Organized by HKUST(GZ) MC2, the "SURREALITY" exhibition kicked off yesterday. Prof. HUI Pan, HKUST(GZ) Information Hub Associate Dean and Chair Professor of the HKUST’s Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA) who is the exhibition director, noted that digitally generated products will intertwine with reality, and people will become accustomed to virtual products.

A research team, including Prof. RAO Anyi, Assistant Professor in the Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC) and Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA) at HKUST, has developed LINO-UniPS, a new system that works like a super detective with three assistants of different expertise. The assistants work together to accurately separate illumination and surface information of objects from complex images. The research was published at a top computer vision conference on June 23, 2025.

An article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) on the advantages of wearing AI glasses. (HK Economic Times)

In an article on tailored programs providing accelerated learning opportunities and diverse skills development for especially talented students, the Professor of Division of Life Science (LIFS), Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering (CBE) and Division of Public Policy (PPOL). Prof. CHOW King-Lau, also Director of the Centre for the Development of the Gifted and Talented (CDGT) at HKUST, said that HKUST’s courses are designed by experienced instructors and administrators to cater to diverse learning needs while promoting academic and personal development. Most courses are built around science, mathematics or engineering, and are taught by university faculty members or other experienced teachers. (SCMP)

The Chief Development Strategist and Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR), Prof. Christine LOH delivered a keynote speech at the "Sustainable Shipping – Advancing Decarbonization and Diversity in Maritime Practices" seminar, presented by the HK branches of WISTA and the Nautical Institute at the Foreign Correspondents Club last Friday. In her address, Prof. LOH provided a local perspective on the drive for decarbonization and sustainable shipping. (hongkongmaritimehub.com)

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)

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)

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)

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))

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)