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2026
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HKUST and Three Top Hospitals of Zhejiang University Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Medical Education and Research
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) announced the signing of strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with three leading affiliated hospitals of Zhejiang University School of Medicine: The First Affiliated Hospital, The Second Affiliated Hospital, and Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital. This landmark collaboration will focus on research, talent development, medical education, and international exchange, aiming to jointly nurturing clinical scientists and medical professionals with international perspectives and cutting-edge innovative capabilities. This partnership seeks to accelerate the translation and application of high-level clinical research outcomes and promote high-quality development of healthcare across both cities.
2025
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HKUST joins forces with Tsinghua University, Nanjing University, and Tianjin University to establish the Chinese University Alliance of Earth System Science
The Chinese University Alliance of Earth System Science (CUAESS) has been jointly established and officially launched by its four founding members: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Tsinghua University, Nanjing University, and Tianjin University. The Alliance will focus on cultivating talent in earth system science and fostering the integration of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and remote sensing, within the field. It aims to build a national research platform to drive technological breakthroughs in critical areas, including climate change response, earth system modelling, ecological protection, and environmental governance, while also deepening international collaboration to enhance the Alliance's global influence.
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HKUST and Towngas Jointly Establish Hong Kong’s First Hydrogen Energy Industry Innovation Platform
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Strategic Cooperation to establish Hong Kong’s first hydrogen energy innovation platform. Leveraging global academic and industry expertise, the two parties will collaborate on areas such as technology commercialisation and related fields. This partnership aims to accelerate the development and broader application of hydrogen energy technologies, injecting fresh momentum into the nation’s dual-carbon strategy and the global transition to a low-carbon future.
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HKUST Reaffirms Shared Commitment with AUA Partners at Annual Executives’ Meeting
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) participated in the Asian Universities Alliance (AUA) Executives’ Meeting hosted by Seoul National University from November 25 – 27. The meeting brought together more than 40 leaders from AUA member institutions.
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HKUST Collaborates with Huashan Hospital and Ruijin Hospital to Advance Medical Research and Nurture Innovative Clinical Scientists
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has officially established a strategic partnership by signing cooperation agreements with Huashan Hospital affiliated to Fudan University (Huashan) and Ruijin Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine (Ruijin). The collaboration will focus on research, talent development, medical education, and international exchange, aiming to jointly nurturing clinical scientists and medical professionals with international perspectives and cutting-edge innovative capabilities. This partnership seeks to accelerate the translation and application of high-level clinical research outcomes and promote high-quality development of healthcare across both cities.
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HKUST and JD.com Establish Joint Lab to Pioneer Smart Logistics and Health Management
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and JD.com today signed a cooperation agreement to establish the “HKUST – JD.com Joint Laboratory” (Joint Lab). This collaboration will focus on pioneering research in artificial intelligence (AI) and embodied intelligence technologies to build a world-class platform for innovation and address critical technological challenges in smart supply chains.Witnessed by HKUST Provost Prof. Yike GUO and Vice Chair of Strategic Executive Committee and Chief Executive Officer of JD.com Ms. Sandy XU, the agreement was signed by HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development, Prof. Tim CHENG, and JD.com representatives.
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HKUST Showcases its Innovation and Entrepreneurship Projects at HICOOL 2025 Demonstrating Robust Innovative Power (Chinese Version Only)
2025年10月16日至19日,香港科大「創科行」(第4站)@HICOOL 2025全球創業家高峰會系列活動成功舉辦!HICOOL全球創業家高峰會被譽為「全球創新創業風向標」,本屆高峰會吸引100餘個國家和地區的頂尖創新力量齊聚。作為「創科行」活動的核心連結場景,本屆高峰會活動為香港科大搭建了「成果展示+思想碰撞」的雙重平台,成為本次創科行的重頭戲。
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HKUST and Gobi Partners Launch Gobi-Redbird Innovation Fund to Accelerate Commercialization of Cutting-Edge Research
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited (HKIC), and Gobi Partners (Gobi) today announced the launch of a new strategic fund focused on early-stage start-ups incubated at the University. The Gobi-Redbird Innovation Fund (Gobi-RIF) aims to propel university-born technologies into global markets, bridging cutting-edge academic discoveries with industry-driven scalability to deliver transformative solutions worldwide.