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The Hong Kong Generative AI Research and Development Center (HKGAI), a joint-university collaborative venture, led by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) with multiple universities, showcasing seven of its self-developed AI applications at the "InnoEX 2026". The public is cordially invited to act as "AI Test Officers" to experience practical features tailored to the daily needs of Hong Kong citizens, fully supporting the HKSAR Government's "AI+" and "AI training for All" strategies. 

In a tribute to Dr. SZE Chi-Ching and his family’s generous gift, and in recognition of the family’s support, HKUST has named a learning facility at the ground floor of the Lee Shau Kee Library as the “Sze Chi Ching and Wu Shu Min Learning Space.”Dr. Sze and his four sons—Mr. Ivis Sze, Mr. Irons Sze, Mr. Ivan Sze, and Mr. Jaime Sze—were joined at the naming ceremony for the Sze Chi Ching and Wu Shu Min Learning Space on March 30 by HKUST’s senior management, including Prof. Nancy IP, HKUST President; Prof. GUO Yike, Provost; Prof. Charles NG, Vice-President for Institutional Advancement; Prof. Tim CHENG, Vice-President for Research and Development; and Ir John KWONG, Vice-President for Development.

A research team at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has achieved a major scientific breakthrough by developing the first artificial cilia system capable of replicating the fast, complex, three-dimensional motion of natural cilia found throughout the human body. The study, recently published in Nature titled “3D-printed low-voltage-driven ciliary hydrogel microactuators”, marks a significant advance in soft robotic materials and bio‑inspired micro‑engineering.Cilia—microscopic hair-like structures—play vital roles in clearing mucus from the lungs, circulating cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, and supporting reproductive processes. For decades, scientists have sought to recreate their sophisticated mechanics, but achieving realistic motion in engineered systems has remained a persistent challenge.

An international interdisciplinary research team led by Prof. Richard GU Hongri, Assistant Professor of the Division of Integrative Systems and Design at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), has made a groundbreaking discovery that challenges a centuries-old understanding of friction. For over 300 years, scientists have adhered to Amontons’ law, which posits that friction increases monotonically with the load pressing two surfaces together. However, this new study reveals that friction can manifest even without physical contact, opening avenues for the development of wear-free technologies and reshaping our comprehension of this fundamental rule that governs everyday activities from walking to braking a car.

A staunch commitment to strengthening links with industry, academia, and research, while driving talent development and innovation, was proudly on display at HKUST during a special event titled “Afternoon of Insights” featuring Ms. DONG Mingzhu, Chairman of Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai.Ms. Dong shared her valuable experiences and perspectives on corporate management and talent development at GREE during the event on March 26 in front of an enthusiastic crowd of over 600 students, alumni, and faculty members, both in person and online. Held as part of HKUST’s 35th anniversary celebrations, the event began with a warm welcome address by Prof. Charles NG, Vice-President for Institutional Advancement at HKUST, who thanked Ms. Dong for visiting the University and engaging with the community. 

Have you ever wondered how mussels instantly glue themselves to rocks, allowing them to survive the crushing force of ocean waves? They complete this process in under 30 seconds. Yet, in a laboratory, replicating this process of molecular self-assembly, known as liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS), typically takes dozens of minutes, if not hours. A research team of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has recently solved this long-standing puzzle using large-scale molecular dynamics simulation and theoretical analysis, revealing the secret to nature’s incredible speed and providing implications for instant biocompatible surgical glues.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today announced the launch of a five-year research initiative, the HKUST Healthy Longevity Study. This pioneering study focuses on older Chinese adults in Hong Kong and aims to uncover the key determinants of “healthy longevity.” The findings will provide a scientific foundation for developing more precise and personalized health management strategies, contributing to the advancement of healthy aging across society.

Led by scholars from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), a research team has discovered that, since the early 2000s, both sea surface temperature changes near the equator and the associated atmospheric adjustments over the Pacific have accelerated markedly—becoming a key driver of the increasingly rapid loss of Arctic sea ice during autumn. The findings highlight that, under ongoing global warming, climate linkages between distant regions are far more dynamic and complex than previously understood.