In an article on the new UG majors to be introduced by Chinese Ministry of Education this fall, it was mentioned that HKUST set up the Division of Arts and Machine Creativity in 2024, offering PG programs aimed at nurturing talent who can leverage technologies such as AI in the art-creation process. (The Standard)

More coverage on an exclusive interview following the Soft Meal event, with a start-up team comprised of two Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) PhD students introducing their innovative startup, Elevatefoods, which is at the forefront of patented 3D food printing technology utilizing a Graphene Heater and multilayer heating techniques. This system leverages AI and 3D printing technology to produce soft foods like chicken legs and broccoli in under 3 minutes – three times faster than traditional handcrafting methods. (Various media)

More coverage on the HKUST inaugural AI Film Festival (AIFF). Research Assistant Professor of Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC), Prof. XU Xian shared the details of the AIFF in a RTHK program, while the Honorary Advisor of the Hong Kong Society of Cinematographers Mr. Tony NGA, HKUST PhD students Ms. TANG Yuying and Mr. WEI Zheng shared their views into the AI film industry in a feature story in Wen Wei Po. (RTHK and Wenweipo)

The Dalton Venture CEO Summit 2025 was held in HK last Thursday and Friday. Provost Prof. GUO Yike delivered a video address and designated Prof. HAN Sirui, the Assistant Professor of Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA) and Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC). Prof. HAN Sirui as the representative of HKUST to give a keynote speech on the theme of "AI keeping pace with time". Prof. HAN analyzed the commercialization prospects of generative AI and large language models in fields such as healthcare, precision medicine, and intelligent diagnosis and treatment. (Various media)

The Chief Development Strategist and Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR), Prof. Christine LOH said during a panel discussion at the Changemakers Tenant Sustainability Awards 2025 in HK that it's important to strive for crossover collaboration and explore new green development models. (Various media)

More coverage on the Associate Head of Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR), Prof. CHEN Fei and the Chair Professor of Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CIVL), Prof. SU Hui attending the "Expert Report on the Fifth National Assessment Report on Climate Change HK and Macao Special Report" last Saturday. They conducted an in-depth discussion on AI applications in climate change research. (BAUHINIA)

More coverage on a groundbreaking single-step laser printing technique developed by a research team led by the Assistant Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) and Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering (ECE), Prof. Mitch LI to accelerate the manufacturing of lithium-sulfur batteries. (archynewsy.com and msn.com)

More coverage on a groundbreaking single-step laser printing technique developed by a research team led by the Assistant Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) and Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering (ECE), Prof. Mitch LI Guijun to accelerate the manufacturing of lithium-sulfur batteries. Combining the typical time-consuming processes of active material synthesis and cathode preparation into a rapid conversion, the technique is poised to transform industrial-scale production of printable electrochemical energy storage systems. (stardrive.org and wn.com)

Organized by HKUST(GZ) Thrust of Computational Media and Arts and co-organized by HKUST's Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA) and Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC) along with other organizations, the 2025 World Inclusion Art Season and "Alternative Nature: Exploring Life in Computational Art" kicked off this Tuesday. Eight avant-garde interactive works were showcased. (Various media)

Among the 700+ fully-AI generated artworks submitted by filmmakers from over 80 countries and regions, Emmy-nominated storyteller Mr. Nik KLEVEROV won the Best Film for "Memory Maker," while seasoned AI filmmaker Mr. Jeff SYNTHESIZED earned the Frontier Award for "Newton's Cradle". Rising talent Mr. YE Zhixiang's "Homecoming" claimed both Best Storytelling and Audience Choice Awards. (HK China News Agency and BAUHINIA)