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2024

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Internationalization and Partnership, Partnership, Interdisciplinary
HKUST and Delft University of Technology Launch Partnership on Art and Technology Education and Research
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in the Netherlands, have formed a new strategic partnership focused on art and technology education and research.   This partnership, inaugurated on December 6, 2024, by HKUST Dean of the Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) Prof. QU Huamin and a delegation from TU Delft led by Prof. Maaike KLEINSMANN, Chair of the TU Delft | Campus Rotterdam Program, marks a significant milestone in fostering interdisciplinary innovation, and enhancing knowledge exchange in art and technology to create meaningful social impact. 
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Research, Teaching and Learning, Interdisciplinary, Humanities and Social Science
Voices Unheard: The Mindreader who Listens to Thoughts through Cognitive Science
In your daily communications with colleagues, friends, family members, or even strangers, do you ever find it challenging to interpret their unspoken thoughts? For cognitive scientists, there are observable clues that can help decode people’s minds and behaviors—clues that even the individuals themselves may be unaware of. Professor Janet HSIAO, a new Professor at the School of Humanities and Social Science under the prestigious “30 for 30” talent acquisition campaign, is one such scientist uncovering the keys to “reading” minds.“Cognitive science is an interdisciplinary discipline that blends expertise from diverse academic areas, such as artificial intelligence (AI), neuroscience, psychology and linguistics, allowing us to decode people’s minds from various perspectives,” she explained with passion. A computer scientist’s journey into psychology
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Interdisciplinary, Forum, Forum and Conference
The Inaugural International Forum on Interdisciplinary Education Connects University Leaders to Foster Collaboration across Disciplines
The Inaugural International Forum on Interdisciplinary Education (the Forum), organized by the Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), was successfully held on November 16, 2024 on the Clear Water Bay campus. The Forum brought together university leaders from around the globe to exchange innovative practices in interdisciplinary education and foster collaboration across diverse fields of study. 
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Interdisciplinary, Arts and Creativity, Artificial Intelligence
HKUST Launches Hong Kong’s First Division of Arts and Machine Creativity Blending Technology and Humanities to Nurture Talents for Creative Industries
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) announced today the establishment of the Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC), a cross-disciplinary center that promotes the convergence of technology and art. As the first of its kind in Hong Kong, the Division will launch postgraduate (PG) programs with curricula comparable to renowned institutions like MIT's famous Media Lab to nurture Art Tech talents who can leverage cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in art creation process.
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Interdisciplinary, Innovation, Education
Rebar Tying Robot – A Knowledge Transfer Odyssey from HKUST to the GBA
 Created by HKUST MPhil student LI Haozhen and his team with the guidance of Dr. LIANG Haobo, Associate Director of the University’s Hong Kong Center for Construction Robotics (HKCRC), the rebar tying robot is one of the University’s four Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury winners at the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva held this April. The world-renowned inventions event saw the University scaling new heights with a record-breaking 36 winning projects.

2023

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Interdisciplinary, Electronic and Computer Engineering, Life Science
HKUST researchers Develop an Innovative Microscope Platform to Unveil the Intricacies of Skeletal Muscle Regeneration
Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have created a cutting-edge platform consisting of a dual-laser nonlinear optical microscope to investigate the dynamics of muscle satellite cells (MuSCs) during the process of muscle regeneration. This breakthrough has identified new mechanisms of MuSC behavior in muscle repair, paving the way for the development of targeted therapeutic strategies for muscle-related disorders.
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Interdisciplinary, Education
HKUST Elevates Interdisciplinary Education and Research with Launch of Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS)
HKUST Elevates Interdisciplinary Education and Research: Launch of the Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) Interdisciplinary technology is a vital educational approach that integrates knowledge and skills from multiple disciplines. In today's rapidly evolving world, its importance is increasingly recognized for cultivating the ability to address complex challenges and driving innovation and scientific progress. To enhance interdisciplinary education and research, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has established the Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS), marking a significant step in promoting interdisciplinary technology education.

2022

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Data Analytics, Interdisciplinary
Vaccine Expected to Induce Strong Immune Responses Against 2022 Monkeypox Virus, Research Shows
Recommended VACV-based vaccines will mount a robust immune response against the monkeypox virus.