Press Releases and Stories

2025

HKUST Partners with France on Pioneering Sustainability Research Exchange
News
International, Internationalization and Partnership, Innovation, Sustainability, Marine Life, Ocean Science, GEGCA
HKUST Partners with France on Pioneering Sustainability Research Exchange
Beyond the Storm: A Climate Expert’s Vision for Actionable Climate Adaptation Solutions
Stories
Sustainability, Smart Campus, Smart Cities, Sustainability Smart Campus
Beyond the Storm: A Climate Expert’s Vision for Actionable Climate Adaptation Solutions
Landslides, flash floods, and fallen trees—these are just some of the alarming sights accompanying the summer typhoon seasons in Hong Kong.
News
Research, Research and Technology, Sustainability, Advanced Materials, Materials Science
HKUST Unveils Critical Nanoscale Phenomena
In a significant advancement for boosting renewable energy generation development, the School of Engineering of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has taken the lead in breaking through studies of the nanoscale properties of perovskite solar cells (PSCs).

2024

News
Research, Sustainability, Materials Science, Research and Technology, Teaching and Learning
The Architect of New Materials: Let There Be Better Solar Cells
For many, remaining within the familiar confines of our expertise, or let’s say comfort zone, is the norm, even momentous goals have been achieved. But it is not the case for Professor ZHOU Yuanyuan.
News
Climate Change, Sustainability
Eliminating Silos in Higher Education to Tackle Climate Change
(Originally written and published by Times Higher Education)
Press Releases
Recognition, Internationalization and Partnership, Sustainability
HKUST Exemplifies Sustainability Leadership at GSDC in Bangkok Taking 19th Spot Worldwide in Latest Impact Rankings on UN SDGs
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) gained recognition for its efforts to become a global sustainability leader as the University was ranked the world’s 36th, as well as the first in Hong Kong and Mainland China in its debut appearance in Times Higher Education (THE)’s Impa
Press Releases
Sustainability, Sustainability Smart Campus, Sustainable Development, University Development, Electric vehicles
HKUST Enhances Campus EV Charging Infrastructure to Promote Sustainability
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is investing up to HK$40 million to upgrade 30% of its total parking space with charging capability and related software support for electric vehicles (EV).
Press Releases
Sustainability, Artificial Intelligence
HKUST Researchers Develop AI-enabled Model to Help Mitigate Global Ammonia Emissions from Cropland by 38%
An international research team led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has achieved a significant breakthrough by developing an artificial intelligence (AI) model that can help mitigate global ammonia (NH3) emission from agriculture.