Ruhui Foundation Limited has generously donated seven million Hong Kong dollars to PolyU Faculty of Humanities in support of new areas of humanities study, in particular, in the areas of technology and Chinese history and culture, and translation and culture.
In the fields of Chinese culture, the funding will be used to support research that aims to explore how technology can be integrated into the understanding of Chinese history, culture, language, and literature, and to foster innovative teaching in Chinese history and literature. It also aims to enhance public interest in traditional culture, while exploring modern issues such as cultural identity and ethic challenges of new technologies. This will increase the public awareness of understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture, promoting the harmonious coexistence of cultural heritage and technological innovation.
In the fields of translation and culture, the funding will be used to support research that aims to explore the impact of cultural differences and technological development on translation, thereby gaining a deeper understanding of history and history of translation, as well as promoting the positive dissemination of Chinese language and culture.
Besides, one million Hong Kong dollars will be used to set up a “Ruhui Scholarship in Humanities and Artificial Intelligence” to cultivate students to be interdisciplinary professionals who can integrate generative AI with humanities to address the humanities-related challenges, including ethical issues, racial biases and data privacy, brought about by AI, especially today’s generative AI. Students from our MSc in Generative AI and the Humanities programme will be eligible to apply for these scholarships.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Foundation for this philanthropic donation. The donation not only enables the Faculty and its researchers to explore innovative ideas and conduct research projects with high social impact, but also provides students with opportunities to implement their innovative ideas in a real-life context.
In the fields of Chinese culture, the funding will be used to support research that aims to explore how technology can be integrated into the understanding of Chinese history, culture, language, and literature, and to foster innovative teaching in Chinese history and literature. It also aims to enhance public interest in traditional culture, while exploring modern issues such as cultural identity and ethic challenges of new technologies. This will increase the public awareness of understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture, promoting the harmonious coexistence of cultural heritage and technological innovation.
In the fields of translation and culture, the funding will be used to support research that aims to explore the impact of cultural differences and technological development on translation, thereby gaining a deeper understanding of history and history of translation, as well as promoting the positive dissemination of Chinese language and culture.
Besides, one million Hong Kong dollars will be used to set up a “Ruhui Scholarship in Humanities and Artificial Intelligence” to cultivate students to be interdisciplinary professionals who can integrate generative AI with humanities to address the humanities-related challenges, including ethical issues, racial biases and data privacy, brought about by AI, especially today’s generative AI. Students from our MSc in Generative AI and the Humanities programme will be eligible to apply for these scholarships.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Foundation for this philanthropic donation. The donation not only enables the Faculty and its researchers to explore innovative ideas and conduct research projects with high social impact, but also provides students with opportunities to implement their innovative ideas in a real-life context.
