Abstract:

This practical, no-code workshop introduces how to use large language models (LLMs) and multimodal vision-language models (VLMs) to extract, clean, and process humanities data from text, images, and audio. We begin with a concise primer on tokens, context windows, and multimodality, then move to hands-on prompting in a chatbot interface: converting prose into table-ready rows; tagging people, places, and dates; normalizing names; captioning and describing images; and cleaning speech-to-text transcripts.

The aim is to equip humanities and social science scholars with practical, reproducible techniques that increase efficiency without compromising scholarly standards. Participants are encouraged to bring their own sources and test bespoke LLM workflows. You will leave with ready-to-adapt prompt templates, recommended chatbot settings (e.g., temperature), and a simple verification checklist you can apply immediately to your own materials—no coding required.

Speaker: 

Prof. Michael Chung (Assistant Professor, Division of Humanities, HKUST)

 

***The session will be held in Cantonese.***

【電笠】X HKUST Department of Finance [人人和音 School Tour：Movies Stay in Theaters / 麥兆輝電影分享會]

 

「條友真係唔識㗎喎......」你估《頭文字D》淨係講賽車講飄移？秋名山車神傳說同「檸檬市場理論」竟然又可以拉埋一齊講？

 

麥兆輝導演一系列經典作品《無間道》、《頭文字D》、《竊聽風雲》，背後仲藏住一堆金融經濟學彩蛋等你發掘～

 

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✅ 與導演分享電影入面嘅金融經濟學
✅ 張繼聰粉絲 mode 全開分享
✅ 現場發表即興討論

 

📌 日期：10月8日（三）
⏰ 時間：7:30pm
📍 地點：LT-B, 香港科技大學
😄 對象：科大學生、科大畢業生、科大教職員

 

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【電笠】人人和音電話亭會係9月尾登陸科大LT-K 對出範圍！即刻去留言你對麥導電影嘅「金融經濟學解讀」！
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名額有限！立刻掃宣傳海報上 QR code 或者登入下面條 link 報名👇✨

https://unityinvoices.dl.media/

 

查詢 Inquiry:
Miki YEUNG (mikiyeung@ust.hk)
Department of Finance

Explore the dynamic heart of Hong Kong at Chungking Mansions - a bustling hub of diverse commerce and compassionate community.

Begin by visiting the thriving commercial ecosystem that makes Chungking Mansions a magnet for global trade and entrepreneurship. Wander through the labyrinth of shops, restaurants, and hostels, marveling at the relentless hustle and vibrant international flair. Learn how this iconic building has become a microcosm of Hong Kong's status as a crossroads of cultures and commerce. But the true depth of Chungking Mansions lies in its role as a compassionate refuge for the city's immigrant and asylum-seeking communities. Visit the Chungking Mansions Service Center and hear firsthand accounts of the challenges and triumphs faced by these resilient individuals. Gain insights into the vital services provided - from legal aid and language classes to job training and community support - that help transform lives and empower new beginnings.

重慶大廈位於尖沙咀繁華的彌敦道上，是一個融合了各國文化的繁忙地帶。這裡聚集了來自不同國家的商人、勞工，以及在香港居住已久的少數族裔人士。儘管這裡人來人往，但因為種族差異，很少本地居民會踏入這個多元世界。

重慶大廈是香港多元文化社會的縮影，這裡你可以找到各式各樣的特色小店，如印度香料小食店、非洲土產店等。除了印度餐廳和清真美食之外，這裡還有許多其他令人驚喜的寶藏等待著探索。

參加由文化交流義工帶領的導賞團，你將有機會拜訪基督教勵行會在重慶大廈設立的服務中心，深入了解他們多年來如何幫助來港生活的難民。透過這次體驗，你將更加貼近這個充滿活力和包容性的社區，感受到不同文化間的交流與共融之美。

Date: 4 Oct 2025 (Sat)
Time: 10:45am – 1:00pm
Venue: Chungking Mansions
Gathering Time & Venue: 10:45am @Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station Exit D1

Remark:1. Successful applicants will receive a confirmation email from connect@ust.hk, and will be able to find their application status listed as "Confirmed" on the Social Career portal/app.

