pro Vice-Chancellor of Education from Macquarie University, engaged in discussions with HKUST Provost Prof. GUO Yike; Associate Provost for Teaching & Learning Prof. Jimmy FUNG; Assistant Dean (Administration) & MSc Program Director, School of Business & Management Mr. Chris TSANG, Head of Global Learning Ms. Euphemia CHOW and Head of Global Engagement and Greater China Affairs Ms. Yvonne LI. Both institutions shared the latest developments of business & management programs and explored potential collaborations on postgraduate and undergraduate student exchange initiatives. 

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted a delegation from The University of Queensland (UQ), led by Prof. Deborah TERRY AC, Vice-Chancellor and President, on campus on April 23.  The delegation had a meeting with HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP and other senior leadership, where they engaged in fruitful discussions about research collaboration and student mobility programs. Both institutions explored collaborations in multiple academic areas such as Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience. During the meeting, a cooperation agreement was signed to strengthen the partnership.  HKUST and The University of Queensland have actively engaged in various initiatives recently. With shared ambitions in internationalization, HKUST anticipates many more future collaborations with The University of Queensland.  

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology hosted Dr. Mary CROUGHAN, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor of the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) on April 23.  HKUST Provost Prof. GUO Yike, Associate Provost for Institutional Data and Research Dr. Alison LLOYD, and Prof. LAW Kam Tuen, Associate Dean of Science for Research and Graduate Studies engaged in fruitful discussions with Dr. Croughan on advancing academic research and enhancing collaborative efforts between the two institutions.  As pioneering research universities at the forefront of discovery, HKUST and UC Davis are energized to pursue more shared endeavors to drive innovation and academic excellence.

A high-level delegation from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) concluded a successful trip to Abu Dhabi and Dubai last week. Led by HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP, the delegation established valuable ties and partnerships with prominent institutions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to foster education, research, and innovation.   The visit took place during the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road (B&R) initiative when both the Hong Kong government and HKUST had pledged to enhance cooperation in areas such as innovation and technology, and investment and infrastructure development with key B&R members such as the UAE. This is the first visit from Hong Kong’s higher education sector following Hong Kong Chief Executive John LEE’s delegation to the region last year.