HKUST Annual Report 2022-2023

HKUST annual report 2022-2023 LOCAL to Global  We also actively participate in prominent events and conferences. During the year, our President delivered keynote speeches at the Greater Bay Area Science Forum in Nansha, Guangzhou, and the Guangming Science City Forum in Shenzhen. These events brought together influential leaders, policymakers, educators, and intellectuals from around the world to discuss current challenges, identify opportunities, and explore the latest trends in scientific and technological development. Fostering Strategic Collaboration to Propel Innovation Adding to interconnections, HKUST signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with a number of public organizations and industry partners to build strategic partnerships in various areas of research, innovation, and talent cultivation. They included: Wuxi Economic Development Zone Establish the Wuxi-Hong Kong Collaborative Innovation Center at HKUST to nurture research teams and groundbreaking start-ups in fields such as microelectronics, big data, cloud computing, fintech, precision medical equipment, and life and health sciences. China Resources Research Institute of Science and Technology Turn research breakthroughs in molecular neuroscience, sustainable development, and microelectronics into market-oriented products and services; establish a joint research center dedicated to advancing brain science. Inspur Group Harness the research strengths of both sides to develop high-impact innovations and commercialize research & development outcomes, utilizing patented  technologies. Alibaba Cloud Cultivate local talents in data analytics and foster cutting-edge research in pure science, engineering, AI, and machine learning. Supporting National Development Strategies As part of our vision, HKUST strives to contribute to the economic and social development of the nation as a leading university in China. Such endeavors are often made in collaboration with academic and industry partners on various fronts of innovations. Among our strategic research areas, sports science and technology coincides with the country’s pledge to become a leading sports power. Joining hands with Asia Sports Tech, an Asia-based consulting firm co-founded by our alumnus, the University hosted the “Futureproofing Sports in Asia” summit in March 2023. Faculty members joined investors and start-up founders in sparking insightful dialogues on sports tech, finance, social participation, ESG, and sports evolution in the GBA. To help Hong Kong play a more active role in the country’s aerospace explorations, we convened a Space Technology Advancement and Remote Sensing Symposium in June. As a thought leadership platform, it brought together experts from Hong Kong and the Mainland across government, aerospace enterprises, and academia to address current challenges and opportunities in the field, such as talent development and international collaborations. International Connectivity Partnerships Widen Reach and Knowledge In 2022-23, HKUST established 27 fresh partnerships and renewed 33 existing ones with non-local universities and institutions. This took our global partnership count to 315, spanning academic exchanges and research collaborations in the Mainland, Asia, Europe, and the US. Among these partnerships, we launched Hong Kong's first Dual Degree Program in Global Marine Resources Management in collaboration with the University of Southampton, offering students a unique cross- continental learning experience. Additionally, we partnered with Cornell University to initiate the HKUST- Cornell Global Hubs Partnership, crafting hands-on joint research projects with academic and societal impact.