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Ninety-six secondary school students of the Saturday School for Gifted Students in Mathematics received their completion certificates today at a ceremony held at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST).The Certificate Presentation Ceremony of the Saturday School was officiated by Prof. Paul Chu, President of HKUST and Mrs. Fanny Law, Secretary for Education and Manpower.Launched in October 2001, the Saturday School is a joint initiative by HKUST and the Education Department to nurture secondary students with exceptional talent in Mathematics.Congratulating the students on their success, Prof. Chu said: “Gifted secondary school students in Hong Kong provide an essential pool of talent for our knowledge society. With proper training to sharpen their analytical skills and fully develop their potential, they will be valuable asset to society.”

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) announced today a new program to admit gifted students, to encourage outstanding Form 6 students to pursue highereducation in Hong Kong.Prof. Yuk Shee Chan, HKUST Vice-President for Academic Affairs, said: “Many top students go to the US or other countries for further studies after Form 6. With the introductionof this new program, we’re offering them better opportunities to study in Hong Kong instead.”“We’re looking for all-round students who excel not only in academic performance, but also in leadership, communication skills, social service and extra-curricular activities,” he said.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) School of Engineering and the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) School of Engineering & Applied Science have announced a plan for closer collaboration and coordination in their executive technology management programs.Representatives of the two schools signed a Statement of Strategic Alliance at HKUST today (27 February), which paves the way for more student and faculty exchanges. Students from each school will have the opportunity to visit the other school and take courses for credit, providing them with a global perspective and access to a wider range of world quality faculty.

The School of Business and Management of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST Business School) is now one of the world's top 75 business schools offering Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs, according to the latest business education rankings released today by the Financial Times.

The Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKIEd) and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) signed an academic collaboration agreement today (17 January 2000), signifying their mutual commitment to exploring academic interchanges. Signed by Professor Ruth Hayhoe, Director of HKIEd, and Professor Chia-Wei Woo, President of HKUST, the agreement includes the joint offering of a new four-year full-time degree programme “Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Mathematics / Information Technology Education” from September 2000.