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Officiated by the World Health Organization (#WHO), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (#FAO), and World Trade Organization (#WTO), the week-long 47th session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (#CAC47) commenced on 25 Nov 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland. Prof. Terence Lau, Interim Chief Innovation Officer of #HKBU and Chairman of Food Safety Consortium (#FSC), along with Ms Nelly Lam, Assistant Director (Strategic Alliance and Promotion) of #ITPR, joined experts from around the globe for discussion on food safety and quality. HKBU is committed to driving innovation in food safety and food science to benefit society, with FSC serving as its vehicle for knowledge transfer in the field, fostering collaboration and technological advancements aimed at enhancing global food safety standards and practices. More: https://lnkd.in/gHGsFKJw Learn more about FAO’s advocacy in building a sustainable and food secure world for all: https://lnkd.in/d8Y5zXm7 FAO World Health Organization #Codex #worldhealthorganisation #foodadditives #foodsafety #foodstandards #foodscience #FoodasMedicine Connect with us ITPR - Institute for Innovation, Translation and Policy Research @HKBU

Experience #HKBU's Art Tech power at Freespace West Kowloon! The performance “manτεία” (Manteia), written and directed by Dr Peter Nelson, Assistant Professor of Academy of Visual Arts, and Dr Roberto Alonso Trillo - PhD/DMA, Assistant Professor of Academy of Music, will premiere on 22 Dec 2024 (Sun). Manτεία means prophecy or divination. In the ancient world, oracles served as tools for communicating the will of the divine. By recasting a performance made using AI tools as an act of divination, manτεία suggests that our current relationship with AI is evolving in a similar direction. When faced with a system that can synthesise more information than any living human, we find ourselves consulting systems whose functions are more complex than we can design and trusting in rationales whose reasoning we might never truly understand. manτεία returns us to the ancient quest to communicate with the transcendent, by looking for messages in clouds and melodies in noise, and meaning in the immensity of large language models. Don’t miss out on this mesmerising exploration. Secure your tickets now to be part of this thought-provoking and beautiful experience! 📅 22 Dec 2024 (Sun) 🕞15:30-16:30 | 19:30-20:30 📍The Box, Freespace, West Kowloon Ticket: https://lnkd.in/gTcq-Dh9 #HongKongBaptistUniversity #AcademyOfVisualArts #AVA #AcademyofMusic #AM #ArtTech #ArtTechnology #Manteia #AI #ArtificialIntelligent #WestKowloon #Freespace #prophecy #divination #performance Connect with us ITPR - Institute for Innovation, Translation and Policy Research @HKBU

Hong Kong Baptist University and Infinitus China Company Ltd signed a MoU last week to launch a strategic collaboration focused on research related to food as medicine. This partnership will establish the "Infinitus-Hong Kong Baptist University Joint Laboratory of Polysaccharide Research,” dedicated to investigating the health benefits and applications of herb polysaccharides. The first two research projects will be led by Prof. Simon Han Quanbin and Dr Xu Jun from the School of Chinese Medicine. They will explore the effects of polysaccharides derived from traditional Chinese herbs, such as Astragalus and Dendrobium, on lung immunity, as well as the potential of herbal polysaccharides in inhibiting intestinal polyp growth. The MOU was signed by Dr Ken Yeung, Director of Technology Translation of HKBU, and Dr Frank Ma, Vice President and Chief Science Innovation Officer of Infinitus (China). The ceremony was attended by key health officials, including Prof. Chung-mau Lo, Secretary for Health of the HKSAR Government. This partnership aims to advance health practices and strengthen ties between academia and industry in addressing contemporary health challenges. More: https://lnkd.in/gxtd4vRg School of Chinese Medicine, HKBU #HKBU #HongKongBaptistUniversity #FoodAsMedicine #FAM #ChineseMedicine #TCM #Healthcare #Health #MoU #InfinitusChina #HerbPolysaccharides #LungImmunity #intestinalpolyp #AcademicIndustryCollaboration #HealthyLiving #Partnership Connect with us @ITPR - Institute for Innovation, Translation and Policy Research ITPR - Institute for Innovation, Translation and Policy Research @HKBU

