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HKUST’s Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute announces the establishment of its Industrial Alliance, alongside the inaugural CKSRI Industrial Summit. The initiative brings together leaders from academia and industry to strengthen connections between HKUST research teams and a broad network of industry partners.
HKUST’s Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute announces the establishment of its Industrial Alliance, alongside the inaugural CKSRI Industrial Summit. The initiative brings together leaders from academia and industry to strengthen connections between HKUST research teams and a broad network of industry partners. 
Collaboration in Support of the National “AI+ Initiative”
HKUST Establishes Robotics Industrial Alliance to Advance Industry-Academia-Research
The HKUST GREAT Smart Cities Institute hosted the flagship “Future Smart and Sustainable Cities Forum” on June 1, 2026, as part of the University’s 35th anniversary celebrations. The event reinforced Hong Kong’s commitment to advancing smart city innovation through collaboration among academia, government, and industry.
The HKUST GREAT Smart Cities Institute hosted the flagship “Future Smart and Sustainable Cities Forum” on June 1, 2026, as part of the University’s 35th anniversary celebrations. The event reinforced Hong Kong’s commitment to advancing smart city innovation through collaboration among academia, government, and industry. 
Future Smart and Sustainable Cities Forum
HKUST Unites Global Experts and Government Leaders to Define the Future of Urban Living
Prof. Charles Ng (first row, third right), HKUST’s Vice-President for Institutional Advancement; Prof. Chen Yong (second row, fifth right), Head and Chair Professor of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE); Prof. Yang Zhengbao (first row, first right), General Chair of ICAST 2026 and Associate Professor of MAE; Prof. Yang Jinglei (first row, first left), Professor of MAE; and ICAST plenary speakers Prof. Wang Kon-Well from the University of Michigan (first row, second left) and Prof.
Prof. Charles Ng (first row, third right), HKUST’s Vice-President for Institutional Advancement; Prof. Chen Yong (second row, fifth right), Head and Chair Professor of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE); Prof. Yang Zhengbao (first row, first right), General Chair of ICAST 2026 and Associate Professor of MAE; Prof. Yang Jinglei (first row, first left), Professor of MAE; and ICAST plenary speakers Prof. Wang Kon-Well from the University of Michigan (first row, second left) and Prof. Leng Jinsong from the Harbin Institute of Technology (first row, center). 
Exploring a Broad Range of Topics in Smart/Adaptive Structures
The 35th International Conference on Adaptive Structures and Technologies at HKUST
Prof. Yang Hai delivered a thought-provoking lecture titled “The Present and Future of Mobility: Shaping Transportation from Ground to Sky” on May 6, 2026.
Prof. Yang Hai delivered a thought-provoking lecture titled “The Present and Future of Mobility: Shaping Transportation from Ground to Sky” on May 6, 2026. 
Shaping a More Efficient, Equitable, and Sustainable Mobility Ecosystem
Distinguished Research Excellence Award Recipient Prof. YANG Hai Delivered Transportation Lecture
An Industry Engagement Event in the theme of “Health & Medicine” was successfully hosted by the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering on May 15, 2026, drawing around 70 industry guests, faculty members, alumni and students for an evening of insightful exchange and community building.
An Industry Engagement Event in the theme of “Health & Medicine” was successfully hosted by the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering on May 15, 2026, drawing around 70 industry guests, faculty members, alumni and students for an evening of insightful exchange and community building. 
An Evening of Insightful Exchange and Community Building
CBE Department Hosted Industry Engagement Event in Health & Medicine and Celebrated Grand Opening of Food Technology Lab
Integrating AI in STEAM activities for primary and secondary school students on STEAM Day@HKUST 2026
Integrating AI in STEAM activities for primary and secondary school students on STEAM Day@HKUST 2026 
Faculty Column
The Integration of AI in STEAM Education: Enhancing Learning and Creativity
Jeanette (right) and Helen’s conversation inspired staff, students, and alumni to strengthen human connections, lead with empathy, and embrace a shared purpose.
Jeanette (right) and Helen’s conversation inspired staff, students, and alumni to strengthen human connections, lead with empathy, and embrace a shared purpose. 
Thought Leadership
Alumna Jeanette Mao on Her Path to HK Express CEO
The officiating guests include the Honourable Mrs. Regina Ip Lau Suk-Yee (third left), Convenor of the Non-official Members of the Executive Council of the HKSAR Government; Dr. Stephen Wong Yuen-Shan (third right), Head of the Chief Executive’s Policy Unit of the HKSAR Government; Prof. Wu Ji (second right), President of the Chinese Society of Space Research; Prof. Bernard Foing (second left), Executive Director of the COSPAR International Lunar Exploration Working Group and Chairman of the Lunar Explorers
The officiating guests include the Honourable Mrs. Regina Ip Lau Suk-Yee (third left), Convenor of the Non-official Members of the Executive Council of the HKSAR Government; Dr. Stephen Wong Yuen-Shan (third right), Head of the Chief Executive’s Policy Unit of the HKSAR Government; Prof. Wu Ji (second right), President of the Chinese Society of Space Research; Prof. Bernard Foing (second left), Executive Director of the COSPAR International Lunar Exploration Working Group and Chairman of the Lunar Explorers Society; Prof. Charles Ng Wang-Wai (first left), HKUST Vice-President for Institutional Advancement; and Prof. Gao Yang (first right), Director of HKSREC and Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at HKUST.  
Uniting Beijing-Shanghai-Hong Kong Research Strengths to Launch Space Intelligence Innovation Hub
HKUST-Led HKSREC Hosts Space Intelligence Event
This year’s event attracts over 600 university presidents, policymakers, and industry titans from 25 countries and regions.
This year’s event attracts over 600 university presidents, policymakers, and industry titans from 25 countries and regions. 
Global Leaders Converge to Shape the Future of Higher Education in Asia
HKUST and Times Higher Education Co-Host Asia Universities Summit 2026
Ctrl+Alt+Del: Rebooting Education for the AI Age
Ctrl+Alt+Del: Rebooting Education for the AI Age 
Faculty Column
Ctrl+Alt+Del: Rebooting Education for the AI Age
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