HKUST Annual Report 2022-2023

HKUST annual report 2022-2023 PRESIDENT'S Report Moreover, having recently celebrated our 30th Anniversary, we are now looking toward our next 30 years through the development of the HKUST 3.0 Vision Plan and setting strategic goals for the University’s future as a globally leading institution for learning, discovery, and innovation. Leadership Moves HKUST has undergone several major leadership transitions this year. The University welcomed renowned computer scientist Prof. Harry SHUM Heung-Yeung as Council Chairman in March 2023, while former Council Chairman, Dr. Andrew LIAO Cheung-sing, took up another key role as Court Chairman. HKUST is deeply grateful to Dr. Liao for his eight years of dedicated service to enhancing Council governance and ceaseless endeavors toward realizing HKUST(GZ) and the award-winning Shaw Auditorium. The University is also thankful for the continuing support The 2022-23 academic year has been a busy and productive one for HKUST. The campus has regained its vibrance, with the post-pandemic resumption of in-person classes and activities. We have welcomed guests from near and far, and student and academic exchanges with our many university partners outside Hong Kong have restarted. of former Court Chairman and long-time HKUST advocate, Dr. John CHAN Cho-Chak, who has become our Pro-Chancellor. This has also been a memorable year of change for myself: In October 2022, I assumed the Office of HKUST President after 30 fruitful and inspiring years at this exceptional institution. Building on the foundations and achievements of HKUST 1.0 and the development of HKUST(GZ) in HKUST 2.0, I am honored to work with the entire university community and our stakeholders to guide HKUST toward greater achievements and contributions to society. Immediate priorities have been implemented this year amid the evolution of the HKUST 3.0 Vision Plan, which was approved by the University Council in March 2023. The achievement of our HKUST 3.0 goals will be bolstered by the guidance of Prof. Shum, Dr. Liao, and Dr. Chan in the coming years. Talent Recruitment As a university’s greatness is shaped by its people, a focus in my first year as President has been the recruitment and retention of globally leading academics. HKUST has excelled at this despite this competitive environment. As of 2023, 158 HKUST faculty members were among the world’s top 2% of scientists according to a Stanford University ranking. To further support the University’s growth and advancement, we launched the “30 for 30 Talent Acquisition Campaign” to recruit 30 exceptional faculty members. This campaign not only aims at attracting the very best, but also to strategically advance the University,