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Six faculty members from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) were awarded a total of over HK$37 million fellowship grants for their distinguished research capabilities by the Research Grants Council (RGC) today under the Council’s Research Fellow Scheme (RFS) and Senior Research Fellow Scheme (SRFS) for the year 2024/25.  This remarkable achievement not only sets a new record for the University but also surpasses all local universities in both the number of awardees and grant amounts.  The six HKUST faculty members recognized by the RGC span a diverse range of disciplines. Among them, the two Senior Research Fellows, Prof. CHEN Jing Kevin from the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, and Prof. ZHANG Qian from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, were acknowledged for their research on wide-bandgap semiconductors and contactless sensing frameworks for healthcare, respectively. 

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.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has recently admitted over 60 students with diverse talents for the 2024/25 academic year intake through two direct admission schemes – the School Nominations Direct Admission Scheme (SNDAS) and the Student-Athlete Learning Support and Admission Scheme (SALSA). These students demonstrate a wide range of talents. Some excel in art or sports, some started profitable businesses at a young age, while some have planned to pursue their innovative ideas at the University.

It was during the first wave of COVID in early 2020 when Prof. Tim WOO Kam-Tim and his HKUST Robotics Team students made the bold decision to continue with their explorations. Observing COVID restrictions and regulations, they broke into smaller sub-groups and took turns to work in the lab around the clock. When the Robocon 2020 Hong Kong Contest was finally postponed from June to September 2020, the Robotics Team members had already enjoyed a five-month head start since other teams had been dormant during the peak of the pandemic. Becoming the champion in Hong Kong and the first-runner up in Asia-Pacific at ABU Robocon Festival 2020, the HKUST Robotics Team showed their can-do team spirit once again.

HKUST will implement three new admission measures starting from 2024-25, providing a broader path of entry for HKDSE candidates with different talents.

Many students shy away from politics, viewing it as an impossibly tangled web that’s best left to politicians to unravel. However, understanding that political decisions significantly impact our lives can motivate everyone to engage more in discussing political issues. If this resonates with you, Professor James WONG, Senior Lecturer and Assistant Professor of Social Science Education at HKUST’s Divisions of Social Science and Public Policy, is your kind of educator. His lectures are known to be captivating and inspiring, making every session a must-attend event. As a result of his lively and engaging teaching style, Prof. Wong was recently awarded the  2022 Common Core Teaching Excellence Award for his work on the Understanding Comparative Politics (SOSC 3520) module. Igniting innovative insights

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.

Under the agreement, HKUST and ASTRI will jointly perform screening and selection work of the candidates.