Past Events

From material science discoveries to clinical innovations: Organic bionics expert Prof. Gordon WALLACE explores the immense potential of 3D biofabrication at PAIR Distinguished Lecture

On 3 March 2026, Prof. Gordon WALLACE of University of Wollongong delivered a PAIR Distinguished Lecture titled “Discoveries in Organic Bionics, 3D Biofabrication and Deployment of Solutions to Clinical Challenges” at the PolyU campus. The event attracted over 120 in-person participants and reached an impressive online audience of nearly 16,000 across various social media platforms.

Lab-Based X-Rays Driving Breakthroughs in Mechanics: Cambridge’s Prof. Vikram Deshpande Shares Insights

Prof. Vikram DESHPANDE of the University of Cambridge delivered a PAIR Distinguished Lecture titled “New measurement strategies for data-driven mechanics” on 26 February 2026 at the PolyU campus. The event attracted nearly 100 in-person participants and reached an impressive online audience of more than 15,700 across various social media platforms.

MHRC Research Seminar: Harnessing Multimodal AI for Knowledge-Enhanced Computational Pathology

RiFood International Distinguished Researcher Series: Prof. Xiaoyong YANG

We are delighted to share the highlights from our recent RiFood International Distinguished Researcher Series, featuring Prof. Xiaoyong YANG, Professor of Comparative Medicine and of Cellular and Molecular Physiology, Yale School of Medicine. The seminar was successfully held on 6 February 2026.

MHRC Research Seminar: Large AI Models for Transforming Biomedicine

Safe water for all: Prof. Daigger’s insights on global water trends and priorities

On 2 February 2026, Prof. Glen DAIGGER of University of Michigan delivered a PAIR Distinguished Lecture titled “Global Water Management Trends” at the PolyU campus. The event attracted nearly 110 in-person participants and reached an impressive online audience of more than 16,900 across various social media platforms.

MHRC Research Seminar on Medical Imaging AI

MHRC Research Seminar: Medical Imaging AI: From Specialist to Multimodal and Generalist Medical Intelligence

RISports Members Share Sports Science Insights at Hong Kong Science Museum Lecture

In conjunction with the exhibition “Bank of China (Hong Kong) Presents: National Development and Achievements Series – Approaching Perfection: The Intersection of Sports and Science,” the Hong Kong Science Museum recently hosted a special science lecture featuring two experts from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s Research Institute for Sports Science and Technology (RISports).

Bridging science, technology and policy: Prof. Daniel M. KAMMEN, Member of U.S. National Academy of Sciences, calls for a just energy transition

Prof. Daniel M. Kammen of Johns Hopkins University delivered a PAIR Distinguished Lecture titled “Innovation and Cooperation for the Just Energy Transition” on 26 January 2026 at the PolyU campus. The event attracted nearly 100 in-person participants and reached an impressive online audience of more than 16,200 across various social media platforms.

MHRC Research Seminar: Mapping Activity, Connectivity and Connectopy

MHRC Research Seminar: Mapping Activity, Connectivity and Connectopy: Evolving Paradigms in Functional Brain Mapping was held on 22 Jan 2026.