Events
CityUHK Contributes to GAOCS2026 Round-table Panel on AI Engineering Education
Prof. Wen-Jung Li was invited to participate in the round-table panel on “AI 工程教育论坛” (AI Engineering Education Forum) at the 2026 Global Academic Summit for Overseas Academicians and Scholars and the 2nd Annual Symposium of the Global Academy of Overseas Chinese Scholars (GAOCS2026). At the forum, Prof. Li shared his views on the growing importance of artificial intelligence in engineering education and the cultivation of future-ready talent.
Organised by the Global Academy of Overseas Chinese Scholars (GAOCS) and jointly hosted by the Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo, GAOCS2026 brought together overseas academicians, experts, and scholars to exchange insights and promote collaboration. Continuing its theme of “Converging Wisdom, Innovation-driven Development, and Industry-Research Integration”, the conference focused on key global areas including new energy materials, artificial intelligence, and biomedicine.
The round-table panel provided a valuable platform for dialogue on AI-enabled engineering education, cross-disciplinary innovation, and international cooperation. CityUHK’s participation highlighted its commitment to advancing academic excellence, strengthening global partnerships, and supporting initiatives that connect education, research, and industry for regional and global innovation.
Nanjing Municipal Bureau of Science and Technology Visits CityUHK to Explore Collaboration Opportunities
A delegation led by Mr. Zhu Chaoping, Deputy Director-General of the Nanjing Municipal Bureau of Science and Technology, visited City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK). They were warmly welcomed by Professor Wen Jung Li, Vice-President (Talent and International Strategy), Professor Wang Jian from the School of Energy and Environment, and Professor Luo Rui from the Department of Systems Engineering.
The parties held in-depth discussions on areas including technological innovation, talent development, research commercialization and industrial applications.
CityUHK Strengthens Central Asia Ties with Visit from Uzbekistan Higher Education Leaders
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) welcomed a delegation from Gulistan State Pedagogical Institute, Gulistan University, and Yangiyer Branch of the Institute of Chemical Technology, Uzbekistan.
The delegation was led by Karshibaev Jakhongir, Rector of Gulistan State Pedagogical Institute; Eshmurodov Dilmurod Dusmurod Ugli, Vice-Rector of Gulistan State University; and Doniyarov Ghiyos Tilovovich, Vice-Rector of the Yangiyer Branch of the Institute of Chemical Technology. They were warmly received by Professor Wen Jung Li, Vice-President (Talent and International Strategy), and Professor Jennifer Lin, Associate Vice-President (Global Strategy) of CityUHK.
During the visit, the parties shared institutional profiles, academic strengths and international strategies, and explored opportunities for academic exchange and research collaboration. The discussions marked a positive step toward building stronger ties and future cooperation.
