Recently, SLAI and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) made significant new progress in their comprehensive collaboration. During the launch ceremony for HKUST's 35th anniversary celebrations, SLAI was invited to visit HKUST for academic exchange activities, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the partnership.

Prof. Yike Guo (left), Provost of HKUST; Prof. Harry Shum, Chair of the Academic Committee of SLAI and Chairman of the Council of HKUST; and Prof Zhiquan Luo (right), Executive Dean of SLAI

Professor Zhiquan Luo, Executive Dean of SLAI, led a delegation to attend the ceremony and held in-depth discussions with HKUST leadership and academic leaders on deepening future collaboration. Professor Harry Shum, Chairman of the Council of HKUST, Professor Yike Guo, Provost of HKUST, along with several school deans and department heads, participated in the meeting. The two sides exchanged views on strategic areas including talent cultivation, collaborative research, and resource integration, establishing a solid foundation of consensus for the next phase of cooperation.

To strengthen the pipeline of high-level talent, the two institutions will further advance joint doctoral training programs centered on AI. SLAI will support HKUST in attracting top-tier student talent globally. By leveraging the unique resource advantages of both Shenzhen and Hong Kong, the partnership aims to provide a more internationally competitive development platform for young AI scholars. The two sides will also jointly explore collaborative training mechanisms aligned with the distinctive strengths of both institutions, promoting the targeted cultivation, recruitment, and deep integration of high-level talent.

The comprehensive partnership between HKUST and SLAI represents another important milestone in Shenzhen–Hong Kong collaboration in education, science, and technology. The partnership will fully combine HKUST's internationally recognized faculty and global research perspective with Shenzhen's strong industrial foundation and innovation ecosystem, alongside SLAI's strengths in research platforms and resource integration. The two institutions will jointly build a leading hub for talent cultivation and technological innovation in AI.

Group photo of representatives from both institutions

Looking ahead, both institutions will remain dedicated to supporting the development of the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area into an international science and technology innovation center. They will continuously expand the depth and breadth of their cooperation, contributing further to Shenzhen–Hong Kong integrated development and the national innovation-driven development strategy.

SLAI Delegation visits HKUST