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In honor of the 74th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) conducted a flag-raising ceremony on its campus on October 1. The solemn event was graced by the presence of members of the university's leadership, including Pro-Chancellor Dr. John CHAN, Council Chairman Prof. Harry SHUM, President Prof. Nancy IP, and Court Chairman The Hon. Andrew LIAO Cheung-Sing. The ceremony was a vibrant congregation of HKUST's community, with faculty members, staff, students, alumni, and their families joining the celebration both physically and virtually.  

為慶祝中華人民共和國成立七十四周年，香港科技大學（科大）今早於校園舉行升旗典禮，科大副監督陳祖澤博士、校董會主席沈向洋教授、校長葉玉如教授、顧問委員會主席廖長城先生，及其他大學高層管理人員為儀式作主禮嘉賓。超過三百名包括科大校董會及顧問委員會成員、師生、校友、教職員及其家屬親身參與，並有逾14,000人在線上觀看。是次典禮的升旗隊由香港輔助警察隊組成，當中五名成員為在讀科大學生及畢業生。

明天就是中秋節，除了賞月外，當然少不了要吃月餅。近日，香港科技大學(科大)一班綜合系統與設計學系的博士生，於助理教授李桂君的帶領下，炮製出全港首批利用3D打印技術印製的月餅。這批紫薯及奶黃口味的月餅，印有科大校徽。該食物打印機由團隊設計，除可印製月餅，亦可製作包括曲奇或蛋糕等甜品。 打印機現時只需十分鐘便能印製一個月餅，未來更可進一步縮短至五分鐘左右。過程無需借助模具創作複雜的圖案和形狀，食物材料及份量亦可根據用戶的要求和營養需要度身訂做。團隊將為打印機注入加熱功能，並已就此技術申請專利。目前市面的3D打印機只能印製肉類或朱古力等無需加工食物，未來新型打印機所製造的食物將無需另外加熱便可食用，實現「一條龍」3D打印兼烹調處理，大大減少製作時間。

香港科技大學（科大）與世界經濟論壇合作，於上周接待了40位來自包括歐洲、北美洲、拉丁美洲、非洲和中東等22個國家及地區，專業領域涵蓋法律、科技、媒體、公共行政、投資銀行和人道援助等領域的年輕管理人員和公司創辦人，成為大中華區首間舉辦「全球青年領袖論壇領導力發展課程」的大學。科大校董會主席沈向洋教授、校長葉玉如教授、首席副校長郭毅可教授、副校長（大學拓展）汪揚教授以及科大其他教授，均就其各自專業於課程活動中分享及講授與人工智能(AI)相關的話題。 葉玉如教授在歡迎午宴中表示科大在人工智能的開發和應用均走在前沿。大學致力參與尖端人工智能研究，並開發先驅性技術。是次課程除邀得科大頂級學者，就AI最新發展及該技術對環球經濟和社會的影響授課，亦邀請了香港大學和香港教育大學的世界級學者講授課程。大學亦響應「香港夜繽紛」，安排學員參觀尖沙咀海濱等景點，體驗香港國際大都會氣氛，又帶同學員走訪香港與內地的初創企業和科技巨頭，促進來自世界各地的課程參與者與大灣區創業者、研究員與投資者之間的交流。參與是次課程的青年領袖來自不同背景，包括巴西政黨、貝克麥堅時律師事務所、美國有線新聞網絡和里約熱內盧州檢察官辦公室等。 多國大學如哈佛、普林斯頓、劍橋和牛津等，均曾與世界經濟論壇合作舉辦「全球青年領袖論壇領導力發展課程」，探討包括能源創新和可持續發展等全球重要議題。

Leading the way in artificial intelligence (AI) research, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) recently hosted a group of young global leaders to explore the transformative power of AI and its critical role in tackling global challenges. Around 40 influential individuals from the World Economic Forum (Forum)’s Young Global Leaders (YGL) leadership development program gathered at HKUST - the first university in Greater China to host the event. Warmly welcomed by the University’s Council Chairman Prof. Harry SHUM and President Prof. Nancy IP, the group consisted of senior executives and members of leading companies and organizations worldwide, spanning a broad spectrum of sectors such as technology, media, public administration, investment banking, and humanitarian aid across 22 countries and regions. 

HKUST has developed a cutting-edge microscope to help surgeons precisely identify cancer cells in 3 minutes during operations, sparing patients from secondary surgeries.

In the face of increasing extreme rainfall events that often trigger further dangers, School of Engineering civil engineers are setting out to develop a pioneering city-scale slope digital twin to boost forecasting, prevention, and mitigation of Hong Kong’s number one natural hazard: landslides.

Six distinguished individuals, Mr. Nicholas CHAN Hiu-Fung, Dr. Adrian CHENG Chi-Kong, Mr. Wilson FUNG Ying-Wai, Prof. Albert IP Yuk-Keung, Ms. Sarah LEE Wai-Sze and Ms. YAO Jue (in alphabetical order of surnames) were conferred Honorary Fellowships by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today. Officiating at the ceremony were Prof. Harry SHUM, Chairman of the HKUST Council, and Prof. Nancy IP, President of the HKUST. HKUST Council Chairman Prof. Harry Shum applauded the six awardees for their outstanding accomplishments, significant contributions to society and unwavering support to the University. “Each of our six new Honorary Fellows has set a high bar of excellence in their respective domains, effecting positive change within Hong Kong and beyond. Their journeys and accomplishments serve as a beacon of inspiration, encouraging the future generation to break boundaries and catalyze meaningful change for the betterment of society,” he said.