Campus Digest

HKBU receives the United Arab Emirates delegation to foster international collaborations

Tuesday, 20 Feb 2024

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Professor Alexander Wai (6th left) welcomes H.E. Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi (centre) and H.E. Shaikh Saoud Ali Almualla to HKBU (6th right).
Accompanied by Professor Alexander Wai (2nd right), Professor Jeffrey Shaw (1st right) introduces the Visualisation Research Centre to H.E. Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi (1st left).

As part of the efforts by the Institute for Innovation, Translation, and Policy Research (ITPR) to bolster HKBU’s international ties and pursue global partnership prospects, the University received a delegation from the United Arab Emirates to its campus on 22 January. The visit was graced by the presence of H.E. Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to China, and H.E. Shaikh Saoud Ali Almualla, the Consul General of the United Arab Emirates in Hong Kong. They were warmly welcomed by Professor Alexander Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor, along with Professor Terence Lau, the Interim Chief Innovation Officer.

During their visit, the delegation had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the advancements of the Visualisation Research Centre (VRC), where they experienced cutting-edge immersive virtual technologies provided by the 360-degree cinema system. They also engaged in fruitful discussions on art and technology with Professor Jeffrey Shaw, Director of the VRC.

Joined by Professor Johnny M Poon, Associate Vice-President (Interdisciplinary Research) and Founding Dean of the School of Creative Arts, as well as representatives from ITPR, Professor Wai and Professor Lau presented HKBU’s latest developments in innovation, knowledge transfer and entrepreneurship to the visiting guests. Dr Chen Jie, Assistant Professor of the Department of Computer Science, also showcased his art technology research projects in the areas of motion capture and visualisation.