https://www.scmp.com/rss/323609/feed The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) expressed gratitude to its patrons and long term supporters as its 25th anniversary celebrations come to a close, the University also looked back on its academic and research achievements, as well as its efforts in internationalization and campus development over the years.  On its 24th Congregation ceremony, President Prof Tony F Chan exhorted graduates on the attitude and thinking they should adopt when they are stuck at a crossroads. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com In early 90s, a group of visionary leaders took the bold steps to create a new kind of university in HK that is more research focused, and with emphasis on science, technology, engineering, management and business studies.  Twenty-five years on, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has grown into a university with international standing and recognition.  In celebration of its silver jubilee, a variety of programs were organized to exemplify HKUST’s mission in advancing... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/hkust-celebrates-24th-congregation/article/2049153/building-25-years?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/hkust-celebrates-24th-congregation/article/2049153/building-25-years?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Nov 2016 02:01:10 +0000 Nurturing Whole Person Development through World Class Education Thanks to the concerted efforts and meticulous planning from all levels, HKUST has managed to rise above a myriad of challenges which have confronted the whole higher education sector over the past few years, a major one being the transition into a new four-year undergraduate system in 2012. HKUST celebrated with awe today the graduation of its first cohort of students who completed the new curriculum in gratitude. Following the... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/hkust-celebrates-24th-congregation/article/2049150/reaching-new-heights?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/hkust-celebrates-24th-congregation/article/2049150/reaching-new-heights?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Nov 2016 02:00:00 +0000 HKUST would not have triumphed in our teaching and research endeavors without the unfailing support of our alumni, friends, supporters and the community. We are truly thankful to all the donors, whose generous giving does not only testify to their faith in HKUST, but also empowers the University to continue to advance in frontier research, student development and enrichment as well as world-class teaching. Special tribute goes to the donors of the University’s 25th Anniversary Global Vision... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/hkust-celebrates-24th-congregation/article/2049152/success-emanated?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/hkust-celebrates-24th-congregation/article/2049152/success-emanated?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Nov 2016 01:58:41 +0000 Many of the young men and women, who took a leap of faith and joined HKUST in the 90s, have become leaders in their fields.  Apart from household names like Frank Wang, who started his multi-billion dollar drone empire DJI in a dormitory room at HKUST, there are entrepreneurs like Kent Hau, who instigated a trend of “upper floor shops” in Hong Kong with his dried seafood chain HK JEBN, or dream chasers like Jeanie Leung, who gave up a stable banking career to pursue her dream as an artist –... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/hkust-celebrates-24th-congregation/article/2049148/cradle-innovators?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/hkust-celebrates-24th-congregation/article/2049148/cradle-innovators?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Nov 2016 01:45:45 +0000 HKUST hosted a series of activities to celebrate our 25th anniversary including distinguished speakers series, international conferences, international competitions and more. The activities were graced by the attendance of renowned scholars, international experts around the world among students, faculties and alumni.   HKUST 25th Anniversary Distinguished Speakers Series Over 25 prominent scholars, scientists, business leaders and entrepreneurs from around the globe - including 9 Nobel or Turing... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/hkust-celebrates-24th-congregation/article/2048568/memories-hkusts-25th?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/hkust-celebrates-24th-congregation/article/2048568/memories-hkusts-25th?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 23 Nov 2016 04:00:00 +0000