HKBU Research

Excited to spotlight the success of the International Doctoral Symposium 2025, where HKBU collaborated with world-class institutions such as the University of Chicago, the University of Michigan, Seoul National University, The University of British Columbia, and Nanyang Technological University Singapore. Professor Lyu Aiping, Vice-President (Research and Development) at HKBU, eloquently stated, "As we navigate the Age of AI, we recognise the abundant opportunities and the necessity for transdisciplinary research in the humanities and social sciences. HKBU is committed to participating in this vital transdisciplinary research to create a meaningful and lasting impact." This dynamic event provided an exceptional platform for doctoral students to partake in pioneering discussions and develop innovative solutions to pressing global challenges, underscoring our dedication to interdisciplinary research development and education. 🧑🎓🚀 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gyGj6b_i   #HKBU #HKBUResearch #GlobalCollaboration #DoctoralSymposium2025 Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences 香港浸會大學文學及社會科學院

We are delighted to celebrate Professor Li Min's leadership as the new Dean of the School of Chinese Medicine, HKBU. Her exceptional achievements in this role, alongside her profound expertise in neurodegenerative diseases and groundbreaking research vision, are genuinely inspiring. Professor Li's leadership fortifies interdisciplinary research and makes a significant impact on global health, furthering both the field of Chinese Medicine and the University's strategic emphasis on Health and Drug Discovery. Her continued leadership is eagerly anticipated to advance these initiatives with distinction! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gQJVkmKh #HKBU #HKBUResearch #Innovation #GlobalHealth #ChineseMedicine

Funded by the Hung Hin Shiu Charitable Foundation and supported by the Institute of Creativity (#IoC), the 2nd International Symposium on Humanities and Culture: Visions of a Digital Future, hosted by HKBU at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, was a great success. It convened global scholars to explore AI's societal impact, with key discussions centred on aligning technology with human values and promoting inclusive AI. This underscores HKBU's commitment to meaningful digital progress. #HKBU #HKBUResearch #DigitalFuture #AI #Humanities Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences 香港浸會大學文學及社會科學院

HKBU Faculty of Science is featuring updates of its recent research news and activities in the latest issue of Science Gateways. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞-𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫: https://lnkd.in/gBqGVNdi #HKBU #ResearchOffice #HKBUResearch #HKBURO #HKBUSCI #science #newsletters #eNewsletters

HKBU and the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) are spearheading a Collaborative PhD Programme, providing tailored mentorship and an elite training framework in advanced fields such as AI and life sciences. This milestone represents a pivotal step in nurturing top-tier research talent and enhancing scientific collaboration within the Greater Bay Area. #HKBU #HKBUResearch #SIAT #CAS #HKBUSCI #GreaterBayArea #collaborations

#HighlightedPapers Exciting research reveals how tiny tags on RNA, called m6A, play a big role in plant life! Professor Jianhua Zhang (HKBU Faculty of Science) and his collaborators have mapped these tags in rice and Arabidopsis, uncovering their impact on growth, photosynthesis, and stress response. This discovery sheds light on the complex ways plants manage their genes, influencing key plant functions, offering deeper insights into plant RNA biology. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 (published in 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴): https://lnkd.in/gqS6NwvE DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48941-7 🗝️ Cluster: Data_Analytics_and_Artificial_Intelligence #Cluster_Data_Analytics_and_Artificial_Intelligence #HKBU #ResearchOffice #HKBUResearch #HKBURO #HKBUSCI #RNAbiology #PlantScience #SustainableAgriculture #NatureCommunications #collaborations Hong Kong Baptist University The Chinese University of Hong Kong Abstract N6-methyladenosine (m6A) plays critical roles in regulating mRNA metabolism. However, comprehensive m6A methylomes in different plant tissues with single-base precision have yet to be reported. Here, we present transcriptome-wide m6A maps at single-base resolution in different tissues of rice and Arabidopsis using m6A-SAC-seq. Our analysis uncovers a total of 205,691 m6A sites distributed across 22,574 genes in rice, and 188,282 m6A sites across 19,984 genes in Arabidopsis. The evolutionarily conserved m6A sites in rice and Arabidopsis ortholog gene pairs are involved in controlling tissue development, photosynthesis, and stress response. We observe an overall mRNA stabilisation effect by 3’ UTR m6A sites in certain plant tissues. Like in mammals, a positive correlation between the m6A level and the length of internal exons is also observed in plant mRNA, except for the last exon. Our data suggest an active m6A deposition process occurring near the stop codon in plant mRNA. In addition, the MTA-installed plant mRNA m6A sites correlate with both translation promotion and translation suppression, depicting a more complicated regulatory picture. Our results therefore provide in-depth resources for relating single-base resolution m6A sites with functions in plants and uncover a suppression-activation model controlling m6A biogenesis across species.

Sponsored by the Hung Hin Shiu Charitable Foundation and supported by the Institute of Creativity (#IoC) at Hong Kong Baptist University, the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences 香港浸會大學文學及社會科學院 invites you to the 2nd International Symposium on Humanities and Culture: Visions of a Digital Future. 📅 Join us on March 26-27, 2025, at the HKJC Auditorium, Hong Kong Palace Museum, for enlightening discussions on the fusion of technology and culture. Registration is now open! For more details, visit the event’s website: https://lnkd.in/gAsrUqXG 🗝️Cluster: Humanities and Cultures #HKBU #HKBUResearch #ResearchOffice #HKBURO #Cluster_Humanities_and_Cultures

#ResearchAchievement - Suicide prevention is a pressing public health concern in Hong Kong, marked by rising suicide rates. HKBU researcher Professor Zhou Shuo (Department of Communication Studies, HKBU) has received funding in the latest round of the Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF) to develop tailored support precisely when it is needed. Recognising the limitations of current suicide prevention methods, Professor Zhou's project, "Building Machine Learning Models to Predict Suicidal Thoughts and Examine the Feasibility of Using Just-in-Time Adaptive Interventions for Suicide Prevention," in collaboration with Dr Liang Lan, Dr Shao Jing, and other local scholars, aims to develop machine learning models that predict suicidal thoughts using linguistic and behavioural data, and to create a mobile app for real-time interventions. Link in comments. 🗝 Cluster: Health and Drug Discovery 🗝 Cluster: Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence #Cluster_Health_and_Drug_Discovery #Cluster_Data_Analytics_and_Artificial_Intelligence #HKBU #ResearchOffice #HKBUResearch #HKBURO #HKBUCOMM #Communication #MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #MachineLearning #ResearchGrants

HKBU School of Business is featuring updates on its recent research news and achievements in its latest issue of Research Espresso. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞-𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫: https://lnkd.in/grNhqW3E #HKBU #ResearchOffice #HKBUResearch #HKBURO #HKBUBUS #business #newsletters #eNewsletters

#FemaleScholarPower Today, we proudly honour the impactful contributions of pioneering female scholars. At HKBU, these inspiring women not only advance knowledge but also pave the way for future generations of scholars and students. Their dedication and passion continue to break barriers and set new standards of excellence. A special shoutout to all female scholars whose hard work and perseverance continue to light the path for others. Together, we are building a brighter future. 🌟 #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025 #WomenInAcademia #HKBU #ResearchOffice #HKBUResearch #HKBURO