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Researchers at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have uncovered how mutations in a specific gene can trigger a rare respiratory disease, shedding light on the critical role played by cellular structures known as cilia. Cilia are tiny and hair-like organelles extruding from the surface of most cell types, serving either sensory or motile functions. In the eyes, photoreceptor cells possess sensory cilia that are important for vision. Meanwhile, motile cilia align along the surface of the respiratory tract and function in airway clearance of mucus and inhaled pathogens.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)'s Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute (CKSRI) today announced 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, fostering collaboration in research development, technology translation, and talent development. Through the Alliance, CKSRI aims to establish a practical, sustainable collaboration platform that supports the deployment of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies across diverse application scenarios.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), in collaboration with the Center for Metaverse and Computational Creativity at HKUST(Guangzhou), presents the SURREALITY Mixed Reality (MR) × Artificial Intelligence (AI) Digital Art Cross-City Exhibition. As part of HKUST's 35th-anniversary celebrations, an exclusive media preview of the world's first large-scale, cross-regional MR × AI digital art exhibition was held at the University's Clear Water Bay campus.Showcasing selected works by renowned international and Chinese Mainland digital artists, as well as faculty and students from both campuses, the exhibition integrates creativity with Virtual Reality (VR), MR, and AI technologies. It transforms the campus into a global hub for arts innovation and technological excellence.

A research team from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), together with an HKUST-incubated medtech startup, PhoMedics Limited, has developed Glanzir®, the world's first artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled, slide-free pathology imaging system. The system enables direct imaging of fresh tissue without the need for conventional procedures such as freezing, sectioning, and staining, producing histological images in approximately three minutes in an operating room setting for intraoperative assessment.

Researchers at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have achieved two major breakthroughs in interfacial polymerization, a key technique for preparing advanced functional materials. By integrating quantum mechanics with machine learning, the team has elucidated the mechanism by which water molecules facilitate reactions at the molecular level. At the same time, they have transformed microcapsule design from a traditional trial-and-error approach into a predictive science.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today hosted the official opening ceremony for the "Jockey Club i-Village" (i-Village) at its Clear Water Bay campus. Supported by a donation of over HK$203 million from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the project aims to provide students with a high-quality residential accommodation that integrates living and learning, enriching their personal development and educational experience. It also supports the promotion of the "Study in Hong Kong" brand by enhancing the campus’s international atmosphere, fostering diverse interactions within the student community, and contributing to Hong Kong’s long-term goal of developing as an international education hub.

Prof. Kei May LAU, Research Professor in the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Heinrich Welker Award, a highly esteemed honor in the international semiconductor field. She is also the first scientist/engineer to receive this distinction based on groundbreaking research achievements accomplished in Hong Kong/China.

Prof. ZHANG Limin, Head and Chair Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), recently received a Certificate of Merit at the Fourth National Award for Excellence in Innovation, in recognition of his pioneering research achievements in  geotechnical engineering and his outstanding contributions to national disaster prevention and mitigation.