Events
Join the Hackathon at DELF 2026
The Department of Applied Data Science at Hong Kong Shue Yan University is proud to serve as an academic partner for the upcoming AInsane Hackathon: Reimagining Guest Experience for Star Ferry, co-organized by the Hong Kong Society of Artificial Intelligence and Innovation (HKSAII) and the AInsane initiative. Supported by industry giants including Cyberport, Samsung, Google Cloud, and Star Ferry Hong Kong, this high-impact, fast-paced sprint invites our students to bring a fresh digital perspective to one of Hong Kong’s most beloved heritage landmarks.
Hong Kong ICT Awards 2026 - Deadline: 20 July 2026
The department is inviting interested student to join the Hong Kong ICT Awards 2026. If you are interested, please refer to the official website to view the details of each award category.
eSports and Digital Inclusion for the “Silver Generation” - HKSYU's 55th-Anniversary Celebratory Campaign
The Department of Applied Data Science is proud to announce our participation in Hong Kong Shue Yan University's 55th-anniversary celebratory campaign, "Leveraging Digital Humanity for Social Good" (數碼人文拓展社會公益). As part of this university-wide initiative, we are hosting a two-part event series that bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology and community engagement.
第三屆 Art Tech創新活動 - 「Art Tech 大賽 2026」
由香港五邑總會主辦、香港樹仁大學聯合主辦的年度項目「第三屆 Art Tech 創新活動」現已啟動，旨在為同學提供融合藝術與科技的創新實踐平台。
報名截止日期： 2026 年 7 月 13 日（星期一）
更多活動詳情，歡迎瀏覽活動專頁：https://www.facebook.com/share/1SAbUtJ5kG/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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News
Retitling of the Department to the Department of Data Science and Digital Innovation (DSDI)
The Department is pleased to announce that, with effect from 1 September 2026, it has been officially retitled as the Department of Data Science and Digital Innovation (DSDI).
HKSYU Team Wins Cyberport University Partnership Programme 2026
The Department is proud to announce that the project “SafeRent”, led by Dr. Philip Lee, Associate Professor of the Department of Economics and Finance (E&F), together with student members from the Department of Data Science and Digital Innovation (DSDI), has been awarded funding under the Cyberport University Partnership Programme (CUPP) 2026. Competing against teams from universities across Hong Kong, the project successfully secured HK$100,000 in Cyberport Creative Micro Fund (CCMF) funding.
Second Cohort of the MSc in Game Development and Management (MSc-GDM) Programme Welcomed at Student Orientation
Building on the success of the inaugural Master of Science in Game Development and Management (MSc-GDM) cohort, the Department proudly welcomed its second cohort of students at the departmental orientation held on 28 August 2026. The Department looks forward to nurturing a new generation of talent, building on the achievements of the first cohort, whose students demonstrated excellence in game development and explored innovative applications of gamification in areas such as serious games and health games.
