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.

Speaking at the inaugural Low Altitude Economy Forum hosted by InvestHK last Friday, Prof. LI Mo, Low Altitude Economy Research Center Director and Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD), highlighted that the development of low-altitude economy hinges on sophisticated AI and automation systems.

In an article on the humanoid created by SZ-based AI Robotics, the Assistant Professor of Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC), Prof. Harry YANG said many robots are programmed for routine tasks, but trends are shifting towards the use of embodied AI. As tasks become more complex and robots are required to understand and act based on different situations, he predicted that it will take about 5 to 10 years before humanoid robots can become truly useful in homes. (AOL and Yahoo News, US)

HKUST has been appointed by the Asia Pacific Observatory on Health Systems and Policies (APO), a collaborative partnership hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO)'s Regional Office for the Western Pacific, to spearhead a regional research consortium focused on digital health innovation. Led by the Associate Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) Prof. Alex HE Jingwei, who is also Acting Director of the Institute for Public Policy (IPP) and Principal Investigator of the consortium, the five-year consortium commencing in 2025 will conduct interdisciplinary research addressing the challenges of aging population in the Asia-Pacific region. In addition to his leadership of the Consortium, Prof. He was invited to speak at the World Economic Forum’s Summer Davos in Tianjin, China, addressing how technology and investment in the care economy and social infrastructure can drive inclusive prosperity amid the region’s shifting demographics. Other representatives from HKUST include Dr. Shin Cheul KIM, the Associate Vice-President for Research and Development (Knowledge Transfer) of Office of Knowledge Transfer (OKT), and the Chair Professor of Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CIVL), Prof. SU Hui. (Various media)

Two column articles by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), on a large AI infrastructure - Stargate Project. (HK Economic Times and HK Economic Journal)

HKUST has set a new institutional record by securing over HK$279 million for six research projects, including “Chemical Weather Observations of Carbon Chemistry in Greater Bay Area” led by Prof. YU Jianzhen, Chair Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability and Department of Chemistry, across all three flagship schemes under RGC.

Swire Properties hosted the annual "Green Performance Pledge" Forum at Taikoo Place, featuring a panel discussion moderated by the Chief Development Strategist and Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR), Prof. Christine LOH. Speakers offered insights for navigating shifting sentiment towards sustainability and highlighted the need to embrace a collaborative mindset to drive transparency, efficiency and results despite the ongoing challenges and risks, such as climate change. (Swire Properties)

The third "Four Seas Cup" Hong Kong International University Student WeiQi Competition, hosted by the Hong Kong Greater Bay Area WeiQi Promotion Association with HKUST as a partnering university, was successfully concluded yesterday. Dean of Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS), Prof. QU Huamin encouraged participants to showcase their talent, cherish the opportunity to make friends, enhance international exchanges, and jointly promote the development of Weiqi. (Various media)

More coverage on the conclusion of the third "Four Seas Cup" HK International University Student WeiQi Competition, which was hosted by the HK Greater Bay Area WeiQi Promotion Association with HKUST as a partnering university. (Various media)