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Organized by the Joint Committee of Putonghua Shuiping Ceshi (PSC) Centers of Hong Kong Tertiary Institutions and hosted by the Center for Language Education at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), the Forum Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the PSC in Hong Kong was held on campus on 2 November 2026. Mr. REN Youqun, Vice Minister of Education, delivered a video address, while Prof. Nancy IP, President of HKUST, addressed the forum. The event brought together leaders, experts, scholars and PSC examiners from the Ministry of Education, the Education Bureau of the HKSAR Government, the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority, the Standing Committee on Language Education and Research, and Putonghua training and testing institutions in Hong Kong to review the PSC’s development over the past three decades, reflect on achievements, exchange experiences and explore the future of Putonghua education and assessment.

In celebration of the University’s 35th anniversary, HKUST Business School hosted a full-day event that brought together alumni and industry leaders for a dynamic exchange of insights under the transforming business landscape.

The Inaugural International Forum on Interdisciplinary Education (the Forum), organized by the Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), was successfully held on November 16, 2024 on the Clear Water Bay campus. The Forum brought together university leaders from around the globe to exchange innovative practices in interdisciplinary education and foster collaboration across diverse fields of study. 

The School of Business and Management at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST Business School) yesterday hosted a forum in Singapore, uniting experts from academia and industries to delve into the vibrant development of the family office and supply chain management (SCM) sectors in the region. This forum aims to foster collaboration and uncover new opportunities in these pivotal industries, strengthening the ties between Hong Kong and the Lion City.  With an esteemed audience consisting of industry practitioners and school alumni in Singapore, the forum served as a dynamic platform for the school to share valuable insights, foster meaningful connections, and embark on new avenues for collaboration. The event also facilitated the school’s engagement with its alumni and the formation of a vibrant network of professionals.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Li & Fung, a member of Fung Group, jointly announced today the establishment of the HKUST Li & Fung Supply Chain Institute (the Institute), aimed at advancing research and practices in global supply chain management (SCM) innovation. The Institute brings together HKUST’s research excellence and Li & Fung’s industry expertise in supply chain management to drive real-world impact across the Greater Bay Area, Greater China, Asia, and globally, while contributing to Hong Kong’s development into a multinational supply chain management center — a strategic objective highlighted in the city’s latest Budget. It aims to reach these goals by engaging in collaborative research, developing business intelligence through industry research and policy studies, and fostering talent development through customized executive education and partnership programs.

Prof. Nancy IP, President of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is set to attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Switzerland from January 17 to 19, 2024. As the only university head from Hong Kong at the "Winter Davos", she will share insights with esteemed leaders from around the world on various critical international issues, including aging population and climate change. Convening under the theme “Rebuilding Trust”, the Annual Meeting 2024 will bring together over 2,800 distinguished global leaders from 120 countries, including LI Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China; Emmanuel MACRON, French President; Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission; and Antony John BLINKEN, US Secretary of State. 

 The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Tsinghua University jointly launched the ‘International AI Cooperation and Governance Forum 2023’ today. The two-day forum brings together over 50 world-renowned artificial intelligence (AI) experts, scholars, industry leaders, government representatives and international organization delegates to explore the opportunities and challenges brought by cutting-edge technologies such as generative AI, and discuss strategies for building a comprehensive global governance framework for the new technology.

Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management (T&M-DDP) invited Dr. Augustine CHOW, Chairman of Harmony Asset Management Limited, to share how to create "Trigger" to innovate various aspects of life and business world at the Executive Forum with over 100 students in Spring term of 2018.