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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) 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.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) delegation embarked on a strategic visit to Columbia University on July 18, solidifying the bond between two institutions dedicated to academic excellence and impactful research.Led by Vice-President for Research and Development, Prof. Tim CHENG, the delegation included Prof. Bert SHI, Special Advisor to the Vice-President for Research and Development and Director of Center for Aging Science, and Prof. Guojun BU, Head of Division of Life Science. The team engaged in productive discussions with Columbia’s senior leadership and teams, including Prof. Jeannette WING, Executive Vice President for Research; Prof. Sharon SPUTZ, Associate Vice President for Research Initiatives and Development; and Prof. CHANG Shih-Fu, Dean of Columbia Engineering. They explored collaborative opportunities in the field of aging, biomedical informatics and sustainability. 

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) delegation, led by Vice-President for Research and Development Prof. Tim CHENG, embarked on a strategic visit to Cornell University on July 14 to advance collaboration in interdisciplinary research and education.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has been appointed by the Asia Pacific Observatory on Health Systems and Policies (APO), a collaborative partnership hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO)’s Regional Office for the Western Pacific, to spearhead a regional research consortium focused on digital health innovation. This prestigious appointment, secured through a competitive process, underscores HKUST’s global leadership in policy research under the theme “Leveraging Digital Health Technologies and Data to Strengthen Health System Outcomes.”

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) contributed to global conversations at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2025, also known as Summer Davos, held in Tianjin, China, from June 24-26, 2025. This 16th Annual Meeting, themed "Entrepreneurship for a New Era", welcomed a record-breaking attendance of approximately 1,800 leaders from government, business, academia, as well as innovators and representatives from international organizations, media, and civil society. HKUST Associate Vice President for Research and Development (Knowledge Transfer) Dr. KIM Shin Cheul; Prof. Alex HE, Acting Director of HKUST Institute for Public Policy; and Prof. SU Hui, Chair Professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Global STEM Professor, were invited to attend the event. 

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) President Professor Nancy IP attended the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) 29th Annual Presidents' Meeting (APM), hosted by University of California, San Diego from June 22-24. The three-day conference, themed “Human Longevity in a Changing World: Innovation, Education, and Leadership for a Resilient Future”, uniting global academic leaders and experts to discuss the future of longevity and artificial intelligence (AI) research. In light of the dual challenges posed by aging populations and increasing chronic diseases, President Ip joined distinguished university leaders, including President Kohei ITOH, Keio University; Vice-Chancellor and President Peter HØJ, The University of Adelaide; and Prof. LU Yanqing, Vice-President of Nanjing University, to share insights on how AI can advance research and innovation focused on longevity and improve quality of life across various disciplines.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and AstraZeneca Hong Kong (AstraZeneca) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build on their long-standing partnership, aiming to accelerate research and development (R&D) and drive innovation in the city’s life sciences ecosystem. The signing ceremony was held at the HKUST Unicorn Day 2025, an occasion where entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders come together for technological knowledge exchange and collaboration. Witnessed by President of HKUST and the Morningside Professor of Life Science, Prof. Nancy Ip and General Manager of AstraZeneca Hong Kong and Macau Ms. Shan Wu, the MoU was officially signed by Vice-President for Research and Development at HKUST, Prof. Tim Cheng and Head of Medical Affairs, BioPharmaceuticals & Rare Disease of AstraZeneca Hong Kong Mr. Tin Hung Wong.