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READ@PolyU: Meet the Author — Chen Qiufan

News Friday, September 18, 2026 - 08:30

READ@PolyU: Meet the Author — Chen Qiufan
When Sci‑Fi & Real Life Collide: Imagining AI’s Next Chapter

Here comes the highlight of READ@PolyU campus‑wide reading programme this year.

Join us for an exclusive conversation with award‑winning science fiction author Mr Chen Qiufan, the creator of the stories in AI 2041: Ten Visions for Our Future, the READ@PolyU Common Book 2026.

In this talk, you’ll go behind the scenes of how these ten futuristic stories were imagined—and what they reveal about AI, society, and the choices we all face.

Time: 14 October 2026 (Wed), 14:30-15:30
Format: Hybrid (Face-to-Face at The Forum, 6/F, Library and Online via Zoom).
Quota: 80 (face-to-face), 200 (online)
Language: English

Event Rundown

Author talk: Mr Chen will discuss selected stories from AI 2041, sharing his creative process, inspirations, and the real‑world technologies behind the scenes
Q&A session: Moderated by Prof. Zhang Yu, Associate Professor, Department of Chinese History and Culture
Book signing: Bring your copy of AI 2041 for a personal autograph from Mr Chen

Ask Mr Chen Qiufan a question on Instagram – and win a book!

Have a question for Mr Chen about AI 2041, AI, or the future? Share it on Instagram and you could see your question answered live — and win a prize.

How to participate:

Post a thought‑provoking question related to AI 2041 on your Instagram account.
Use the hashtag: #PolyUReads_Chen_Qiufan
Email a screenshot of your post to lbread@polyu.edu.hk
Submission deadline: 12 October 2026 (Mon)

After the deadline, we will send your submitted questions to Mr Chen for selection. If your question is chosen, you will receive another bestselling book by Mr Chen as a prize. During the Q&A, Mr Chen will answer the Instagram questions first, before taking questions from the live and Zoom audience.

About the Author

Mr Chen Qiufan (aka Stanley Chan) is one of China’s most influential contemporary science fiction writers and a leading voice on technology and the future. Born in 1981 in Guangdong, he has published dozens of stories and novels that blend speculative imagination with sharp realism. His debut novel, Waste Tide, has been translated into multiple languages and won international acclaim, while his 2021 book AI 2041: Ten Visions for Our Future (co‑authored with Kai‑Fu Lee) became a global bestseller. Chen serves as President of the World Chinese Science Fiction Association and has held fellowships at Yale University and the Berggruen Institute.

Celebrating the Winners of the 2025/26 Metaverse + AI Contest

News Monday, August 3, 2026 - 08:30

With the generous sponsorship of the Shun Hing Education & Charity Fund, the Department of Computing and the Library successfully co-organised the 2025/26 Metaverse + AI Contest.

The contestants showcased truly creative ideas and technical skills by building VR games using AI tools. The competition was intense, and the judges found the projects impressive. The event concluded with a lively prize presentation ceremony on 21 July 2026.

We are delighted to announce the award winners:

Champion

Project Title: Ecce Homo: The Last Lucid Dream

Team members:

TANG Jian (School of Design)
LI Zhi (School of Design)
GONG Yunfei (School of Design)
YU Fan (School of Design)

1st Runner-up

Project Title: Reminiscape: Transforming Memories into Enterable Metaverse Worlds

Team members:

LI Kwan To (Department of Computing)

2nd Runner-up

Project Title: A Virtual Festival (Omatsuri) in the Metaverse

Team members:

ZHU Xinyu (Department of Computing)
WU Nuoxuan (Department of Computing)
WU Jiajia (Department of Computing)
YAN Yan (Department of Computing)

New AI Workstations & Notebooks at Library i-Space

News Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - 08:30

The Library is excited to announce the launch of our new high-performance AI computing facilities. These resources provide a dedicated environment for everyone—from beginners to advanced users—to explore, develop, and implement AI technologies.

