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2024

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HKUST Entrepreneurship Center Hosts Carnival to Celebrate its 25th Anniversary
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the HKUST Entrepreneurship Center, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) kickstarts today its four-day "HKUST E-25th Entrepreneurship Carnival” on campus, offering participants an immersive entrepreneurial experience through an innovative Monopoly-themed exhibition. Featuring over 100 booths for start-up founded by alumni and students, the carnival showcases the achievements of the HKUST Entrepreneurship Center over the past 25 years. Officiating the ceremony were Ms. Lillian CHEONG, Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government, and Prof. Tim CHENG, Vice-President for Research and Development at HKUST. Entrepreneurs, alumni, and representatives from the education sector were also in attendance to commemorate this significant milestone.
Starting in Fall 2025, HKUST will introduce a new Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Artificial Intelligence.
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Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Undergraduate, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering Education Innovation
A Journey into Computer Science and Engineering at HKUST with New BEng in Artificial Intelligence Program
Hello, aspiring wizards and witches of technology! If you’ve ever dreamed of casting spells with code or inventing extraordinary devices, let me take you on a journey through the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). Whether you’re a curious Muggle or a prospective student, prepare for an adventure filled with excitement and discovery!
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HKUST and CATL Forge Cross-disciplinary Partnership
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has recently entered a cross-disciplinary technological innovation partnership with Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) and became the first university in Hong Kong to collaborate with the tech giant. This partnership aims to promote research innovation and talent development in the areas of sustainable development and new energy. Through this collaboration, CATL will provide funding to HKUST over five years.  The parties will work together on collaborative research and knowledge transfer in areas such as advanced materials and zero-carbon technologies. A venture capital fund will be established to support technology start-ups with growth and market potential, while part of the contribution will also be allocated to recognize exceptional doctoral and master's students engaged in related research. Awardees may have priority for job opportunities at CATL after graduation.
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HKUST-Sino One Million Dollar Entrepreneurship Competition 2024
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Sino Group have long been partners in nurturing the next generation of creative talents, organising the 'HKUST-SINO One Million Dollar Entrepreneurship Competition’ as a platform for aspiring young entrepreneurs to develop innovative solutions. This year, a record-breaking 340 teams from Hong Kong and around the world participated in the competition, with a new ‘International Student Track’ introduced for overseas university students. This initiative fosters collaboration between local and overseas universities, stimulating creative exchanges among global talents.
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HKUST Visits Jiangsu and Receives Funds from Wuxi EDZ to Support Start-up Incubation and Enhance Industry-Academia-Research Collaboration
A high-level delegation led by the President of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Prof. Nancy IP paid a visit to Jiangsu Province this week with 20 HKUST DeepTech start-ups to showcase the University’s innovations and entrepreneurial achievements. During the trip, the start-ups explored potential business partnerships with over 100 local enterprises, and HKUST signed a cooperation agreement with the Wuxi Economic Development Zone (Wuxi EDZ) to jointly promote innovation and start-up incubation, fostering deeper collaboration among industry, academic and research sectors between Hong Kong and Jiangsu.
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Innovation, Research, Business
HKUST Launches Institute for Financial Research to Drive Financial Innovation in a New Era of Global Finance
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today announced the establishment of the HKUST Institute for Financial Research (the Institute), with a mission to address the multi-faceted social and economic issues through financial research and technological innovation, in collaboration with the academia, industry practitioners and policymakers in Hong Kong and beyond. 
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Pure Mathematics, Innovation
HKUST, CUHK, HKU and NUS Receive HK$50 million from GS Charity Foundation in Support of Research and Talent Development on Pure Mathematics
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), The University of Hong Kong (HKU), and the National University of Singapore (NUS) have received a total of HK$50 million donation from GS Charity Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Glorious Sun Group.  This contribution is intended to support academic research and talent cultivation in pure mathematics over the next five years.   Acknowledging the pivotal role and boundless potential of fundamental mathematics in driving technological innovation, the donation from GS Charity Foundation seeks to empower these top universities to spearhead initiatives in nurturing talent, fostering academic exchange and promotion international collaboration. 
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HKUST and Peking Union Medical College Hospital
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and the Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH) recently signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement in Beijing to foster collaboration on talent exchange and research.  The agreement was signed by HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP and PUMCH President Prof. ZHANG Shuyang, and witnessed by HKUST Associate Provost (Mainland Affairs) Prof. Penger TONG, Acting Head of Division of Integrative Systems and Design Prof. ZHANG Qian, PUMCH Secretary of the Party Committee Prof. WU Peixin, as well as PUMCH Vice President Prof. HAN Ding, among others.