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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) commenced its 31st Congregation today (November 17) with a momentous rendition of the University anthem for the first time.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) warmly welcome visits of two international institutional partners, The University of Manchester from the United Kingdom & Manchester China Forum and Swissnex from Switzerland in early November. These visits underscore HKUST’s dedication to international cooperation and the exchange of knowledge. Prof. John HOLDEN, Associate Vice-President for Special Projects at the University of Manchester, and Mr. Rhys WHALLEY, Executive Director at Manchester China Forum, met with the HKUST team at the Office of Knowledge Transfer (OKT) on November 14. The HKUST team shared the university's efforts in knowledge transfer through integrating education and research programs and supporting HKUST’s start-ups to make a social impact. The delegation also had the opportunity to visit two start-ups budding from HKUST: PointFit Technology Limited and Allegrow Biotech Limited, gaining insights into their growth and innovation.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted the Asian Universities Alliance (AUA) Executives' Meeting from November 7 to 10, 2023 as the Executive President of AUA for 2023-2024. This significant gathering brought together thought leaders and representatives from 15 renowned Asian higher education institutions, sparking insightful discussions on shaping the future of higher education.   

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted the International Leadership Forum on November 8, 2023. The forum convened over 50 leading figures and academics from 22 universities across 15 Asian economies. The Forum sparked insightful discussions on two pivotal topics: "Global Synergy: The Role of University Collaboration in Sharing Data for SDGs" and "Measuring Impact: Assessing Universities' Sustainability Initiatives."

A research team led by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has developed a microprinter that can print piezoelectric films 100 times faster for the production of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) for sensors, wearable or implantable medical devices, offering the possibility to lower the mass production costs. The microprinter, built at a comparatively lower cost as compared with other printers on the market, utilizes an electrostatic field to propel streams of ink onto a platform, allowing for efficient manipulation of thin film patterns and enhanced printing speed to address the challenge of mass production and control of structures and feature sizes.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted the 29th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the 53rd Board of Directors meeting of The Association of East Asian Research Universities (AEARU) from November 6-8, 2023. This significant event brought together representatives from 16 top-tier universities across East Asia and marked a pivotal milestone in advancing regional collaboration. The meeting reviewed the various activities organized by the member universities of AEARU over the past year, and planned for the upcoming year's meetings and events, as well as nominated the Chair of the AEARU for the year 2024 -2025. In a significant acknowledgment of HKUST’s leadership in higher education, HKUST has been elected as the Chair of the Alliance. This role offers HKUST a prime opportunity to champion collaborative efforts among leading research-intensive universities in the East Asian region.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) warmly welcome the delegation from The Netherlands, led by the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport, in late October. HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP, along with her research team from the Hong Kong Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (HKCeND), and the head of the Knowledge Transfer Office (Biomedical and Healthcare), met with the delegation and had constructive conversation.

香港科技大學（科大）與由校友創立的社企「街坊帶路」合作，在本月初正式推出「科大深度遊」(HKUSTours) 活動。由衆多不同背景的科大成員，包括現任或已退休的教職員及校友自願擔任導賞員，帶領參與導賞團的科大成員及公眾人士遊覽校園和坑口社區，加深大眾對科大和周邊地區文化和歷史的認識，藉此增強科大與社群的連繫。導賞員包括自創校起於李兆基圖書館工作逾30年的Edwin，以及在海洋研究實驗中心擔任技術員的科大校友Bernadette，他們對科大充滿美好回憶，藉帶領導賞團向參加者分享他們的「科大情」的故事。 科大於本月共舉辦六場「科大深度遊」導賞團，路綫跨越了校園的界限，除了漫步校園、欣賞沿途美景外，範圍亦擴展至與科大一同成長的坑口社區。26名來自科大社群的導賞員，還透過參與路綫設計及分享自己在科大的獨特故事，將參加者和科大精神聯繫起來。 「科大深度遊」開放予公眾人士參與，活動於9月初接受報名，反應熱烈，名額於開放報名後的兩日內已全數爆滿。有見及此，負責「科大深度遊」活動的環球事務及傳訊處計劃於明年初再度舉辦多場相同主題的導賞團，讓更多市民大眾能透過參與導賞活動，了解科大不同的一面。