News & Stories

2023

Stories
Alumni
Lost Love: The making of alumnus filmmaker KA Sing-Fung
KA Sing-Fung, director of Hong Kong movie ‘Lost Love’, credits the scientific training he received while majoring in Chemistry as being hugely beneficial in his creative pursuits.
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A song that gives you goosebumps—magic in the birth of the HKUST University Anthem
By Philip Yeung, a former speechwriter to HKUST presidents, and a joint writer of English lyrics for the University Anthem
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Sustainability
Sustainability Dialogue with Alumni: To Explore and To Act
Kaifong Tour, founded by HKUST alumni, is a social enterprise promoting sustainable tourism and community engagement in Hong Kong.
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Community Engagement, Arts and Creativity
Let’s Lift Our Voices As One: HKUST Unveils its Official University Anthem
The university anthem is jointly created by its community and friends to foster members’ sense of belonging and exemplify the spirit and core values of HKUST. 
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Forum and Conference
HKUST Co-hosts Needham Conference with JNFSC
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), The Joseph Needham Foundation for Science and Civilisation (JNFSC), Needham Research Institute (Cambridge), Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole (JTIPE) of the University of Hong Kong (HKU), and the Faculty of Asian and Middle East Studies of the University of Cambridge joined hands to host a conference titled “Needham’s Dialogical Vision: Understanding Science as a Multi-Civilizational Outcome.”  
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HKUST’s In-depth Study Shows Pathways to Strengthening Hong Kong’s Regtech Capabilities
The study shows how Hong Kong should address the various pain points facing the regtech sector with a view to strengthening its growth.
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Viva Group Donates HK$20 Million to HKUST’s ‘30 for 30’ Talent Acquisition Campaign
HKUST will also use the donation to fund various research initiatives and establish specialist research centers.
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HKUST Hosts Global Dialogue Series with Consul General of France to Explore Blue Economy and Sustainability 
Over two-thirds of our home—the BluePlanet—is covered by oceans. They also make up more than 90% of habitable space and are a treasure trove of resources. How can we harness innovation to drive sustainable development in marine technology and the blue economy? The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted the Global Dialogue Series Seminar to explore blue economy and sustainability.  Ms. Christile DRULHE, The Consul General of France in Hong Kong and Macau, was invited to speak on sustainability issues, with a focus on the blue economy and joint international effort. The seminar, moderated by Prof. King Lun YEUNG, Director of the France-HKUST Innovation Hub, highlighted the strategic significance of ocean governance, sustainable infrastructure, and marine research.