Events

The Institute of Creativity (IoC) is organising an Editors’ Series featuring Nature Masterclasses on 21–22 May, 2025 (Wednesday and Thursday) from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. The sessions will be led by Nele Hug, Senior Editor of Nature Communications (molecular biology & genetics team), and Bart Verberck, Senior Editor of Nature Physics. Join to enhance your research skills and learn from renowned international experts. For enquiries, please contact IoC at [ioc@hkbu.edu.hk].

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At this event, you will hear fascinating and easy-to-understand research stories shared by HKBU PhD/MPhil students from many different departments of all faculties/schools/academies. Wanting to know about the most cutting-edge research explained by students using layperson language? Come and join us!

The Research Office is organising a Research Mingle - Rising Stars: Behind the breakthroughs on 24 April. The primary aim of this event is to honour the exceptional achievements of our Rising Stars and to inspire our young scholars and PhD students through the personal experiences and insights shared during the panel discussion.

The Faculty of Science and the Alumni Affairs Office proudly present this talk series that highlights the significant contributions our pre-eminent faculty members, professors and alumni have made in their remarkable journey of knowledge discovery. Through this faculty-students-alumni engagement initiative, we hope to shine light on the achievement of our faculty members, nurture future-shaping students and engage alumni who bring transformative impact to society. The recent development of Al has opened up new opportunities in different fields, ranging from creative industry to healthcare sector. The talk will provide a gentle introduction to Generative Al (GenAl) and cover some of the recent work on developing GenAl solutions for healthcare, e.g. predictive analytics on EHR, X-ray report generation, etc. The talk will then be followed by a panel discussion on the future trend of GenAl where the panelists include two alumni who are taking leading positions in Al solution provider and Al deployment in the industry.

The Research Office is organising a Research Mingle event on 7 April in response to World Health Day 2025, with the theme "Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures," focusing on maternal and newborn health. This event fosters collaboration and highlights research in maternal and newborn health, aligning with this year's World Health Day theme. Join Us to explore research insights with our talented young researchers.

JUMPSTARTER 2025, Asia's leading startup and tech event organized by Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, will take place on 26-27 March at Asia World Expo. This year, the event spotlights AI and sustainability. HKBU will make its first large-scale appearance, showcasing our latest Art Tech creations and research innovations. We will also participate in the panel session, “The Impact of AI on Current Medical Diagnosis and Future Development Trend.” The HKBU Pavilion will highlight green innovations from our start-ups. Immerse yourself in world-class speakers, innovative startups, and invaluable networking opportunities. Secure your spot now!

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Language Centre is organizing sixth research presentation competition for HKBU UGC-funded research postgraduate students: the Three-Minute-Thesis (3MT) Speech Competition. Participants are required to submit a 3-minute video presentation of their research in layperson-friendly language. Exceptional presenters will have the opportunity to compete in the grand final on 13 May (Tuesday), where winners can secure a research travel grant of up to 8000 HKD for international conference attendance or research publication expenses. The registration deadline is 21 March (Friday).

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The Research Office is organising a Research Mingle event on 6 March (Thursday) in celebration of International Women’s Day. This event aims to unite female scholars and inspire the next generation of female scholars and PhD students through the personal stories and shared challenges of our esteemed speakers. Seats are limited, so secure your spot today.

The HKBU-NVIDIA Joint Symposium returns for its third edition in 2025, focusing on the transformative potential of Art-Tech and Health-Tech. Since its inception in 2022, this annual symposium co-organised by Hong Kong Baptist University and NVIDIA, hosted by the Department of Computer Science, brings together leading academics, industry experts, and professionals to explore the ever-evolving technological landscape. This year’s symposium will delve into the cutting edge of art and healthcare technologies, showcasing their potential to reshape creative expression and medical innovation while fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration and strengthening the vital connection between academia and industry.

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Riding on the success of the Employers’ Cocktail Party for Research Postgraduates (RPgs) held in last year, which attracted 200 participants, the Office of Student Affairs (SA) is pleased to hold the Employers’ Reception for RPgs 2025 on 03 March (Monday) 2025. This event aims to showcase our RPgs’ outstanding research outcomes and connect them with potential employers from various industries.

Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) is honored to invite Sir Michael Houghton, the 2020 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine to give an inspiring lecture at our upcoming Nobel Laureate Symposium – Hepatitis C Virus and Drug Development at HKBU campus on 24 February 2025. This symposium is a unique platform to gain insights from and be inspired by Nobel Laureate and globally renowned experts on the latest advancements in biomedical research and drug development. You can also connect with key figures who are shaping the future of medical science and healthcare, and our distinguished guests from the healthcare and scientific communities, HKBU researchers and scholars, investors, and other stakeholders.

The inaugural International Interdisciplinary Research Summit (IIRS) at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) brings together leading scholars, researchers, and innovators from diverse fields to foster collaboration and address pressing global challenges. Through dynamic discussions and networking opportunities, we aim to inspire new ideas and drive impactful research.