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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is delighted to note that Dr. the Hon. Andrew LIAO Cheung-Sing has been reappointed as Chairman of the University Court by Mr. John LEE Ka-Chiu, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Chancellor of HKUST. The appointment, effective from March 6, 2026, is for a term of three years. Under Dr. Liao's leadership, the Court will continue to offer valuable insights for the University's development and support its fundraising efforts to strengthen HKUST's international influence and academic leadership.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) extends its warmest congratulations to Prof. Harry SHUM on his reappointment as Chairman of the University Council by Mr. John LEE Ka-Chiu, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and Chancellor of HKUST. The reappointment is for a three-year term, effective March 6, 2026. This milestone reinforces the University's leadership foundation and provides strong momentum for advancing the Strategic Plan 2031 and realizing the ambitious vision of HKUST 3.0.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today announced the appointment of Prof. Frederik ANSEEL as Dean of the School of Business and Management (HKUST Business School), effective February 1, 2026.

Once, science fiction served as a prophecy of the future. Today, technology is transforming these visions into our lived reality at an unprecedented pace. As both an extrapolation of scientific frontiers and a realm of imagination, science fiction continually expands the boundaries of human understanding, while rapidly evolving technology constantly reshapes the form of science fiction itself. In these dual currents of progress, how will science fiction envision the future for us?

Prof. WANG Yiwen, Associate Professor in the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE) and Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) at HKUST, develops brain-machine interfaces that restore motor function to paralyzed patients. Her journey from dismantling bicycles to pioneering neural engineering reveals how curiosity, resilience, and mentorship can literally transform lives.

The "Mainland-Hong Kong-Macao High-Level University Presidents Roundtable" hosted by the China Association of Higher Education (CAHE) and co-organized by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), was successfully held in Hong Kong yesterday. Themed "University Missions and Collaborative Innovation in the Context of Building an Education Nation," the event featured a keynote speech by HUAI Jinpeng, Minister of Education of China, with opening remarks by CHAN Kwok-Ki, Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, and LIN Huiqing, President of the China Association of Higher Education.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Provost Prof. Yike GUO has been named "Leader of the Year 2024" in the Education/Professional/Technology and Innovation category from Sing Tao News Corporation for his transformative contributions to education and technological innovation in Hong Kong. The award ceremony, held last Friday, was graced by Mr. Paul CHAN, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong SAR Government, as the Guest of Honor. The event celebrated outstanding leaders across five categories for their significant contributions to Hong Kong’s development.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) ranked 19th globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025, retaining its position as Hong Kong and Mainland China’s top institution for the second consecutive year.  The rankings, which assessed 2,500 universities, recognize institutions advancing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). HKUST excelled in SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 15 (Life on Land), reflecting its leadership in innovating resilient infrastructure and industries, promoting urban sustainability and promoting terrestrial ecosystem conservation.