Bulletin No. 1, 2023

CUHK boasts a galaxy of distinguished scholars and researchers who are highly regarded authorities in a range of fields. The University’s six InnoHK Centres, covering health, biomedicine, robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), demonstrate how our world-class research discoveries are igniting the spark of innovation and creating translational impact. Unleashing potential in innovation and entrepreneurship CUHK has a proven track record in converting research outputs to commericialised products and fostering cross-border research collaborations. Besides founding many start-ups and spin- offs, CUHK community has also seeded the largest number of the territory’s unicorns (start-ups valued at over US$1 billion), including SenseTime, SmartMore and GeneHarbor. Hong Kong’s new emphasis on the innovation agenda represents an unprecedented opportunity for CUHK to accelerate its commercialisation and applied research endeavours. Translational biomedicine will continue to be a pillar of strength in CUHK research and innovation as exemplified in Health@InnoHK. Another three Centres of AIR@InnoHK, which aspire to improve surgical precision, help the speech impaired and provide automated logistics, will be covered later on. Humanistic spirit of innovation 2023 marks the arrival of CUHK’s diamond jubilee celebrations. From its humble origins six decades ago, CUHK has been at the forefront of cultivating generations of talent and contributing to the development of Hong Kong, the nation, and the intersection of innovation between China and the rest of the world. The University was founded with a commitment to whole-person education and cultivating future leaders who embody the spirit of CUHK’s motto “through learning and temperance to virtue”. As Hong Kong transitions to a knowledge-based economy and rallies around the promise of innovation and entrepreneurship, this educational philosophy offers a supply of leaders with both the intellectual and the moral foundations to drive a people-centric focus on innovation. 1 The news.gov.hk team (2022). HK on the right track for I&T. Information Services Department. Hong Kong government. 2 The Science and Technology Statistics Section (2022). Statistics on innovation activities for 2021. Census and Statistics Department. Hong Kong government. 3 GovHK (2022). Continued increase in Hong Kong's gross expenditure on research and development in 2021. Information Services Department. Hong Kong government. Envisioning a healthier future 29