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Academic Enrichment Program (AEP) - “Victoria Harbor Boat Trip” (10 October 2024)
Creating a vibrant and inclusive environment where both staff and students can thrive has always been an important priority of the University. To further enrich the campus life and promote a healthy work-life balance among our faculty community, the University is establishing an Academic Enrichment Program (AEP).
Championed by Prof. Michelle Yik of Division of Social Science, this new Program aims to provide faculty members with more opportunities to engage and network with each other through different events including casual gathering and leisure activities, cultivating a stronger sense of belonging and mutual support among peers.
Institutional Advancement
HKUST Launches Hong Kong’s First Division of Arts and Machine Creativity Blending Technology and Humanities to Nurture Talents for Creative Industries
HKUST announced on 22 July 2024 the establishment of the Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC), a cross-disciplinary center that promotes the convergence of technology and art. As the first of its kind in Hong Kong, the Division will launch postgraduate (PG) programs with curricula comparable to renowned institutions like MIT's famous Media Lab to nurture Art Tech talents who can leverage cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in art creation process.
![HKUST Launches Hong Kong’s First Division of Arts and Machine Creativity](/sites/default/files/2024-10/20240722.jpg)
Engagement
Academic Enrichment Program (AEP) - “Sunset Happy Hour” (10 May 2024)
Creating a vibrant and inclusive environment where both staff and students can thrive has always been an important priority of the University. To further enrich the campus life and promote a healthy work-life balance among our faculty community, the University is establishing an Academic Enrichment Program (AEP).
Championed by Prof. Michelle Yik of Division of Social Science, this new Program aims to provide faculty members with more opportunities to engage and network with each other through different events including casual gathering and leisure activities, cultivating a stronger sense of belonging and mutual support among peers.
Engagement
Academic Enrichment Program (AEP) - “East Meets West” (12 April 2024)
Creating a vibrant and inclusive environment where both staff and students can thrive has always been an important priority of the University. To further enrich the campus life and promote a healthy work-life balance among our faculty community, the University is establishing an Academic Enrichment Program (AEP).
Championed by Prof. Michelle Yik of Division of Social Science, this new Program aims to provide faculty members with more opportunities to engage and network with each other through different events including casual gathering and leisure activities, cultivating a stronger sense of belonging and mutual support among peers.
Engagement
International AI Cooperation and Governance Forum 2023
HKUST was thrilled to join forces with Tsinghua University and launched the ‘International AI Cooperation and Governance Forum 2023’ on 8-9 December 2023. The two-day forum brought together over 50 world-renowned Artificial Intelligence (AI) experts, scholars, industry leaders, government representatives and international organization delegates to explore the opportunities and challenges brought by cutting-edge technologies such as Generative AI, and discuss strategies for building a comprehensive global governance framework for the new technology... Read More
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Engagement & Visit
Delegation including Provost, Associate Provost and Deans - Visit to HKUST Partners and Alumni Gathering in Europe
Our senior management were excited to embark on a journey in October 2023, visiting prestigious university partners across four European countries. This offers us a unique platform to share our latest advancements in AI, Innovation, and Smart Cities... Read More
![International AI Cooperation and Governance Forum 2023 HKUST was thrilled to join forces with Tsinghua University and launched the ‘International AI Cooperation and Governance Forum 2023’ on 8-9 December 2023. The two-day forum brought together over 50 world-renowned Artificial Intelligence (AI) experts, scholars, industry leaders, government representatives and international organization delegates to explore the opportunities and challenges brought by cutting-edge technologies such as Generative AI, and d](/sites/default/files/2024-01/to_alex_pls_put_this_photo_as_features_thumbnail_20231012_on_behalf_of_hkust_prof_yike_guo_signed_an_mou_with_technical_university_of_munich.jpg)
Events & Accomplishments
Visit
Visit from Southern Power Grid
Visit from Southern Power Grid
![Visit from Southern Power Grid](/sites/default/files/2024-12/visi_by_sout_powe_grid_p21384_01_098.jpg)
![Visit from Southern Power Grid](/sites/default/files/2024-12/visi_by_sout_powe_grid_p21384_01_098.jpg)
Engagement
HKUST Faculty Recognition Ceremony 2024
HKUST Faculty Recognition Ceremony 2024
![HKUST Faculty Recognition Ceremony 2024](/sites/default/files/2024-12/ags_2082.jpg)
![HKUST Faculty Recognition Ceremony 2024](/sites/default/files/2024-12/ags_2082.jpg)
Engagement
International Forum on Interdisciplinary Education
International Forum on Interdisciplinary Education
![International Forum on Interdisciplinary Education](/sites/default/files/2024-12/2.jpg)
![International Forum on Interdisciplinary Education](/sites/default/files/2024-12/2.jpg)
Engagement
Molecular Frontiers Symposium in HK
Molecular Frontiers Symposium in Hong Kong
![Molecular Frontiers Symposium in Hong Kong](/sites/default/files/2024-12/molecular_frontiers_symposium_prof_yike_guo_1.jpg)
![Molecular Frontiers Symposium in Hong Kong](/sites/default/files/2024-12/molecular_frontiers_symposium_prof_yike_guo_1.jpg)
Engagement
The Shaw Prize Lecture in Life Science & Medicine 2024
The Shaw Prize Lecture in Life Science and Medicine 2024
![The Shaw Prize Lecture in Life Science and Medicine 2024](/sites/default/files/2024-12/1_234.png)
![The Shaw Prize Lecture in Life Science and Medicine 2024](/sites/default/files/2024-12/1_234.png)
Engagement
2024 Future Science Prize Week - Science & Technology Forum
2024 Future Science Prize Week - Science and Technology Forum
![2024 Future Science Prize Week - Science and Technology Forum](/sites/default/files/2024-10/30oct-0235.jpg)
![2024 Future Science Prize Week - Science and Technology Forum](/sites/default/files/2024-10/30oct-0235.jpg)
Visit
Visit from University of Strathclyde
Visit from University of Strathclyde
![Visit from University of Strathclyde](/sites/default/files/2024-10/464916061_964096752427464_5551198732658567184_n.jpg)
![Visit from University of Strathclyde](/sites/default/files/2024-10/464916061_964096752427464_5551198732658567184_n.jpg)
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