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HKUST 2011-2012 Annual Report
INTERNATIONAL AND
MAINLAND STRATEGY
HKUST fruitfully combines the University’s national and global distinction with Hong Kong’s
unique position as an international city and a gateway to Mainland China. Major progress was
made through strong strategic partnerships and well-received visits to institutions nationally
and worldwide, as well as dialogues with leaders in first-rate international forums. The
University’s remarkable achievements were also recognized in significant global publications.
MAINLAND CONNECTIONS
Fostering Industry, Education and
Research
HKUST’s research platform in Nansha, the Fok Ying Tung
Gradaute School, has grown from strength to strength over
the past 5 years, deepening its engagement in research
and education in the Mainland. At the same time, Nansha
has been earmarked in the nation’s 12th Five-year Plan; it is
therefore expected that the School will have a major role
to play in the region's development and to foster more
Hong Kong-Mainland collaborations.
Knowledge sharing was boosted with the opening of
the HKUST Shenzhen Industry, Education and Research
Building in September 2011. The 15,000 sq m facility
provides space and equipment for scientific research,
technology transfer and executive training. HKUST faculty,
students and alumni launched close to 10 technology
enterprises in the Building to foster Hong Kong-Mainland
collaborations. HKUST Shenzhen MBA Program Office
moved in and a HKUST Executive Education Office also
opened.
