Insight Exchange

The UGC delegation, led by UGC Chairman Mr. Tim Lui (fifth left, first row), visits HKUST on January 9, 2025 to learn more about the University’s latest research and innovation endeavours. The guests are warmly received by HKUST President Prof. Nancy Ip (fifth right, first row), senior management, and school deans.
The UGC delegation, led by UGC Chairman Mr. Tim Lui (fifth left, first row), visits HKUST on January 9, 2025 to learn more about the University’s latest research and innovation endeavours. The guests are warmly received by HKUST President Prof. Nancy Ip (fifth right, first row), senior management, and school deans.  
Showcasing Leadership in Academic and Research Excellence
Driving its efforts in executive education, HKUST School of Engineering conducted a highly successful two-week executive training program for 32 COMAC executives from late November to early December 2024.
Driving its efforts in executive education, HKUST School of Engineering conducted a highly successful two-week executive training program for 32 COMAC executives from late November to early December 2024. 
Miss Vivian Siu (front row, third right) inspired HKUST students with her remarkable journey from a novice driver to a pioneering figure in motorsport.
Miss Vivian Siu (front row, third right) inspired HKUST students with her remarkable journey from a novice driver to a pioneering figure in motorsport. 
The School of Engineering welcomed over 2,200 graduates in its newest Class of 2024.
The School of Engineering welcomed over 2,200 graduates in its newest Class of 2024. 
The Asian Deans’ Forum is a gathering of engineering heads of member universities to share experiences and approaches to the development of engineering knowledge. Front row from left: Prof. Hong K. Lo (HKUST), Prof. Chiang Mao-Hsiung (NTU), Prof. Kouhei Tsumoto (UTokyo), Prof. Teo Kie Leong (NUS), Prof. Julien Epps (UNSW Sydney), Prof. Wontae Hwang (SNU) and Prof. Wu Huaqiang (THU).
The Asian Deans’ Forum is a gathering of engineering heads of member universities to share experiences and approaches to the development of engineering knowledge. Front row from left: Prof. Hong K. Lo (HKUST), Prof. Chiang Mao-Hsiung (NTU), Prof. Kouhei Tsumoto (UTokyo), Prof. Teo Kie Leong (NUS), Prof. Julien Epps (UNSW Sydney), Prof. Wontae Hwang (SNU) and Prof. Wu Huaqiang (THU). 
The first “Industry Connects University” biannual forum on digital transformation cum CSE Get-together on October 25 drew 140 industry partners, faculty members, alumni and students. The occasion marked the first event that took place at the newly renovated Engineering Commons after its official opening on October 17.
The first “Industry Connects University” biannual forum on digital transformation cum CSE Get-together on October 25 drew 140 industry partners, faculty members, alumni and students. The occasion marked the first event that took place at the newly renovated Engineering Commons after its official opening on October 17. 
Discussing Opportunities and Challenges in Digital Transformation
Prof. Dan Tsang (left) and Prof. Wang Yiwen (right) were invited as Young Scientists to deliver talks at 2024 World Laureates Forum in Shanghai. Only eight Young Scientists were selected in the event.
Prof. Dan Tsang (left) and Prof. Wang Yiwen (right) were invited as Young Scientists to deliver talks at 2024 World Laureates Forum in Shanghai. Only eight Young Scientists were selected in the event. 
Prof. Ping K. Ko, HKUST Honorary Fellow and former Dean of Engineering, gave an insightful talk to School of Engineering faculty members on October 23, 2024.
Prof. Ping K. Ko, HKUST Honorary Fellow and former Dean of Engineering, gave an insightful talk to School of Engineering faculty members on October 23, 2024.  
Inspiration from a Visionary Leader
With HKUST’s new BEng in Energy and Environmental Engineering program launching in Fall 2025, students will learn to design eco-friendly, economically viable, and socially responsible solutions to tackle grand challenges on creating clean water and clean energy.
With HKUST’s new BEng in Energy and Environmental Engineering program launching in Fall 2025, students will learn to design eco-friendly, economically viable, and socially responsible solutions to tackle grand challenges on creating clean water and clean energy.