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The Chinese University Alliance of Earth System Science (CUAESS) has been jointly established and officially launched by its four founding members: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Tsinghua University, Nanjing University, and Tianjin University. The Alliance will focus on cultivating talent in earth system science and fostering the integration of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and remote sensing, within the field. It aims to build a national research platform to drive technological breakthroughs in critical areas, including climate change response, earth system modelling, ecological protection, and environmental governance, while also deepening international collaboration to enhance the Alliance's global influence.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Strategic Cooperation to establish Hong Kong’s first hydrogen energy innovation platform. Leveraging global academic and industry expertise, the two parties will collaborate on areas such as technology commercialisation and related fields. This partnership aims to accelerate the development and broader application of hydrogen energy technologies, injecting fresh momentum into the nation’s dual-carbon strategy and the global transition to a low-carbon future.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) participated in the Asian Universities Alliance (AUA) Executives’ Meeting hosted by Seoul National University from November 25 – 27. The meeting brought together more than 40 leaders from AUA member institutions.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has officially established a strategic partnership by signing cooperation agreements with Huashan Hospital affiliated to Fudan University (Huashan) and Ruijin Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine (Ruijin). The collaboration will focus on research, talent development, medical education, and international exchange, aiming to jointly nurturing clinical scientists and medical professionals with international perspectives and cutting-edge innovative capabilities. This partnership seeks to accelerate the translation and application of high-level clinical research outcomes and promote high-quality development of healthcare across both cities.

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.

2025年10月16日至19日，香港科大「創科行」（第4站）＠HICOOL 2025全球創業家高峰會系列活動成功舉辦！HICOOL全球創業家高峰會被譽為「全球創新創業風向標」，本屆高峰會吸引100餘個國家和地區的頂尖創新力量齊聚。作為「創科行」活動的核心連結場景，本屆高峰會活動為香港科大搭建了「成果展示+思想碰撞」的雙重平台，成為本次創科行的重頭戲。

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited (HKIC), and Gobi Partners (Gobi) today announced the launch of a new strategic fund focused on early-stage start-ups incubated at the University. The Gobi-Redbird Innovation Fund (Gobi-RIF) aims to propel university-born technologies into global markets, bridging cutting-edge academic discoveries with industry-driven scalability to deliver transformative solutions worldwide.

中國銀行（香港）有限公司（「中銀香港」）與香港科技大學（「科大」）簽訂為期五年的戰略協議，雙方強強聯手，就推動金融科技、人工智能、普惠金融、研究及人才培訓開展合作，探索共同發展機遇，為內地及香港的持份者創造重要效益。在中銀香港副董事長兼總裁孫煜與科大校長葉玉如教授見證下，中銀香港副總裁王化斌與科大副校長（行政）譚嘉因教授簽署合作協議。合作備忘錄涵蓋多個重點合作領域，雙方將聯手激發香港於金融、銀行及金融科技的發展潛力。其中，科大將專注於創新研究，以響應本港在數字金融、金融科技及綠色金融等範疇的策略發展。中銀香港亦將透過獎學金、實習和管理培訓計劃，支持本地人才培育。此外，雙方將構建常態化協同機制，為在內地及香港，以至東南亞地區的科大社群與中銀香港客戶，打造量身訂造的跨境金融服務方案 。中銀香港副董事長兼總裁孫煜表示：「中銀香港根植香港逾百年，一直與社會各界攜手促進經濟社會高質量發展。是次與科大簽署的合作備忘錄標誌著學術界與金融界開展全方位合作，支持本港創科生態圈的蓬勃發展。透過科大領先的學術研發及人才培育專長，結合中銀香港於金融服務及創新應用等領域的前瞻優勢，讓銀校雙方更緊密地實踐產教融合，進一步推動香港作為國際金融與創科中心的領先地位。」科大校長葉玉如教授對雙方達成此次合作表示欣喜。她表示：「是次簽署的合作備忘錄不只是一份正式協議，更是對雙方歷經三十載可靠合作關係的有力證明。對於雙方即將聯手開展的項目，我深感振奮。從為大學社群提供全面金融服務，到推動金融科技、人工智能以及數字化領域的創新，這些舉措將為我們的成員乃至社會各界注入新動能。讓我們懷着滿腔熱忱與共同的使命感，共赴新征程。」