Past Events

Unlocking New Perceptual Dimensions: Prof. ZHANG Jie on AI’s Leap from Vision to Sound and Vibration Sensing

On 23 April 2026, Prof. ZHANG Jie, Chair Professor in Faculty of Business for Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, delivered a PAIR Distinguished Lecture titled “Machine Listening: Extending AI from Vision to Sound and Vibration Sensing” at the PolyU campus. The lecture attracted almost 100 scholars, researchers and students onsite, and nearly 16,000 online viewers across various social media platforms to explore how the emerging field of “machine listening” is transforming urban monitoring, disaster prevention, and infrastructure safety.

From one-way caregiving to intergenerational inclusion: Prof. JIN Ying of University of Cambridge on reimagining cities amid the longevity revolution

On 14 April 2026, Prof. JIN Ying, Professor of Architecture and Urbanism and Director of Studies for Robinson College of the University of Cambridge, delivered a PAIR Seminar titled “What does improving longevity mean for the future of our cities?” at the PolyU campus. The seminar attracted nearly 100 entrepreneurs, scholars, researchers and students joining onsite, and over 16,400 online viewers across various social media platforms to explore how the global “longevity revolution” is reshaping urban space, cultural activities, and socio-economic development.

Prevention is better than cure: Prof. Eugene B. CHANG reexamines “health” through the lens of microbiome ecology

On 30 March 2026, Prof. Eugene B. CHANG, Martin Boyer Distinguished Professor at the University of Chicago (UChicago), delivered a PAIR Distinguished Lecture, titled “Microbiome Medicine: Understanding Health and Disease through the Lens of Ecological and Evolutionary Principles” at the PolyU campus. The seminar drew nearly 100 researchers, clinicians and students joining onsite, and over 15,400 online viewers across various social media platforms to learn about the burgeoning field of the “gut microbial organ”.

RCMI - Joint Seminar - Promoting Integrative Medicine in Breast Cancer Care

RCMI was proud to co-organize the “Promoting Integrative Medicine in Breast Cancer Care” seminar, held on March 29, 2026. We were honored to have the Director of RCMI deliver the opening speech, setting an inspiring tone for the event. Supported by the HKSAR Government and the Chinese Medicine Development Fund, the seminar brought together experts and scholars from multiple disciplines, including #WesternMedicine, #ChineseMedicine, #Nursing, #Nutrition, and #Pharmacy, to explore the application and development of integrative approaches in breast cancer treatment. Integrative medicine combines the strengths of Western medicine as the primary approach, complemented by Chinese medicine, to provide comprehensive care for patients. This model emphasizes collaboration and synergy, rather than replacement.

Prof. LIU Bin (NUS) reveals how trace impurities unlock breakthroughs in ultralong organic phosphorescence

On 25 March 2026, Professor LIU Bin, Deputy President (Research and Technology) of National University of Singapore (NUS), delivered a PAIR Distinguished Lecture titled “Iso-structure Induced Ultralong Organic Phosphorescence” at the PolyU campus. The event attracted nearly 100 in-person participants and over 15,700 online viewers across various social media platforms.

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