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云集全球领袖 共塑亚洲高等教育发展与未来

香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年4月24日 – 香港科技大学（科大）与泰晤士高等教育（THE）于4月22日至24日合办亚洲大学高峰会2026。为期三天的峰会以「推动全球变革：亚洲的领导力」为主题，探讨亚洲高等教育在推动全球创新及应对迫切社会挑战方面的关键角色。

本届高峰会别具意义，不仅适逢科大创校35周年，亦标志着大学继十年前与THE合办首届高峰会后，再度携手合作。今年的活动吸引来自25个国家及地区逾600位大学校长、政策制定者及业界领袖参与，彰显社会各界对推动亚洲学术发展的共同承诺。

高峰会于4月22日在科大邵逸夫演艺中心正式揭幕。开幕典礼主礼嘉宾包括香港特别行政区政府署理教育局局长施俊辉博士、科大校长叶玉如教授、THE全球事务总监Phil BATY及THE亚太区总裁林薇薇。

叶玉如校长在致辞中强调跨地域合作的重要性，以及大学在世界急速发展中不断演变的角色。她表示：「适逢科大庆祝创校，并纪念与THE合作十载之际，我们在区内发展的关键时刻聚首一堂。亚洲的影响力与日俱增，正引领全球创新、人才培育和社会转型的发展。在这个科技迅速发展、瞬息万变的时代，从人工智能到气候韧性，发展的核心挑战在于能否预见未来需求，并制订具前瞻性的解决方案，这亦促使我们从根本上重新思考大学的领导角色。科大深信，任何单一院校都无法独自应对这些复杂而影响深远的全球挑战；真正的进步须建基于开放精神、伙伴合作，以及共同承担责任。香港作为全球唯一拥有五所世界百强大学的城市，充分彰显其作为国际交流与创新枢纽的独特优势。凭借这一坚实基础，科大主动与全球顶尖大学展开对话，并邀请它们来港，共同探索建设大学城的发展机遇。是次高峰会正体现了科大一贯致力促进院校交流、深化具意义的合作，以及推动集体行动的承诺。通过汇聚来自亚洲及世界各地的领袖，我们期望把深度而具建设性的对话，转化为切实可行的行动，为社区以至社会整体带来长远而实质的影响。」

施俊辉博士指出，香港在国际教育领域具备独特优势，并表示：「大学现时不仅是创造知识的泉源，更是推动创新、提升韧性及促进社会影响力的重要力量。在科技日新月异的时代，高等教育肩负起将尖端科研成果转化为实际应用方案的重任，以应对各项全球挑战。科大正是当中的典范，不仅在全球大学排名中成绩斐然，其独具特色的创业文化亦无可比拟，充分展现其科研成果对全球社会所带来的深远影响。香港长期扮演全球『超级联系人』及『超级增值人』的角色，连系东西方。我们亦拥有高度国际化及多元化的专上教育体系，有效凝聚全球学术网络的力量，迎接内地及更广泛地区所带来的机遇。教育、科技与人才构成成功的基石。透过推动人才吸纳、跨学科教育、产学合作及跨地域科研协作，我们正致力建立一个充满活力的生态系统，进一步巩固香港的创新优势，并为亚洲、为国家发展作出贡献。」

Phil Baty重申THE与科大之间历久弥新的互信伙伴关系，并高度赞扬亚洲在全球舞台上持续攀升的影响力。他表示：「十年前，正是在这个优美的校园，THE与科大携手举办了首届亚洲大学高峰会。时至今日，我们正见证全球高等教育与研究力量重心，从西方逐步转向东方。这一令人瞩目的发展进程，源于亚洲蓬勃的研究生产力以及其放眼全球的宏大抱负。目前，香港拥有五所大学跻身世界百强，正屹立这场转变的核心位置。我们深信，香港将继续成为引领亚洲崛起浪潮的重要旗舰，势必进一步巩固其作为国际领先学术枢纽的地位。知识的创造并非零和博弈，随着亚洲大学的飞跃发展，全球皆可从中受惠。是次高峰会正是对亚洲高等院校卓越成就的嘉许，亦彰显了学术社群多元发展的风貌。」

紧接开幕典礼，叶玉如校长与卡罗琳斯卡医学院副校长Martin O. Bergö教授进行以长寿科学为主题的对谈环节，探讨生物医学、神经科学及转化研究如何延长人类寿命、促进健康老龄化，以及建设具韧性及公平的社会。叶校长分享了她在神经科学研究领域的经验，包括科大在健康老龄化研究方面的努力。她指出：「健康老龄化并非单纯追求更长寿，而是延长具生命力的岁月。我们需要从被动治疗转向主动预防，因此科大一直致力及早识别疾病风险并制定预防策略。长寿科学的核心在于『健康地长寿』，我们正透过研究及合作，为此作出重要贡献。」

