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HKUST remains dedicated to fostering international collaborations with renowned institutions worldwide, aiming to provide our students and faculties with exposure to diverse perspectives and shape a better future for higher education. Recently, HKUST hosted delegations from Fondation de France, Seoul National University, the University of Warwick, and Korea University. These visits have greatly facilitated invaluable academic and research collaborations, the sharing of knowledge transfer strategies, and forward-thinking discussions. HKUST has established meaningful connections to foster academic collaboration through these engagement. HKUST remains committed to cultivating an inclusive and collaborative environment that embraces global perspectives.   

HKUST Elevates Interdisciplinary Education and Research: Launch of the Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) Interdisciplinary technology is a vital educational approach that integrates knowledge and skills from multiple disciplines. In today's rapidly evolving world, its importance is increasingly recognized for cultivating the ability to address complex challenges and driving innovation and scientific progress. To enhance interdisciplinary education and research, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has established the Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS), marking a significant step in promoting interdisciplinary technology education.

HKUST hosted the flag-raising ceremony to commemorate the 26th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on July 1, 2023. The event was attended by esteemed guests, HKUST's Court and Council members, senior management, faculty, student, staff, alumni, and friends, including: Ms. LU Xinning, Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government (LOCPG) in the HKSAR; Mr. LI Jiyi, Director General of the New Territories Sub-Office of the LOCPG in the HKSAR; Ms. WU Cheng, Deputy Director of the Department of Educational, Scientific and Technological Affairs of the LOCPG in the HKSAR; Ms. LI Mei Sheung, Michelle, JP, Permanent Secretary for Education of the HKSAR Government;

Five HKUST faculty members contributed their thought leadership to address pressing global challenges at Summer Davos. 

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.    

In today's fiercely competitive job market, fresh graduates need to go the extra mile to stand out. HKUST recognizes this and provides numerous opportunities to support students’ career planning, offering them invaluable on-the-job exposure. In this story, two new alumni share useful insights into how they landed their dream jobs, while a leading employer who highly rates our graduates details the qualities she looks for in candidates. Be outgoing and adaptive Terry HUI, a 2022 graduate in Electronic Engineering, was a true “slashie”: he was a part-time lifeguard, a tutor, and an intern electrical engineer at an educational robotics start-up.

    When you pick a pear from a grocery store, would you pass it over if it has a small blemish or an irregular shape? Despite it is nutritious and delicious, most consumers would still refrain from buying visually unattractive produce. But have you ever stopped to consider the impact of this habit?      Let’s face some ugly truth behind the “ugly” food – According to the UN, around 14 percent of food produced is lost between harvest and retail globally. In the UK alone, up to 25% of locally grown apples are discarded simply because they don’t look “right”, while up to 30% of imported fruit in Singapore is thrown away for the same reason.  A fight against food waste

HKUST PhD graduate Alexandru Tiliță achieved a 3D printing breakthrough that can save industries 90% of production time and improve product durability.