Events

With the generous support from the Eurasia Foundation (from Asia), the Jao Tsung-I Academy of Sinology will organize a new lecture series “Encounters in the Old World, East and West: From a Transdisciplinary Perspective” from October 2025 to April 2026. The series will feature 15 lectures, focusing on early interaction, connectivity, and relationships across time and space between European and Asian civilizations. The 10th session will be delivered by Professor LI Jun, all are welcome. Click below for the event details.

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The Department of Mathematics will organise a distinguished lecture themed “Kernel-Based Methods - Recent Results, Open Problems, and Future Visions” on 5 January 2026 (Monday), featuring Professor Robert Schaback, Professor Emeritus of Numerical and Applied Mathematics at the University of Gottingen. Register to gain insights into Kernal-based methods and future visions.

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The Department of Computer Science will organise a distinguished lecture themed “The Anticipatory Museum: AI, Cultural Big Data, and Speculative Futures” on 17 December 2025 (Wednesday), featuring Professor Sarah Irene Brutton Kenderdine, Visiting Professor of the Department. Register to gain insights into how AI and cultural big data are transforming museums into interactive spaces that connect heritage, science, and future innovation.

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The Health and Medical Research Fund is organising a Journal Club on Rare Disease on 12 December (Friday) at the Research and Data Analytics Office of the Health Bureau and via Zoom. The session will cover topics including the client service receipt inventory for rare genetic diseases in Hong Kong, the socio-economic burden and health-related quality of life in patients with rare diseases in Hong Kong. The presentation will be delivered by Dr. Brian CHUNG Hon-yin, Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at The University of Hong Kong.

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HKBU researchers are invited to the inaugural RGC Research Summit 2025, a flagship event that will convene UGC/RGC members, university leaders, and distinguished scholars. This gathering is a premier forum to exchange insights, examine emerging trends, and strengthen the impact of Hong Kong’s research ecosystem. Under the theme “Forging Frontiers: Shaping the Future of Knowledge and Discovery”, the Summit offers a valuable opportunity to gain critical insights into the latest research priorities and trends. Attendees will learn from demonstrated impacts that can inform proposal development and enhance competitiveness in forthcoming grant applications.

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Ready to apply for the Collaborative Research Fund (CRF), Young Collaborative Research Grant (YCRG), or Research Impact Fund (RIF)? Join us on December 10, 2025, at 3:00PM in UG11, JC3 for the “Research Mixer – Ace Your Grant Applications” to get expert advice from experienced researchers and boost your chances of success. This activity is recognised under the Research Student Development Framework (RSDF). Don’t miss out—we look forward to seeing you there!

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The Life Science Imaging Centre is organising an international workshop entitled “Mapping Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Network Neuroscience-Based Brain–Behaviour Modelling” from 8 to 9 December at WLB211, The Wing Lung Bank Building for Business Studies, HKBU. Click here to view the event agenda, topics, and speaker list.

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The Hong Kong Sociological Association’s 26th Annual Conference will be held on 6 December 2025 at HKBU, under the theme "Navigating a Changing World: Comparative Perspectives on Social Structures and Inequalities." Professor Man-Yee Kan, from the Department of Sociology at the University of Oxford, has been invited to speak on the topic: "Gender Differences in Leisure Time in East Asian and Western Societies." The conference is now calling for abstracts. The deadline for abstract submission is 19 September 2025, with a maximum length of 300 words. Students are warmly encouraged to share their insights and be part of this important dialogue shaping the future of sociology.

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Deep learning underpins numerous artificial intelligence (AI) applications, which have proven to be practical and powerful tools in many domains in the past decade, including computer vision, natural language processing, and healthcare. Moreover, pioneers of AI won the 2024 Nobel Prizes in Chemistry and Physics. Recent advances in generative AI technology and large-scale foundation models have led to rapid changes in the biomedical AI research paradigm, especially over the past two years. Accordingly, the proposed Advanced Study Institute (ASI) will bring six pioneering and world-famous scientists to give lectures on the latest developments in biomedical AI. In addition, there will be ample opportunities, such as coffee breaks and evening poster sessions, for idea exchange and face-to-face discussions between speakers, students, and other participants.