首日另一焦点为科大校董会主席沈向洋教授与微软商业业务行政总裁Judson ALTHOFF的对谈环节。两人探讨人工智能对产业与高等教育的深远影响，以及大学如何与全球科技领袖合作，为学生迎接人工智能普及的世界作好准备。讨论重点不仅止于技术发展层面，亦涵盖对科技的信任、批判思考及院校应具备的思维转变。

沈教授强调在跨学科之间拥抱人工智能的重要性：「对大学而言，现阶段最重要的是思维上的转变——应将人工智能融入科学、工程、商业、人文及医学等领域的应用。人工智能的时代已来临，我们毋须畏惧这项技术。人工智能是一个强大的新工具，而我们必须学习并掌握它，以推动发展与创新。」

高峰会期间，叶玉如校长亦出席另外两场领袖会议，与来自亚洲各地逾15位大学校长及高层管理人员，就区内共同挑战进行深入的策略性交流。其中一场聚焦亚洲创新走廊——从大湾区到其他快速增长的科技带——如何重塑全球科技领导格局，并探讨治理模式及跨境合作；另一场会议则讨论新一代城市发展，研究大学如何透过科研、人才培育及政策协作，在急速的科技与社会变革中推动可持续城市转型。这些高层次对话凸显学术研究与区域发展策略对接的重要性，亦体现高峰会透过院校协作及共享专业知识，发挥亚洲的领导力以推动全球变革。

在一系列高层次专题会议中，科大管理层亦积极参与讨论，议题包括共融领导力、可信任人工智能在高等教育的应用、科研成果转化落地、气候韧性，以及全球科研合作等。相关会议探讨大学如何加强管治架构，以确保人工智能的负责任及合乎道德的应用，并培育创新生态系统，将科研成果转化为具社会及经济效益的影响。

讨论亦涵盖培育创业精神的策略、透过跨学科工程方案提升城市快速发展的气候适应能力，以及在日益加剧的地缘政治与监管压力下，如何维持跨地域的科研合作。这些交流凸显科大致力推动负责任创新、深化国际伙伴关系，并展示大学领导力，以应对亚洲面临的挑战及全球责任。

为期三天的峰会以闭幕典礼圆满作结，不仅进一步巩固新的策略伙伴关系，更奠定亚洲高等教育未来发展的共同愿景。

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雲集全球領袖 共塑亞洲高等教育發展與未來

香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年4月24日 – 香港科技大學（科大）與泰晤士高等教育（THE）於 4 月 22 日至 24 日合辦「亞洲大學高峰會2026」。為期三天的峰會以「推動全球變革：亞洲的領導力」為主題，探討亞洲高等教育在推動全球創新及應對迫切社會挑戰方面的關鍵角色。

本屆高峰會別具意義，不僅適逢科大創校35周年，亦標誌着大學繼十年前與THE合辦首屆高峰會後，再度攜手合作。今年的活動吸引來自25個國家及地區逾 600 位大學校長、政策制定者及業界領袖參與，彰顯社會各界對推動亞洲學術發展的共同承諾。

高峰會於4月22日在科大邵逸夫演藝中心正式揭幕。開幕典禮主禮嘉賓包括：香港特別行政區政府署理教育局局長施俊輝博士、科大校長葉玉如教授、THE全球事務總監Phil BATY及THE亞太區總裁林薇薇。

葉玉如校長在致辭中強調跨地域合作的重要性，以及大學在世界急速發展中不斷演變的角色。她表示：「適逢科大慶祝創校，並紀念與THE合作十載之際，我們在區內發展的關鍵時刻聚首一堂。亞洲的影響力與日俱增，正引領全球創新、人才培育和社會轉型的發展。在這個科技迅速發展、瞬息萬變的時代，從人工智能到氣候韌性，發展的核心挑戰在於能否預見未來需求，並制訂具前瞻性的解決方案，這亦促使我們從根本上重新思考大學的領導角色。科大深信，任何單一院校都無法獨自應對這些複雜而影響深遠的全球挑戰；真正的進步須建基於開放精神、夥伴合作，以及共同承擔責任。香港作為全球唯一擁有五所世界百強大學的城市，充分彰顯其作為國際交流與創新樞紐的獨特優勢。憑藉這一堅實基礎，科大主動與全球頂尖大學展開對話，並邀請它們來港，共同探索建設大學城的發展機遇。是次高峰會正體現了科大一貫致力促進院校交流、深化具意義的合作，以及推動集體行動的承諾。通過匯聚來自亞洲及世界各地的領袖，我們期望把深度而具建設性的對話，轉化為切實可行的行動，為社區以至社會整體帶來長遠而實質的影響 。」

