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The world’s first lightweight, high‑resolution, high‑precision synergistic observatory for carbon dioxide (CO₂) and methane (CH₄) emission point sources – named “MUSICO”, Multi‑Spectral Imaging Carbon Observatory, led by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)　– was successfully launched aboard the Tianzhou‑10 cargo spacecraft on May 11 and has arrived at China’s Tiangong Space Station. This is not only Hong Kong’s first scientific payload deployed on the national space station, but also a historic breakthrough for the city in the development of high‑end aerospace instruments. The project fully demonstrates Hong Kong’s strong capability to build national‑level cutting-edge scientific payloads, to participate in long‑term space station missions, and to play a key role in addressing global climate change while serving the nation’s strategic “carbon peak and carbon neutrality” goals.

Millions of students worldwide have long relied on self-paced learning through pre-recorded video lectures, a model that forms the backbone of massive open online courses (MOOCs) and large-scale online education. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, dependence on video-based online learning has increased significantly, with learner participation rising sharply. However, this expansion has also been accompanied by a widespread decline in student engagement, undermining overall learning outcomes.A research team at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), led by Prof. LI Ping, Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Science and Chair Professor of Psychology and Cognitive Science, has found that a brief one-on-one pre-lecture conversation (8–10 minutes) — whether with a human or an AI instructor — improves students’ neural synchrony and learning outcomes.

Led by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and established under the InnoHK research clusters of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the Hong Kong Space Robotics and Energy Centre (HKSREC) today hosted the event themed "Leading Space Intelligence: Into the Future." The full-day event brought together representatives from government, industry, academia, research institutions, and the investment community from Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and overseas, providing a platform for in-depth exchange on space technology research, cross-regional collaboration, and commercial aerospace applications.

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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Times Higher Education (THE) co-hosted the Asia Universities Summit 2026 from April 22 to 24. Under the theme "Igniting Global Transformation: Asia's Leadership," the three-day premier event explores Asia's pivotal role in reshaping global innovation and addressing pressing societal challenges through higher education.The Summit holds particular significance as it coincides with HKUST’s 35th anniversary and marks a decade of partnership between the University and THE since the inaugural summit. This year's event has attracted over 600 university presidents, policymakers, and industry titans from 25 countries and regions, underscoring a collective commitment to advancing the academic landscape across the continent.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) recently hosted the Hult Prize Hong Kong Summit, part of the world’s largest global student entrepreneurship competition, often referred to as the “Nobel Prize of student entrepreneurship.” Thorani, a team designing crop loss verification mechanisms to help insurance providers assess risk and process claims, emerged as the champion of this year’s competition and will represent Hong Kong in the next round of the global Hult Prize, competing for a seed fund of up to US$1 million to advance their startup venture.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today showcased its award-winning inventions, which were recognized at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva (Geneva Inventions Expo). The University's 62 participating teams won a total of 62 accolades, including 13 Gold Medals with Congratulations of the Jury, 20 Gold Medals, 20 Silver Medals, and 9 Bronze Medals. This year's achievements set a new record for the University and make it the highest-awarded higher education institution in Hong Kong.

This March, the immensely talented cast and production team behind this year’s community musical, Carousel, shone a spotlight on HKUST’s dedication to fostering a vibrant arts culture on campus.Presented by the Shaw Auditorium Unit and co-directed by Dr. Isaac DROSCHA, Senior Lecturer in the Division of Humanities, and Ms. Mandy PETTY, a renowned choreographer, the show represents a cultural blend of classic Broadway musical staged at HKUST.