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Prof S. Joe Qin, President and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science at Lingnan University, was invited to attend the opening ceremony of the 2026 Beijing Forum and a thematic forum on digital intelligence education in Beijing from 6 to 7 November. During the visit, he took part in a series of exchanges and discussions on innovative developments in higher education in the era of digital intelligence, further expanding opportunities for collaboration between Beijing and Hong Kong SAR in higher education.

To celebrate their 30th anniversary, the Department of Economics at Lingnan University hosted the inter-school chess tournament, The Nash Chess Cup, on 7 November on the University campus. The competition was enthusiastically supported, and attracted over 300 talented young players from more than 70 primary and secondary schools across the Hong Kong SAR, who demonstrated a high standard of competition and great enthusiasm for board games.

• Asia’s inaugural Citizen Life Saving Summit brings together community responders, healthcare professionals and policymakers to strengthen public response to cardiac arrest and other medical emergencies. • More than 3,000 people in Singapore suffer sudden cardiac arrest each year, with close to 80 per cent of cases occurring outside healthcare facilities, where immediate bystander action can save lives.

A 3.5-metre-tall Lingnan Cat made its campus debut at Lingnan University, inviting visitors to take photos, while Asian Games Chinese chess bronze medallist Wong Hok-him sat at the chessboard with participants to explore how game theory can shape decisions about further education and life. Lingnan University held its Undergraduate Admissions Info Day, “Rediscover Lingnan” today, 7 November, featuring more than 80 interactive experiences, thematic talks, and campus explorations, as well as introducing the Samuel C.C. Ting Elite Class (CCT Class), named after Nobel Laureate in Physics, Prof Samuel C.C. Ting.

Prof Jean-Michel Morel, Chair Professor of the Division of Industrial Data Science at Lingnan University, spoke at HLMA Talks, a public talk series organised by the Hang Lung Mathematics Awards (HLMA) later this afternoon (6 November). Under the theme “Mind vs. Machine: The Future of Mathematics”, he discussed the role and position of mathematics in the age of artificial intelligence (AI) with Prof Jennifer Chayes, Dean of the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society at the University of California, Berkeley.

Saint Francis University (SFU) and Lenovo announced a partnership to launch Human-Centred AI for Life-Transition Challenges, an integrated digital ecosystem designed to transform life's most difficult moments into pathways of collective hope and resilience. Supported by a full HK$2.34 million (US$300,000) catalytic grant from Lenovo to power its two-year implementation, the initiative establishes Lenovo as the strategic technology catalyst, deploying its computing infrastructure and hybrid AI capabilities alongside SFU's clinical and social science expertise.

To promote campus internationalisation and broaden students’ global perspective, Lingnan University held “International Day 2026 – Gateways to the World” on campus today, 3 November, co-organised by the Office of Global Education and the Office of Student Affairs. It attracted more than 800 students and members of the faculty and the public. Students from 17 countries and regions served as cultural ambassadors, wearing traditional attire and showing the customs and everyday life of their home countries through folk performances as well as cultural exhibits. The event was also open to the public, strengthening the University’s ties with the community and enabling visitors to discover the special appeal of different cultures through cross-cultural exchange.

Organised by the Education Bureau (EDB) of the Government of Hong Kong SAR, and co-organised by the Hong Kong and South China Historical Research Programme (HKSCHRP) of Lingnan University, the “2026/27 Territory-wide Junior Secondary Chinese History and Culture Quiz Competition: Commemorating the 90th Anniversary of the Victory of the Red Army's Long March” Grand Final and Prize Presentation Ceremony was held at Cognitio College (Kowloon), today, 31 October. The four finalist teams emerged from more than 32,000 junior secondary students from over 200 secondary schools across the Hong Kong SAR.

EDUtech Asia 2026 brings 250+ speakers, 200+ exhibitors and 60+ start-ups to converge at Sands Expo & Convention Centre on 4–5 November 2026

Saint Francis University (SFU) and The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership focused on advancing research and development in AI-enabled biomaterials and digital health technologies. The collaboration aims to accelerate innovation, facilitate technology transfer, and nurture the next generation of talent in applied sciences.

The national reference gives innovators, investigators and ethics committees an internationally aligned benchmark for device study applications, strengthening Singapore’s position as a trusted location for medtech clinical research.

Nine students from Saint Francis University (SFU) took part in the GYEI Oxford-Cambridge Academic Program 2026, organised by the Global Youth Empowerment Initiative (GYEI), in August this year. The 12-day academic and cultural exchange at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge allowed students to experience the academic atmosphere of world-leading institutions firsthand and broaden their global horizons.

