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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.
The global transdisciplinary "research-to-operation" (R2O) initiative, “Seamless Prediction and Services for Sustainable Natural and Built Environments” (SEPRESS), led by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), has been endorsed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as part of its International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (IDSSD).
A constellation of over 200 influential leaders from academia, industry and philanthropy converged last Saturday at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) for the spectacular inaugural Gala Dinner celebrating the official launch of the HKUST Foundation. The landmark event, a testament to the community’s profound commitment to future innovation and talent, successfully raised over HK$35 million.
HKUST Leads the Pack
Rankings
Our international accolades
World’s Top 600+ Young Universities
in Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024
Global Employability University Ranking 2025
No. 1 in Hong Kong, No. 3 in Greater China
Designed by the HR consultancy Emerging and published by Times Higher Education
Asia’s Top 700+ Universities
No. 3 in Hong Kong, No. 9 in Greater China
in Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2024
Facts and Figures
Active HKUST Start-up Companies
Established by HKUST staff, students and alumni or incubated by HKUST programs or facilities
of Faculty Members
World’s Top 2% Scientists
Stanford University 2023
Patent Influence Metric
Nature’s Leading 200 academic institutions
Patent Influence Metric published in 2022
Unicorn Start-Ups
Valued at >US$1 billion
Awards & Recognitions
Celebrating the excellence of the HKUST talents.
Hong Kong Techathon+ 2025 - Merit Award in Sustainability ESG category (Student Group)
RiceFort - Lydia Lai Ting LAM, Leong LEUNG
CES 2025 Innovation Award
Vidi Labs Limited - Turzo BOSE
HKUST Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition - First Place
Mr. Alessandro BUFFOLI
Hong Kong Techathon+ 2025 - Silver Award in Trusted AI Data Science category (Student Group)
Petscast - Marco Man Ho CHAN, Chit Kit YIP, Yui Cheung YU, Hei Lam KONG, Chun Yat CHAN
RiceFort - Lydia Lai Ting LAM, Leong LEUNG
Hong Kong Techathon+ 2025 - Merit Award in Sustainability ESG category (Student Group)
RiceFort - Lydia Lai Ting LAM, Leong LEUNG
Vidi Labs Limited - Turzo BOSE
CES 2025 Innovation Award
Vidi Labs Limited - Turzo BOSE
Mr. Alessandro BUFFOLI
HKUST Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition - First Place
Mr. Alessandro BUFFOLI
Petscast - Marco Man Ho CHAN, Chit Kit YIP, Yui Cheung YU, Hei Lam KONG, Chun Yat CHAN
Hong Kong Techathon+ 2025 - Silver Award in Trusted AI Data Science category (Student Group)
Petscast - Marco Man Ho CHAN, Chit Kit YIP, Yui Cheung YU, Hei Lam KONG, Chun Yat CHAN
RiceFort - Lydia Lai Ting LAM, Leong LEUNG
Hong Kong Techathon+ 2025 - Merit Award in Sustainability ESG category (Student Group)
RiceFort - Lydia Lai Ting LAM, Leong LEUNG
Vidi Labs Limited - Turzo BOSE
CES 2025 Innovation Award
Vidi Labs Limited - Turzo BOSE
Mr. Alessandro BUFFOLI
HKUST Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition - First Place
Mr. Alessandro BUFFOLI
Petscast - Marco Man Ho CHAN, Chit Kit YIP, Yui Cheung YU, Hei Lam KONG, Chun Yat CHAN
Hong Kong Techathon+ 2025 - Silver Award in Trusted AI Data Science category (Student Group)
Petscast - Marco Man Ho CHAN, Chit Kit YIP, Yui Cheung YU, Hei Lam KONG, Chun Yat CHAN
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