[This is a workshop in Gear Up Training Series (GUTS)]

Visuals are the universal language, and you don't need to be good at art to harness the power of visual thinking.

This workshop aims to introduce the visual thinking tools to you for communicating ideas through demonstration and practicing. You can experience the power of visual tools that could help your studies and work in brainstorming and presenting ideas, storytelling, or simply taking notes in class. You can then put your learnings to use at your next presentation, pitch or team meeting! You will be able to:

• Understand the purposes and benefits of visual thinking
• Use basic visual elements in expressing ideas
• Apply visual thinking in generating ideas and produce presentations using visual templates

Please sign HERE by 2 Nov 2025 11:59pm

Remarks:

1. Priority will be given to HKUST Connect registrants (Start your changemaking journey with HKUST Connect: https://connect.hkust.edu.hk/get-involved/register-with-hkust-connect/register)

2. To avoid interruption and hindering the progress of the session, facilitators may not admit new participants who are late for more than 10 minutes.

3. [HMAW1905] This is a recognized event in the "Self-directed Experience" component of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. To receive 2 hours, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10 mins.

Enquiry: sajackyshum@ust.hk

Abstract

AI, driven by deep learning, has garnered significant attention in recent years and is increasingly being adopted for various applications in medical imaging and multi-omics data analysis in biomedicine. The remarkable success of AI and deep learning can be attributed to their unique ability to extract essential features from big data and make accurate inferences. This talk aims to update the audience on the latest advancements in the field of omics data analysis, including foundation models and large language models. It will also address the pitfalls of current data-driven approaches, summarize recent developments in interpretable AI, and offer perspectives on the applications of AI in multi-omics data analysis and precision oncology.


About the Speaker

Prof. XING Lei is currently the Jacob Haimson & Sarah S. Donaldson Professor of Medical Physics and Director of Medical Physics Division of Department of Radiation Oncology at Stanford University. He also holds affiliate faculty positions in Department of Electrical engineering, Bio-X and Molecular Imaging Program at the University.

His research has been focused on artificial intelligence in medicine, medical imaging, treatment planning, image guided interventions, nanomedicine, and applications of molecular imaging in radiation oncology. He has made unique and significant contributions to each of the above areas.

Prof. Xing is an author on more than 400 peer reviewed publications, a co-inventor on many issued and pending patents, and a co- investigator or principal investigator on numerous NIH, NSF, DOD, RSNA, ACS and many corporate grants. He is a fellow of AAPM (American Association of Physicists in Medicine), ASTRO (American Society for Radiation Oncology), and AIMBE (American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering). He has received numerous awards, such as Google Faculty Scholar Award and E. H. Quimby Lifetime Achievement Awards from AAPM.


For Attendees' Attention

Seating is on a first come, first served basis.

Abstract

From its birth in the cradle of the ribosome to its demise in the fangs of proteolytic enzymes, a protein continuously explores different folding states. In most cell compartments, molecular sensors carefully monitor protein folding and instruct downstream effectors to take corrective actions as needed. In response, cells can make adjustments to their protein folding and degradation machineries to stay in a healthy state of homeostasis. If protein folding defects occur and cannot be corrected in a sufficient and timely manner, cells induce suicide programs. Programmed cell death is thought to protect an organism from malfunctioning rogue cells that result from an accumulation of defective protein. In various pathologies, the life/death balance can inappropriately err on either side: killing cells that would be beneficial if kept alive or, alternatively, inappropriately protecting dangerous, disease-propagating cells. Studies of the regulation of proteostasis now emerge as focal points of foundational basic research that powerfully connects to a broad spectrum of unmet clinical needs. The speaker will discuss advances in their lab’s efforts to understand the molecular details of the unfolded protein response (UPR), a conserved signaling network that surveys the protein folding status in the endoplasmic reticulum. The UPR signals through three molecularly distinct branches. The development of small, drug-like molecules that selectively target each of the UPR’s signaling branches has opened promising new therapeutic opportunities in areas as divergent as cancer, neurodegeneration, diabetes, inflammation, aging, and cognition. As such, the UPR emerges as a prime example of the power of fundamental cell biological discoveries to address problems of immense societal impact.


About the Speaker

Prof. Peter WALTER graduated from the Free University of Berlin in 1976, received his MS in Organic Chemistry from Vanderbilt University in 1977, and obtained his PhD in Biochemistry at The Rockefeller University in 1981. He was an Assistant Professor at The Rockefeller University in 1982, and joined the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) in 1983. He moved up through the ranks and served as Department Chair from 2001 until 2008. He is currently a Professor Emeritus at UCSF and a Distinguished Investigator at the Altos Labs Bay Area Institute of Science. He was a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator until 2022.

With a particular focus on the endoplasmic reticulum, the organelle in which many newly made proteins are assembled, Prof. Walter’s lab uncovered the “unfolded protein response”, a complex cell-internal signaling network that adjust the cell’s protein folding capacity to demand. Regulating the abundance of the endoplasmic reticulum is a fundamental process for all eukaryotic cells, and it is a key determinant for any number of diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and neurodegenerative diseases. Most disease connections arise because the cell is programmed to die, rather than putting defective and potentially harmful proteins on its surface. His lab has identified the genes that are centrally involved in the unfolded protein response and deciphered their function in this crucial cell-internal communication pathway.

