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Global healthcare is facing a wide range of challenges, including ageing populations and an increase in chronic diseases, which are putting immense strain on healthcare systems. The demand for advanced medical technologies like less invasive and more precise surgical tools has never been more urgent. The situation prompted a global wave of innovation in micro-scale medical robotics designed to assist clinicians with unprecedented accuracy and effectiveness.  This ambition drives Professor SHEN Yajing and his research team at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)’s Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering on their journey toward medical innovation. Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics technologies, they have recently developed three pioneering smart medical devices for health monitoring, surgical assistance, and rehabilitation, ushering in a new era of smart healthcare.

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.”

SmartCare Technology Co. Limited (SmartCare), a Healthtech innovator nurtured by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) joins hands with CUHK Medical Centre (CUHKMC) to announce a significant partnership aimed at advancing healthcare delivery through innovative artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony marks a strategic commitment to co-develop AI technology solutions for healthcare settings. This collaboration will harness SmartCare’s expertise in healthcare AI technology and CUHKMC’s commitment to providing exceptional healthcare services. The partnership aims to implement advanced AI technology to enhance clinical workflows, improve patient care, and streamline operational efficiency within CUHKMC’s facilities.

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.  

Nearly 1,300 global investors, industry leaders and government and academia representatives from over a dozen countries converged at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) for Unicorn Day – now one of the largest entrepreneurial events in Hong Kong’s higher education sector. Attendees explored partnerships and exchanged ideas to drive innovation. 

The clatter of dim sum carts filled a transformed teahouse at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today, as over 100 participants, including seniors with swallowing difficulties and their families, savored a nostalgic Yum Cha experience on campus. Led by HKUST senior management and distinguished guests, students and staff volunteers served delicate soft-textured and fresh options dim sum on traditional carts, while two HKUST startups showcased how technology could enhance the quality of life for the elderly.

醫療科技進步有助提升大眾生活質素，但個人身體健康則有賴良好生活習慣。有見及此，香港科技大學（科大）今日（4月11日）舉辦的第三屆同樂日，特別以運動和健康為主題，於校園內設置多個以滑雪、賽車、單車、籃球及拳撃等活動攤位，為現場逾千名科大師生、校友、中小學生和公眾人士，進行體能與智力的大考驗。  除攤位遊戲外，科大亦設置展覽，介紹多個由科大團隊研發的最新醫療科技，涵蓋睡眠測試、檢測癌症細胞成像技術、預防青光眼裝置、視網膜疾病藥物導入及AI牙齒檢測技術。其中科大老齡科學研究中心更提供兩部VR健身單車機，結合虛擬街景，讓參加者由科大踩單車「出發」遊歷九龍市區。此設備平日設置於長者復康中心，旨在提升長者的運動能力及認知能力。  科大現正申請建立香港第三間醫學院，多位同學與現場參與者於校園內一幅標示著「Shaping the Future of Medicine（塑造醫學未來發展）」的大型馬賽克壁畫上，踴躍張貼打氣字句，齊齊「集氣」支持科大推動醫學創新。 

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft Research Asia to enhance collaboration in medical health education and research. Focusing on three strategic areas – nurturing talent, revolutionizing smart healthcare, and developing enabling research – the MoU strives to drive the future collaboration of medical education through a holistic approach.