Social sciences

Researchers from The University of Osaka compared psychological ratings of various words from humans and large language models (LLMs) along different dimensions in order to compare the ways in which they conceptualize words. Human and LLM ratings aligned closely for some attributes (such as concreteness) but diverged significantly for others (such as iconicity). This work reveals which linguistic features may be reliably estimated using LLMs.

- “Neuro-Replica Workshop” successfully held at DGIST on the 21st… KRW 15.3 billion investment over 9 years - Keynote address by world-renowned scholar Professor Denis Noble of the University of Oxford. Discussed the revitalization of the regional industrial ecosystem

A study by The University of Osaka reveals that people who have had COVID-19 are more likely to wear masks. This is driven not by fear, but by an increased awareness of being a potential "silent carrier." The finding suggests that public health messages based on patients' real experiences, highlighting the risk of asymptomatic spread, could be more effective in encouraging preventive behaviors in the general population for future pandemics.

On 11 January 2026, Lingnan University’s Department of Psychology and the Wu Jieh Yee School of Interdisciplinary Studies, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Society of Sport & Exercise Psychology (HKSSEP), hosted a seminar titled "The Importance of Sports and Exercise Psychology in Modern Tertiary Education". The seminar attracted approximately 60 attendees, including students from psychology and sports-related programmes, as well as members of the general public who are interested in the subject of sport and exercise psychology.

Hand-stencil motifs found in caves in Sulawesi, Indonesia, dating to at least 67,800 years ago, may be the oldest rock art discovered, according to a study published in Nature.

- Calls on DGIST to serve as a key driver in fostering the AI ecosystem as a national future strategy - Founding Chair of the DGIST Development Foundation Choong Kon Lee demonstrates exceptional commitment to nurturing talent

Myanmar’s digital ecosystem has been a lifeline for many, from education to community and humanitarian support, bringing a sense of stability in the midst of chaos. Alas, it is also a tool for repression, crime, and abuse. IDRC’s Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar has supported researchers looking into these complex issues.

From icy seas to humid forests, research collaborations between the United Kingdom and Malaysia are helping to advance our understanding of diseases, develop vaccines and antibiotics, preserve precious habitats and address the challenge of plastic waste.

COVID era survey explores care burdens young carers face

Symptoms of depression are common among people with asthma, but growing evidence suggests they may arise from biological mechanisms different from those underlying major depressive disorder.

In many organisations, significant hierarchical gaps exist within work teams, raising the question of how frontline employees can strive for greater opportunities for upward mobility in their careers. A recent study by the Department of Psychology at Lingnan University finds that employees who proactively seek work resources in their jobs, are willing to learn, and at the same time possess higher emotional intelligence, have significantly higher job performance and work engagement. The research team points out that these strategies help employees create more favourable conditions for long-term career development in complex workplace environments. The research findings have been published in top-tier international academic journal Journal of Business and Psychology.

- Professor Sunghoon Im’s research team to advance AI technology for generating highly realistic, natural videos - Joint research team led by Professors Daehee Park and Jisoo Mok to develop safe collaborative intelligence for robots working alongside humans

- Recognized for their precision medicine and all-solid-state battery technologies: Full commencement of R&D collaboration between the private sector and government

- Presenting Vision to Become a “Global University Leading AX Innovation” in New Year Address

- From briquette and bread sharing services to the Fruit of Love fund, DGIST continues social contribution activities.

- Securing core technology for brain chips used by patients and speeding up the commercialization of humanoid-related technologies.

DGIST Professors Byeongmoon Lee and Chanyeon Kim develop ultra-immersive XR interfaces and carbon-neutral refrigerant technology.

- Won the Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Minister’s Prize, recognized as the ‘nation’s best practice’ for the local agricultural product-based breakfast model - Building a foundation for student welfare and local coexistence through the specialized operation of the ‘Local Love Table.’

- DGIST successfully hosted the ‘2025 Nature Conference’ with Nature, presenting global research directions on brain aging under the theme ‘Healthy Brain Aging’. - The ‘Meet the Editor’ session, featuring seven editors from major Nature journals, attracted strong interest and enthusiastic participation. - More than 100 poster presentations showcased, five outstanding posters selected: providing a valuable international growth platform for early-career researchers.

- Sixth institution in Asia to officially join the Global Surgical Robotics Research Network - Aims to become a stronghold for future intelligent surgery technology - Taking a step closer to the era of future intelligent surgery, combining AI and precision operation technology

- Operating various programs, including the Startup Entrepreneurship award ceremony, IR presentations, and open innovation seminars - Establishing a foundation for cooperation in the local startup ecosystem through networking with startups and organizations in the Daegu region

- From advancing quantum cryptography to AI startups… DGIST undergraduate students showcase their research skills. - Student-led research program ‘UGRP’ gains attention as an educational model that promotes both research and startups

- DGIST-AJIN P&P promotes joint research for resolving problems concerned with the overall paper-making industry, such as process automation and visualizing

Researchers from The University of Osaka found that common arguments used to encourage COVID-19 vaccination increase compliance but also intensify negative attitudes toward people with opposing views. The study highlights the need for public health communication strategies that promote vaccination while reducing social polarization.

In today’s highly competitive society, many parents insist their children learn more and learn faster in order to “win at the starting line”. A recent study by the Department of Psychology at Lingnan University examining the relationship between stress and creativity has found that different types of stress, such as competition, noise, confined environments, and engaging in challenging tasks, may actually reduce children’s creative performance, but adolescents and adults tend to show more innovative ability under moderate competitive pressure. The research findings have been published in top-tier international academic journal Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, and provide important insights in workplace management strategies, and for the education sector and creative industries.

Why are gourmets seemingly able to detect subtle nuances in taste that others miss? Researchers at Tohoku University have uncovered part of the answer by demonstrating that taste sensitivity can be enhanced through learning.

Lingnan University congratulates elite student-athlete Yuen Wing-ki on winning a bronze medal for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) in the Women’s Table Tennis Doubles (Class TT5) at the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (NGD). Her brilliant performance also sets a record for Lingnan’s outstanding sporting achievements.

- Attracting top talent from Uzbekistan to graduate schools and expanding joint research networks - Comprehensive training of talents in global technology management through industry-academia-research collaboration.

Game meat has traditionally been shunned by the Japanese population, Despite it being a sustainable food resource, vast amounts go to waste each year. A research team has dived deeper into the psychological barriers to game meat in Japan in an attempt to better market this underutilized resource.

- With donations from NH Investment & Securities, providing a unique local menu. - ‘Farmer’s Day’ event, also scheduled for November 11