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HKUST 2012-13 Annual Report
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I would like to take this opportunity to express
my deep appreciation to our community
supporters and alumni, who have wholeheartedly
contributed to a host of HKUST initiatives to boost
education, research and campus development.
Such support has provided the bedrock on which
to build toward future accomplishments, and will
enable us to carry on striding ahead.
I would also like to thank all members of the
HKUST community for their tremendous support
and ebullience in generating the spirit, energy
and campus environment to enable the University
to make a difference. One of the keys to our on-
going achievements is the ability to see change
as an opportunity to advance to the next level of
accomplishment. The past year has strengthened
the foundation for the University to extend its
reach higher and wider, locally and in the wider
realm. I look forward to working together in the
coming year with colleagues, students, alumni
and community supporters to keep HKUST
pioneering the way to further excellence.
President
Prof Tony F Chan,
JP
All such activities are important to keep the
University at the forefront. They open doors to
research collaborations and outside funding
for our faculty. They foster more exchange
opportunities for our undergraduates while our
campus community gains by bringing more
people from different backgrounds and with
different perspectives to study here. Program
development benefits through opportunities for
innovative joint and dual degrees that can attract
leading undergraduates and postgraduates. All
these factors in turn help us to attract more top
faculty to drive HKUST ahead.
Another way to enhance our global links is by
joining significant international forums. My
invitation to the World Economic Forum in Davos,
Switzerland, provided a substantial opportunity
to discuss the latest developments in science
and higher education, with leading figures from
different sectors. At Davos, I was also delighted
to meet with more than 20 presidents from top
universities at the Global University Leaders Forum.
Moving Higher
The year has thus been both a challenging and
rewarding one. It has strengthened HKUST’s
presence as an educator of first choice, further
defined the University as a research institution
with global impact, and added to our capability
to assist social and economic development.