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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) recently received a donation from the Shanghai Medical and Innovation Development Foundation (SMIDF), in support of the University’s “Mainland Innovative Medical Talent Cultivation Program (Brain Health)” with mainland Chinese hospitals. Aging populations worldwide are increasing the demand for effective healthcare solutions. To meet the evolving challenges in medicine and address future societal demands, the medical sector urgently needs medical talent with expertise in both scientific research and clinical practice. HKUST is dedicated to advancing research, fostering innovation, and nurturing future leaders and innovators in the medical field, which spawned the launch of the "Mainland Innovative Medical Talent Training Program" (the Program).

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) announced today the establishment of the Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC), a cross-disciplinary center that promotes the convergence of technology and art. As the first of its kind in Hong Kong, the Division will launch postgraduate (PG) programs with curricula comparable to renowned institutions like MIT's famous Media Lab to nurture Art Tech talents who can leverage cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in art creation process.

A research team of the School of Engineering of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) revealed the existence of surface concavities on individual crystal grains – which are the fundamental blocks – of perovskite thin films, and unravel their significant effects on the film properties and reliability. Based on this fundamental science discovery, the team pioneered a new way of making perovskite solar cells more efficient and stable via a chemo-elimination of these grain surface concavities.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Alibaba Group (Alibaba) today, outlying their plans to establish the “HKUST-Alibaba Joint Laboratory on Big Data and Artificial Intelligence”, with an aim to fostering forward-looking research in emerging technologies including generative AI and big data. Signing the MoU on campus today were Prof. Tim CHENG, HKUST Vice-President (Research & Development) and WU Zeming, Chief Technology Officer of Alibaba Group. Under the agreement, Alibaba and HKUST plan to jointly establish the lab over the next three years, researching on frontier areas including AI, data science, language models, multimodal training and inference, computational infrastructure and system software. The joint lab and its research projects will be managed, coordinated and planned by committees formed by experts from both parties.

Researchers at the School of Engineering of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have recently developed a new generation of solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) for lithium-metal batteries (LMBs), that can greatly improve the safety and performance. This groundbreaking discovery can help advance the development of energy storage technologies for battery applications like electric vehicles, portable electronics, and power grids. Compared to traditional liquid electrolyte LMBs, all-solid-state LMBs offer enhanced safety and higher energy density by replacing the flammable organic solvent electrolytes with solid electrolytes and suppressing a harmful phenomenon called dendrite growths. They present a promising future for developing energy storage technologies. However, their wider adoption has been limited by low ionic conductivity and Li+ transference number at room temperature.

Three research projects led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) were awarded a total funding of HK$212.5 million by the Research Grants Council (RGC)’s Areas of Excellence (AoE) Scheme and the Theme-based Research Scheme (TRS) 2024/25, the highest funding amount among all local universities. It also marks a record-high result for the University.  The three studies cover a wide array of aspects, including a frontier and human-centric AI and robotics technology for geriatric care, the development of “Hong Kong Coastal Twin” for management of extreme weather on coastlines, as well as a technological approach to enhance Hong Kong’s role in sustainable supply chains. 

The School of Business and Management at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST Business School) yesterday hosted a forum in Singapore, uniting experts from academia and industries to delve into the vibrant development of the family office and supply chain management (SCM) sectors in the region. This forum aims to foster collaboration and uncover new opportunities in these pivotal industries, strengthening the ties between Hong Kong and the Lion City.  With an esteemed audience consisting of industry practitioners and school alumni in Singapore, the forum served as a dynamic platform for the school to share valuable insights, foster meaningful connections, and embark on new avenues for collaboration. The event also facilitated the school’s engagement with its alumni and the formation of a vibrant network of professionals.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) warmly welcomed Prof. Martin VETTERLI, President of École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), on July 6. HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP and Vice-President for Research & Development Prof. Tim CHENG met with Prof. Vetterli, sharing updates on HKUST's latest developments and strong presence in the Greater Bay Area. HKUST and EPFL have cultivated a longstanding partnership, as international collaboration remains central to HKUST's mission. HKUST remains committed to enhancing ties with world-class, research-intensive institutions like EPFL to drive greater innovation and impact. By strengthening bonds between pioneering partners, breakthroughs can be catalyzed to shape tomorrow. The leadership of HKUST and EPFL aim to propel this collaboration to new heights in the years ahead.