#ITPR is thrilled to partner with the Consulate General of Belgium in Hong Kong to foster creativity and cultural exchange within the film community. Last week, we showcased two exceptional short films by our talented student filmmakers, Miss Chan Wing Ki and Mr Wong King Chau, during a special movie screening event as part of Belgian Days 2024. Miss Chan’s film, “Game Rule,” explores a school prefect's struggle with the rigidity of rules as she confronts the police enforcing her grandmother's illegal street vending. This film won the 2024 Pingyao Corner "Best Student Short Film." Mr Wong’s film, “Evil,” delves into the psyche of a criminologist grappling with his declining mental state while investigating the mysterious disappearance of a former classmate. The event also featured films from students of Institut Supérieur des Arts (#INSAS) and included an insightful fireside chat moderated by Mr Wong Sau Ping Adam, Associate Professor of Practice at #HKBU Academy of Film, with contributions from Ms Chan and Ms Jialai Wang of INSAS. We are proud to witness the creativity and storytelling mastery of HKBU students, contributing to a vibrant and dynamic film community. #HongKongBaptistUniversity #HKBUAcademyOfFilm #HKBUAF #AF #BelgianDays #StudentFilmScreening #FutureDirectors #CinematicStorytelling #FilmSchools #BrusselsMeetsHongKong #ShortFilms #EmergingTalent #FilmFestival #MeetTheFilmmakers #CinemaInnovation #Moviescreenings #Eastmeetswest #Culturalexchange Connect with us ITPR - Institute for Innovation, Translation and Policy Research @HKBU

We were pleased to partner with the Consulate General of Switzerland in Hong Kong and the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, EPFL to co-host a symposium on Curating Cultural Big Data on 11 Nov!   Prof. Martin Wong, Provost of #HKBU and Mr Daniel Freihofer, Consul General of Switzerland in Hong Kong, welcomed attendees, highlighting the collaboration between Hong Kong and Switzerland. The Symposium was moderated by Prof. Jeffrey Shaw, Chair Professor from Academy of Visual Arts at HKBU. He was joined by renowned experts, including Prof. Sarah Kenderdine, Professor of Digital Museology at EPFL; Prof. Eugene Ch’ng, Dean of School of Cultural and Creativity at BNU-HKBU United International College (UIC); and Prof. Ari Ide-Ektessabi, Professor Emeritus of Kyoto University, to discuss digital technology in cultural heritage.   In celebration of Swiss Month, the University also showcased to the public the 360⁰ Terapixel Panorama of the Battle of Murten 1893/2024, a digital masterpiece by Prof. Shaw and Prof. Kenderdine. #HongKongBaptistUniversity #EPFL #SwissMonth #HongKong #Switzerland #CulturalHeritage #DigitalInnovation #CulturalDigitisation #BattleOfMurten #VisualArts #DigitalHumanities #CulturalBigData #HeritagePreservation #ArtTech #ArtTechnology #InteractiveArt #Symposium Connect with us ITPR - Institute for Innovation, Translation and Policy Research @HKBU

Economically motivated food adulteration poses health risks, revealing gaps in current food authentication methods. #HKBU Interim Chief Innovation Officer Prof. Terence Lau yesterday presented his pioneering research on "Non-targeted Detection of Food Adulteration Using an Ensemble Machine-Learning Model" at the 11th International Symposium on Recent Advances in Food Analysis (RAFA 2024), offering new solutions to enhance food safety through big data and machine-learning, and addressing current issues in food integrity from an EU-Asia perspective. RAFA 2024 is being held in Prague from 5th to 8th November 2024, gathering 850 food scientists and representatives from 60+ countries to discuss trends in food safety and analysis. Prof. Lau's innovative ensemble machine-learning model proposed a non-targeted approach, that can help detect unprecedented adulteration without looking for specific substances and provide a high accuracy. Industry can reassure food safety without extra tests and manpower. This can help the food industry and regulatory authorities in implementing food surveillance to ensure food safety and security cost-effectively. Prof. Lau’s participation in RAFA 2024 underscored HKBU's commitment to advancing food safety research. The University will continue to foster innovative collaboration to address global challenges and promote safer food practices for public health.   #RAFA #RAFA2024 #FoodSafety #FoodAdulteration #MachineLearning #FoodAuthentication #FoodQuality #HealthRisks #FoodResearch #FoodSafety #FoodSafetyMonitoring #SafeFood #PublicHealth #FoodTech #FoodTechnology Connect with us ITPR - Institute for Innovation, Translation and Policy Research @HKBU

We are thrilled that #HKBU students’ films are showcased in a movie screening event as part of Belgian Days 2024! 🎬✨ Two exceptional short films from our talented student filmmakers, Miss Chan Wing Ki and Mr Wong King Chau, will be presented, highlighting the creativity, dedication, and storytelling mastery developed during their studies at HKBU. Join us for this inspiring event, where you’ll not only watch these remarkable films on the big screen, but also have the chance to meet the filmmakers themselves. The event will also feature films from students of Institut Supérieur des Arts (#INSAS), highlighting the impressive talents from both institutions. Additionally, our student Miss Alita Chow will serve as the MC for the evening, guiding you through this cinematic journey, and Mr Wong Sau Ping Adam, Associate Professor of Practice at the HKBU Academy of Film, will moderate an insightful fireside chat, offering a deeper look into the future of cinema and the creative processes behind these works. #ITPR is delighted to work with the Consulate General of Belgium in Hong Kong to promote collaborations that inspire creativity and cultural exchange in the film community. Join us in celebrating this partnership and experience a fresh wave of storytelling from emerging filmmakers! Entrance is free of charge, but registration is required. 📍𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 & 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 12 Nov, 2024 | 7:00pm to 10:00pm 📍𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞: Broadway Cinematheque, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei 📍𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫: https://lnkd.in/gWK2DRku #HongKongBaptistUniversity #HKBUAcademyOfFilm #HKBUAF #AF #BelgianDays #StudentFilmScreening #FutureDirectors #CinematicStorytelling #FilmSchools #BrusselsMeetsHongKong #ShortFilms #EmergingTalent #FilmFestival #MeetTheFilmmakers #CinemaInnovation #Moviescreenings #Eastmeetswest #Culturalexchange Connect with us ITPR - Institute for Innovation, Translation and Policy Research @HKBU

