AIS Rings in the Spring Semester with Chinese New Year Celebration 2026

Students, faculty, and staff from the Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) gathered on February 10, 2026, to celebrate the beginning of the Spring semester and the vibrant Chinese New Year. The afternoon was filled with excitement, laughter, and a strong sense of camaraderie within the AIS community.
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ENVR Celebrates 15th Anniversary with Gala Dinner Cruise

The Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) at HKUST celebrated a significant milestone with its 15th Anniversary Gala Dinner Cruise on January 30, 2026, welcoming over 260 distinguished guests to commemorate 15 years of growth and collaboration.
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Research
i-CABLE’s InnoAction Features Prof. ZHANG Qian on HealthTech Innovation for Elderly Care and Hong Kong’s First Experiential Learning Program
Prof. WANG Dan Secures HK$5.6 Million from RGC Collaborative Research Fund 2025/26 for Sustainable AI Datacenter
Where AI Meets Humanity: A Scholar Democratizing Storytelling - Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Honoree Prof. RAO Anyi Fuses Art and Technology at HKUST
HKUST Co-develops Robotic Nanoprobe for Precise Mitochondria Extraction, Charting New Directions in Research on Therapies for Neurodegenerative Diseases and Cancer
HKUST Researcher Reveals Land Economics as Key to Renewable Technology Deployment and Decarbonization
AIS Research Digest #5
Partnerships & Event Highlights
HKUST Launches UN-Backed International Coordination Office for Urban Climate Resilience
HKUST and GPTX Forge Collaboration to Advance Innovation and Entrepreneurship in AI, Robotics, and Healthcare
HKUST, HKUST(GZ) and Tibet Autonomous Region Ecological and Environmental Monitoring Center Sign Tripartite Strategic Cooperation Agreement on Plateau Ecological Protection and Sustainable Development
HKUST Launches AI Literacy Hub in Strategic Collaboration with Solomon Learning Group
HKUST Hosts High-Level Forum on Generative AI Governance and Cultural Co-Creation
The 2nd Cross-Campus Exhibition “Symbiotic Signals: Entangled Perceptions and Algorithms” Concludes on a High Note
Faculty Achievements
38% AIS Faculty Named Among World’s Top 2% Scientists 2025 by Stanford University
AIS Teaching Excellence Award 2024/25
HKUST Faculty Recognition Ceremony 2025
Prof. YEUNG King-Lun Wins Top Honor at 2024 Hong Kong Green Innovations Awards with Groundbreaking Multifunctional Odor Control Hydrogel
Prof. Tristan BRAUD and Mr. Brian LAU Receive iF DESIGN AWARD 2026
Prof. Timothy PAGE Recognized as 2025 Fromm Music Foundation Commission Recipient
Student Achievements
AIS Undergraduates Celebrate Victory at Hong Kong Techathon+ 2026
ISD Undergraduates Garner Accolades at the 8th Annual Cathay Hackathon
EVMT Students Take Home Champion at Eco-Innovation Challenge: Reimagine Waste, Redefine Hospitality
T&M-DDP Student Wins 3rd Place at APRU x Google Tech Policy Hackathon 2025
IIP Students Receive CSCW 2025 Best Paper Honorable Mention
AIS Students Excel at the Global Sustainability Challenge 2025–26 Asia-Pacific Regional Finals
Teaching & Learning
HKUST Partners with Industry Leaders to Pilot Nature-Related Assessment for Commercial Properties
AIS Students Dive into Sustainable Cities and Communities at the AUA-SNU Youth Forum 2025
HKUST’s Groundbreaking "Major + X" Curriculum Equips Next Generation with AI and Sustainability Expertise
“Energy & Sustainability” – T&M International Business Plan Competition in Saudi Arabia Winter 2025/26
ENVR Study Trip to Turkey 2026
Cross-Campus Connections: AMC & EMIA Visit HKUST(GZ) and Guangzhou
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