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From December 1 to 5, 2025, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), in partnership with the World Economic Forum (WEF), hosted the 2025 edition of the prestigious Young Global Leaders Education Module.The flagship event, themed “Our AI Future is Now: Reflections and Next Directions,” brought together 35 influential young leaders from 24 countries and regions for an intensive exploration of artificial intelligence’s societal and economic implications. The program also served as a key milestone ahead of HKUST’s upcoming 35th Anniversary, underscoring the University’s commitment to fostering innovation-led global impact.

Prof. Nancy IP, President of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), joined global leaders at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. As the sole university president representing Hong Kong, she participated in high-level dialogues on neuroscience, the evolving role of universities, the future of global research, and health innovation.Held under the theme "A Spirit of Dialogue", this year's Annual Meeting convened over 3,000 esteemed leaders from government, business, civil society, and academia from more than 130 countries—including nearly 65 heads of state and about 850 top CEOs—to address complex geopolitical and technological challenges.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today hosted "Nobel Heroes@HKUST", a special forum featuring four Nobel Laureates who engaged in close interactions with over 400 students, faculty members, and public guests. Held as highlight of HKUST's 35th anniversary celebrations, the event underscored the University's dedication to bridging world-renowned scholars with the local community and reinforcing its role as a leading hub for knowledge and talent development.

To Prof. Stephane REDONNET, scientific research is a personal as much as a professional journey, which calls not only for rigor and inventiveness, but also authenticity and boldness. A latecomer to academia, he brings his significant background in aerospace research, as well as the life experiences gained from his unconventional path.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted the international conference “When Ultrafast Spectroscopy Meets AI: Challenges and Opportunities” from December 5 to 8, 2025. The event brought more than 70 leading scholars from Chinese Mainland and the United States to the Clear Water Bay campus to explore the innovative applications of ultrafast spectroscopy and artificial intelligence (AI) in frontier scientific research. Centered on the theme of “AI for Science,” the conference aimed to build an open and intellectually rigorous platform, spark new scientific ideas, and promote regional collaboration and interdisciplinary innovation.

As the national 15th Five-Year Plan underscores the importance of implementing AI+ initiatives, Hong Kong is poised to leverage its unique strengths to accelerate the development of innovative technologies and new quality productive forces. Against this backdrop, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)’s Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS), in collaboration with the Media Intelligence Research Center (MIRC), today hosted the "High-level Forum on Generative AI Governance and Cultural Co-Creation". The event brought together over 30 government officials, scholars, and experts from media, business, and cultural sectors to share insights on developing a governance framework and fostering cultural co-creation for GenAI, collectively shaping a new future for governance landscape.

Once, science fiction served as a prophecy of the future. Today, technology is transforming these visions into our lived reality at an unprecedented pace. As both an extrapolation of scientific frontiers and a realm of imagination, science fiction continually expands the boundaries of human understanding, while rapidly evolving technology constantly reshapes the form of science fiction itself. In these dual currents of progress, how will science fiction envision the future for us?

Prof. WANG Yiwen, Associate Professor in the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE) and Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) at HKUST, develops brain-machine interfaces that restore motor function to paralyzed patients. Her journey from dismantling bicycles to pioneering neural engineering reveals how curiosity, resilience, and mentorship can literally transform lives.