HKUST launching a pioneering education technology initiative aimed at revolutionizing English education for secondary school students in Hong Kong. With over HK$30 million in funding from the Quality Education Fund (QEF), the initiative will develop an AI-powered English assessment and learning system, offering free access to all secondary school students.

Two articles by the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), Prof. Erwin HUANG on "enhancing the soft power of universities and building HK into an international education hub" and "four steps to make the most of AI learning". (HK Economic Times and HK Economic Journal)

An article by an Adjunct Professor in the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), Prof. Michael EDESESS, on the latest annual report published by the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC). He criticized the U.S. Congress, stating that it lives in an imaginary world. (China Daily - HK)

The Adjunct Associate Professor of Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), Prof. XU Ying, won the championship in the professional women's tournament of “The Cross-Strait, HK, and Macau Hao Jie Cup Weiqi Invitational Tournament. Prof. Xu has been teaching a Weiqi course at HKUST from this fall semester, which has become popular among students. (Xinhuanet.com and Sina)

Two articles by the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), Prof. Erwin HUANG, on the power of technology and the importance of storytelling skills in the AI era. (HK Economic Times and HK Economic Journal)

HKUST’s Global Engagement and Communications Office (GECO) has designated AI Lecturers as AI Anchors to report on the University's developments, research achievements, and major events. Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA) and HKUST(GZ) Thrust of Computational Media and Arts (CMA) Chair Prof. HUI Pan noted that over 90% of surveyed students expressed a desire for AI lecturers to continue teaching. He added that the University's team is actively working on launching AI Lecturer 2.0, which will feature a Q&A function to enhance teaching interactivity. Associate Vice-President (Global Engagement and Communications) Ms. Daisy CHAN stated that HKUST remains committed to promoting the widespread application of AI technology, exploring its potential, and leading advancements in technology and innovation. (Various media)

In a column article on tourism development in HK, the commentary by Division of Public Policy (PPOL), Professor of Practice in Public Policy, Prof. Donald LOW, and his two master students was quoted as stating that the local film industry is crucial to building HK as a tourist city. (am730)

A feature interview with Prof. Julien DE TROULLIOUD DE LANVERSIN, Assistant Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL), one of the young scholars recruited globally by HKUST in the past two years, delves into his research journey on national and international security policies concerning nuclear technology, encompassing his academic pursuits in France and Tsing Hua University in China. He also shared his fascination with Chinese culture and reasons for joining HKUST, as well as his insights into the current nuclear safety situation in HK and the development of US-Sino relations. (HK Economic Journal)

A feature interview with Prof. ZHAI Chengxing, Associate Professor of Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), on his insights on the nature of neutrinos and the significance of exploring them.

In an article on Chancay port reshaping China-Latin America trade amid US tariff threats, the Head and Professor in the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), Prof. Naubahar SHARIF, was quoted as saying that the new port will improve the efficiency and scale of trade between Latin American and China, and potentially more broadly with Asia. (SCMP)