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)

In an advertorial on the Master of Public Management (MPM) program, the Associate Dean (Taught Postgraduate Studies) of Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) and MPM Program Director, Prof. Kira MATUS emphasized the program's focus on leadership, organizational management, and cross-departmental collaboration, addressing topics such as sustainable development, the digital economy, and inequality challenges. The Professor of Practice of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) and the founding Program Director, Prof. Donald LOW noted that the program aims to cultivate a diversified thinking framework, with courses taught by faculty from around the globe. (HK01)

In Wenweipo’s series of JUPAS programme highlights, the HKUST Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management (T&M-DDP) is featured. As the first of its kind in Hong Kong, this program allows students to earn two internationally recognized degrees in just five years: a BEng or BSc, alongside a BBA. T&M-DDP is designed to provide a world-class interdisciplinary education, emphasizing technological innovation and managerial leadership with a global perspective. The program enrolls 40 to 50 students annually, with a JUPAS to non-JUPAS admission ratio of 41:59 and an admission rate of 26% for JUPAS Band A applicants. For the 2025/26 academic year, 22 places are available for JUPAS applicants, with HKUST highlighting interview performance as a critical factor in the admissions process. (Wenweipo)

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)

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)