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The Amendment Bill removed the restriction on the maximum number of VPs at HKUST, allowing the University greater flexibility in its strategic manpower planning. 

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) welcomes the launch of the Fund for Innovative Technology-in-Education (FITE) by the UGC, which will provide universities with additional resources to implement innovative teaching technologies.    

    To support Hong Kong’s development into a global innovation and technology (I&T) hub and maximize opportunities arising from relevant I&T policies, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is proposing to enhance its senior management structure by relaxing a cap on the number of Vice-Presidents (VPs) appointable by the University Council, so the expanded leadership could oversee new education and research initiatives.   The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Amendment) Bill 2023 (“the Amendment Bill”) has been introduced to the Legislative Council for First and Second Reading on 31 May 2023, pending legislators’ deliberation. For details, please refer to the Brief for the Legislative Council.  

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The university anthem is jointly created by its community and friends to foster members’ sense of belonging and exemplify the spirit and core values of HKUST. 

Prof. Harry SHUM Heung-Yeung is the next Chairman of the University Council for a term of three years starting from March 6, 2023.

HKUST welcomes the Government’s announcement of a series of measures to boost Hong Kong’s I&T capabilities.

Prof. Nancy IP strongly supports the four broad development directions and eight major strategies stated in the Blueprint.