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Celebrating 35 Years of Shared Journeys and Connections In celebrating HKUST’s 35th anniversary, the Department of Economics hosted a conference, “HKUST Economics: Past, Present, and Future – 35th Anniversary Conference” in May. The event convened over 30 speakers, bringing together long-time friends, PhD alumni, and homegrown researchers for a vibrant and ... Read More

As one of China’s important growth engines, the Greater Bay Area (GBA) continues to shape the future of business, technology, and tourism. Through experiential learning opportunities across the region, our Bilingual DBA students visited Guangzhou, while undergraduate students from the Department of Economics explored Macao, gaining first-hand industry ... Read More

The MSc Mentorship Program 2025-26 concluded with a closing party, bringing mentors and mentees together to celebrate a year of growth, engagement, and connections. This year, the Program saw a remarkable increase in participation and engagements with 206 mentors and mentees — a significant growth compared to the previous cohort! The evening opened with ... Read More

Excellence took center stage as 138 outstanding students and graduates were inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) HKUST Chapter at the 23rd Induction Ceremony. Led by Chapter President Dean Frederik ANSEEL, the ceremony celebrated “a group of dedicated students and graduates who uphold the fine tradition of HKUST and the international honor society, Beta ... Read More

The BBA in Global Business (GBUS) Program hosted its flagship enrichment event, the HKUST Global Leadership Forum. Established in 2009, this annual forum brings together business leaders to share insights on emerging societal issues, fostering independent and critical thinking among students. Officiated by the HKUST Business School Dean Prof. Frederik ANSEEL ... Read More

The UBS Career Exploration Day, organized by the HKUST Business School Undergraduate Student Development and Career Services Team, drew over 70 students seeking industry insights. The event featured an insightful panel discussion with four representatives from UBS, moderated by Prof. KOH Tat Koon, Associate Dean of UG Programs, HKUST Business School. The ... Read More

With the rapid development of the Greater Bay Area (GBA), the Department of Finance organized a second one-day study tour to Macao in mid-April. This exchange provided students majoring in Finance, Quantitative Finance, and Sustainable and Green Finance with first-hand exposure to Macao’s financial ecosystem, cultural heritage, and industry practices. The ... Read More

From the launch of a new cohort to an alumni-student mixer, the Kellogg-HKUST EMBA community comes together to learn, connect, and lead across borders. Welcoming KH29 Every year, the Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA Program welcomes a new group of senior executives into its classroom. In 2026, the program introduced its 29th cohort - KH29 (Class of 2027), a class ... Read More

T he inaugural cohort of the Bilingual DBA Program gathered in the serene setting of Beijing’s Fragrant Hills to continue their learning journey. Developed through a partnership between HKUST Business School and Tsinghua University PBC School of Finance, the program focused on two cutting-edge fields: Frontiers in Finance Research, and Brain-Computer ... Read More

HKUST undergraduate teams delivered an outstanding performance at the Hong Kong Securities and Investment (HKSI) Institute Case Competition 2026, securing top positions in a highly competitive field. The multi-stage competition attracted over 460 students across 125 teams. Over two months, they engaged in intensive coaching around the theme of FinTech. Each ... Read More