Prof. Walter’s contributions to science have been recognized with many distinguished awards, including the 2014 Shaw Prize in Life Science and Medicine, the 2014 Lasker Award, 2015 Vilcek Prize in Biomedical Science, and the 2018 Breakthrough Prize. He is the 2016 President of the American Society of Cell Biology and an elected member of several prestigious scientific societies such as the German Academy of Natural Scientists Leopoldina, the US National Academy of Sciences, the US National Academy of Medicine, the American Association for Arts and Science, and the European Molecular Biology Organization.

For Attendees' Attention

Seating is on a first come, first served basis.

You are cordially invited to a pre-departure briefing and get-together for students going on exchange programs in Spring 2026. Strongly recommended by past exchange students and HKUST Office of Global Learning, this is an essential session to:

1) Get in touch with your peers who are going to the same host destination and/or institution for exchange, over snacks!

2) Listen to past exchange students' sharing and pick their brain about how to best prepare yourself, if any.

3) Receive region-specific updates on crucial matters: visa application, International SOS, emergency response, safety awareness, cultural sensitivity, etc.

Share light refreshments with your new friends over the session!

Date and registration:

Europe - Group B (France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain) & Chinese Mainland

Date: 17 November 2025 (Monday)

Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Venue: Tsang Shiu Tim Art Hall, G/F Student Center

Please register for this event on HKUST Engage.

You are cordially invited to a pre-departure briefing and get-together for students going on exchange programs in Spring 2026. Strongly recommended by past exchange students and HKUST Office of Global Learning, this is an essential session to:

1) Get in touch with your peers who are going to the same host destination and/or institution for exchange, over snacks!

2) Listen to past exchange students' sharing and pick their brain about how to best prepare yourself.

3) Receive region-specific updates on crucial matters: visa application, International SOS, emergency response, safety awareness, cultural sensitivity, etc.

Share light refreshments with your new friends over the session!

Date and registration:

Europe - Group A (Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

Date: 10 November 2025 (Monday)

Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Venue: Tsang Shiu Tim Art Hall, G/F Student Center

Please register for this event on HKUST Engage.

Event: HKUST Connect - Connect ACE WS1: Design Thinking Workshop & Community Service

Date: 11 Oct 2025 (Sat)

Time: 10am - 3:30pm (Excluding Lunch Hour)

Venue: Room 5022 & Room 1409

Event: HKUST Connect - Connect ACE : WS2 Develop Your Service Project Idea

Date: 15 Oct 2025 (Wed)

Time: 6:30 - 8pm

Venue: Room 1104

Dear Engineering Students,

We are excited to invite you to the Airport Authority Hong Kong Graduate Engineer Recruitment Talk on 31 October 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about career prospects with the Airport Authority and the exciting projects they are involved in.

Event Details:

• Date: 31 October 2025
• Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 NN
• Location: LTH
• Language: Cantonese
• Register Now: Click HERE

This session is exclusive to Engineering students. If you are interested in joining AAHK, do not miss this chance to meet HKUST alumni and AAHK HR representatives.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Best regards,

Center for Industry Engagement and Internship

Your Career Pathway to the Low-Altitude Economy (LAE) 

With Hong Kong rapidly transforming into the Asia-Pacific LAE hub, now is the critical moment to secure your competitive edge and gain insider knowledge. Join the Great Smart Cities Institute (HKUST) and AECOM, a leading global infrastructure consulting firm, for a dynamic, career-defining seminar. 

Walk Away with a Professional Edge: 

• Direct Insight: Get a strategic perspective on the future of urban development. Learn straight from AECOM's global leaders exactly what world-class consultants do, and the critical infrastructure, technology, and policy challenges they are solving today. 

• Clear Career Roadmap: Discover the specific skills and educational pathways needed to enter and thrive in this massive new sector, regardless of your background in engineering, business, policy, or technology. 

• Future-Proof Knowledge: Walk away with a clear roadmap from the experts who are literally building the LAE. 

Event Details: 

• Title: Next-Generation Transportation: eVTOL Aircraft and the Rise of Hong Kong's Low-altitude Economy 

• Date: 28 October 2025 (Tuesday) 

• Time: 12:45 PM – 2:00 PM 

• Venue: Engineering Commons, Academic Building, HKUST (Accessible via Lifts 27-28) 

What You’ll Learn: 

• Transformative Potential: Uncover the game-changing power of eVTOL technology. 

• Real Estate & Infrastructure: Dive into vertiport planning for urban deployment. 

• Strategy: Master best practices for navigating our bustling city environment. 

Meet Our Speakers: 

• Ir Steven Lui, Technical Director at AECOM 

• Prof Jack Cheng, Associate Director at the Great Smart Cities Institute, HKUST 

🎟️ Don’t miss out! Secure your spot now and discover the exciting potential of the Low-altitude Economy. Click here to register!  

Enquiry email: gsc@ust.hk 

Remarks: 

• This is a HMAW1905-recognized event in the “Personal Enrichment & Community Service” category under the "Self-Directed Experience" of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. To receive 1 hr 15mins, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10 mins. 

• Students of HMAW1905 must register with your “HKUST email”.