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人工智能（Artificial Intelligence，簡稱AI）的出現，令今後的世界將會由三種人組成：即女人、男人和可以跟人交流的機器人！人工智能令人與機器之間能更緊密地協作，將會推動現代社會和人類文明的發展。其深遠影響將遠超過互聯網的出現。勢必重組人類社會各行各業的運作模式。這是一次重大的範式轉移。

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has recently entered a cross-disciplinary technological innovation partnership with Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) and became the first university in Hong Kong to collaborate with the tech giant. This partnership aims to promote research innovation and talent development in the areas of sustainable development and new energy. Through this collaboration, CATL will provide funding to HKUST over five years.  The parties will work together on collaborative research and knowledge transfer in areas such as advanced materials and zero-carbon technologies. A venture capital fund will be established to support technology start-ups with growth and market potential, while part of the contribution will also be allocated to recognize exceptional doctoral and master's students engaged in related research. Awardees may have priority for job opportunities at CATL after graduation.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) welcomed delegations from two international universities this week, exploring new avenues for collaboration in research and education. On October 15, HKUST Provost Prof. GUO Yike, Prof. Hongbo FU, Acting Head of the Division of Arts and Machine Creativity and Yvonne LI, Head of Global Engagement & Greater China Affairs, had an engaging meeting with representatives from Auckland University of Technology (AUT) in New Zealand, including Prof. Guy LITTLEFAIR, Pro Vice-Chancellor International, and Mr. William HO, Director of International Relations and Recruitment at AUT International Group. The discussions explored potential collaboration in Health, Art Tech and Sports Science. Opportunities for faculty and student exchanges were also discussed. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed, marking the start of a promising partnership.

A collaborative effort between engineers and biologists at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has uncovered a neuroprotective mechanism in spinal cord injury (SCI), shedding new light on therapeutic approaches to potentially benefit millions of patients worldwide. While SCI is a devastating condition with profound, life-altering consequences, unfortunately, a definitive cure remains elusive. For a long time, the study of axon damage and regeneration in SCI has been constrained by the lack of suitable in vivo imaging tools capable of visualizing undisturbed cellular processes within the spinal cord.

Prof. Nancy IP, President of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), warmly welcomes the wide range of initiatives presented by Chief Executive Mr. John LEE in his Policy Address today.  She is particularly excited about his support for establishing a third medical school, increased funding and favorable policies in support of research and entrepreneurships, and a series of collaboration plans with the Greater Bay area, which shall further position Hong Kong as an international hub for health and medical innovation. 

Provost of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Prof. GUO Yike and Yvonne Li, Head of Global Engagement & Greater China Affairs, attended the APRU Senior International Leaders’ Meeting at Keio University in Tokyo from October 9 - 11, 2024. The event gathered 70 senior representatives from 44 universities across 16 regions, fostering a rich environment for dialogues and collaboration on pressing educational challenges. In his keynote on “Innovating Higher Education through Creative Technologies”, Prof. Guo discussed the transformative integration of art and AI in education and artistic creation, stimulating discussions on AI’s potential in educational advancements. Following his presentation, Prof. Guo participated in discussion with other senior leaders to further explore the potential of AI in education. The sharing and panel discussion underscored the critical role of educators in achieving cognitive breakthroughs in AI. 

Prof. Kam Tuen Law, Chair Professor in the Department of Physics at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), has been elected a 2024 Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS). 

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted an agreement signing ceremony with Ocean Park Corporation on October 7, building on the universities' strong foundation of partnership. The ceremony was held during HKUST's French Science Festival and featured Prof. Jianping GAN, Head of HKUST's Department of Ocean Science, and Dr. Paolo MARTELLI, Director of Veterinary Services at Ocean Park. This new agreement sets a robust framework to leverage shared resources and expertise, offering mutual benefits in areas like zoology, environmental conservation, data science, and creative media. It also aims at leveraging the resources to enrich education and research, offering practical learning opportunities through internships and research projects for students.