Updates
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The Bachelor of Science with Honours in Digital Solutions for Entertainment and Game Applications & The Master of Science in Game Development and Management offered by Shue Yan University have been officially approved by the Chief Executive-in-Council in January 2025.
- The Bachelor of Science with Honours in Applied Data Science (JUPAS Code: JSSY02) will be subsidized by the Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors (SSSDP) starting from 2025/26 academic year. https://www.jupas.edu.hk/en/programme/sssdp/JSSY02/
Events
ADS Master Talk
This talk will share some latest developments of healthcare applications using AI technologies in Hong Kong. The talk will provide some insights how AI and machine learning(ML) can improve our quality of life. It will explore the future directions of the use of AI/ML in healthcare applications. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the latest AI technologies and their potential to shape the future of Hong Kong healthcare systems.
Intensive Workshop Series on Digital Competency
The Department of Applied Data Science is excited to announce an Intensive Workshop Series on Digital Competency! The upcoming session, Build & Publish Your Flappy Bird Game in Unity, will be held on November 17, 2025, at RHB504, GD Lab. Participants will learn to create their own Flappy Bird game in Unity. Through the session, participants will gain valuable experience in game creation. By the end of the workshop, each participant will have a fully functional 2D game ready to play and publish on the online platform Itch.io. This engaging workshop offers an excellent opportunity for participants to enhance their technical skills, foster creativity, and explore the fundamentals of digital game development.
ADS Master Talk
The Department of Applied Data Science cordially invites you to attend an upcoming Master Talk “Google AI Research Progress and Tools and the Future AI Directions” on 10 November 2025.
Huawei ICT Competition 2025 - Innovation Competition AI Track
We are proud to announce that the Department of Applied Data Science at Hong Kong Shue Yan University is a co-organizer of the Huawei ICT Competition 2025. This year's competition includes two tracks: the Cloud Track and the Computing Track. We encourage all eligible students to participate in this prestigious event.
News
NEXX CFO Forum 2025
Our Faculty Member Participates in the NEXX CFO Forum 2025 at the Google Hong Kong office on Nov 19th, 2025. Organized by NEXX Innovation Alliance in close collaboration with Google Cloud, the forum served as a premier platform for CFOs, CXOs, senior financial executives and technology leaders from diverse industries to explore how cloud and AI can reshape enterprise performance.
Game Development Laboratory Workshop: Build & Publish Your Flappy Bird Game in Unity
The Department of Applied Data Science is excited to share the success of our recent workshop, “Build & Publish Your Flappy Bird Game in Unity.” On 17 November 2025, Game Development Laboratory and VR Lab co-hosted an intensive workshop on building a Unity 2D game. This workshop guides all participants in building an infinite side-scroller where a bird navigates between green pipes, incorporating physics-based movement, collision detection, scoring systems, a polished UI, and game state management. Within four hours, all participants have successfully recreated the classic Flappy Bird game in Unity and published it on Itch.io. This workshop offers a great opportunity for our students to develop their hands-on technical skills and encourages them to start building their creative portfolios using a simple game mechanism.
Admission Talk on Info Day 2025
On November 15, 2025, during Info Day at Hong Kong Shue Yan University, Dr. Muhammad Azhar, Associate Head and Programme Director of the BSc in Applied Data Science, delivered a compelling talk titled “Empowering the Future Workforce: Integrated Education in Applied Data Science.” The presentation focused on the BSc-ADS undergraduate program, showcasing its innovative curriculum designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in the rapidly evolving field of data science. Dr. Azhar underscored the program’s blend of practical training and theoretical foundations, highlighting its role in preparing graduates to meet future workforce demands while reinforcing the department’s strong commitment to academic excellence and relevance to industry needs.