Step into the immersive archaeological site of 2099, where art, technology, and cultural preservation converge in the project "Foreseen 2099." Co-founded by #HKBU assistant professor Ms Pat Wong (aka Flyingpig) and assistant professor Mr Chan Ka Chi, this initiative invites the public to explore the cultural significance of Hong Kong's traditional repair shops. Since January 2024, the team has documented six repair shops in Tsuen Wan and San Po Kong, capturing their unique stories and craftsmanship through digital technology to create a digital archive. These shops, specialising in appliance repair, clothing alterations, and jewelry making, embody a sustainable ethos of valuing repair over disposal. The project features an online archive, physical installations, and interactive exhibitions, reimagining the future of these vital small businesses. Curated by the In Time Of initiative from Nan Fung Group, "Foreseen 2099" is currently on display at AIRSIDE (Kai Tak) until 12nd November, 2024. More: https://lnkd.in/gS73nf4S #ArtTech #ArtTechnology #Foreseen2099 #Flyingpig #AVA #HKBUAVA #ArtTech #ArtTechnology #CulturalPreservation #RepairCulture #DigitalArchive #HongKongHeritage #FutureArt #ImmersiveExperience #InTimeOfInitiative #NamFung

Thank you to Mr Tommy Yip, Co-founder & Managing Partner of @Unicorn Capital Partners, for sharing his insights during "Unlocking Financial Wisdom for Deep Tech Startups" at #HKBU's TriAngle earlier! It was exciting to learn about his entrepreneurial journey in co-establishing Unicorn Capital Partners, a fund-of-funds platform that invests at the forefront of emerging technology and innovation. During the event, Tommy emphasised that startups should not solely seek financial backing from venture capitalists; resources and expertise are equally crucial for success. He advised entrepreneurs to demonstrate their company's potential for scalability and the market’s readiness for growth. For students aspiring to enter this field, he recommended building domain expertise and gaining industry operational experience as foundational steps. We are truly grateful for the chance to gain insights from Tommy’s wealth of experience! More: https://lnkd.in/gDvEAAkX Raymond Chan Centre for Innovative Service-Learning #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital #StartupFunding #Innovation #KnowledgeTransfer #TechnologyTranslation #startups Connect with us ITPR - Institute for Innovation, Translation and Policy Research @HKBU

On day 2 of the influential China International Food Safety & Quality (#CIFSQ) Conference in Shanghai, Prof. Furong Zhu, Associate Dean (Research and Postgraduate Studies) of HKBU Faculty of Science, presented his innovative multi-mode photodetection technology to key stakeholders in the food safety sector. This technology offers an IoT solution for fruit quality detection and authentication, with potential applications in the intelligent screening of sulfur-treated Chinese medicinal materials, food quality, and authentication. Capitalising on the Conference, the University showcased two innovations from #HKBU start-up companies led by Prof. Furong Zhu (Crimson Vision) and Dr Kangning Ren, Associate Professor from Department of Chemistry (MicroFlow Innovation). Prof. Zhu’s company provides IoT solutions for fruit quality, while Dr Ren’s focuses on microfluidic technologies for combating antimicrobial resistance. We also had the honor of hosting an engagement dinner for industry representatives yesterday. It was a pleasure to meet you all! Ms Chengboey Lau from Kellanova Ms Xiaodong Song from China Mengniu Dairy Dr Miao Guo, Food Safety and Quality Assurance Director, Great China Region, PepsiCo Dr Rosalia Trias from Danone Ms Cecilia Xinxin Zhang from Danone China Ms Cindy Jiang, Global Food Safety Ambassador #ITPR #FoodSafetyConsortium #foodsafety #foodquality #collaboration #innovation #foodsecurity #Foodsafety #FoodInnovation #FoodTechonology #FoodQuality #AI #bigdata #foodadulteration #authentication #networking #internationalorganizations #regionalorganizations Connect with us ITPR - Institute for Innovation, Translation and Policy Research @HKBU