Events
CityUHK Explores Collaboration Actively with Almaty Management University (AlmaU)
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) warmly welcomed a delegation from Almaty Management University (AlmaU), which was led by Dr. Sholpan Tazabek, Vice-Rector for Global Partnerships, together with Ms. Assel Aryn, Vice-Rector for Academic Development, and Ms. Aigul Sarenova, Director of the “Tolyq Adam” Institute. They were received by Professor Wen Jung Li, Vice-President (Talent and International Strategy). During the visit, both sides shared profiles, academic strengths and development goals, to explored potential opportunities for academic exchange and collaboration. The fruitful exchange laid a solid foundation for further partnership between CityUHK and AlmaU.
Professor Omar Matar Visits CityUHK as Distinguished Visiting Professor
Professor Omar Matar, Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London, and our Distinguished Visiting Professor (DVP) visited CityUHK. During his visit, Professor Matar delivered an insightful seminar entitled “Numerical Simulations of Miscible and Immiscible Two-Phase Flows,” sharing his latest research advancements and perspectives with faculty members and students. In addition, Professor Matar also met with CityUHK senior management and engaged in productive discussions that fostered meaningful academic exchange. His visit strengthened mutual understanding and laid a solid foundation for deeper collaboration between CityUHK and Imperial College London.
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.
