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Researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) and Duke-NUS Medical School have provided compelling evidence that short-course antibiotic treatments can be a game-changer in tackling ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), a serious infection common in critically ill patients.

DGIST Professor Hongsoo Choi Selected as a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), One of the World’s Most Renowned Academic Societies

A science diplomat with extensive global experience in strategic management of science relationships across governments, non-government organisations, industry and academia, has been appointed Director for the International Science Council Regional Focal Point for Asia and the Pacific led by the Australian Academy of Science.

Lingnan University in Hong Kong recently launched its inaugural seminar series “A Personal Perspective on Doing Good Research”. The series commenced with a seminar delivered by Prof S. Joe Qin, President and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science at Lingnan University, entitled “Doing Research to the Best of and Bigger Than Yourself”. Organised by the School of Graduate Studies (GS), this monthly event will feature presentations from senior university management and leading scholars, offering a platform for academics to share valuable insights and experiences from their personal research. The series aims to encourage productive discussions on best research practices, and offers participants opportunities to engage with leading scholars within the university.

Additional data can help differentiate subtle gestures, hand positions, facial expressions

Groundwater and multilevel cooperation in recovery efforts mitigated water crisis after flooding

To promote Hong Kong as an international hub for post-secondary education and enhance the “Study in Hong Kong” brand, Lingnan University in Hong Kong has organised a comprehensive four-day orientation programme for the first time ever specifically for the 147 inbound exchange students. These students, who come from 26 countries including China, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, the Netherlands, South Korea, Spain, the UK, and the US, represent over 70 partner institutions from all over the world who will attend the spring term of the 2024/25 academic year. The number of inbound exchange students has increased by 122% compared to the previous spring term.

- Delivered 9,313 briquettes to four vulnerable families - Donated 668 loaves of bread baked by DGIST employees to the local community

- Takes the lead in global academic research into solar power - Leads the Korea Photovoltaic Society for one year starting in January 2025

New formula for hyperfiltration and glomerular filtration rate takes natural decline into account

—Recognized as a talented individual in research on combined ultrasound and light technology to lead advances in biomedical engineering—

DGIST Professor Hongsoo Choi Selected for One of 2024’s Top 100 Outstanding National R&D Achievements! Noted by the World for Technology Connecting Neural Circuits in the Brain

Our study uses Hong Kong as a case study to elucidate migration intentions in the context of political polarization and increasing authoritarianism. We investigate how individuals facing the same political conditions exhibit varying inclinations to migrate. Our analysis is based on dyadic data from a representative household survey involving 1003 married couples. The findings reveal that spousal pro‐democratic attitudes and affective polarization are associated with stronger migration intentions, with significant implications for predicting migration patterns. Moreover, the study highlights the significance of the interactive role between individuals’ and the spouses’ political attitudes in shaping migration intentions.

The mini air purifier PureAura, designed and developed by Lingnan University's Lingnan Entrepreneurship Initiative (LEI), has received the 2024 Good Design Award Best 100, regarded as the Oscars of Design in the East, and one the most influential design awards in the world alongside the iF Design Award, Red Dot Design Award, and IDEA Design Award. With its breakthrough design concept and practicality, PureAura has achieved a Grand Slam of prestigious design awards, and become the only innovative entry to win the highest honour from all four design awards at the same time.

Accidental clogging in geothermal wells reveals need for monitoring to ensure long-term usability

To discover Hong Kong citizens' awareness and acceptance of gerontechnology, the Lingnan University Institute for Policy Studies’ Jockey Club Gerontechnology and Smart Ageing in Place (GTSA) Project recently held a public opinion survey. The results show that overall awareness of gerontechnology is on an upward trend, but 40% of respondents believe that current government subsidies for the purchase of gerontech products are insufficient, and 90% of respondents would like the government to expand the Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme to cover the purchase of gerontech products.

Use of automated system in upper extremity paralysis care proves beneficial for patients and medical staff

- Captivating Global Attention with the Next-Generation Hand Tracking Device Motiglove

On 12 December, Lingnan University hosted its biennial fundraising event, Kingrich Charitable Foundation presents: Lingnan University Gala Dinner 2024 for around 300 welcome guests. This year the theme was Lingnan’s Transformation into the Digital Era.

The distribution of traditional wild food sources in the Republic of Sakha could change significantly, affecting the diets and incomes of Indigenous rural communities who depend on them.

Enhanced pedicled latissimus dorsi flap technique achieves 100% success rate in high-risk head and neck reconstruction

Amino acid serine inhibits Clostridium perfringens spore formation

- The Times Higher Education (THE) in the UK has published its first Interdisciplinary Science Research Rankings... by evaluating 749 universities from 92 countries - DGIST ranks second in Korea after Yonsei University and receives global recognition for its convergence research capabilities

- DGIST officially launches the DGIST Development Foundation on its 20th anniversary. - It is expected to secure future growth engines through diversified fundraising efforts.

- Demonstrated its technological excellence by earning top honors in prominent smart construction competitions organized by the MOLIT - Won the prestigious “Best Innovation Award (Minister’s Award)” at the Smart Construction Challenge through its collaboration with Samsung C&T

DGIST Employee Startup ‘IMsystem’ Selected as ‘Next Gen World Class Product’ Certified Company... Showcases Next Gen Vascular Intervention

- An AI-based small business marketing solution and a self-powered brake sensor developed at DGIST each win a grand prize in national competitions - Spotlight on creative research outcomes achieved through the DGIST’s UGRP

Lingnan University will confer honorary doctoral degrees on two leading professors in recognition of their outstanding achievements and valuable contributions to humanity. They are renowned mathematician Prof Yau Shing-tung and distinguished structural biologist Prof Nieng Yan.

- Served as an opportunity for high-tech collaboration to accelerate the establishment of the sensor ecosystem

DGIST President Kunwoo Lee named “Korea’s Mechanical Engineer of the Year” on 2024 Korea Machinery Day