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FALL 2026
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Prof. Chi-Keung Chan awarded 2026 Ta-You Wu Memorial Award
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We are delighted to congratulate Prof. Chi-Keung Chan on receiving the 2026 Ta‑You Wu Memorial Award (吳大猷先生紀念獎). Adding to this remarkable achievement, Prof. Chan was also awarded the Young Scholars' Creativity Award, marking a dual recognition of his outstanding research contributions and academic excellence.
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AI Tutors Match Human Teachers: HKUST Study Featured on Croucher Cover Story
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The study demonstrates that a short conversation before a video lecture can enhance brain synchronisation and learning outcomes, regardless of whether the instructor is human or AI. This feature explores the promising role of AI in supporting education at scale.
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Transforming Policy through Research: Insights on the G7 Gender Equality Council
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Prof. Gietel-Basten has been appointed to the G7 Gender Equality Advisory Council, which advises G7 leaders on gender equality. The 2026 Council, under the French Presidency, examines demographic change through a feminist lens.
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| Partnerships and Event Highlights |
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Wu Hung x Yu Long: A Dialogue on Art, Music and Creativity in the Age of AI
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Deans' Forum: Challenges and Opportunities for Humanities and Social Sciences in the Era of AI
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A Collaborative Success: The 2026 HKUST STEAM Busking Competition
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Public Talks on The Way of Calligraphy and Science: Historical Legacy and Contemporary Research Frontiers in Chinese Writing and Calligraphy
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No Code, No Problem: HKUST Students Build AI Language Learning Tools at Micro-Hackathon 2026
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HKUST Students Share Overseas Volunteer Teaching Experiences at CLE Showcase
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| Faculty and Student Achievements |
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Prof. Wenjuan Zheng has received the Harvard-Yenching Institute Fellowship for the 2026-2027.
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Prof. Cameron Campbell has been appointed as Visiting Professor at Peking University for Fall 2026.
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Prof. Stuart Gietel-Basten has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (FAcSS).
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Dr. Steve Ma has been awarded the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao University Alliance (GHMUA) Fund.
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Prof. Yafeng Shan has been awarded the Jiangsu–Hong Kong–Macao University Alliance (JHMUA) Fund.
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Dr. Jenny Hung was awarded the Mee Toh Foundation Visiting Professorship in Buddhist Studies at the National University of Singapore.
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Mr. Wong Kam Yeung (BSc in Global China Studies) is receiving the 2026 Academic Achievement Medal, awarded to the top 2–3% of HKUST graduates.
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PhD student Mr. Chui Yin To's psycholinguistic work has been funded by the Language Learning Dissertation Grant.
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Mr. Yau Ho Lun has been awarded the Innovation and Technology (InnoTech) Scholarship 2026 by the HKSAR Government.
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| Welcome New Faculty Members |
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