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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has signed a tripartite framework agreement with global apparel manufacturer Crystal International Group Limited (Crystal Group) and the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) to integrate advanced artificial intelligence (AI) throughout the textile production process. By developing industry-specific large language model Textile-GPT for textiles, the collaboration aims to enhance intelligent design, optimize production process, streamline supply chain management, automate quality inspections, and foster innovation in smart wearables. 

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has recently introduced SmartCare – an AI platform developed by HKUST researchers that redefines patient journeys from triage to treatment – in its on-campus clinic. This landmark deployment kicks off a six-month pilot study open to 15,000+ students, faculty, and staff.

Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are widely used in consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems, making efficient recycling crucial for sustainability. A research team led by Prof. Dan TSANG, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), has revealed a previously unrecognized atomic-scale mechanism that obstructs efficient LIB recycling. This breakthrough challenges long-standing assumptions and sets the stage for cleaner, high-yield recovery of critical metals used in LIBs.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Wuhan Union Hospital) have jointly established the "Collaborative Center for Medical and Engineering Innovation" (the Center), officially unveiled today at HKUST’s campus. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in medical-engineering collaboration between the two institutions, focusing on core areas such as ultrasound, pathology, and radiology. By deeply integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with medical imaging, the center aims to drive medical technology innovation and advance global healthcare progress.

由中國科學院國際合作局、中國載人航天工程辦公室及聯合國教科文組織共同指導，並由中國科學院空間應用工程與技術中心、香港科技大學（科大）和中國科學院香港創新研究院聯合主辦的「第二屆『一帶一路』空間科學應用國際培訓班」，於今天（2025年7月24日）至8月5日在科大舉辦。 是次培訓班首次在香港舉行，中國科學院空間應用工程與技術中心副主任（主持工作）王強、中國科學院國際合作局副局長吳艶、聯合國教科文組織基礎科學司司長胡少鋒、香港特區政府工業專員(創新及科技)葛明博士、埃及航天局局長Sherif SEDKY，以及科大副校長（研究及發展）鄭光廷教授出席開幕活動並致辭。一眾來自埃及、泰國、保加利亞、瑞士、巴基斯坦等國家及地區的學員嘉賓，以及負責擔任培訓班導師的科大土木及環境工程學系講座教授兼太空科學與技術研究院院長蘇慧教授、聯席院長兼機械及航空航天工程學系于宏宇教授及高揚教授亦出席了開幕活動。 中國科學院空間應用工程與技術中心副主任（主持工作）王強在致辭時表示，首屆培訓班於北京舉辦，本屆特意選址香港，意在充分發揮粵港澳大灣區核心引擎的區位優勢、開放科研環境及跨境合作平台作用。他強調，香港作為聯通內地與世界的橋梁，將為「一帶一路」沿線及更多國家參與者創造合作新契機，推動空間科技成果全球共享。 鄭光廷教授致辭時感謝國際合作夥伴的鼎力支持，以及政府部門的高度重視，他表示：「此次培訓匯聚『一帶一路』沿線國家航天精英於科大校園，一同探索航天科技的前沿研究及全球佈局，饒富意義。科大多年來深耕航空航天工程學，通過雙軌驅動以建構在這領域的核心競爭力，包括一：廣納全球賢才，組建頂尖科研團隊；二積極搭建『產學研用』生態，深度參與國家重大航天工程項目，累積寶貴經驗。去年，科大肩負國家使命，主導『嫦娥八號』國家探月計劃大的多功能月面作業機械人暨可移動充電站國際合作項目，更透過InnoHK創新平台成立『香港太空機械人與能源中心』，開創香港高校領銜深空探索的先河。未來，我們將以太空機械人為焦點，促進太空科學與人工智能的跨學科融合，為構建可持續的月球科研站及人類深空探索能力貢獻力量。」

Researchers at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed a groundbreaking AI technology that reconstructs precise 3D bones and organs models from minimal X-ray images, slashing patients’ radiation exposure by up to 99% compared to CT scans. This innovation not only enhances patient safety but also reduces costs and wait times, with potential applications in surgical planning, real-time imaging, and personalized implants. HKUST team is collaborating with different industry partners, including bone printing company Koln 3D Technology (Medical) Limited (Koln 3D), to implement this technology in public hospitals.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) signed three agreements with Tsinghua University (Tsinghua) to foster collaboration in research and education. These initiatives include launching a joint Integrated Master-PhD Program in Electronic and Computer Engineering, an executive education program and joint research funding.   Unleashing New Opportunities in Education and Research through Collaboration HKUST Council Chairman Prof. Harry SHUM and HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP recently received a Tsinghua University delegation led by Secretary of the Party Committee Prof. QIU Yong, alongside Tsinghua Council Deputy Chairman Prof. YANG Bin and other senior Tsinghua officials.  The delegation witnessed the signing of the agreements between the two institutions. Key initiatives include:

Funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the Jockey Club Sustainable Campus Consumer Programme (JCSCCP) aims to promote the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. The programme’s closing ceremony was held at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) Tai Po campus on 29 May 2025. The JCSCCP was launched in 2021 and concluded in May 2025, with a donation of over HK$15 million by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. The programme was coordinated by the Sustainability/ Net-Zero Office at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, was a collaborative endeavour by the eight UGC-funded universities through The Hong Kong Sustainable Campus Consortium (HKSCC). It targeted students in the eight UGC-funded university communities to encourage positive behaviour change in leading a more sustainable lifestyle through various project themes under the three programme pillars. Key initiatives include: