News & Stories

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) announced today the appointment of Prof. Lionel NI as the new Provost. Prof. Ni is expected to assume office in the second quarter of this year. Prof. Ni is a seasoned academic administrator with substantial years of senior management experience and an accomplished scholar in computer science and engineering. He is currently Vice Rector (Academic Affairs) and Chair Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Science at the University of Macau (UM).

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Dr. CHUNG Sze-Yuen, G.B.M., J.P. in Hong Kong today – at the age of 101.  Dr. Chung was the Chairman of HKUST’s Planning Committee in its incipient stage, and the first Chairman of the Council following its establishment. HKUST conveys its deepest condolences to his family.

With IPO’s new branding theme “Leading Without Boundaries” being launched in the coming academic year, we are excited to share our new branding videos with all of you!  Let our students introduce IPO by taking you around the campus and be inspired by the sharing from our faculty and students!

Prof. Christine LOH has newly joined the Division of Environment at HKUST as Chief Development Strategist. She believes in the power of co-learning that brings together the people and knowledge from different fields including academia, government and public institutions to influence the decision makers. She thinks the China and HKSAR governments and private sectors are paying more attention to environmental and sustainability issues. It is definitely a big area to grow in future and demanding many young professionals from diverse disciplines to work together to make a difference.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is pushing forward its public policy research and education as the Institute for Public Policy (IPP) published today the first report on the integrative development of innovation and technology (I&T) in the Greater Bay Area, and the University’s Division of Public Policy (PPOL) under Interdisciplinary Programs Office(IPO) is set to launch the city’s first two-year full-time taught postgraduate public policy program specialized in science, technology and environmental policy.

China Global Television Network (CGTN), an international channel of China Central Television (CCTV), interviewed Prof. King L. CHOW, Director of IPO and Individualized Interdisciplinary Major Program (IIM) and Felix CHO, an IIM student, at a feature story on innovative higher education in Asia.

HKUST has proudly phased out sale of plastic bottled water under 1 Litre on campus from 22 March 2018.

The Council of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) approved today the appointment of Prof Wei Shyy as the next President with effect from 1 September 2018, succeeding Prof Tony F Chan who will step down from the position on 31 August 2018.