施俊輝博士指出，香港在國際教育領域具備獨特優勢，並表示：「大學現時不僅是創造知識的泉源，更是推動創新、提升韌性及促進社會影響力的重要力量。在科技日新月異的時代，高等教育肩負起將尖端科研成果轉化為實際應用方案的重任，以應對各項全球挑戰。科大正是當中的典範，不僅在全球大學排名中成績斐然，其獨具特色的創業文化亦無可比擬，充分展現其科研成果對全球社會所帶來的深遠影響。香港長期扮演全球『超級聯繫人』及『超級增值人』的角色，連繫東西方。我們亦擁有高度國際化及多元化的專上教育體系，有效凝聚全球學術網絡的力量，迎接內地及更廣泛地區所帶來的機遇 。教育、科技與人才構成成功的基石。透過推動人才吸納、跨學科教育、產學合作及跨地域科研協作，我們正致力建立一個充滿活力的生態系統，進一步鞏固香港的創新優勢，並為亞洲、為國家發展作出貢獻。」

Phil Baty重申THE 與科大之間歷久彌新的互信夥伴關係，並高度讚揚亞洲在全球舞台上持續攀升的影響力。他表示：「十年前，正是在這個優美的校園，THE與科大攜手舉辦了首屆亞洲大學高峰會。時至今日，我們正見證全球高等教育與研究力量重心，從西方逐步轉向東方。這一令人矚目的發展進程，源於亞洲蓬勃的研究生產力以及其放眼全球的宏大抱負。目前，香港擁有五所大學躋身世界百強，正屹立這場轉變的核心位置。我們深信，香港將繼續成為引領亞洲崛起浪潮的重要旗艦，勢必進一步鞏固其作為國際領先學術樞紐的地位。知識的創造並非零和搏奕，隨着亞洲大學的飛躍發展，全球皆可從中受惠。是次高峰會正是對亞洲高等院校卓越成就的嘉許，亦彰顯了學術社群多元發展的風貌。」

緊接開幕典禮，葉玉如校長與卡羅琳斯卡醫學院副校長 Martin O. BERGÖ教授進行以長壽科學為主題的對談環節，探討生物醫學、神經科學及轉化研究如何延長人類壽命、促進健康老齡化，以及建設具韌性及公平的社會。葉校長分享了她在神經科學研究領域的經驗，包括科大在健康老齡化研究方面的努力。她指出：「健康老齡化並非單純追求更長壽，而是延長具生命力的歲月。我們需要從被動治療轉向主動預防，因此科大一直致力及早識別疾病風險並制定預防策略。長壽科學的核心在於『健康地長壽』，我們正透過研究及合作，為此作出重要貢獻。」

首日另一焦點為科大校董會主席沈向洋教授與微軟商業業務行政總裁 Judson ALTHOFF的對談環節。兩人探討人工智能對產業與高等教育的深遠影響，以及大學如何與全球科技領袖合作，為學生迎接人工智能普及的世界作好準備。討論重點不僅止於技術發展層面，亦涵蓋對科技的信任、批判思考及院校應具備的思維轉變。

沈教授強調在跨學科之間擁抱人工智能的重要性：「對大學而言，現階段最重要的是思維上的轉變——應將人工智能融入科學、工程、商業、人文及醫學等領域的應用。人工智能的時代已來臨，我們毋須畏懼這項技術。人工智能是一個強大的新工具，而我們必須學習並掌握它，以推動發展與創新。」

高峰會期間，葉玉如校長亦出席另外兩場領袖會議，與來自亞洲各地逾 15 位大學校長及高層管理人員，就區內共同挑戰進行深入的策略性交流。其中一場聚焦亞洲創新走廊—從大灣區到其他快速增長的科技帶—如何重塑全球科技領導格局，並探討治理模式及跨境合作；另一場會議則討論新一代城市發展，研究大學如何透過科研、人才培育及政策協作，在急速的科技與社會變革中推動可持續城市轉型。這些高層次對話凸顯學術研究與區域發展策略對接的重要性，亦體現高峰會透過院校協作及共享專業知識，發揮亞洲的領導力以推動全球變革。

在一系列高層次專題會議中，科大管理層積極參與討論，議題包括共融領導力、可信任人工智能在高等教育的應用、科研成果轉化落地、氣候韌性，以及全球科研合作等。相關會議探討大學如何加強管治架構，以確保人工智能的負責任及合乎道德的應用，以及培育創新生態系統，將科研成果轉化為具社會及經濟效益的影響。

