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- S-Innovations innovates manufacturing sites with cyber-physical AI - BROZ continues to demonstrate performance with spatial AI technology

- Held at DGIST to mark the 10th anniversary of the SOI International Conference - Over 150 papers presented by scholars from 20+ countries, advancing as a global academic platform - A hub for open innovation covering AI, digital transformation, and ESG

- Finland’s Ambassador to Korea, Jyri Järviaho, explores avenues for global collaboration at DGIST. - Specific plans for joint research and talent exchange were discussed, with expectations for strengthening the global network.

With the release of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) results on 16 July, Lingnan University is rolling out a series of admissions support initiatives to assist this year’s candidates in selecting their undergraduate programmes. In addition to expanding its personalised support services, the University is also launching a wide range of new scholarships for the 2025/26 academic year, including seven rounds of online one-on-one JUPAS consultation sessions which started in May. These initiatives will help students make informed choices before finalising their JUPAS selections.

To encourage more young people to learn about and appreciate the Chinese culture, Lingnan University has mounted an exhibition, which opened today, 10 July, entitled “The Art of Ho Wing-cheong and Collaborative Painting with Lingnan Students” at its off-campus learning hub Lingnan@WestKowloon, where the painting “The Spring Blossoms”, a collaborative creation by Mr Ho Wing-cheong, the renowned Lingnan School painter, President of the Hong Kong Art Instructors Association, and Senior Instructor of the Lingnan School of Painting, and 20 Lingnan University students from different academic backgrounds, is shown for the first time. About 40 paintings by Mr Ho are on display, and the exhibition aims to encourage young people and the wider community to understand and relate to Chinese culture. The public can register online to visit the exhibition. There is no entrance charge.

- DGIST’s proximity to Harvard’s and Caltech’s rankings demonstrates world-class research power

Stress-responsive gene pushes pancreatic insulin-producing cells toward dysfunction, fueling diabetes

- Beginning on July 14th, the practice-oriented “Fragrance Industry Professional Training Course” will be offered at no cost - Faculty members from Côte d'Azur University in France will come to South Korea to provide olfactory training and analytical techniques

- Curbing brain drain and drawing future talent to Korea…the Ministry of Science and ICT begins full-scale recruitment and settlement support for global postdoctoral researchers

Bringing top Korean and foreign scholars and companies together to present a roadmap for next-generation AI technology

- Customized science classes for students in Dalseong-gun, from 6th grade of elementary school to 2nd grade of middle school - Outstanding students selected through a three-stage screening process; three information sessions to be held

With youth mental health commanding increasing attention in recent years, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao University Psychological Counselling Alliance, composed of the Wofoo Joseph Lee Consulting and Counselling Psychology Research Centre in the Department of Psychology at Lingnan University and 16 higher education institutions in the Greater Bay Area (GBA), held a conference at the Lingnan@West Kowloon learning hub today, 16 June. The universities in the Alliance agreed to integrate Lingnan University’s Wellness Ambassador Programme (WAP) training modules into their peer counselling programmes in order to support students’ psychological development and improve mental health on campuses and in communities.

Lingnan University’s Jockey Club Gerontechnology and Smart Ageing in Place Project has received the highest 3-Star Certificate in the Elderly Care Award Scheme 2024-25 for the second consecutive year. Organised by the Co-ordinating Committee for Elderly Service of the Tsuen Wan and Kwai Tsing Districts Social Welfare Department, the 3-star rating represents the top award, acknowledging the project’s excellence in community outreach and elderly care innovation.

A new study reveals striking international differences in how doctors approach the sensitive issue of tracheostomy invasive ventilation (TIV) for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Cultural norms and healthcare systems appear to significantly influence physician attitudes and, consequently, patient choices regarding this life-sustaining treatment.

Organised by the Education Bureau (EDB) of the HKSAR Government and co-organised by the Hong Kong and South China Historical Research Programme of Lingnan University, the Mainland Study Tour and Training Programme of the “Wisdom of History, Legacy of Knowledge: Professional Development Programme for Junior Secondary Chinese History for non-History Major Teachers” was officially launched today (5 June) at the EDB Kowloon Tong Education Services Centre. The launch ceremony, entitled “Exploring Guangzhou: Chinese History Teachers Study Tour – Launch Ceremony and Briefing Session”, announced the launch of the inaugural study tour on 13–14 June, with 80 local secondary school teachers participating. The event was officiated by Dr Choi Yuk-lin, Secretary for Education, and featured a keynote lecture by Prof Ma Min, Director of the Institute of Modern Chinese History of Central China Normal University. Prof Ma shared insights with participating teachers on how to promote patriotic education through Chinese history.

The Mindoro Archaeology Project has found compelling evidence of the pivotal role of the Philippine archipelago in ancient maritime Southeast Asia.

- DGIST to host the Distinguished Lecture Series on the topic of molecular principles of neural circuits

- Department of Brain Sciences MS/PhD student Jung Da-hae wins the Young Investigator Award at IC-KDA & ASAD 2025 - Research commended for the early pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s disease

Will receive KRW 11.5 billion in government funding and lead human-centered physical AI research

DGIST President Kunwoo Lee Joins Relay Campaign to Raise Awareness of Population Issues

Analysis of tourism-accommodation intensity hotspots

Higher maternal selenium levels during pregnancy were associated with a lower risk of streptococcal infections in children, suggesting a potential protective effect.

- Official Launch of Customized Technology Support Platform for Corporations… Accelerating Innovation and Growth in Regional Industries - DGIST Fosters Regional Innovation, Boosts Industry-Technology Collaboration

- Jinhyo Yoon’s research team at DGIST empirically analyzed the crisis of open innovation in the semiconductor industry. - They suggested the need to strengthen domestic clusters and global governance. The study was published in one of the world’s most prestigious journals.

- Plan to expand collaboration by developing AI courses for public servants and reinforcing statistical analysis skills - Expected to contribute to national AI and data-driven policies

Prof Richard M. Walker, Head and Chair Professor of the Department of Government and International Affairs and Director of Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), has received the prestigious 2025 H. George Frederickson Award for Career Contributions to Public Management Research from the Public Management Research Association (PMRA) in recognition of his valuable contributions to intellectual development in the field. The award is presented annually to only one scholar worldwide, and Prof Walker will receive the honour officially at the Public Management Research Conference (PMRC) in Seoul, South Korea, in late June.

Hong Kong has one of the fastest-ageing populations in the world. Since the beginning of this year, a volunteer team of staff and students from Lingnan University has been involved in community care “Embracing Ageing: The Project on Community Support for Seniors”, to show their concern for the elderly in Tuen Mun and Yuen Long. The project includes four visits to over a hundred senior citizens who live alone, workshops on using smartphones, presentations by cybersecurity experts to explain the latest anti-fraud measures, and guidance on home safety precautions. Everyone came to the project’s closing ceremony on the Lingnan campus today, 15 May, and enjoyed traditional Naamyam and Cantonese opera and activities for all ages, which encourage physical and mental well-being as well as communication and unity.

Space-saving version of Paralympic sport increases motivation, mobility among older adults