2. [Penalty for withdrawal after 29 Oct and/or absence]
The event is fully subsidized by HKUST Connect. If you are unable to participate in the event as schedule, you should send us a written notification to connect@ust.hk as soon as possible, but no later than 29 Oct 2025 (Mon). Students who withdrawn after the deadline or absent from the event will be charged a HKD180 program fee.

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.

4. Enquiry: safannyng@ust.hk

Sign up here by 17/11/1858 07:36AM

https://app.socialcareer.org/en/volunteers/58533222-dd2a-4527-969d-232bd9d59b68

Website

http://ias.ust.hk/events/2025nanodisp2/


Overview

The NanoDisP2.0 conference will host leading scientists from academia and industry to discuss the latest development in nanomaterial technologies, synthesis, advanced optical, electrical, electro-optical properties, and their applications in modern displays. This conference will provide a combination of industry and academic perspectives on how display and photonic materials from the nano-scale to macro-scale are rapidly changing, thereby providing new opportunities for industrial applications and challenges to explore for scientists and engineers. We aim to bring together front-line experts from multidisciplinary research areas to join us in advancing the intellectual collaboration between academia, research and market leaders in the field and to stimulate the exchange of information between industries and between fields.

Recently, the display industry has seen great progress in displays involving nanomaterials, mostly in the form of quantum dots, and the nanocrystal community has started to explore novel materials that can further improve image quality, efficiency and cost. Nanomaterials like nanorods and perovskites have certain advantages over existing quantum dot technologies that could be beneficial to the display industry. At this moment, there are several challenges that need to be solved before these materials can be applied to display devices, including quantum yield (brightness) and toxicity.

At HKUST, we have an extensive research program in optoelectronics and display design, and we believe that this conference will be a great platform for our students and colleagues to interact with these pioneers and will be highly beneficial for their future endeavors. The conference will include important presentations by a wide range of eloquent speakers, and scientific leaders, around the world. It will feature a scientific program including keynote lectures and invited talks, special sessions, scientific discussions, oral and poster presentations of peer-reviewed contributions, to share the most recent research developments, discoveries, and industrial progress.


Topics include:

• Nanomaterial

• Photo/ Electroluminescence

• Perovskite

• Application of the Nanomaterial for LCD display

• Application of the Nanomaterial for OLED display

• Chirality and polarity

• Electro-optic and photonic properties

• Technological application

Co-sponsors

• School of Engineering, HKUST

• School of Science, HKUST

• Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, HKUST

• Department of Chemistry, HKUST

• State Key Laboratory of Displays & Opto-Electronics, HKUST 

• The Society for Information Display

• Centre for Functional Photonics, City University of Hong Kong

• Techcomp Group

• XYC Industry Co., Ltd.

Media Technology and Publishing Center and Shaw Auditorium Unit are thrilled to present the highly anticipated Campus Cinema Screening Event Series to kick-start this new academic year!

 

Following the exciting voting, the first film we will be showcasing is Joker: Folie à Deux.

 

A highly anticipated sequel to the 2019 film "Joker," directed by Todd Phillips. Set to explore the complex psyche of Arthur Fleck, portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix, the film delves deeper into the themes of mental illness, societal neglect, and the nature of chaos. This installment introduces Harley Quinn, played by Lady Gaga, and potentially explores their tumultuous relationship against the backdrop of Gotham City. The film promises to blend psychological drama with musical elements, creating a unique cinematic experience that continues the story of one of comic book history's most iconic villains.

The film will be presented in English with Chinese subtitle.

 

REMARKS:

• Film Duration: 139 minutes
• Film Classification: IIB (NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUNG PERSONS AND CHILDREN 青少年及兒童不宜)
• Children under 12 years old will not be admitted.
• Online registration is required; You will reserve your own ticket by clicking RSVP.
• Please arrive at the venue 15 minutes early before the showtime.
• Attendees must show their HKUST ID card to the reception desk near Door A before admission.
• If the registrant cannot attend the event, please change your RSVP status on the Engage page.

