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Prof Paul Schimmel, winner of the “Most Entrepreneurial Scientist of USA” award and a Visiting Professor of the Institute for Advanced Study at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), has cast his vote of confidence in Hong Kong’s future in life science research as well as in the development of protein therapeutics. To substantiate his optimism for Hong Kong, Prof Schimmel founded a biotech company in Hong Kong last year with a laboratory at HKUST. With the financial support of the Innovation and Technology Commission of the Hong Kong SAR Government, the company has discovered three splice variants of genes and this discovery promises to lead to brand news therapeutics for diabetes, tumors and blood-related diseases.

University of Melbourne has won the Citi International Case Competition 2009 with an innovative ten-year business plan for the world's leading smartcard company. The university bested 20 outstanding teams from leading business schools around the world to take top honors in the prestigious contest.  Held in Hong Kong from November 2-5, the seventh annual Citi International Case Competition attracted a record 21 teams from ten countries: Australia, Canada, China, Finland, Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, Singapore, Thailand and the U.S. Under a strict time limit, these student teams were challenged to produce and present innovative solutions to the strategic issues and managerial dilemmas facing a real company: Octopus Cards Limited (OCL). 

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today (Wednesday) organized a torch relay on campus to show its support for the 2009 East Asian Games. Under the theme "Light the way to the 2009 East Asian Games", the torch-lighting kick-off ceremony was officiated by HKUST President Tony F Chan. "HKUST members show their full support for the 2009 East Asian Games by organizing the campus torch relay. The activity not only highlights the spirit of sportsmanship in the HKUST community, but also enhances the students' organization and communication skills," said President Chan at the ceremony.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) will be conferring honorary doctorates on four eminent academics and community leaders in recognition of their illustrious contributions and achievements. Chief Executive of HKSAR Government and HKUST Chancellor, the Hon Donald Tsang, will officiate at the conferment ceremony on 13 November (Friday) at HKUST's 17th Congregation. The four recipients and the honorary degrees they will receive are: Dr CHAN Cho-Chak John - Doctor of Social Science honoris causa Prof Gregory C CHOW - Doctor of Business Administration honoris causa Prof Daniel C TSUI - Doctor of Science honoris causa Dr the Hon Joseph YAM Chi-Kwong - Doctor of Business Administration honoris causa Brief biography of the recipients Dr CHAN Cho-Chak John

Partnership between industry and the academia will play a critical role in underpinning the new economy as governments in leading economies turn to scientific and technological research as an engine of growth in the face of financial tsunami, according to Prof Matthew Yuen, Acting Vice-President for Research and Development at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). Speaking at a technical conference in Taiwan - the AMD Technology Forum and Exhibit, Prof Yuen noted that one highly unanticipated outcome of the financial tsunami is that governments turn to increasing research funding to enhance their competitiveness. The G8 countries are pumping extra cash into areas such as energy exploration and medical research. He said that the recent G20 meeting in Pittsburgh epitomized the dawn of the New Economy as the globalized G20, evolved from G8, was designated as the premier forum for international economic cooperation.

The Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA program has surpassed all leading institutions in the world as it has once again been ranked no. 1 by the Financial Times 2009 EMBA global rankings.  The success of the part-time Kellogg-HKUST EMBA program is largely attributed to the superb career track records of the graduating class in 2006 and their geographical diversity in terms of nationality and overseas working experience. The program is jointly offered by Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. 

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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology's School of Business and Management (HKUST Business School) is delighted that its MBA program has for four years in a row been ranked top in Asia and Hong Kong by The Economist.  A similar proportion of the graduates, 56.7% of them are employed in the financial/ banking sector this year, compared to 56.3% in 2008 notwithstanding cautious hiring decisions and widespread headcount freeze in the hard-hit industry. According to data collected by HKUST's Career Office earlier, 93% of the students have secured an offer within three months after graduation.