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The "Mainland-Hong Kong-Macao High-Level University Presidents Roundtable" hosted by the China Association of Higher Education (CAHE) and co-organized by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), was successfully held in Hong Kong yesterday. Themed "University Missions and Collaborative Innovation in the Context of Building an Education Nation," the event featured a keynote speech by HUAI Jinpeng, Minister of Education of China, with opening remarks by CHAN Kwok-Ki, Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, and LIN Huiqing, President of the China Association of Higher Education. Read more

Prof. DAI Xi, Dr William M W Mong Professor of Nanoscience and Chair Professor of Physics at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), has been awarded the 2025 Future Science Prize in Physical Science, announced today by the Future Science Prize Committee. The honor recognizes his groundbreaking contributions to condensed matter physics and topological materials research. Read more

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has set a new institutional record by securing over HK$279 million for six research projects across all three flagship schemes of the Research Grants Council (RGC) under the University Grants Committee – the highest share in terms of projects funded among universities, cementing its leadership in competitive research funding. Read more

A group of participants from the “2025 Future Close-Up” Project that organized by China International Communications Group (CICG) and Chinese tech giant Tencent, consisted of 16 young professionals from 14 countries and regions, including China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Australia and Brazil, visited the HKUST on June 25, allowing them to comprehensively experience China's development achievements in scientific and technological innovation, especially in GBA region.  Read more

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has risen three places to 44th in the QS World University Rankings 2026, reinforcing its dedication to excellence in teaching, research, and global education while championing diversity and innovation. Read more

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) ranked 19th globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025, retaining its position as Hong Kong and Mainland China’s top institution for the second consecutive year.  Read more

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has long been dedicated to advancing medical technology and fostering innovation to drive technological breakthroughs. HKUST recently hosted its inaugural short course for senior healthcare executives from the Mainland. This course is the first short course under "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Medical and Health Scholarship-cum-Fellowship for Top Talent in the Mainland" following the signing of the “Collaboration Agreement Between the National Health Commission and The Hong Kong Jockey Club on a Scholarship-cum-Fellowship for Top Talent in the Mainland” last year. Read more

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) recently hosted an engaging dialogue featuring three Nobel Prize winners, drawing nearly 200 students, faculty members and guests on campus, and an additional 2,000 online viewers from sister institutions across Mainland China. The event highlighted HKUST’s dedication to fostering cross-disciplinary innovation, and bridging the local scientific community with global thought leaders. Read more

香港科技大学近日宣布与武汉大学、华中科技大学、中南大学三所华中地区顶尖院校正式建立医学领域的战略合作关系，携手就联合研究、医学教育、科技创新、国际交流等各方向进行合作，共建医学创新走廊，冀望为区域医疗协同发展及创新医学人才培育开辟新范式。作为香港首家研究型大学，港科大正积极筹建本港第三间医学院，并与海内外院校建立合作关系，构建强大合作伙伴网络，助力香港发展成为国际医疗创新枢纽。 Read more

3月13日，國家教育部部長懷進鵬在京會見香港科技大學校董會主席沈向洋、校長葉玉如一行，就推進高水準大學建設、高等教育交流與科研合作進行深入探討。 Read more