討論亦涵蓋培育創業精神的策略、透過跨學科工程方案提升城市快速發展的氣候適應能力，以及在日益加劇的地緣政治與監管壓力下，如何維持跨地域的科研合作。這些交流凸顯科大致力推動負責任創新、深化國際夥伴關係，並展示大學領導力，以應對亞洲面臨的挑戰及全球責任。

為期三天的峰會以閉幕典禮圓滿作結，不僅進一步鞏固新的策略夥伴關係，更奠定亞洲高等教育未來發展的共同願景。

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Global Leaders Converge to Shape the Future of Higher Education in Asia

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 April 2026 – The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Times Higher Education (THE) co-hosted the Asia Universities Summit 2026 from April 22 to 24. Under the theme “Igniting Global Transformation: Asia’s Leadership,” the three-day premier event explores Asia’s pivotal role in reshaping global innovation and addressing pressing societal challenges through higher education.

The Summit holds particular significance as it coincides with HKUST’s 35th anniversary and marks a decade of partnership between the University and THE since the inaugural summit. This year’s event has attracted over 600 university presidents, policymakers, and industry titans from 25 countries and regions, underscoring a collective commitment to advancing the academic landscape across the continent.

The Summit officially commenced on April 22 at HKUST’s Shaw Auditorium, with the opening ceremony officiated by Dr. SZE Chun-Fai, Jeff, Acting Secretary for Education of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government; Prof. Nancy IP, President of HKUST; Phil BATY, Chief Global Affairs Officer, and Mei Mei LIM, President, Asia Pacific, from THE.

In her opening remarks, President Ip underscored the need for cross-border collaboration and the evolving role of universities in a rapidly changing world. She said, “As HKUST celebrates its anniversary and a decade of partnership with Times Higher Education, we gather at a defining moment for our region. Asia is increasingly shaping the direction of global innovation, talent development, and societal transformation. In this era of rapid technological advancement and constant change—from artificial intelligence to climate resilience—the challenge of progress lies in anticipating needs and shaping solutions, which calls for a fundamental rethinking of how universities lead. At HKUST, we firmly believe that no single institution can address these global challenges alone; progress will come through openness, partnership, and shared responsibility.

Hong Kong is unique in being the only city in the world with five universities ranked among the global top 100, underscoring its role as a leading international hub for exchange and innovation. Building on this strength, HKUST has initiated dialogues with the world’s leading universities and invited them to Hong Kong to explore opportunities for a university town. This Summit reflects our long‑standing commitment to bringing institutions together to exchange ideas, build meaningful collaborations, and take collective action. By convening leaders from across Asia and beyond, we aim to turn thoughtful dialogue into real impact for our communities and for society at large.”

Dr. SZE Chun-Fai, Jeff, highlighted Hong Kong’s unique position as an international education hub, stating, “Universities today are not only centers of knowledge creation but also powerful drivers of innovation, resilience, and societal impact. In an era of rapid technological advancement, higher education must translate cutting-edge research into real-world solutions that address global challenges. HKUST exemplifies this excellence and achieves remarkable rankings, with its entrepreneurial story equally unmatched, demonstrating the worldwide impact of its research discoveries. Hong Kong has long served as the world’s super-connector and super-value adder, bridging East and West. Our highly internationalized and diversified post-secondary education system positions us ideally to facilitate this convergence between global academic networks and the opportunities of the Chinese Mainland and the wider region. Education, technology, and talent form a foundational triad for success. By fostering talent attraction, interdisciplinary education, industry-academic partnerships, and research collaborations with our counterparts elsewhere, we are building a vibrant ecosystem that strengthens Hong Kong’s innovation edge, contributing to Asia as well as national development.”

Phil Baty reaffirmed THE’s enduring partnership of trust with HKUST and celebrated Asia’s rising global influence, stating, “A decade ago, right here on this stunning campus, THE launched its first-ever Asia Universities Summit. Today, we are witnessing a tilt in the balance of power in global higher education and research from the West to the East. This extraordinary trajectory is driven by Asia’s booming research productivity and global ambitions. Hong Kong, with five universities now ranked among the world’s top 100, stands at the heart of this transformation—a city which we believe will remain the flagship atop the rising tide across Asia, cementing its position as a world-leading powerhouse. New knowledge creation is not a zero-sum game, as we all gain from the leapfrogging Asian university sector. This Summit is a celebration of your excellence and the glorious diversity of our academic community.”

