Website
http://http://ias.ust.hk/events/202512ufsai
Overview
The Focused Program will catalyze advancements in ultrafast spectroscopy by integrating it with artificial intelligence (AI) and building a vibrant research community across Mainland China and Hong Kong. It aims to foster collaboration among leading institutions—including Tsinghua University, The Hong Kong University, University of Science and Technology of China, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Tongji University, Fudan University, and East China Normal University—to drive interdisciplinary research; advance knowledge of how these technologies can revolutionize fields like chemistry, materials science, energy, physics, and life sciences; and promote innovative methodologies for groundbreaking scientific breakthroughs and applications.
Organizers
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Tengteng CHEN (Chair)
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Zhedong ZHANG
City University of Hong Kong -
Mingfei ZHOU
Fudan University
Co-sponsors
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Shanghai-Hong Kong University Alliance
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Su Expedite Co. Ltd.
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School of Science, HKUST
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Department of Chemistry, HKUST
Enquiries
For further enquiries, please contact the program secretariat at ias2025ufsai@ust.hk.
Lee Wing Tat Lecture Theater (LT-D) & Cheung On Tak Lecture Theater (LT-E), HKUST
Abstract
The search for axion dark matter is rapidly expanding, with new experiments deploying quantum sensing techniques to reach unprecedented precision. However, many works disagree over whether one needs to account for the quantum nature of the axion itself. In this talk, the speaker will resolve these issues by analyzing a fully quantized model of axion detection. He will show that the axion can easily evolve into a quantum state with no classical analogue, but that the intrinsically quantum effects of these states are strongly suppressed in the detector, and in practice unobservable. Similarly, the speaker will show how the effects of an axion "background corrected propagator", said to be inherently quantum, can also be derived classically. Thus, counterintuitively, the classical field approximation works even when the axion field's state is far from classical.
About the Speaker
Dr. Kevin ZHOU is a postdoc at UC Berkeley interested in new precision experiments to search for physics beyond the Standard Model, with a focus on ultralight dark matter. Previously, he received his PhD from Stanford and studied at Oxford, Cambridge, and MIT.
About the Center for Fundamental Physics
For more information, please refer to https://cfp.hkust.edu.hk/.
For Attendees' Attention
Seating is on a first come, first served basis.
IAS4042, 4/F, Lo Ka Chung Building, Lee Shau Kee Campus, HKUST
The Chinese content below is about a service that requires participant to be proficient in Cantonese.
香港中華基督教青年會柴灣長者鄰舍中心主要的服務對象為60歲或以上的長者及護老者，柴灣區的人口老化，中心的會友平均年齡已達76歲。單位服務的目標：關注長者及護老者身、心、社、靈各方面的需要，提供多元化活動，讓長者得享積極、豐盛的晚年；建立護老者支援網絡，舒緩護老者之壓力；為體弱及缺乏支援的長者提供適切關懷及支援服務，協助他們於社區安老；為長者及其家人提供一站式專業個案輔導服務，協助他們及早處理情緒及生活各方面問題；為⾦齡⼈⼠提供不同的服務，以保持⾝⼼及⽣活健康、培養新興趣及發展社交網路。
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Chai Wan
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家福會⾃ 2007 年起開展理財教育服務，並於 2017 年正式成⽴理財教育中⼼，透過輕鬆有趣的體驗活動及社交媒體，以嶄新及互動的⼿法向兒童、⻘少年及其家⻑ 分享正確的理財觀念及實⽤理財技巧。此外，本中⼼更從美國引⼊理財社會⼯作證課程 (Financial Social Work Certification)，旨在增進業界的理財教育知識及技巧，惠澤社群。
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Application Procedures
Cheung Sha Wan
The Chinese content below is about a service that requires participants to be proficient in Cantonese.
救世軍露宿者綜合服務隊（九龍及新界）在2022年成⽴，服務對象為九龍及新界(油尖旺區外)露宿或⾯臨露宿危機的本港⼈⼠，本著救世軍精神，⽤愛⼼與熱誠，以專業知識協助露宿⼈⼠脫離街頭 及 重新融⼊社會； 裝備無家者，讓他們能夠⾃⽴⾃強；進⾏露宿預防⼯作。服務內容包括：外展服務、輔導服務、緊急基⾦、轉介服務、短期宿 位、 實物援助、上樓後⽀援、社交技巧訓練、就業輔導及訓練、寒流期間提供⽀援服務、提供有關露宿預防、義⼯及社區教育等。
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Application Procedures
Sham Shui Po
The Salvation Army Shamshuipo Family Support Networking Team is subvented by the Social Welfare Department to start services in 2003 in Sham Shui Po District. It was set up to respond to the changing welfare needs through targeted and proactive outreach methods to early identify those in need of assistance for timely intervention. To enhance service interfacing and efficient referral of vulnerable to appropriate services, the Team should maintain strong links with local bodies, welfare service units, non-governmental organizations, the Social Welfare Department and other government departments, etc. in the district. Their service targets are mainly low-income families and new arrivals living in Sham Shui Po district.
