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AI technologies are poised to become more humanized in the art scene, according to Professor GUO Yike, HKUST Provost and world-renowned scholar on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning, who shared his thought leadership on the interplay of Generative AI and art at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Summer Davos 2024. Joining Professor Guo at the global event were Professor SHAO Minhua, Head and Chair Professor, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, and Professor FAN Zhiyong, Chair Professor, Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering — both of whom showcased innovations at this prestigious event— while Professor HUI Pan, Chair Professor of Computational Media and Arts of HKUST (GZ), participated as a member of Global Future Council on the Future of Metaverse. 

A research team led by Prof. GUO Yusong, Associate Professor of the Division of Life Science at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), recently made a novel discovery related to the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The team identified new host factors that interact with the receptor binding domain of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein to promote viral entry. This finding offers valuable mechanistic insights and potential therapeutic strategies against SARS-CoV-2 infection.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) President Prof. Nancy IP attended the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) Annual Presidents’ Meeting at the University of Auckland from June 24-26. The three-day meeting gathered university leaders from APRU’s 61 member institutions to explore and exchange insights to tackle climate change challenges rippling through the Pacific Rim. Prof. Ip participated in an insightful panel discussion, exchanging perspectives with other panelists on innovative and transdisciplinary research to address pressing climate change issues. Throughout the discussions, Prof. Ip emphasized HKUST’s commitment to collaborating with universities worldwide to share best practices, innovations, and strategies to achieve sustainability and net-zero carbon emissions.  

為慶祝香港回歸祖國二十七周年，香港科技大學（科大）今早於校園舉行升旗儀式，近二百名嘉賓冒雨觀禮，包括中華人民共和國外交部駐港特派員公署一等秘書周武先生、科大副監督陳祖澤博士、校董會主席沈向洋教授、顧問委員會主席廖長城博士與榮譽主席羅康瑞博士、校長葉玉如教授、校董會副主席楊佳錩教授、司庫姚建華先生，以及其他科大校董會和顧問委員會成員、高層管理人員、師生、校友、教職員及其家屬等。另外，逾3,700名觀眾於網上收看直播。是次典禮繼續由香港輔助警察隊會操及升旗隊負責，並首度由輔警樂隊作即場演奏。升旗儀式過後，一眾來賓一同頌唱科大校歌，凝聚大學社群，並祝願香港於祖國的支持下繼續繁榮昌盛。

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has recently admitted over 60 students with diverse talents for the 2024/25 academic year intake through two direct admission schemes – the School Nominations Direct Admission Scheme (SNDAS) and the Student-Athlete Learning Support and Admission Scheme (SALSA). These students demonstrate a wide range of talents. Some excel in art or sports, some started profitable businesses at a young age, while some have planned to pursue their innovative ideas at the University.

Prof. DAI Xi, Dr William M W Mong Professor of Nanoscience and Chair Professor of Physics at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), received the Tan Kah Kee Science Award in Mathematics & Physics today (June 25) for his achievements in topological electronic states. This comes a day after he and his research collaborators were recognized with the State Natural Science Award (First Class) by President XI Jinping for the same groundbreaking discoveries, which have opened up new avenues of innovations in condensed matter physics and material science.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) acknowledges the decision made by the Education Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and the University Grants Committee (UGC) regarding the phased adjustment of tuition fees for UGC-funded programs.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) collaborated with the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) to host the Foresight Workshop on campus from June 13-14, 2024. The event attracted over 40 international academic experts, key practitioners specialising in generative AI and education, university students, and education technology start-ups. Through a meticulous and collaborative process, various future scenarios were developed to provide members of the education industry with insights into the multifaceted opportunities and challenges that lie ahead in the realm of AI integration within higher education. As a leader in embracing GenAI in higher education, HKUST will continue pioneering innovative approaches to integrate AI into higher education in the future.