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Prof. Ross MURCH, Chair Professor of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE), received the prestigious Wireless Communications Technical Committee (WTC) Recognition Award 2023 from the IEEE Communications Society (IEEE ComSoc).

It will take years or decades for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) to reach human-level AI. Robots will not take over the world. “Open source” is the only option. These are among the thought-provoking insights that Turing Prize Winner Prof. Yann LeCun, hailed by the media as one of the “Godfathers of AI,” has shared with AI experts, scholars, industry leaders from around the world and students at a symposium held recently in Hong Kong. Entitled AI NEW HORIZONS 2023: A Symposium with Scientific Leaders, the symposium was jointly hosted by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and the Greater Bay Area Association of Academicians (GBAAA). In his keynote speech, Prof. LeCun envisioned objective-driven AI will help predict the future, and Joint Embedding Predictive Architecture (JEPA) model will make a paradigm shift in predictive modeling, that JEPA could bring about a “new Renaissance.”

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) commenced its 31st Congregation today (November 17) with a momentous rendition of the University anthem for the first time.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) warmly welcome visits of two international institutional partners, The University of Manchester from the United Kingdom & Manchester China Forum and Swissnex from Switzerland in early November. These visits underscore HKUST’s dedication to international cooperation and the exchange of knowledge. Prof. John HOLDEN, Associate Vice-President for Special Projects at the University of Manchester, and Mr. Rhys WHALLEY, Executive Director at Manchester China Forum, met with the HKUST team at the Office of Knowledge Transfer (OKT) on November 14. The HKUST team shared the university's efforts in knowledge transfer through integrating education and research programs and supporting HKUST’s start-ups to make a social impact. The delegation also had the opportunity to visit two start-ups budding from HKUST: PointFit Technology Limited and Allegrow Biotech Limited, gaining insights into their growth and innovation.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted the Asian Universities Alliance (AUA) Executives' Meeting from November 7 to 10, 2023 as the Executive President of AUA for 2023-2024. This significant gathering brought together thought leaders and representatives from 15 renowned Asian higher education institutions, sparking insightful discussions on shaping the future of higher education.   

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted the International Leadership Forum on November 8, 2023. The forum convened over 50 leading figures and academics from 22 universities across 15 Asian economies. The Forum sparked insightful discussions on two pivotal topics: "Global Synergy: The Role of University Collaboration in Sharing Data for SDGs" and "Measuring Impact: Assessing Universities' Sustainability Initiatives."

A research team led by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has developed a microprinter that can print piezoelectric films 100 times faster for the production of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) for sensors, wearable or implantable medical devices, offering the possibility to lower the mass production costs. The microprinter, built at a comparatively lower cost as compared with other printers on the market, utilizes an electrostatic field to propel streams of ink onto a platform, allowing for efficient manipulation of thin film patterns and enhanced printing speed to address the challenge of mass production and control of structures and feature sizes.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted the 29th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the 53rd Board of Directors meeting of The Association of East Asian Research Universities (AEARU) from November 6-8, 2023. This significant event brought together representatives from 16 top-tier universities across East Asia and marked a pivotal milestone in advancing regional collaboration. The meeting reviewed the various activities organized by the member universities of AEARU over the past year, and planned for the upcoming year's meetings and events, as well as nominated the Chair of the AEARU for the year 2024 -2025. In a significant acknowledgment of HKUST’s leadership in higher education, HKUST has been elected as the Chair of the Alliance. This role offers HKUST a prime opportunity to champion collaborative efforts among leading research-intensive universities in the East Asian region.