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Application Procedures
Sham Shui Po
Program Website
http://ias.ust.hk/events/202601stand/
Overview
Synaptic transmission plays an important role in neuronal communication in the brain and is relevant to most neurological diseases and mental illness. This Symposium will focus on synaptic transmission and the synaptic origins of neurological disease. It will create a dynamic forum to discuss and advance our understanding of synaptic transmission and neurological diseases. In particular, the Symposium will focus the following topics:
(1) How does synaptic vesicles regulate synaptic transmission in the presynaptic terminal?
(2) How does synaptic organization relate to synaptic transmission?
(3) What is the synaptic pathophysiology associated with neurological disease, and how could these pathophysiology of neurological diseases be corrected?
Many international and local speakers will give in-depth presentations about synaptic transmission and neurological diseases. This Symposium will thus advance our understanding about synaptic transmission and neurological diseases.
Organizers
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Guoqiang BI, University of Science and Technology of China
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Geoffrey LAU, City University of Hong Kong
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Sukho LEE, Seoul National University
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Hyokeun PARK, HKUST
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Jun XIA, HKUST (GZ)
Co-sponsors
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K. C. Wong Education Foundation
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Department of Neuroscience, City University of Hong Kong
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Division of Life Science, HKUST
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School of Science, HKUST
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SKL of Nervous System Disorders, HKUST
Enquiries
For further enquiries, please contact the program secretariat at ias2026stand@ust.hk.
HKUST Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study, Lo Ka Chung Building, Lee Shau Kee Campus, HKUST
The psychiatric nurse will provide a preliminary understanding of mental health knowledge and dispel some myths about mental wellness.
Date: January 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: Zoom
Registration: via Qualtrics
Speakers: psychiatric nurse
Quota: unlimited
Remarks: This is an identical training workshop offered in January 2025. Existing Peer Companions are welcome to join for a refresher on skills.
TBC
Join us for a fun themed PC get-together to unwind! Each PC can bring up to two HKUST friends, so feel free to spread the love and joy and socialize together!
Theme: To be confirmed
Date: 24 Feb 2026 (Tue)
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Venue: TBC
Registration: to be done via Qualtrics in January 2026
Remarks:
1. Only PC can view and register to this event. PC should indicate the no. of friend(s) who are coming with through the RSVP and share the event details with them
2. Only PC and their invited friends are welcome.
TBC
桂林位於廣西壯族自治區，以「桂林山水甲天下」而享譽全國，擁有豐富的自然資源。隨著經濟發展，各種工業和服務業在桂林設立工廠，創造了大量就業機會，吸引了眾多農民工進城工作，並舉家搬入城市以便照顧子女。
然而，缺乏當地戶籍的農民工子女只能進入私立小學。楊元龍基金會了解到這一點，決定支持專門收納農民工子女的私立小學，以提供更全面的教育。基金會希望通過實地教學，傳遞可持續發展的理念，並培養學生的環保意識。科大侍學行將繼續與基金會合作，共同實踐這些理念，於2026年1月舉辦第三次桂林服務學習之旅，為當地小學生安排多樣的工作坊，激發他們對創新和環保的關注。
我們現招募義工，為桂林市建安小學約一百名9至11歲的學生舉辦三天的互動課堂，以趣味的方式傳遞新知識，激發他們的學習熱情，並讓他們了解更廣闊的世界。同時，我們將參觀由溢達集團成立的桂林市「十如──溢達可持續發展園林」，該園林旨在實踐可持續生產模式並推動企業智能化轉型，讓學生親身體驗製造業如何與大自然和諧共存。
參加者將有機會：
- 藉著工作坊和教學活動了解當地兒童的情況、面臨的困難及需求
- 設計並帶領不同主題的活動，讓孩子們走出課室學習，激發他們的創新力
- 透過自我反思和個人成長來豐富自己的經歷
- 在服務學習之旅中分享個人經驗，並在科大宣揚關愛的精神
如果你同樣關心可持續發展和兒童教育，誠邀你參加「桂林服務學習之旅」。這是一次難得的機會，讓我們共同為當地小學生帶來新的知識和體驗，並推動可持續發展的理念。期待你的加入！
Since 2007, the Y.L. Yang Foundation has implemented learning camps in rural areas in China, providing opportunities for primary school students to learn and receive tutoring. The initiative integrates talents, resources, and education to enhance local educational infrastructure and promote the development of future generations. HKUST Connect will continue to collaborate with the foundation to organize the third learning camp in January 2026 for students in Jian-An Primary School, located in Guilin city. During the trip, volunteers will organize a variety of workshops to stimulate students' interest in innovation and environmental protection, collectively creating a sustainable future.
We are currently recruiting volunteers for the service trip to teach approximately 100 P4-P5 students, for a 3-day program. You will deliver new knowledge through enjoyable and interactive classrooms, stimulate students' enthusiasm for learning, and broaden your understanding of the world.
You will be able to:
- Understand the circumstances, challenges, and needs of local children through workshops and teaching activities
- Foster children's innovation by designing and leading various themed activities that encourage learning beyond the classroom
- Accelerate personal growth through self-reflection
- Share your experiences during and after the service trip to spread a caring message within the HKUST campus
Join us for the "Guilin Service Learning Journey" and help bring new knowledge to local students while promoting sustainable development!
Details & Application: Here
Application deadline: 12 Oct 2025 (Sun)
Guilin, China