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Addressing the global financial sector’s surging demand for expertise in financial crimes and forensic accounting, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has partnered with KPMG and Griffith University to introduce Asia’s first Master of Science in Accounting (MSAC) program concentration dedicated these critical fields. According to the World Economic Forum, the global cost of financial crimes and money laundering is approximately US$1.45 trillion annually. This new concentration within HKUST’s MSAC program will significantly strengthen Hong Kong's talent pipeline to prevent and combat financial crimes, while contributing to a more secure and resilient financial system.

Embracing the transformative power of AI in education, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) recently participated in the APRU APEC University Leaders Forum 2025 on Jeju Island, South Korea, to contribute to the future of learning. Hosted by Pusan National University from May 12-13, the Forum brought together more than 120 leaders from academia, AI, policy, and industry sectors to delve into the impact of generative AI on higher education and advocate for its responsible and inclusive integration.  HKUST Provost Prof. GUO Yike joined a panel session titled “The Future of Universities with AI,” Prof. Guo, alongside representatives from University of Malaya, VinUniversity, and Pusan University of Foreign Studies, to explore the transformative potential of AI in teaching, learning, and research. He highlighted the pivotal role of universities as vibrant learning communities that nurture growth and excellence among educators and students.

Recently, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Shanghai State-owned Capital Investment Co., Ltd. (Shanghai SSCI) held a signing ceremony for a Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement to explore comprehensive collaboration in areas such as fund cooperation, technology transfer, and talent cultivation. At the signing ceremony, Dr. Timothy SZE, Director of the Office of Mainland Affairs at HKUST, and Ms. LU Wen, Party Committee Member and Vice President of Shanghai SSCI, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective parties. Prof. GUO Yike, HKUST’s Provost, and Dr. DAI Minmin, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and President of Shanghai State-owned Capital Investment Co., Ltd., attended the event and witnessed the signing.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) demonstrated its leadership in the future of science and technology at the Times Higher Education Asia Universities Summit 2025. Themed "Asia's rise: A transformative journey in science, technology and innovation", hosted by the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) from April 22-24, the event brought together prominent figures in academia to explore the evolving landscape of global science and technology.

As a founding member at the Asian Universities Alliance (AUA), The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) reaffirmed its commitment to regional collaboration and innovation at the AUA Summit 2025, held at The University of Tokyo from April 17 to 18. Representing HKUST at the Summit was Professor Tim CHENG, Vice-President for Research and Development, who joined over 40 senior representatives from leading research universities across Asia.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) warmly welcomed a delegation from Macquarie University, Australia, on April 10, to campus, to enhance academic and research collaborations between the two institutions. The delegation comprised Prof. Simon HANDLEY, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Graduate Research), Dr. Louise DWYER, Operations Director of Graduate Research, and Hedda PAISLEY, Executive Director of Philanthropy and Alumni Relations.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and the Guangdong Provincial Academy of Building Research Group Co., Ltd. (GDABR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on April 3, 2025, to jointly develop and transfer new technologies to solve problems facing the construction industry, and to gradually develop a partnership for the long term. The signing ceremony was held at HKUST’s School of Engineering. The GDABR delegation was greeted with a warm welcome from Prof. WANG Yu-Hsing, HKUST’s Acting Dean of Engineering. Before the signing ceremony, the delegation had a tour of the Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory and Structures Laboratory, as well as the Geotechnical Centrifuge Facility and Aerodynamics and Acoustics Facility at HKUST.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has received a generous donation of US$1.5 million (approximately HK$11.7 million) from Sinovac Foundation. The funding will be used to establish the “Sinovac Fellowship Program” to nurture talents in life sciences through supporting promising faculty scholars in enhancing their research achievements, thereby driving the advancement of medical technology. A donation ceremony was held on HKUST campus yesterday, attended by distinguished guests including Mr. YIN Weidong, Chairman, President and CEO of Sinovac Holding Group Co., Ltd. and Founder of Sinovac Foundation, Ms. WANG Nan, Chief Financial Officer of Sinovac  Holding Group Co., Ltd., Prof. Nancy IP, HKUST President, Prof. TAM Kar-Yan, Vice-President for Administration and Business and Acting Vice-President for Institutional Advancement, and Prof. LO Yuk-Lam, Strategic Advisor to the HKUST President.