Whether you are learning to use AI, developing custom AI applications, or completing AI coursework, the AI workstations and notebooks are fully equipped to support your needs:

Ready-to-Use Environments: Pre-installed with Python, Jupyter Notebook, for coding and data cleaning tasks.

Advanced Capabilities: Pre-installed LLM and API endpoint, making it easy to incorporate LLM functionalities into your applications and workflows.

High-End Hardware: Optimised for AI development and research.

Please click here for detailed information on available software and hardware specifications.

The AI notebooks are available for walk-in use at i-Space (4/F, North Wing) inside the Digital Visualisation Room.

Step into the future of AI innovation today!

華藝線上圖書館AI托特 (Airiti Library - AI Thoth) (Trial)

News Monday, September 28, 2026 - 13:58

華藝線上圖書館AI托特 (Airiti Library - AI Thoth)，協助讀者整理研究重點、探索研究方向、比較不同觀點，以及尋找相關學者與期刊。

功能涵蓋:

支援多語（中、英、日、韓）, 可隨時切換關鍵字檢索模式。
讀者可依主題查詢，並延伸提問。
讀者更可以透過 AI 協助建構研究方向與問題, 探索研究方向、比較不同觀點、尋找相關學者與期刊 , 並進行重點歸納。

Expiry date: 30 Oct 2026

READ@PolyU Book Exhibition | From Fiction to Foresight: AI Futures Unfolded – Imagining the Trajectories of AI through Literature

Event Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - 09:01

What can literature teach us about the future of AI? As part of the 2026 READ@PolyU programme, this exhibition explores how fiction has long imagined intelligent machines, human–AI relationships, and technology-driven societies.

Discover a curated collection of novels and thought-provoking works on AI, ethics, creativity, and human identity. Whether you are a science fiction enthusiast or curious about emerging technologies, this exhibition invites you to reflect on the future and your place within it.

Begin your journey from fiction to foresight today.

Explore the Collection:

Visit the Display Wall on the Library Podium Floor (P/F) anytime from now until 31 October 2026 or browse our Virtual Thematic Collection.

Discover the Open Educational Resources

Explore the PolyU Open Educational Resources (OER) Portal for free access to e-books, videos, courseware, and other learning materials on artificial intelligence, machine learning, generative AI, data analytics, AI ethics, and related emerging technologies.

BCC Research (Trial)

News Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - 08:57

BCC Research delivers comprehensive market intelligence and forecasting across the life sciences, digital world, materials, energy & sustainability, and artificial intelligence technology.

With five-year projections, market share analysis, and detailed competitive profiling, it helps researchers understand evolving global market dynamics and stay ahead of critical technology changes.

Key content covers:

Life Sciences: Medical & Surgical Devices, Cell Biology, Pharmaceuticals, and health maintenance

Digital World: Instrumentation & Sensors, Safety and Security, Engineering, Photonics, and Information Technology

Materials: Advanced Materials, Plastics, Chemicals, Semiconductor and Nanotechnology, and Environment

Energy & Sustainability: Water, Membranes and Separations, Fuel Cell and Battery, Food, Energy, Manufacturing and Environment

Artificial Intelligence Technology: Artificial Technology & AI Sentiment Index

Expiry date: 31 December 2026

CathayPlay (Trial)

News Tuesday, July 28, 2026 - 15:40

CathayPlay is a curated streaming platform focused on Chinese-language and East Asian independent cinema. The collection supports teaching and research in disciplines such as Chinese and Asian Studies, Film and Media Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, Gender Studies, Documentary Studies, and Contemporary East Asia.

Expiry date: 2 Oct 2026

Ink · Colour · Eternity: The Soul and Splendour of Chinese Art 墨彩華章 - 中國藝術的千年流光

Event Thursday, July 2, 2026 - 15:33

Book Exhibition:

Ink · Colour · Eternity: The Soul and Splendour of Chinese Art
墨彩華章 - 中國藝術的千年流光 

📍 The Forum, 6/F South Wing, Library | Until 31 Dec 2026

Imagine using only brush, ink, and water to conjure infinite landscapes onto a delicate scroll. In Records of Famous Paintings of Past Dynasties, the authoritative Tang art historian Zhang Yanyuan remarked: “Deploying ink to achieve the effect of the five colours.”  Varying the dryness and wetness of ink allows monochrome tones to evoke a vivid colour palette. However, ink is only the beginning.

