In an article on data center space race, it was mentioned that two Chinese companies – privately-held Guoxing Aerospace and provincial government firm Zhejiang Lab – have just deployed the first phase of their Xingsuan satellite computing constellation. The Executive Director of Space Science and Technology Institute (SSTI), the Chair Professor of Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CIVL) and Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR), Prof. SU Hui was quoted as saying that the Xingsuan system could be transformative for Earth observation and defense applications requiring low-latency and high-throughput edge data processing. (Light Reeding)

More coverage on HKUST securing funding for seven projects in the second round of the Innovation and Technology Commission's (ITC) Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus (RAISe+) Scheme. (Various media) (ie. The Research Professor of Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), Prof. Kei May LAU and the Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), Prof. TSUI Chi Ying)

Two column articles by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), with one on "Nobel Laureate Demis Hassabis: A Cross-Disciplinary AI Pioneer", and another on "Embracing New Technologies to Prepare for an Unknown Future." (HK Economic Times)

In an article on a report suggesting nature-based solutions are viable, scalable, and cost-effective to mitigate climate change-related issues in HK, the Chief Development Strategist and Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR), Prof. Christine LOH was quoted as saying that the destruction of nature is often rationalized as the cost of progress. (Civic Exchange)

HKUST alumnus-founded Point Fit Technology signed a Memorandum of Understanding with France’s Kinomap at the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion during VivaTech 2025, Europe’s annual startup and tech showcase, which concluded last Saturday. Under the partnership, the startup’s sweat biomarker data will be integrated into Kinomap’s platform, aiming to enhance indoor training experiences and expand Point Fit’s sales channels through Kinomap’s global partner network. (gbamag.com) (ie. PointFit Technology Limited is co-founded by Kenny OKTAVIUS (MPhil in Technology Leadership and Entrepreneurship, Class of 2021))

An article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), on AI's role to help lower the threshold for entrepreneurship and accelerate innovation. (HK Economic Times)

Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have developed an innovative AI-assisted 3D food printing system that integrates extrusion-based printing with simultaneous infrared cooking.

Croucher News recently interviewed Prof. Mitch Li, Assistant Professor of the Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD), who led this research.

An article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), on OpenAI's IPO plan.

More coverage on the Chief Development Strategist and Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR), Prof. Christine LOH's concerns that a pattern of severe heat waves in South Asia is "clear and accelerating", citing the abnormally high temperatures in some parts of Pakistan. She warned that such heat waves will lead to heat stress or dehydration, as well as water stress, calling for local agencies to take preventive measures to combat the impact of the heat on humans and save lives. (ECNS.cn)

At a forum on the revolution of enterprise and social decision-making amidst the advancement of global transformation and AI disruption on Saturday, Founder and President of Center for Globalization Hong Kong Dr. Peter QIU signed a MoU and an agreement with Dean of Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS), Prof. QU Huamin and the Associate Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL), Prof. ZHU Pengyu, respectively. These agreements aim to promote the world's first strategic interdisciplinary education project, which will focus on key issues shaping today's world and cultivate leaders for the mid-21st century. (Ta Kung Pao)