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
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.
Invitation to Participate in Our Public Research Results Seminars – The Hong Kong Story of Play
We are pleased to invite you to participate in our Public Research Results Seminars featuring the project titled “The Hong Kong Story of Play in Public Estates: Revitalization and Inheritance of HK Faded Public Playgrounds and Gameplay Activities in Immersive Virtual Environments” (CSTB.C27.9.196).
This is a public seminar, and no prior registration is required.
News
Grand Opening of Game Development Laboratory
On October 28, we hosted the grand opening of the Game Development Laboratory. The opening ceremony featured a special Esports competition showcase, where student players teamed up with senior university management to participate in an exciting match. The event celebrated collaboration, innovation, and the future of game development in education and industry.
Celebrating the Successes of the 2025 Future Science Prize Week
On 24 October 2025, colleague of the Department of Applied Data Science have been invited to participate in the 2025 Future Science Prize Week, an event celebrating the achievements in the field of science. Established in 2016 through the collaborative efforts of scientists and entrepreneurs, the Future Science Prize emphasizes original basic scientific research and recognizes individuals (regardless of nationality) who have made significant scientific contributions in the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, or Taiwan.
JUCC × IBM watsonx GenAI Hackathon
Department of Applied Data Science students participated in the prestigious JUCC × IBM watsonx GenAI Hackathon held at The University of Hong Kong Centennial Campus on 18 October 2025, under the supervision of ADS faculty member Dr. Muhammad Azhar, and became finalists.