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明天就是中秋節，除了賞月外，當然少不了要吃月餅。近日，香港科技大學(科大)一班綜合系統與設計學系的博士生，於助理教授李桂君的帶領下，炮製出全港首批利用3D打印技術印製的月餅。這批紫薯及奶黃口味的月餅，印有科大校徽。該食物打印機由團隊設計，除可印製月餅，亦可製作包括曲奇或蛋糕等甜品。 打印機現時只需十分鐘便能印製一個月餅，未來更可進一步縮短至五分鐘左右。過程無需借助模具創作複雜的圖案和形狀，食物材料及份量亦可根據用戶的要求和營養需要度身訂做。團隊將為打印機注入加熱功能，並已就此技術申請專利。目前市面的3D打印機只能印製肉類或朱古力等無需加工食物，未來新型打印機所製造的食物將無需另外加熱便可食用，實現「一條龍」3D打印兼烹調處理，大大減少製作時間。

香港科技大學（科大）與世界經濟論壇合作，於上周接待了40位來自包括歐洲、北美洲、拉丁美洲、非洲和中東等22個國家及地區，專業領域涵蓋法律、科技、媒體、公共行政、投資銀行和人道援助等領域的年輕管理人員和公司創辦人，成為大中華區首間舉辦「全球青年領袖論壇領導力發展課程」的大學。科大校董會主席沈向洋教授、校長葉玉如教授、首席副校長郭毅可教授、副校長（大學拓展）汪揚教授以及科大其他教授，均就其各自專業於課程活動中分享及講授與人工智能(AI)相關的話題。 葉玉如教授在歡迎午宴中表示科大在人工智能的開發和應用均走在前沿。大學致力參與尖端人工智能研究，並開發先驅性技術。是次課程除邀得科大頂級學者，就AI最新發展及該技術對環球經濟和社會的影響授課，亦邀請了香港大學和香港教育大學的世界級學者講授課程。大學亦響應「香港夜繽紛」，安排學員參觀尖沙咀海濱等景點，體驗香港國際大都會氣氛，又帶同學員走訪香港與內地的初創企業和科技巨頭，促進來自世界各地的課程參與者與大灣區創業者、研究員與投資者之間的交流。參與是次課程的青年領袖來自不同背景，包括巴西政黨、貝克麥堅時律師事務所、美國有線新聞網絡和里約熱內盧州檢察官辦公室等。 多國大學如哈佛、普林斯頓、劍橋和牛津等，均曾與世界經濟論壇合作舉辦「全球青年領袖論壇領導力發展課程」，探討包括能源創新和可持續發展等全球重要議題。

Leading the way in artificial intelligence (AI) research, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) recently hosted a group of young global leaders to explore the transformative power of AI and its critical role in tackling global challenges. Around 40 influential individuals from the World Economic Forum (Forum)’s Young Global Leaders (YGL) leadership development program gathered at HKUST - the first university in Greater China to host the event. Warmly welcomed by the University’s Council Chairman Prof. Harry SHUM and President Prof. Nancy IP, the group consisted of senior executives and members of leading companies and organizations worldwide, spanning a broad spectrum of sectors such as technology, media, public administration, investment banking, and humanitarian aid across 22 countries and regions. 

HKUST has developed a cutting-edge microscope to help surgeons precisely identify cancer cells in 3 minutes during operations, sparing patients from secondary surgeries.

In the face of increasing extreme rainfall events that often trigger further dangers, School of Engineering civil engineers are setting out to develop a pioneering city-scale slope digital twin to boost forecasting, prevention, and mitigation of Hong Kong’s number one natural hazard: landslides.

Six distinguished individuals, Mr. Nicholas CHAN Hiu-Fung, Dr. Adrian CHENG Chi-Kong, Mr. Wilson FUNG Ying-Wai, Prof. Albert IP Yuk-Keung, Ms. Sarah LEE Wai-Sze and Ms. YAO Jue (in alphabetical order of surnames) were conferred Honorary Fellowships by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today. Officiating at the ceremony were Prof. Harry SHUM, Chairman of the HKUST Council, and Prof. Nancy IP, President of the HKUST. HKUST Council Chairman Prof. Harry Shum applauded the six awardees for their outstanding accomplishments, significant contributions to society and unwavering support to the University. “Each of our six new Honorary Fellows has set a high bar of excellence in their respective domains, effecting positive change within Hong Kong and beyond. Their journeys and accomplishments serve as a beacon of inspiration, encouraging the future generation to break boundaries and catalyze meaningful change for the betterment of society,” he said.

HKUST welcomed a delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), further fortifying our partnership and fostering dynamic knowledge exchange. This monumental visit marked a significant milestone in strengthening bonds with the Middle East region.  The UAE's Economy Minister H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al MARRI and his delegation engaged in insightful discussions with HKUST Acting President Prof. GUO Yike and other senior leaders. The discussions revolved around exploring potential collaborations in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), sustainability, knowledge transfer, and student recruitment. This visit has laid a solid foundation for future collaborations and the cultivation of international talents.

香港科技大學（科大）今日派遣全港最大規模的大學生團隊，到杭州亞洲運動會出任義務工作。是次出征獲中央人民政府駐香港特別行政區聯絡辦公室（中聯辦）協調安排，16名科大學生義工，包括多個來自如劍擊、欖球、射箭和合球等大學校隊的成員，本周初出席了由中聯辦教育科技部處長方磊主持的培訓活動，並於今日中午正式啟程前往杭州，參與將於本周六揭幕的第19屆亞洲運動會。 此外，3名科大學生和校友亦將以運動員身份，於本屆亞運會與各國運動員同場競技，為港爭光。出賽的科大運動員包括透過學生運動員入學計劃（SAAS）入讀機械及航空航天工程學系的伍泰龍，他將代表香港出戰本屆亞運的三項鐵人項目。市場學系學生黄皓雋將出戰足球項目；而剛於本年畢業的資訊系統學系校友黃淨淳，則將出戰運動攀登項目。科大一向著重學生之多元發展，並設有學生運動員入學計劃（SAAS），提供獎學金、生活津貼、全面及靈活的學習支援和安排，以助學生運動員同時追求運動及學術成就。