PAIR 高級進修課程 – 院長的話 | 香港理工大學高等研究院(PAIR)

Offered by the PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR), this new Advanced Education Programme (AEP) is a non-credit bearing short course that aims to provide students with up-to-date and broad knowledge of some of the biggest societal challenges facing the world today, and the latest developments and advances in various disciplines that can help provide solutions to these real-world problems.

Director of PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR), Chair Professor of
Building Thermal Science

Prof. CHEN Qingyan

With a strong interdisciplinary focus in research and innovation, PAIR seeks to foster an innovation ecosystem that promotes interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral collaboration aimed at tackling global grand challenges. Advanced technologies and manufacturing, good health and well-being, and smart and sustainable cities are three priority themes which PAIR has identified as significant for conducting research. Under these themes, PAIR constituent research units engage in a wide spectrum of research projects, spanning from deep space exploration to artificial intelligence and robotics, advanced manufacturing, smart cities, carbon neutrality, healthcare and food security.

Emerging technologies, health challenges and urban sustainability are major areas of societal development that affect everyone and where all members of society can participate and make contributions. This Programme is therefore designed to be suitable for learners from diverse backgrounds and sectors and does not prerequisite specialised knowledge. Whether you are a professional from the research, higher education, government or industry sectors, or a member of the public who is passionate about societal change and development, this Programme offers a stimulating environment for your knowledge growth and professional development.

This Programme brings together dedicated scholars and practitioners from PAIR constituent research units, each contributing unique expertise that is relevant and critical for tackling complex global challenges. The course dives deep into the landscape of a select number of pressing issues, the existing technological efforts and challenges in addressing them, and the way forward. It is offered in dual mode, enabling students to tailor their studies according to personal learning needs and preferences. The physical classes connect like-minded students to engage in thought-provoking discussions, presenting an invaluable opportunity to build network, enrich career development and foster collaboration.

Interdisciplinary science is inclusive to all. If you wish to gain exposures to diverse knowledge, perspectives and groups of people, please enrol in this Programme and join us for a journey of exploration.

院長的話 (只有英文版本)