Driven by innovation, Chinese art continually transformed monochrome “ink” into a vibrant world of colour.  While "Ink" captures the profound philosophical spirit of traditional Chinese painting, "Colour" reflects both the brilliance of ancient crafts and the boldness of contemporary innovation and art movements.  This exhibition traces that evolution, breaking the boundaries of black and white from Neolithic painted pottery to avant-garde new ink.

Featuring a curated selection of Chinese and English research volumes, this exhibition explores traditional painting, calligraphy, ceramics, decorative arts, and contemporary culture, allowing you to understand the aesthetic traditions and historical significance of Chinese art.

Step inside, and discover how, through the interplay of ink and colour, ancient traditions have reinvented themselves into a multi-colour spectrum of modern expression.

📚 View related book collection ➡️ https://polyu.hk/ZNwHy

想像一下，僅憑一筆一墨、一水一紙，就能在方寸之間暈染出萬千氣象的山河大地。唐代權威藝術史論家張彥遠於《歷代名畫記》中提出「運墨而五色具」的概念，指出透過調整水墨比例，可呈現濃、淡、乾、濕等豐富層次，道出東方美學以墨顯色的奧妙。然而，墨色並非終點，而是蛻變的起點。

藝術的創新浪潮，將「墨」昇華為「彩」。從新石器時代彩陶的原始質樸，到當代新水墨的大膽先鋒，水墨已不再局限於黑白層次，而是與不同工藝及當代色彩深度交融。「墨」代表傳統水墨的深厚文化內涵與精神境界；「彩」則展現古代工藝的絢爛與當代色彩的突破。

是次書籍展覽精選中英文學術研究著作，聚焦水墨書畫、陶瓷工藝、裝飾藝術及當代中國藝術文化等相關主題，讓讀者全方位理解中國藝術的美學脈絡與歷史價值。

我們誠邀您踏上這段奇妙的藝術美學之旅，透過「墨」與「彩」的交融，感悟中國傳統文化在傳承與現代創新中的意義，讓跨越時空的斑斕色彩綻放眼前。

📚查看相關書籍館藏➡️ https://polyu.hk/ZNwHy

OneSearch - Updates on Email export

Notice Wednesday, June 3, 2026 - 15:40

Please be informed that with effective from 7 June 2026, the Email function in the OneSearch system will be updated to improve security and reduce the risk of phishing.

With this change, when you use the Email action to export record(s), the system will open your device’s default email client, such as Outlook or Gmail. If you wish to use the Email function, please ensure that your device has a default email client configured.

We appreciate your understanding. For enquiries or assistance, please contact us.

Thematic Highlights | The Art of Influence: Mastering the Science and Soul of Leadership

Event Monday, May 11, 2026 - 15:48

Outstanding leadership blends rigorous science with profound human insights. Are you ready to become an influencer in your team or field? Whether you want to strengthen your leadership skills for group work in your studies or prepare for your next career after graduation, our Library has curated resources for you to explore both the science and heart of leadership.

Explore the Collection:

Visit the Display Wall on the Library Podium Floor (P/F) anytime from now until 23 August 2026 or browse our Virtual Thematic Collection.

Featured Library Database

Explore Bookboon for short videos, live virtual classrooms, and e-books on leadership, strategy, management, communication, and impact that inspire you to lead meaningful changes. These subject specific and multidisciplinary databases also guide you to cultivate influence.

Open Educational Resources on Leadership

Discover open access materials through our PolyU Open Educational Resources (OER) Portal. From e-books and videos to courseware and more, the collection covers topics such as the science of success, creative thinking, AI, problem solving, and beyond. Additionally, you may also examine the tools on the soul of leadership openly available worldwide.

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READ@PolyU: Meet the Author — Chen Qiufan