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In a groundbreaking initiative, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has unveiled four AI-driven models poised to transform the medical and healthcare fields. These AI models can assist both general and specialist medical practitioners in diagnosing and prognosing up to 30 types of cancers and diseases, with some achieving accuracy comparable to that of medical experts with five years of experience or more.

HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development Prof. Tim CHENG Kwang-Ting was honored with a 2024 CCF Overseas Outstanding Contribution Award by China Computer Federation (CCF). Prof. Cheng is concurrently a Chair Professor jointly in the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering and Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and Director of AI Chip Center for Emerging Smart Systems (ACCESS), a research center under the Hong Kong government’s InnoHK initiative.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) announced today five new programs for the 2025/26 academic year, ahead of its Information Day for Undergraduate Admissions this Saturday.  The five programs, covering biomedical and health sciences, data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), microelectronics, and energy, aim to meet the demand for professionals in healthcare and emerging technologies while expanding course options. Additionally, the School of Engineering (SENG) will introduce a new dual-track admission framework, allowing students to be admitted via departments, offering more choices for those with clear academic pursuits.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) welcomes the Chancellor’s appointment of Ms. Edith SHIH as the Vice-Chairperson of the University Council, with effect from November 1, 2024.

Prof. YAN Lianke, IAS Sin Wai Kin Professor of Chinese Culture, has been awarded the 2024 Hsing Yun Global Chinese Literary Prize (Contribution Award). He is recognized for his dedication to the creation and research of Chinese literature.

Hello, aspiring wizards and witches of technology! If you’ve ever dreamed of casting spells with code or inventing extraordinary devices, let me take you on a journey through the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). Whether you’re a curious Muggle or a prospective student, prepare for an adventure filled with excitement and discovery!

A collaborative study in neuroscience, spearheaded by a research team of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), sheds light on new possibilities for treating central nervous system (CNS) injuries, as published in PNAS*. Through the discovery of a novel gene that regulates the regeneration of multiple types of CNS axons, researchers have achieved a significant stride towards repairing damaged neural networks.

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。