Events

Strengthening Educational Ties: United Arab Emirates (UAE) Diplomats Visit CityUHK

The Office of the Vice-President (Talent and International Strategy) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) welcomed His Excellency Hussain bin Ibrahim AL HAMMADI, Ambassador of the UAE to the People's Republic of China, and His Excellency Shaikh Saoud ALI MOHAMMED ALI ALMUALLA, Consul General of the UAE in Hong Kong. They were accompanied by their team for a productive visit focused on enhancing collaboration. Representing CityUHK were Professor Kevin Downing, Secretary to the Council and the Court, Professor Wen Jung Li, Vice-President (Talent and International Strategy), Professor Jennifer Lin, Associate Vice-President (Global Strategy), and Mr. Carl Tang, Associate Director of the Global Engagement Office. During the meeting, discussions centered around bilateral educational cooperation, student exchange opportunities, and scholarship initiatives, paving the way for strengthened partnerships between CityUHK and the UAE.

Distinguished Visiting Professor Nigel Brandon Visits CityUHK

Professor Nigel Brandon, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Professor of Sustainable Development in Energy at Imperial College London, and our Distinguished Visiting Professor visited CityUHK. During his visit, Professor Brandon delivered an engaging seminar titled “Innovations in Electrochemical Technology for the Low Carbon Energy Transition,” where he explored groundbreaking advancements in sustainable energy solutions. He also met with student representatives from the College of Engineering, where he shared insights from his academic journey and emphasized the importance of deep learning in the AI era. The discussions were enriching and inspired students to think critically about their future endeavors in engineering and technology.

CityUHK Leads with Plenary Lecture at ICAN AI Challenge National Finals

To showcase CityUHK’s leadership in research and learning—and to engage prospective talent—Professor Wen Jung Li delivered a plenary lecture on 27 December 2025 at the ICAN University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition—AI Challenge National Finals, hosted by the Wuxi Education Bureau.

This year’s competition brought together more than 2,600 students and faculty from over 300 universities nationwide, presenting 898 high-quality projects. Since its inception, the ICAN Competition has become a major national platform for cultivating innovative talent. The 2025 edition introduced the AI Challenge for the first time, featuring two tracks—AI Application Innovation and iQIYI AIGC—which attracted participation from over ten thousand teachers and students across the country.

Professor Li’s participation highlights CityUHK’s commitment to innovation, collaboration, and global talent development.