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the world in the coming year, the anniversary presents an
apt way to build stronger bonds with alumni and others
in the HKUST family, and among stakeholders beyond the
campus.
LASTING VALUES
In another fitting landmark in our development, we
developed five core values as a visible commitment to the
spirit that identifies HKUST and defines the character and
outlook of our graduates to stand alongside the University’s
mission and vision. These core values are: excellence,
integrity, and academic freedom; global vision and local
commitment; can-do spirit; inclusiveness, diversity, and
respect; and 1-HKUST. While values such as these were
espoused from the outset at HKUST, the clarity brought
through such formal acknowledgement will guide and help
bring together the University community when working
through challenging decisions, now and in the future.
I see the core values will raise positive awareness among
potential members and the wider community in general as
to what drives HKUST and why it is such a special place to
learn and work.
Throughout all these advances in 2014-15, I have felt proud
and encouraged by the cooperative spirit and willingness
to engage that has been apparent among faculty, staff,
students, and alumni. I would also like to recognize our
wider community supporters, who have generously donated
both funds and time to enable this remarkable University
to flourish at such peaks of excellence. Our achievements both
locally and globally at a still youthful 24 years old are indeed
outstanding. The many and far-reaching developments of
2014-15 will pave the way for us to soar yet higher in the
exciting future that lies ahead.
President
Prof Tony F Chan
,
JP
