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由香港科技大學（科大）舉辦的首屆「AI電影節」日前圓滿落幕。本屆電影節收錄全球逾80個國家和地區、700多部全AI生成的短片作品，最終三部優秀作品脫穎而出，獲頒發多個獎項。 其中，「最佳影片獎」由艾美獎提名編劇Nik Kleverov奪得，其哲思短片《Memory Maker》描繪戰後人類淪為機械附庸的世界，從而引發對人類與機器關係的深度思辨，極具AI電影製作經驗的Jeff Synthesized則憑藉《Newton’s Cradle》榮膺「前沿獎」。而由青年導演葉志祥製作，以聚焦抗戰老兵半世紀歸家歷程的短片《當歸》，不僅摘得「最佳敘事獎」，更獲「觀眾票選獎」。 是次活動為大中華區首個完全利用AI技術創作的100%「AI電影節」，科大首席副校長郭毅可教授與一眾嘉賓親臨出席放映會，觀賞多部入圍作品，見證AI技術所展現的潛力。是次活動的專業評審之一、以《魔戒》系列聞名、五次榮獲奧斯卡獎的Richard TAYLOR先生更以視像形式致辭 ，分享對AI電影未來的看法。 此外，科大於放映會前亦舉辦學術論壇，聚焦四大核心主題，邀得來自不同領域的專業人士就AI創意內容的生成過程、AI對藝術家與電影產業的影響、新一代創作者的特質，以及AI道德與倫理等話題交流真知灼見，吸引近600位電影愛好者共襄盛舉。論壇嘉賓陣容星光熠熠，包括憑電影《沙丘》榮獲奧斯卡最佳視覺效果獎的美國視覺效果藝術家Brian CONNOR先生、Richard Taylor 團隊、維塔工作室代表Chris WILLIAMSON先生及鄭子毅先生、台灣電影學者焦雄屏女士、香港電影出品人向華強先生、香港演員向佐先生、在本地電影界擁超過50年經驗的香港專業電影攝影師學會名譽顧問魏天明先生，以及史丹福大學布朗媒體創新研究所所長Maneesh AGRAWALA教授等。

In a recent study, an international team of physicists, led by Prof. JO Gyu-Boong from the Department of Physics at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has made a significant observation of the BKT phase transition in a 2D dipolar gas of ultracold atoms. This groundbreaking work marks a major milestone in understanding how 2D superfluids behave with long-range and anisotropic dipolar interactions.

Over 700 filmmakers, including award-winning directors, Emmy-nominated storytellers, established and emerging producers from over 80 countries and regions, have submitted their fully-AI generated artworks to the first 100% AI-focused film festival hosted by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). The work of 35 finalists will be showcased in a screening on HKUST campus this Saturday (April 19), where the Best Film, Best Narrative, and Frontier Award will be announced. 

Scientists from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) are among the researchers worldwide honored with the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, often referred to as the "Oscars of Science." This prestigious recognition was presented to the A Toroidal LHC ApparatuS (ATLAS) Collaboration at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) for its groundbreaking studies on high-energy collisions at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). This recognition highlights a decade of dedicated research and innovation by the HKUST researchers, who have contributed significantly to the ATLAS Collaboration's achievements, including the discovery of the Higgs boson, commonly known as the "God Particle", and searches for new physics beyond the Standard Model of Particle Physics.

The Hong Kong Generative AI R&D Center (HKGAI), a joint-university collaborative venture, led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) with multiple universities, demonstrated how AI can be effectively integrated into the daily lives of citizens under the theme "AI Buddy for Hong Kong Citizens" at the InnoEX 2025. With funding from the HKSAR government’s InnoHK initiative, HKGAI has further expanded its inventions for more practical applications since last year’s exhibition. Following the launch of HKGAI V1, the latest locally developed large model launched early this year, a series of new self-developed AI research projects based on the HKGAI V1 large model were debut at InnoEX 2025, including:

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) achieved a record-breaking success at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva concluding today.   Thirty-seven HKUST teams won a total of 38 awards, including two special grand prizes, 22 Gold Medals (of which seven received Congratulations of the Jury), and multiple Silver and Bronze Medals, showcasing the University’s outstanding performance across different fields including life and health technologies, artificial intelligence (AI) and data science, advanced manufacturing, new energy technologies and aerospace engineering. HKUST outshone other local universities and smashed its own record with this extraordinary haul of awards, reaffirming its status as a powerhouse of creativity and invention.

A research team at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has developed three innovative smart medical devices for health monitoring, surgical assistance and rehabilitation. Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with robotics technology, the devices seek to help doctors address challenges in treatment and diagnostics, improve medical procedures and enhance efficiency. Led by Associate Prof. SHEN Yajing from the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, the team is actively collaborating with public and private institutions, industry stakeholders and investors to promote the translation and clinical application of the three breakthroughs below. AI Hand-Centric Tactile Interaction System (PhyTac):

Imagine a hiker collapsing from heatstroke on a remote trail in Sai Kung. In the past, help could take an agonizing hour, but now, thanks to a groundbreaking drone delivery system being pioneered in Hong Kong, life-saving medical supplies can arrive in just minutes. This isn’t just a vision of the future; it’s a reality unfolding before our eyes. Cities worldwide are embracing drones, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and advanced air mobility (AAM) systems to enhance urban mobility, logistics, emergency response, and even entertainment, such as stunning drone shows. In Mainland China, the low-altitude economy (LAE) is projected to reach a staggering 2 trillion yuan by 2030, signalling a transformative shift in everyday life.