SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth 

20 related courses were offered in the 2021-22 academic year. 

Between 2018 and 2022, HKUST published 194 research papers related to SDG 8. 

Living Wage Across the Campus 

HKUST is committed to ensuring that all employees and contractors serving on our campus receive at least a Living Wage, which is higher than the statutory minimum wage and ensures all living expenses can be covered without relying on external assistance.. 

Anti-discrimination 

HKUST actively promotes a working environment free of discrimination and harassment. The university has implemented Anti-discrimination and Sexual harassment policies and committees dedicated to addressing gender discrimination and sexual harassment. Through these measures, HKUST strives to create equal opportunities for all employees, with workshops and seminars offered to raise awareness and educate staff members and students about these important issues.  

Code of Conduct for Outsourced Service Providers 

The Code of Conduct for Outsourced Service Providers at HKUST ensures that contractors providing services to the university adhere to certain standards. These include being equal opportunity employers, maintaining safe and healthy working conditions, committing to environmentally friendly practices, upholding high ethical standards, and treating employees with respect. The code also holds subcontractors accountable to the same standards and encourages the employment of workers from outgoing contractors with comparable terms and conditions. 

Staff Grievance Procedures 

HKUST has established Staff Grievances Procedures to address employment-related concerns in an impartial and timely manner. Supervisors are responsible for actively listening to staff members' concerns and resolving them informally whenever possible. Face-to-face communication is encouraged, and if an informal resolution is reached, a written record should be kept. If an issue cannot be resolved informally, staff members can raise the matter formally following the prescribed procedures. 

To enhance the healthy working environment on our campus, the Self-cleaning Multipurpose Nano-coatings Living Lab project uses advanced nanocoating technology with self-cleaning pr to keep surfaces clean while also reducing labor-intensive cleaning processes and associated expenses. The implementation of this technology on campus structures also extends the lifespan of building materials, reducing maintenance costs, and minimizing the need for manual intervention.