News & Stories

A research team from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) led by Prof Guanghao Chen of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has leveraged Hong Kong's unique seawater flushing system to develop a novel, energy-efficient and low carbon sewage treatment technology. A large-scale trial run of the 'Sulphate reduction, Autotrophic denitrification and Nitrification Integrated (SANI) Process' will soon be going in full swing under the joint sponsorship of the Drainage Services Department, the Innovation & Technology Fund and others which pitched in HK$24.6 million, the biggest sponsorship for a local single environmental project.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) held its 20th Congregation today (16 November) and conferred honorary doctorates on five eminent academics and community leaders. Chairman of University Council Dr Marvin K T Cheung, GBS, JP, presided over today's ceremony. HKUST's honorary doctorates are awarded to five outstanding individuals in recognition of their distinguished achievements and contributions. This year's recipients are (in alphabetical order): Sir Michael ATIYAH, Honorary Professor at the University of Edinburgh - Doctor of Science Prof Yuk-Shee CHAN, SBS, JP, President of Lingnan University - Doctor of Laws Prof Justin Yifu LIN, Honorary Dean of the National School of Development at Peking University - Doctor of Social Sciences

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) received a $20 million donation for the university's development from Dr Chow Yei Ching, GBS, Chairman of Chevalier International Holdings Limited. In appreciation of Dr Chow's generosity, the University has named the Learning Commons in the Library as "Chevalier Learning Commons" at an earlier ceremony. As a world-class research university dedicated to excellence and innovation in education and research, HKUST has been proactive in strengthening its teaching and research facilities and driving internationalization, so as to create a stimulating environment necessary for inspiring creativity and nurturing future world leaders.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) received donations from Mr Sukanto Tanoto, Chairman of RGE Group and the Founder of Tanoto Foundation and Mr James E Thompson, Founder and Chairman of Crown Worldwide Group, to boost the study on Asian family business, entrepreneurship and business cases. In appreciation of this act of generosity and support, the University named the Tanoto Center for Asian Family Business & Entrepreneurship Studies and the Thompson Center for Business Case Studies in their honor respectively today.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) received a five million dollar donation from Dr Hari N Harilela for the setting up of professorship for outstanding up-and-coming faculty. The professorship will be named in honor of Dr and Mrs Hari N Harilela. Innovative technologies and top-notch talents play a pivotal role in the growth of the Hong Kong economy. As a world-class research university, HKUST is intent on driving societal development and enhancing its research capability through the championing of innovative research and the nurturing of top talents. The University has long been fostering a stimulating international environment conducive to innovation and research, so as to attract the world’s most gifted faculty member to join the outstanding team of researchers at HKUST.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Value Partners Group Limited (SEHK: 806) jointly announce today the launch of the Value Partners Center for Investing at the HKUST Business School - the first academic center of its kind in Hong Kong to support research and training on investment management. The Value Partners Center for Investing aims to contribute to Hong Kong's role as a pre-eminent regional asset management center through promoting and supporting a wide range of activities in relation to investment research and training. The realization of the Center has been made possible through a generous donation from Value Partners Group Limited of close to HK$10 million. The Center will become fully operational in September 2011.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted its 20th Anniversary Grand Celebration today, with HKSAR Chief Executive Mr Donald Tsang and the Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress Mr Han Qide officiating with a distinguished array of celebrities. Among the officiating guests were Mr Peng Qinghua, Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR, Mr Lu Xinhua, Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC in the HKSAR, and Ms Yin Xiaojing, Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR. A number of senior Government officials, including Secretary for Education Mr Michael Suen and Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Prof KC Chan, also attended.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) announces the appointment of Mr WANG Shi, Chairman of the Board of Directors, China Vanke Co Ltd, as an Adjunct Professor in the School of Business and Management with effect from 21 June 2010, to teach in the HKUST EMBA for Chinese Executives program.