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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) selected eight cutting-edge projects for the latest round of Sustainable Smart Campus as a Living Lab program for testing on campus. Covering a wide range of sustainability challenges on campus, the projects address energy efficiency, renewable energy optimization, water management, wellness, ecosystem enhancement, and predictive maintenance strategies, providing students and faculty with hands-on experience with prototypes before real-world implementation.

中國銀行（香港）有限公司（「中銀香港」）與香港科技大學（「科大」）簽訂為期五年的戰略協議，雙方強強聯手，就推動金融科技、人工智能、普惠金融、研究及人才培訓開展合作，探索共同發展機遇，為內地及香港的持份者創造重要效益。在中銀香港副董事長兼總裁孫煜與科大校長葉玉如教授見證下，中銀香港副總裁王化斌與科大副校長（行政）譚嘉因教授簽署合作協議。合作備忘錄涵蓋多個重點合作領域，雙方將聯手激發香港於金融、銀行及金融科技的發展潛力。其中，科大將專注於創新研究，以響應本港在數字金融、金融科技及綠色金融等範疇的策略發展。中銀香港亦將透過獎學金、實習和管理培訓計劃，支持本地人才培育。此外，雙方將構建常態化協同機制，為在內地及香港，以至東南亞地區的科大社群與中銀香港客戶，打造量身訂造的跨境金融服務方案 。中銀香港副董事長兼總裁孫煜表示：「中銀香港根植香港逾百年，一直與社會各界攜手促進經濟社會高質量發展。是次與科大簽署的合作備忘錄標誌著學術界與金融界開展全方位合作，支持本港創科生態圈的蓬勃發展。透過科大領先的學術研發及人才培育專長，結合中銀香港於金融服務及創新應用等領域的前瞻優勢，讓銀校雙方更緊密地實踐產教融合，進一步推動香港作為國際金融與創科中心的領先地位。」科大校長葉玉如教授對雙方達成此次合作表示欣喜。她表示：「是次簽署的合作備忘錄不只是一份正式協議，更是對雙方歷經三十載可靠合作關係的有力證明。對於雙方即將聯手開展的項目，我深感振奮。從為大學社群提供全面金融服務，到推動金融科技、人工智能以及數字化領域的創新，這些舉措將為我們的成員乃至社會各界注入新動能。讓我們懷着滿腔熱忱與共同的使命感，共赴新征程。」

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today announced the launch of “Aivilization”, the largest-scale AI multi-agent social simulation sandbox to date. This innovative platform studies how human interaction with AI can shape a virtual society, where ‘AI inhabitants’ can organically develop their own governance structures, economies and cultural norms.   As AI becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, understanding the dynamics of communication between humans and artificial intelligence has become a crucial area of study. Previous simulation models like Project Sid1 and Stanford Smallville2 have explored similar themes, with community sizes of around 1,000 and dozens of AI agents respectively, to observe the evolution of AI civilizations.

香港科技大學（科大）本科招生及入學事務處舉辦的 Polymath 主題暑期訓練營圓滿落幕，吸引來自13個國家及地區逾150名中學生參與。參與的學生不僅參加了由科大教授主持的課堂講座、研究展示與實驗室參觀，更透過「專題項目研習」（Capstone Project），為科大合作夥伴包括海洋公園公司、香港數碼港及宏碁電腦（Acer）提出的現實挑戰設計創新解決方案。此訓練營不僅提升了學生的學術能力，還激發了他們跨學科的創新思維。

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are tiny RNA molecules that regulate gene expression by controlling messenger RNAs (mRNAs) and are critical for various biological processes, including development, stress responses, and epigenetic regulation. In plants, the enzyme DICER-LIKE 1 (DCL1) processes miRNA precursors into mature miRNAs, and mutations in DCL1 can lead to developmental issues like delayed flowering and abnormal leaves, making its precision essential for plant growth. A research team led by Prof. NGUYEN Tuan Anh from the Division of Life Science at HKUST has recently made significant strides in understanding miRNA biogenesis by developing a groundbreaking massively parallel dicing assay to investigate human DICER, which functions similarly to plant DCL1. 

In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries, its potential to ignite human creativity is quietly revolutionizing storytelling—even in filmmaking. Leading this charge is Professor RAO Anyi, an assistant professor in the newly established Division of Arts and Machine Creativity at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST).  Prof. Rao, named to the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list, is pioneering AI’s role in democratizing storytelling. He develops AI tools that empower filmmakers to generate content and control complex elements or special effects like scene lighting. With a mission to merge the realms of filmmaking, art, and AI, he aims to nurture a tech-savvy generation of storytellers. 

The "Mainland-Hong Kong-Macao High-Level University Presidents Roundtable" hosted by the China Association of Higher Education (CAHE) and co-organized by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), was successfully held in Hong Kong yesterday. Themed "University Missions and Collaborative Innovation in the Context of Building an Education Nation," the event featured a keynote speech by HUAI Jinpeng, Minister of Education of China, with opening remarks by CHAN Kwok-Ki, Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, and LIN Huiqing, President of the China Association of Higher Education.

Prof. CHEN Fei, Associate Head and Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has received the prestigious 2025 Luke Howard Award from the International Association for Urban Climate (IAUC). As the second scholar from the Greater China to receive this global accolade, this recognition honors his exceptional leadership and transformative contributions to urban climatology. As the top award from IAUC, the Luke Howard Award is presented annually to recognize outstanding contributions to the urban climatology field in terms of a combination of research, teaching, and service to the international community of urban climatologists.  The IAUC commended Prof. Chen for his international leadership and impact in urban climate modelling, highlighting his role in shaping policies and developing tools that protect vulnerable urban areas.