Lingnan University held a flag-raising ceremony to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China on the University campus on 1 October. Honoured guests included the Hon Andrew Yao Cho-fai, Council Chairman of Lingnan University; Dr Patrick Wong Chi-kwong, Chairman of the Court; Ms Carrie Leung Ka-lai, Treasurer of the Council; Mr Sammy Leung Chung-sing, Council Member; Prof William Shum Wai-lam, Council Member; Mr David Kwok Sek-chi, Member of the Court; Prof S. Joe Qin, President and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science; Prof Raymond Chan Hon-fu, Vice-President (Academics) cum Provost and Lam Man Tsan Chair Professor of Scientific Computing; Prof Xin Yao, Vice-President (Research and Innovation) and Tong Tin Sun Chair Professor of Machine Learning; and Mr Ernest Chan Chi-man, Vice-President (Administration), and Lingnan senior management, staff, and students.

Lingnan University and the Civil Service Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government jointly organised the first Government Career Fair on the Lingnan campus today (29 September), with 20 exhibition booths, bringing together over 15 government bureaux and departments — including the Digital Policy Office, the Education Bureau, disciplined services and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, totalling over 30 civil service grades. Recruitment activities were held alongside career talks, on-site interviews, and written examinations, helping students gain a deeper understanding of the career development opportunities available across different government grades.

Teams from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Thailand claim prizes for their innovative solutions

- Advanced education in four fields—mathematics, physics, chemistry, and life science—with full tuition support for sixth-grade elementary and first-year middle school students in Dalseong-gun - “Taught Directly by DGIST Faculty”: Customized advanced education for gifted students in the region

- In collaboration with INNOPOLIS Daegu for the second consecutive year, offering five days of practice-oriented training beginning October 14

- The agreement includes joint research in mechanical engineering and technologies, exchanges of research personnel, and shared access to cutting-edge infrastructure - Combining AI and deep-tech expertise with world-class demonstration infrastructure to accelerate autonomous manufacturing and technology commercialization

- September 9 at Korea Bio Park in Pangyo, jointly organized with CTCELLS and the Korea Biotechnology Industry Organization - Leading authorities, including Klaus Pantel, to discuss a next-generation cancer research paradigm integrating an “AI self-driving lab”

- Five DGIST teams among 10 award-winning teams, securing a total of KRW 420 million in prize money - Student startup teams demonstrate achievements across diverse fields, including AI, robotics, and quantum dots - DGIST strengthens full-cycle support for students’ deep-tech entrepreneurship through its Innovation Startup Center

- Recognizing long-serving and outstanding members of the DGIST community and reaffirming DGIST’s vision for the next 22 years

- Bringing together capabilities in AI and supercomputing, global drug development, drug candidate discovery and development, and clinical research - Establishing a foundation for leadership in bio AX by linking joint project identification with AX technology development, validation, and commercialization

More Than 1,000 Technologies Showcase Taiwan’s Innovation Strength

Atty. Amparita S. Sta. Maria urges family law to put children's best interests above legitimacy labels as Filipino families grow more diverse.

- Three-day program (21–23) held combining hands-on activities in generative AI, 3D modeling, and robotics - All 10 teams completed the entire process from business plan development to pitching, fostering entrepreneurship among future talent

Lingnan University hosted the “Empower Your Future: Lingnan Postgraduate Orientation 2026” on campus today, 27 August, welcoming about 3,200 new taught postgraduate/doctoral degree and MPhil/PhD programme students for the 2026/27 academic year. To meet the growing demand for professionals in artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and smart manufacturing in the digital era, Lingnan has introduced three new taught postgraduate programmes, bringing the number of offerings to a record high of 50. In addition, the University held its first-ever “Welcome Gathering for Research Postgraduate Students” to help new students adapt more quickly to Lingnan’s academic research environment.

Lingnan University held its 2026/27 academic year New Student Orientation (NSO) and Official Welcome for undergraduate students at its Tuen Mun campus today (24 August).

The event connected Ateneans with one-stop support for research, publishing, creative work, innovation, IP, ethics, and communication.

Prof S. Joe Qin, President and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science of Lingnan University, and Lingnan Fellow of the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS) and internationally renowned chemical engineering scholar Prof Ignacio E. Grossmann attended the 22nd IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (IEEE CASE 2026) in Shenyang, Liaoning Province. The conference, themed “Smart Industry”, brought together leading scholars and industry experts from around the world in the fields of automation and robotics. During the conference session, President Prof S. Joe Qin introduces Prof Grossmann’s academic background and distinguished achievements. Prof Grossmann delivered a plenary speech today (18 August), entitled “Challenges in the Application of Mathematical Programming Approaches to Industrial Enterprise-wide Optimisation”, sharing the challenges of applying mathematical programming approaches to enterprise-wide optimisation, as well as the applications of related research in industrial production planning, supply chains and enterprise decision-making.

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