University Review
Fostering transdisciplinarity
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Inclusion of “Humanities and Cultures” in the research clusters of the Institutional Strategic Plan 2018-2028 (second phase)
“Research Excellence” is one of the key priorities in HKBU’s Institutional Strategic Plan 2018-2028. The University has strategically invested resources in its areas of strength to maximise its contributions to the community. This academic year, HKBU has expanded its original three research clusters, namely Creative Media/Practice, Health and Drug Discovery and Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence, by adding “Humanities and Cultures” as the fourth focus cluster. The University is also driving the translation of research outcomes into real-world applications to bring greater benefits to society.
Launch of Life Science Imaging Centre to promote transdisciplinary research
The Life Science Imaging Centre was launched in January 2024 in line with the University’s strategic plan to promote transdisciplinary research and open up new frontiers of knowledge creation.
Equipped with advanced brain imaging facilities, covering a 3T Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner, Electroencephalogram (EEG), functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS), and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) system, the Centre supports academics across different disciplines to translate these cutting-edge facilities into impactful research projects that can address various emerging global issues.
Sparking discussions on AI’s impact on humanities and society
The International Symposium on Humanities, Societies and Digital Futures at the Hong Kong Palace Museum was held by HKBU in March 2024.
The two-day symposium, supported by the Hung Hin Shiu Charitable Foundation, gathered prominent experts from the academic, business, NGO and technology sectors around the world to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) from the perspectives of humanities and society. In line with its strategic direction in transdisciplinary education and research, and the latest adoption of a new research cluster of Humanities and Cultures, HKBU is dedicated to fostering the development of technologies guided by the humanities, and exploring the potential of technologies for pushing the frontiers of the creative and inquisitive mind.