Following the opening ceremony, President Ip joined Prof. Martin O. BERGÖ, Vice-President of Karolinska Institutet, in a keynote fireside chat on longevity science. The discussion explored how advances in biomedicine, neuroscience, and translational research can extend both lifespan and healthspan, while contributing to resilient and equitable societies. President Ip shared insights from her pioneering neuroscience research, including the University’s efforts to decode the biological basis of healthy aging. She said, “Healthy aging is not just about adding years to life, but adding life to our years. We need a paradigm shift from reactive to proactive care. At HKUST, we are focused on monitoring risks for any diseases early and implementing preventive measures. Longevity science is about extending the ‘healthspan’ and as a university, we have much to offer through our research and collaborations. We are uniquely positioned to contribute to this field.”

A spotlight on the first day was a fireside chat between Prof. Harry SHUM, Chairman of the HKUST Council, and Judson ALTHOFF, CEO of Microsoft’s Commercial Business. The dialogue delved into the transformative power of AI across both industry and academia, discussing how universities can collaborate with global technology leaders to prepare students for an AI‑pervasive world. Emphasis was placed not only on technological capability, but also on trust, critical thinking and mindset change within institutions.

Prof. Shum underscored the importance of embracing AI across disciplines, “For our university, at this time, the number one priority is really a mindset change—to focus on AI for science, engineering, business, humanities, and medicine. AI is already here. We do not have to be afraid of this technology. It is a powerful new tool for us and a wonderful thing that we must learn and master to drive growth and innovation.”

Throughout the Summit, President Ip participated in two leadership meetings with over 15 university presidents and senior leaders from institutions across Asia, engaging in candid, strategy‑focused exchanges on shared regional challenges. One session examined how Asia’s emerging innovation corridors—from the Greater Bay Area to other fast‑growing technology belts—can redefine global technology leadership, with discussions centered on governance models and cross‑border collaboration. Another session focused on shaping next‑generation cities, exploring how universities can align research, talent development and policy engagement to support sustainable urban transformation amid rapid technological and societal change. These high-level dialogues emphasized the need for strategic alignment between academic research and regional development, reinforcing the Summit’s mission to leverage Asian leadership for global transformation through collaborative institutional design and shared expertise.

Across a series of high‑level sessions, HKUST senior leadership played an active role in shaping discussions on inclusive leadership, trusted AI in higher education, research commercialization, climate resilience, and global research collaboration. The sessions examined how universities can strengthen governance frameworks to ensure the responsible and ethical use of AI, while cultivating innovation ecosystems that translate research outcomes into socio-economic impact.

The dialogue also addressed strategies for nurturing entrepreneurship, climate‑proofing rapidly growing cities through interdisciplinary engineering approaches, and sustaining borderless research collaboration amid rising geopolitical and regulatory pressures. Collectively, these contributions highlighted HKUST’s commitment to advancing responsible innovation, international partnership, and university leadership attuned to Asia’s evolving challenges and global responsibilities.

The three-day event concluded with a closing ceremony, cementing new strategic partnerships and a shared vision for the future of higher education in the region.

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With an annual capacity of 2.7 million tonnes of basic polymers, the AGCC is set to become the most efficient polymer production facility in Russia and one of the largest globally. Polyethylene production is scheduled to begin in 2026, followed by polypropylene in 2027. The launch will enable SIBUR to greatly expand its presence in key markets in South and Southeast Asia.

“Emerging Asian markets are demonstrating strong growth in polymer demand, driven primarily by the packaging, healthcare and hygiene industries, as well as sizeable infrastructure and construction investments. The majority of demand in the region is met through imports. The commissioning of the AGCC will enable SIBUR to increase supplies to South and Southeast Asian markets fivefold by 2030 compared with current levels,” said Natalia Burlina, Head of SIBUR’s New Projects Go-to-Market Division, speaking at the ChinaPlas SIBUR Conference in Shanghai for South and Southeast Asian customers.

“In recent years, we have strengthened our position in South and Southeast Asian markets. We continue to grow and improve our customer service through local sales and technical support.”

Various logistics options for delivering AGCC polymers to Asian markets were discussed at the conference, including transshipment via Chinese ports and direct shipments from Russian seaports to destination ports.

The AGCC portfolio includes more than 20 in-demand solutions, such as linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) for packaging films; high-density polyethylene (HDPE) for blow moulding, injection moulding, films, monofilament and pressure pipes; polypropylene (PP) yarn for raffia and nonwoven materials; as well as BOPP for packaging applications. In addition, SIBUR, thanks to its well-established R&D infrastructure and innovation practices, is ready to develop tailor-made solutions to meet customers’ needs.

SIBUR’s reliable supply of AGCC polymer solutions to Asian markets will create a shared value for its customers.

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