Events

CityUHK Strengthens Global Partnerships at EAIE 2026 in Glasgow, UK

City University of Hong Kong participated in the European Association for International Education (EAIE) Conference 2026 in Glasgow, United Kingdom, reinforcing its commitment to global engagement and international collaboration. The CityUHK delegation included Professor Jennifer LIN, Associate Vice-President (Global Strategy); Professor Kannie CHAN, Director of the Global Engagement Office (GEO), Mr Carl TANG, Associate Director of GEO, and other CityUHK colleagues.

The EAIE Conference provided an important platform for CityUHK to enhance its global visibility, strengthen ties with universities worldwide. CityUHK also joined the “Study in Hong Kong” session, where Professor James TANG, Secretary-General of the University Grants Committee of the HKSAR, took part in discussions promoting Hong Kong as an international education hub.

Representing CityUHK, Professor Jennifer LIN delivered a presentation titled “What’s New at CityUHK: Shaping the Future through Tech, Talent and Transformation.” CityUHK also met with representatives from universities around the world to explore potential collaborations and further strengthen CityUHK’s global partnerships.

NAAI Hong Kong Chapter Officially Launched at AI Symposium

The National Academy of Artificial Intelligence (NAAI) officially launched its Hong Kong Chapter at CityUHK, marking a significant milestone in strengthening AI research, innovation, and collaboration in Hong Kong and beyond. The event opened with a welcome remarks by Prof Wen Jung Li, Vice-President (Talent and International Strategy), and featured presentations by six distinguished speakers showcasing cutting-edge research and real-world applications in intelligent sensing, computational imaging, robotics, AI agents, smart healthcare, and next-generation networks.

A highlight of the programme was the inauguration and appointment ceremony of the NAAI Hong Kong Chapter.  The establishment is expected to strengthen research partnerships across Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and the international community, foster the development of future AI talent, and accelerate innovation, further reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as a global hub for artificial intelligence.

CityUHK Welcomes Senior Delegation from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) to advance strategic academic and research collaboration

President Dr Muhammad AL-SAGGAF from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) led a high-level delegation to visit City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK). Acting President Prof. Chun-Sing LEE, Vice-President (Talent and International Strategy) Prof. Wen Jung LI, Associate Vice-President (Resources Planning), Associate Director (Institute of Digital Medicine) Prof. Xinge YU and Chief Communications and Global Affairs Officer, Prof. Shirley CHONG shared institutional strengths and research priorities across materials science, digital medicine and sustainable.

This official visit marks the next step for CityUHK to expanding global partnership network across the Middle East and reinforcing the University’s commitment to cross-border knowledge exchange and joint innovation.