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Discover how to thrive in today’s global job market at “A Dialogue About Career Readiness in a Multicultural World.” Led by Michael Yue, President of the Western Canada Career Development Association, this dynamic session invites you to reflect on your multicultural experiences and transform them into career assets. You’ll uncover practical strategies for effective collaboration and communication within diverse teams, and learn what universal competencies employers value most. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your perspective, boost your career readiness, and connect with fellow students. This is a recognised activity under the Research Student Development Framework.

The upcoming Research Mixer will feature Professor Timothy Mitchison, Hasib Sabbagh Professor of Systems Biology at Harvard Medical School and a Visiting Fellow at the Institute of Creativity (IoC). Professor Mitchison will share insights from his two decades of experience in a systems biology department, offering a personal perspective on the evolution and future of quantitative biology research.

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We’re turning the spotlight on our brightest minds! Be part of the joy as we honour the achievements of HKBU’s outstanding PhD students at the Madam Kwok Chung Bo Fun PhD Student Research Excellence Awards 2025/26—a ceremony that celebrates research excellence and achievements of our PhD students. In addition to a poster exhibition showcasing cutting-edge research, you can expect engaging presentations from six outstanding nominees who will compete for the prestigious Research Excellence Award. Join the Ceremony to vote for your favourite and network over light refreshments!

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In celebration of World Food Day, you are invited to the upcoming gathering hosted by the Research Office: Research Mingle: Bites (& Bikes) of Discovery, taking place on Wednesday, 15 October 2025, from 12 – 2pm at AAB301. This lively event is a chance for HKBU researchers to connect over delicious light bites, post-ride refreshments, and a shared passion for discovery. Come mingle with colleagues, hear inspiring bite-sized project spotlights from our speakers, and explore exciting food-related research. Whether your work relates to food, sustainability, health, culture, or any intersection in between, this is the place to spark conversations, share ideas, and ignite new cross-disciplinary collaborations. Spaces are limited — so be sure to sign up soon to reserve your spot!

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Ready to take your research to the next level in Social Sciences, Chinese Medicine, or Science? Don’t miss the HKBU Online Info Session on 10 October (Thursday), 3:00–4:30 PM (UTC+8, Hong Kong Time). Discover our awesome Research Postgraduate (RPg) programmes and get the inside scoop on the prestigious Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)! Exciting opportunities are waiting for you!

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Thinking about pursuing research in arts, social sciences, business, communications, or creative arts? If so, don’t miss our first Online Info Session on 9 October (Thursday), 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (UTC+8, Hong Kong Time)! Discover HKBU Research Postgraduate (RPg) studies and the prestigious Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS).

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This session will provide an overview of HKBU's central facilities (Advanced Life Sciences and Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, Life Science Imaging Centre) and feature two presentations on the facilities highlighted in this event.

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The subject panels will cover Business Studies and Biology & Medicine, with facilitation by Prof Wang Liyao, Prof Zeng Jicheng, Prof Zhang Jian, Prof Qiu Jianwen, Prof Xavier Wong.

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The subject panels will cover Humanities & Social Sciences, Engineering, and Physical Sciences, with facilitation by Prof. Fech Andrej, Prof. Hoshino Noriaki, Prof. Wang Donggen, Prof. Aik Wei-shen, and Prof. Li Yupeng.

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Start your research journey at HKBU with the Research Office (RO). Join us for an informative session where you'll discover comprehensive support for 50+ grant opportunities, explore our central research facilities, learn how we foster research culture and enhance visibility through media engagement. Pick up insider tips from distinguished scholars to help you launch a successful academic year. You will also have the opportunity to connect with the management, as well as network with fellow researchers and share your research interests.

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