For other details, please visit official website - https://campuscinema.hkust.edu.hk/ or email cmzinfo@ust.hk

Abstract

Genetically modified animal models have been extensively used to investigate the pathogenesis of age-dependent neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer (AD), Parkinson (PD), Huntington (HD) diseases, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The common feature of these diseases is the age-dependent accumulation of misfolded proteins in the brain, which can be recapitulated in a variety of mouse models of neurodegenerative diseases. However, the brains of transgenic mouse models of AD, PD, and HD do not show the striking neuronal loss or degeneration that is a typical pathological feature in patient brains. Species differences between small animals and humans may account for differential pathology in transgenic mouse models and patient brains. Using CRISPR/Cas9 to modify the endogenous disease genes in large animals (pigs and monkeys), the speaker and his research team demonstrate that typical neuropathological features can be mimicked in the brains of large animals.  The findings underscore the importance of using large mammals to investigate the pathogenesis of important brain diseases and their therapeutics.

About the Speaker

Prof. LI Xiao-Jiang is a Professor at Jinan University. He also serves as the Director of the Guangdong Key Laboratory of Non-human Primate Research.

Prof. Li obtained his PhD from Oregon Health & Science University and completed his postdoctoral training at Johns Hopkins University in the US. From 1996 to 2019, he worked in the Department of Human Genetics at Emory University, where he was promoted to tenured full professor in 2005 and has held the title of Distinguished Professor since 2007. Between 2012 and 2016, he conducted research at the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, where he utilized CRISPR/Cas9 technology to establish large animal models of human diseases. In 2019, he joined Jinan University on a full-time basis and currently holds a professorship at the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Institute of CNS Regeneration at Jinan University.

Prof. Li is dedicated to studying early nervous system development, aging, and neurodegenerative diseases, employing transgenic disease animal models such as mice, pigs, and monkeys. He is currently focused on elucidating pathogenic mechanisms using genetically modified large animal models. His research findings have been published in over 250 international journals, including reputable publications like Cell and Nature, with cumulative citations exceeding 33,810 and an H-index of 95.

For Attendees' Attention

Seating is on a first come, first served basis.

Are you ready to discover the soothing power of aromatherapy? Join us for our Spray Your Way! DIY Essential Oil Spray Workshop and learn about how natural plant extracts can enhance your health and emotional well-being! In this engaging workshop, you will:

• Learn about the fundamentals of aromatherapy and its holistic healing properties.
• Experience the calming effects of 12 essential oils as you explore their scents and benefits designed to help you relax.
• Create your very own personalized essential oil spray, tailored to your preferences and needs!

Whether you’re looking to relieve stress, boost your mood, or enjoy the delightful scents, this workshop is perfect for you. Don’t miss out on these opportunities; spots are limited.

 

Registration: Click HERE to register

 

Remarks: 

• Successful registrants will receive confirmation via email. 
• Students won't be allowed to join the workshop after it has started for 10 minutes.
• This is a HMAW1905-recognized workshop series in the “Personal Enrichment & Community Service” category under the "Self-directed Experience" of HMAW1905. You must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10 minutes to get 1.5 hours.
• The event is fully subsidized by the Dean of Students’ Office (DSTO). If you are unable to participate in the event as scheduled, you should send a written notification to dstohmw@ust.hk as soon as possible but no later than 8 Oct 2025 (Wed). If you withdraw after the deadline or cannot fully attend the program with legitimate reasons supported by proof (illness or an exam conflict), DSTO reserves the right to charge you HK$190 program fee.

 

Enquiry: dstohmw@ust.hk

Rising star pianist Filippo Gorini (Italy) brings his innovative project Sonata for Seven Cities, involving month-long residencies in various major metropoles, from Vienna and Cape Town to Hong Kong. In this unique recital, Gorini will perform a new work by his close collaborator, renowned composer Beat Furrer, as well as a world premiere from Hong Kong composer Jing Wang.

The event is free and open to the public.

More details

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Hailed by the BBC as one of the top ten string quartet ensembles of all time, Pavel Haas Quartet (Czechia) will present a brilliant program of late Beethoven as well as early 20th-century Czech composers rarely performed in Hong Kong. 

The event is free and open to the public.

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Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the world of entrepreneurship? The 10-week training program is designed to equip you with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to navigate the entrepreneurial landscape. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur with a business idea or simply curious about the entrepreneurial mindset, this course will provide you with valuable insights and practical tools to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey. 🚀

Join us to explore the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and empower you to turn your dreams into reality. 🎯 Website information

*Note:

Entrepreneurship 101 is a non-credit course offered by the Entrepreneurship Center (EC). Participants who attend 8 or more physical sessions will receive certificates of attendance issued by EC.