Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is a prominent university in Hong Kong. It is currently in the news for several reasons. Firstly, HKUST has launched a program offering a locally developed, blood-based Alzheimer's disease screening test to 6,000 underprivileged elderly individuals over the next five years. This is significant as Alzheimer's affects a substantial portion of the elderly population in Hong Kong. Secondly, a former HKUST professor has been charged by Hong Kong's anti-corruption agency (ICAC) for allegedly accepting a bribe to facilitate a student's admission into a master's program. This raises concerns about academic integrity. Finally, HKUST is planning to reserve approximately 20% of the initial intake for its new graduate medical school, scheduled to open in 2028-29, for non-local students, primarily from mainland China. This reflects the university's international outlook and its role in attracting talent from the region.