HKUST In The Media

HKUST hosted the official opening ceremony for the "Jockey Club i-Village" (i-Village) at its Clear Water Bay campus. Supported by a donation of over HK$203 million from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the project aims to provide students with a high-quality residential accommodation that integrates living and learning, enriching their personal development and educational experience. 

CIVL Head and Chair Prof. ZHANG Limin received a Certificate of Merit at the Fourth National Award for Excellence in Innovation, in recognition of his pioneering research achievements in geotechnical engineering and his outstanding contributions to national disaster prevention and mitigation. 

HKUST and Gobi Partners have established the Gobi-Redbird Innovation Fund (Gobi-RIF), with funding support from the Hong Kong Investment Corporation. The fund will invest in early-stage tech projects incubated by HKUST. HKUST Alumnus Fred LI, Managing Director of Gobi Partners, stated that the initiative aims to help bring lab technologies to the global market. (VBData)

The International Workshop on Methane Observation and Quantification was held at HKUST. The two-day workshop provides scientific support for global climate governance goals

Dean of SMED Prof. King LI shared his vision for the School of Medicine, noting that HKUST graduates should possess both solid basic skills and innovative thinking.

Dean of SMED Prof. King LI shared his vision for the School of Medicine, noting that HKUST graduates should possess both solid basic skills and innovative thinking.

HKUST and Elsevier jointly released a report titled 'Driving Socioeconomic Impact Through Research and Innovation: Insights from HKUST.' The report highlighted that HKUST's research output has achieved a 10% growth rate, higher than that of other local institutions, with approximately 1,670 patent applications and 700 grants over the same period.

The Centre for AI Robotics in Space Sustainability (CAIRSS) at HKUST has secured HK$46 million in funding from Stellar Rise Global Holdings to develop advanced bio-inspired robotic manipulation technologies for in-orbit operations. 

As part of its 35th-anniversary celebration, HKUST hosted the 4th Unicorn Day, bringing together a record high of over 1,800 participants and showcasing 160 startups spanning industries such as AI, semiconductors, healthcare, and new materials. 

HKUST announced the appointment of internationally renowned physician-scientist Prof. LI King-Chuen as the Founding Dean of Medicine, effective June 1, 2026. 

HKSAR government welcomed the appointment of Prof. King LI as HKUST's Founding Dean of Medicine. 

HKUST announced the appointment of internationally renowned physician-scientist Prof. LI King-Chuen as the Founding Dean of Medicine, effective June 1, 2026.