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2025

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Internationalization and Partnership, Teaching and Learning
HKUST and Nazarbayev University to Launch Asia’s First Joint Degree in Eurasian Business New Partnership Strengthens HKUST’s Commitment to the Belt and Road Initiative and “Study in Hong Kong” Campaign
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology today announced its School of Business and Management (HKUST Business School) and Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Business (NUGSB) in Kazakhstan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to offer a joint Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program in Eurasian business. This pioneering partnership program, the first of its kind in Asia, was officially launched at the 10th Belt and Road Summit, highlighting a shared commitment to advancing higher education cooperation within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Sparking Sustainable Consciousness: A Journey of Teaching and Transformation
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Teaching and Learning, Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environmental Engineering: Environmental Sustainability
Sparking Sustainable Consciousness: A Journey of Teaching and Transformation
In the vibrant halls of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Dr. Meike SAUERWEIN, Lecturer of the Division of Environment and Sustainability, is igniting a quiet revolution. Her course, ENVR 1080: The Smart Consumer – Uncovering the Hidden Story Behind the Product Label, is far more than a typical sustainability course—it is an eye-opening experience that makes students rethink their everyday purchases and their ripple effects on the environment and society.
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Student Development, Teaching and Learning
HKUST Opens Doors to Harvard Students Amid Global Academic Shifts
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today announced an open invitation to international undergraduate and postgraduate students currently enrolled at Harvard University, as well as those holding confirmed offers for Harvard degree programs, to continue their academic pursuits at HKUST. This initiative comes in response to evolving global academic landscapes and reinforces HKUST’s commitment to fostering a diverse, world-class learning environment. As a leading international institution ranked among the top universities globally, HKUST is extending this opportunity to ensure talented students can pursue their educational goals without disruption. The university will provide unconditional offers, streamlined admission procedures, and academic support to facilitate a seamless transition for interested students."
From Motion to Education: Record Number of Elite Athletes Set to Pursue Dual Development at HKUST (Chinese Only)
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Student Development, Student Development and Bonding, Teaching and Learning, Sports
From Motion to Education: Record Number of Elite Athletes Set to Pursue Dual Development at HKUST (Chinese Only)
香港科技大學(科大)今年透過「學生運動員學習支援及入學計劃」(SALSA)計劃,取錄了超過11名傑出香港運動員,人數創歷年來最高。科大今日舉辦歡迎典禮,特別邀請到一眾傑出學生運動員新生、香港體育學院代表、運動員的教練、中學校長、老師及家人等出席,一同慶祝各精英運動員即將展開人生新一頁,並祝願他們在學業和運動上的發展都能再創高峰。 11名傑出運動員將於今年九月入讀科大,涵蓋桌球、劍擊、賽艇、棒球、花樣滑冰、拯溺、帆船和田徑等項目,當中包括: 賽艇運動員 林新棟 工商管理學課程
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Teaching and Learning, Research, Research and Technology, Artificial Intelligence
Chat with HKGAI V1: HKUST Introduces First Homegrown AI Tool to Drive Innovative Education
Staff and students at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) can now access Hong Kong’s first homegrown artificial intelligence large language model (LLM), developed by the Hong Kong Generative AI Research and Development Center (HKGAI), at no cost! Previously exclusive to civil servants for pilot use, HKUST is the first local university to trial the HKGAI V1 LLM, marking a significant milestone in the University’s AI development, unlocking new possibilities for learning and teaching while fostering innovation, collaboration, and responsible AI practices.
An AI-generated image showing students exploring mechanical and aerospace components via extended reality technology.
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Engineering, Engineering Education Innovation, Teaching and Learning, Aeronautics, Aircraft and Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Engineering Education Reimagined: Where Virtual and Physical Worlds Converge at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
When I tell prospective students about our Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) programs at HKUST, their eyes light up at a surprising feature – not just our wind tunnels or robotics labs, but how they can first experience these facilities through their smartphones or tablets. Welcome to engineering education reimagined, where augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) transform how our students learn and prepare for their engineering careers.

2024

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Award, Teaching and Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Recognition
HKUST Wins Three Prestigious International Education Awards
Two courses from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)’s Center for Education Innovation (CEI) have won three prestigious international education awards for their achievements in integrating AI and education and enhancing in-class engagement and self-learning incentives for students, underscoring HKUST’s leadership in pioneering innovative education in the era of AI. 
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Research, Sustainability, Materials Science, Research and Technology, Teaching and Learning
The Architect of New Materials: Let There Be Better Solar Cells
For many, remaining within the familiar confines of our expertise, or let’s say comfort zone, is the norm, even momentous goals have been achieved. But it is not the case for Professor ZHOU Yuanyuan. He refuses to rest on his laurels and is working hard to expand his research scope. In the face of the challenges of commercializing the promising solar technology, he is never a quitter.In his newly rebuilt laboratory on the HKUST campus, Prof. Zhou, Associate Professor of HKUST’s Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, who joined the University under the prestigious “30 for 30” talent acquisition campaign, has been leading his team to research new materials, making steady strides towards his goal of popularizing the use of sustainable energy in our daily life.