HKUST In The Media
A study led by LIFS Assoc. Prof. NGUYEN Tuan Anh, reveals that the enzyme DICER, a key player in gene silencing, possesses a second binding pocket that scientists had missed for two decades.
During interviews at the Two Sessions, P Prof. Nancy IP noted that HKUST’s planned medical school in the Northern Metropolis has attracted interest from universities in both the Mainland and the UK, adding that HKUST is committed to fostering two‑way exchanges between Mainland and international students to serve national development.
In an exclusive interview with Phoenix TV's AlphaTalk program during the World Government Summit in February, P Prof. Nancy IP shared her insights on topics related to scientific research cooperation between HK and the Middle East, AI development, and the innovation strategy of HKUST.
On an RTHK program, HKUST Council Advisory Group Chairman Dr. Edward LEONG Che-Hung provided an update on the progress of the third medical school in HK, while Provost Prof. GUO Yike shared insights on data science and AI, particularly HKChat developed by HKGAI.
During interviews at the Two Sessions, P Prof. Nancy IP, who is also an HK deputy to NPC, noted that HKUST is actively building international platforms to connect Chinese Mainland and overseas scientists, and highlighted that HKUST’s new medical school is dedicated to nurturing future‑ready medical professionals and collaborating with Mainland partners to support integration within the GBA.
HKUST has named a multi-purpose learning facility as the “Futu Academic Pavilion” in appreciation of a generous donation of HK$30 million from Futu Securities International (HK) Limited (Futu) to support the University's innovation and research development, and the establishment of a new scholarship recognizing outstanding HKUST students.