Free short course offered by the PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR) on latest technology and innovations

About AEP Director's Message for AEP Course Providers

Offered by the PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR), this new Advanced Education Programme (AEP) is a non-credit bearing short course that aims to provide students with up-to-date and broad knowledge of some of the biggest societal challenges facing the world today, and the latest developments and advances in various disciplines that can help provide solutions to these real-world problems.

Director of PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR), Chair Professor of
Building Thermal Science

Prof. CHEN Qingyan

PAIR Advanced Education Programme

PAIR 6003 "Advanced Technologies" enrolment ended!

Who Should Join PAIR AEP?

Degree holders who aspire to further their careers and learn more about the latest developments in science and technology:

Professionals from the research, higher education, government or industry sectors
Members of the public who is passionate about driving societal transformations

Learn more about the programme objectives and our third course "PAIR 6003: Advanced Technologies"

PAIR 6003: Advanced Technologies

The course of Advanced Technologies (PAIR 6003) spans six disciplines, each of which will be covered by modular teaching activities in two weeks. The subjects include: (1) Photonics, (2) Quantum Technology, (3) Intelligent Wearable Systems, (4) Artificial Intelligence of Things, (5) Advanced Manufacturing, (6) Textiles for Future Fashion.

Course Objectives:

To disseminate foundational and advanced knowledge in science and technology
To facilitate students’ career development
To foster scientific advancement and technological innovation
To nurture broader and interdisciplinary collaboration

By completing this course, learners will gain the ability to:

Articulate the principles underlying recent technological innovations across various domains of smart and sustainable cities.
Apply knowledge about advanced technologies effectively in professional, research or daily life.
Critically analyse and evaluate scientific literature and media coverage related to advanced technologies.

Enrolment Ended