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The agreements’ aims include developing a smart campus and accelerating the evolution of a digital government to support Hong Kong’s into a smart society.

The Center will explore the integration of research and technology into sports, promote innovation in sports science and optimize elite athletes’ performance.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and the China Pharmaceutical Innovation and Research Development Association (PhIRDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to establish two innovation and research centers. The collaboration aims to enhance Hong Kong’s pharmaceutical innovation and commercialization capabilities, as well as making wider contributions to pharmaceutical innovation and development in the Greater Bay Area and beyond. A delegation of PhIRDA members, comprising of representatives from over 20 well-known pharmaceutical companies including Fosun Pharma, Shanghai Pharmaceuticals, RemeGen, Ascentage Pharma, visited HKUST to learn about the University’s latest research outcomes in the area of life and health sciences.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and the Wuxi Economic Development Zone (Wuxi EDZ) have signed an agreement to deepen exchanges and collaboration on areas spanning innovation, entrepreneurship, talent training and policy research.  Witnessed by HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP, Secretary of Wuxi Municipal Party Committee Mr. DU Xiaogang and other representatives from both sides, Prof. Tim CHENG, HKUST Vice-President (Research and Development), and Mr. YANG Jianping, Secretary of CPC Working Committee and Director of Management Committee of Wuxi EDZ, signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). 

The agreement will enhance exchange and collaboration on joint research, commercialization of research discoveries and talents nurturing.

A delegation from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), led by Vice President for Institutional Advancement Prof. WANG Yang, recently visited Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam to promote learning and research opportunities at HKUST. The delegation met with several senior government officials including the Minister of Planning and Investment Mr. Nguyen Chi Dung, Minister of Science and Technology Mr. Huynh Thanh Dat, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Mr. Phan Van Mai, Consul General of China in Ho Chi Minh City Mr. Wei Huaxiang, as well as university leaders at the Vietnam National University (Hanoi), Vietnam National University (Ho Chi Minh City), Hanoi University of Science and Technology, and others to explore potential collaborations in areas like artificial intelligence, smart cities, and digital economy.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) presented the awe-inspiring Spring Concert “Where Imagination Blooms,” held at Shaw Auditorium on January 31. Over 600 music lovers enjoyed a night of stunning music accompanied by the orchestra under the baton of the First Associate Concertmaster of Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra Mr. LEUNG Kin Fung, with performers including award-winning operatic duo Mr. CHEN Chen and Ms. Louise KWONG, Second Associate Concertmaster of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra Mr. WANG Liang, pianist Mr. HUANG Naiwei, alumni artist Mr. LAM Kwok Ho, and postgraduate student Ms. LU Xiaoyue. A surprise performance by the legendary Master LIU Shikun, an internationally renowned Chinese piano maestro, brought a delightful end to the evening.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) signed the ‘HKUST-Cornell Cooperation Agreement’ with Cornell University to collaborate on teaching, training, and cutting-edge research on February 9. Leveraging the expertise of both universities, the two forward-thinking partners will work together to explore new opportunities for joint activities and strengthen academic exchange and research collaborations across disciplines. Highlighting the common goals to address global issues, " There are many big areas we can collaborate on, such as sustainability, new energy and aging society." said HKUST Provost Prof. GUO Yike.