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Ai and humanities
Leading the way in AI and humanities research
As AI brings new possibilities to all corners of society, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is at the forefront of digital advances in disciplines such as the humanities, languages, health, neuroscience and history
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Is AI humanity’s superpower in the search for a greener future?
AI enables society to innovate at scale and tackle the world’s biggest problems. But with its high levels of energy consumption, can it be used to support a revolution in sustainability?
THE GSDC
Universities and sustainable development: creating a model for impact
Higher education can be a powerful catalyst for social change and tackling sustainability challenges. But leadership, engagement, collaboration and measurable action will be crucial for making a real difference
Driving innovation and positive societal impact around the world
PolyU contributes to China’s historic Mars mission Tianwen-1 with multidisciplinary research
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Surface Sampling and Packing System
Hong Kong PolyU
Using the zebrafish model to develop new treatments for a variety of deadly diseases
New class of antibiotic candidates for fighting against superbugs
Increasing Urban Resilience with Smart Firefighting
Reducing Photochemical Air Pollution
Marine Infrastructure
World’s First Optical Fibre Sensing System for Railway Monitoring
COVID-19 - Automated Multiplex Diagnostic System
Application of Peptides in Data Storage
Metalens-Array-Based High-Dimensional and Multi-Photon Quantum Source