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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) welcomes the array of measures introduced by Financial Secretary Mr. Paul CHAN to advance HK’s innovation and technology (I&T) development in his Budget announcement today (February 26). Meanwhile, the University understands the government's decision to adjust funding and related financial arrangements for local publicly-funded universities over the next three years (2025-2028) amid the current economic circumstances. The University will work closely with the government to navigate these challenging times by strategically reprioritizing resources, boosting revenue streams, and implementing cost-saving measures, while remaining steadfast to uphold its teaching and research capabilities amidst intense global competition.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has established a Medical Education Task Force (Task Force) to help achieve HKUST’s goal of establishing the third medical school in Hong Kong. Operating under the Planning Committee for the New Medical School, the Task Force, comprising veteran scholars and doctors with profound experience in medical education planning and public healthcare, will provide strategic advice to HKUST on planning an innovative medical curriculum. 

Medical experts from around the world bridged the gap from four different time zones and gathered before midnight for the inaugural meeting to help advance The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)’s goal of establishing a third medical school in Hong Kong, an important initiative outlined in the recent Policy Address of Chief Executive of HKSAR. 

Prof. Nancy IP, President of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), warmly welcomes the "Development Outline for the Hong Kong Park of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone" (the Outline), announced by the HKSAR Government today. She believes the Outline presents a visionary strategic plan for the development of the Hong Kong Park, which will significantly boost Hong Kong's status as an international innovation and technology (I&T) hub.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) announced today the formation of a Council Advisory Group (CAG) to offer professional and strategic advice to the University’s Council for its aspiration to establish Hong Kong’s third medical school. The CAG will be chaired by Dr. the Hon. LEONG Che-Hung, a highly respected leader in medicine, public health and education. 

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) welcomes the Chancellor’s appointment of Ms. Edith SHIH as the Vice-Chairperson of the University Council, with effect from November 1, 2024.

Prof. Nancy IP, President of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), warmly welcomes the wide range of initiatives presented by Chief Executive Mr. John LEE in his Policy Address today.  She is particularly excited about his support for establishing a third medical school, increased funding and favorable policies in support of research and entrepreneurships, and a series of collaboration plans with the Greater Bay area, which shall further position Hong Kong as an international hub for health and medical innovation. 

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) announced today the appointment of Ir John KWONG Ka-Sing as the Vice-President for Development, effective from September 26, 2024.