https://www.scmp.com/rss/322826/feed The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) stages the inaugural Asia Universities Summit with Times Higher Education on 20 and 21 June, 2016. The Summit, being described as “one of the most prestigious gatherings of university leaders in the world’’, will see some 30 presidents of top universities from 15 countries and cities from around the globe provide expert opinions focusing on how universities nurture creativity and innovation. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com [Sponsored Article] Scientific research supported by government funding is necessary to open new possibilities for innovation, push the limits of human understanding by probing the mysteries of the earth and beyond and provide a clear and direct beneficial impact on daily lives and economies. Where and how government funded support for scientific research is being spent were among the topics presented to the audience by France A Córdova, director at the US National Science Foundation (NFS) and... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/hkust-asia-universities-summit/article/1991678/china-and-us-take-lead?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/hkust-asia-universities-summit/article/1991678/china-and-us-take-lead?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 Jul 2016 04:00:00 +0000 [Sponsored Article] Increased collaboration between universities in Asia with their counterparts in other parts of the world would be invaluable for sharing knowledge and skills, and drawing on different perspectives to solve shared problems, according to the president of the world's number one ranked higher education institute. Speaking at the Asia Universities Summit, jointly presented by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Times Higher Education, Prof Thomas F... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/hkust-asia-universities-summit/article/1988963/collaborate-innovate?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/hkust-asia-universities-summit/article/1988963/collaborate-innovate?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Jul 2016 09:15:30 +0000 [Sponsored Article] Jointly presented by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Times Higher Education, the Asia Universities Summit, which takes place on 20 and 21 June, will be the first time the influential event will be held in Asia. HKUST president, Professor Tony F Chan says coinciding with HKUST’s 25th Anniversary year, the University is pleased to partner with Times Higher Education to host the Asia Universities Summit, which will provide a prime opportunity to... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/hkust-asia-universities-summit/article/1978571/hkust-hosts-high-profile?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/hkust-asia-universities-summit/article/1978571/hkust-hosts-high-profile?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Jun 2016 10:00:30 +0000 [Sponsored Article] Welcome to day two of our Live Reporting from the CMA Lecture Theater, in the Cheng Yu Tung Building at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) where the two-day Asia Universities Summit is being jointly presented by the HKUST and Times Higher Education. --- 17:40 As the panel of speakers leave the stage, Phil Baty, Editor, Times Higher Education, World University Rankings, steps up to the podium to make his closing remarks. He thanks the HKUST for... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/hkust-asia-universities-summit/article/1978352/live-report-hkust-asia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/hkust-asia-universities-summit/article/1978352/live-report-hkust-asia?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Jun 2016 02:00:15 +0000 [Sponsored Article] Welcome to day one of our Live Reporting from the CMA Lecture Theater, in the Cheng Yu Tung Building at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) where the two-day Asia Universities Summit is being jointly presented by the HKUST and Times Higher Education. --- 17:10 McDonald now answers a question about university management, and says it should be kept as flat as possible, but more importantly, to create a successful management, good channels of communication... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/hkust-asia-universities-summit/article/1977896/live-report-asia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/hkust-asia-universities-summit/article/1977896/live-report-asia?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Jun 2016 01:30:30 +0000