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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) welcomed an executive delegation from its valued partner, the University of Bristol (Bristol) from the United Kingdom on November 27, marking an important step forward in a partnership built on several meaningful encounters earlier this year. These exchanges have laid a solid foundation for deepening academic and research ties and underscore the shared commitment of both institutions to global education and research collaboration.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) warmly welcomed a delegation from the Dieter Schwarz Foundation, led by Managing Director Prof. Dr. Gunther FRIEDL on December 10, for an exchange on innovation, sustainability, and future collaboration.HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP and Provost Prof. GUO Yike hosted the delegation, engaging in discussions on the University’s latest initiatives including the upcoming establishment of the third medical school in Hong Kong. The Dieter Schwarz Foundation shared its impactful work in Germany, including the Bildungscampus in Heilbronn and the Innovation Park Artificial Intelligence (IPAI), which have become leading platforms for education, entrepreneurship, and applied research.

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.

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) 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) delegation embarked on a strategic visit to Columbia University on July 18, solidifying the bond between two institutions dedicated to academic excellence and impactful research.Led by Vice-President for Research and Development, Prof. Tim CHENG, the delegation included Prof. Bert SHI, Special Advisor to the Vice-President for Research and Development and Director of Center for Aging Science, and Prof. Guojun BU, Head of Division of Life Science. The team engaged in productive discussions with Columbia’s senior leadership and teams, including Prof. Jeannette WING, Executive Vice President for Research; Prof. Sharon SPUTZ, Associate Vice President for Research Initiatives and Development; and Prof. CHANG Shih-Fu, Dean of Columbia Engineering. They explored collaborative opportunities in the field of aging, biomedical informatics and sustainability.