Strategic Plan 2021-2028

Our fast-changing world requires ever-faster implementation of new concepts and technologies, and a mindset equipped to solve real-world challenges through the transfer of knowledge into positive, sustainable change. We will strive for such a spirit to become a recognized core component, internally and externally, of our knowledge transfer endeavors and social impact. From ideas to actions Members of HKUST wi l l be given an envi ronment to embrace the boldness to think beyond t radi t ional perspectives, and the willingness to implement novel ideas, considered in concert with people’s needs and sustainability locally, regionally, and globally. Our campuses wi l l continue to serve as “l iving labs” for our members to experiment by putting their ideas into actions, and to meaningfully learn and grow from these experiences. We will extend our signature “Sustainable Smart Campus as a Living Lab ” ④ initiative and collaboration on both campuses. The scheme, an innovation in itself, creates the opportunity for HKUST students, faculty, and staff to tackle real-life problems, large and smaller in scope, through trying out their smart and sustainable ideas on our campus. For example, a smart mini-grid showcasing 100% renewable energy, and a resource-ef cient aquaponics farm that serves as a student and faculty lab and green business platform, among many other projects already underway. 3 Incorporating INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP in Our Spirit 16 ④ https://ssc.hkust.edu.hk/