To follow the trend of science and technology reform and upgrading and the continuous promotion of its application, UIC has been emphasising the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and is planning to launch a new Bachelor's programme on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Moreover, a new association called UIC Turing AI Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Association was established on 14 April. To celebrate this event, Associate Vice President (Research Relationships China) and Distinguished Professor at the University of Technology Sydney, Prof Zhang Chengqi, gave three academic lectures on 14 and 15 April 2021.
UIC's Vice President Prof Jia Weijia, AVP Prof Stella Cho, AVP Prof Adrian Bailey, Prof Zhang Chengqi, UIC staff and some members of the AI association
Prof Jia Weijia, Vice President (Research and Development) of UIC, opened up the ceremony. He expected UIC's students could gain basic knowledge on AI through practical experiences in the Association and try to realise some innovative ideas in the commercial world. UIC has created a special fund to support and encourage undergraduate scientific research, and students can carry out scientific research in UIC's AI base and the laboratory.
Yang Fuming, a fourth-year student from the Applied Psychology Programme, president of the Association, has completed his internship in the Centre for Brain Science of Harvard University in 2019. He participated in projects related to Confocal Microscopic imaging technique, 2D painting, 3D remodelling, gaining relevant experience and resources. He hopes to convert his ideas into doable projects, bringing UIC students more opportunities to participate in scientific research projects.
Currently, 40 students from different Programmes, including Computer Science and Technology, Data Science, Applied Psychology and Accounting, have joined the Association. Besides, Prof Jia Weijia and Prof Zhang Hui, Programme Director of CST Programme, act as the instructors. The Association is implementing the projects, including the study on pluralistic education system of K-12, and planning to cooperate with UIC 3D Innovation Development Lab and other technology companies on relevant experiencing software production.
UIC Turing AI Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Association were founded by UIC students and supported by a research base and key laboratory in UIC and Guangdong Province. It strives to deliver AI-related technology and knowledge to students with interests and passions in this area and assist students to establish a project or entrepreneurial team on the practice in the field of AI.
Associate Vice President (Research Relationships China) and Distinguished Professor at the University of Technology Sydney, Prof Zhang Chengqi, gave three academic lectures to UIC students.
Prof Zhang Chengqi giving lecture
A student receiving Prof Zhang Chengqi's book with his signature as a gift
Prof Zhang Chengqi's lectures attract many students
from MPRO
Reporter: Du Jiewen
Editors: Samuel Burgess, Deen He, Covee Wang
