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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) announced today a strategic collaboration with Solomon Learning Group (Solomon Learning) to establish the AI Literacy Hub (the Hub), a major initiative of artificial intelligence education in Hong Kong.The establishment of the Hub responds to the digital education initiatives outlined in The Chief Executive's 2025 Policy Address, and leverages HKUST's strong capabilities in AI teaching and research, along with Solomon Learning's extensive network, to enhance AI literacy throughout the Hong Kong community.The launching ceremony was attended by distinguished guests including Dr. CHOI Yuk-Lin, Secretary for Education of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (via video format); Mr. Antony LEUNG, Chairman and Co-Founder of Solomon Learning; Ms. Alison CHAN, CEO and Co-Founder of Solomon Learning; and Prof. Nancy IP, HKUST President.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today officially launched the International Coordination Office for Urban-PREDICT, a flagship initiative of the United Nations' World Meteorological Organization (WMO), cementing its position as a global leader in urban climate science. The inauguration ceremony, attended by prominent international scientists, policymakers, and industry experts, was followed by the Urban Climate Prediction and Resilience Roundtable, marking a momentous step in global efforts to address urban climate risks through cutting-edge science and cross-sector collaboration.

Mastering one discipline is admirable; excelling in two is extraordinary. At The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), student-athletes are proving that elite sports and rigorous academics can thrive side by side.Through the Student-Athlete Learning Support and Admission Scheme (SALSA) under the University Grants Committee, HKUST welcomed a group of outstanding athletes this year. The scheme offers flexible study arrangements and financial support, empowering athletes to pursue higher education without sidelining their sporting dreams.Among this inspiring cohort are four exceptional athletes whose journeys reflect the spirit of perseverance, innovation, and ambition—values that HKUST proudly champions.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) ranked sixth in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026, ranking 2nd in Hong Kong. HKUST's progress closely aligns with the vision outlined in the recent Policy Address to strengthen Hong Kong's position as an international hub for higher education.This international acclaim underscores the University's excellence in driving innovative interdisciplinary education, fostering a global outlook, and creating a dynamic platform for groundbreaking research and transformative education.HKUST performed exceptionally across multiple key indicators in internationalization and reputation, fully demonstrating the University's commitment to building a diverse, inclusive, and globally connected academic community, as well as the role it plays in supporting Hong Kong's development as a leading international education hub.

A research team led by the School of Engineering of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has made significant advances in quantum rod light-emitting diodes (QR-LEDs), setting record-high efficiency level for red QR-LEDs. This innovation is poised to revolutionize next-generation display and lighting technologies, offering smartphone and television users a vibrant and enhanced visual experience.LEDs have been widely used in electronic products for decades. Recent developments in quantum materials have given rise to quantum dot LEDs (QD-LEDs) and QR-LEDs. QD-LEDs offer superior color purity (color vividness) and higher brightness compared to current mainstream LEDs. However, outcoupling efficiency has now become the primary obstacle, as it sets a fundamental ceiling for external quantum efficiency (EQE), thereby hindering any further performance improvements.

As the national 15th Five-Year Plan underscores the importance of implementing AI+ initiatives, Hong Kong is poised to leverage its unique strengths to accelerate the development of innovative technologies and new quality productive forces. Against this backdrop, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)’s Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS), in collaboration with the Media Intelligence Research Center (MIRC), today hosted the "High-level Forum on Generative AI Governance and Cultural Co-Creation". The event brought together over 30 government officials, scholars, and experts from media, business, and cultural sectors to share insights on developing a governance framework and fostering cultural co-creation for GenAI, collectively shaping a new future for governance landscape.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has introduced its groundbreaking "Major + X" curriculum, a transformative academic framework designed to directly support Hong Kong’s development into a global AI hub and contribute to the national 15th Five-Year Plan's "AI+" initiative. By empowering students to fuse their core majors with high-demand fields like AI and Sustainability, the program is building a pipeline of talent capable of driving the scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation called for in the national strategy. This initiative has already equipped more than 1,300 students with the hybrid expertise to tackle tomorrow's challenges.

Once, science fiction served as a prophecy of the future. Today, technology is transforming these visions into our lived reality at an unprecedented pace. As both an extrapolation of scientific frontiers and a realm of imagination, science fiction continually expands the boundaries of human understanding, while rapidly evolving technology constantly reshapes the form of science fiction itself. In these dual currents of progress, how will science fiction envision the future for us?