HKUST In The Media

During the themed event of "GZ & HK: An Enduring Partnership for GBA", HKUST, HK Science & Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and Yuexiu Group inaugurated an innovation center promoting technology-industry integration between GZ and HK. Multiple collaborative projects were signed. 

Institutions including HKUST have jointly developed the Progressive Residual Warmup (ProRes) method, which enables AI models to follow an "early layer learns first" philosophy similar to human learning.  

HKUST officially launched its 35th anniversary celebrations with a vibrant ceremony. 

At the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, 36 teams from HKUST and 26 teams from HKUST (GZ) won a total of 62 accolades. This year's results not only surpass the University's previous records but also deliver a 100% award rate among its participating teams, with the highest number of awards among all higher education institutions in HK. 

In a video interview with HKEJ, P Prof. Nancy IP shared her vision for HKUST’s new medical school, which integrates technology and interdisciplinary learning to nurture tech-savvy, research-minded doctors with strong clinical competence.

The government announced that the Task Group on the New Medical School has set up three working groups to support the HKUST‑led project: one on program and faculty development, one on hospital teaching and research support, and one on financing and infrastructure. 

HKUST, together with the other seven UGC-funded universities, co-hosted the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) 2026 Conference and Exhibition. 

The government announced the appointment of CC Prof. Harry SHUM as Chairperson of the Board of Directors of HK Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Institute. Provost Prof. GUO Yikehas been appointed as Broad Member.  

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.  

In an interview with TVB Pearl Program Straight Talk, P Prof. Nancy IP and SMED Interim Executive Office Director Prof. FOK Tai-Fai outlined plans for HKUST School of Medicine.

HKUST recently held the kick-off ceremony for the "35 for Life” campaign, marking the launch of this meaningful year-long blood donation campaign. 

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.