CUHK-Shenzhen establishes School of AI

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen) announced the establishment of its School of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Thursday. It is the eighth school under CUHK-Shenzhen.

The inauguration ceremony of the School of AI is held at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen) in Longgang District on Thursday. Photos by courtesy of CUHK-Shenzhen

During the inauguration ceremony held on the university’s Longgang campus Thursday, Fan Jianqing was appointed as the dean of the school.

Fan Jianqing (L) is appointed as the dean of the school.

Preparations for the school began in July 2024, and it is set to welcome its first cohort of AI majors this September, according to information released during the Spring Reception for Media 2025 held yesterday.

In his speech at the inauguration ceremony, Xu Yangsheng, president of CUHK-Shenzhen, emphasized that AI has been one of the university’s key academic priorities. He highlighted that the School of AI will collaborate with other schools and colleges within the university to explore comprehensive talent cultivation plans tailored to the AI era.

According to the school, the School of AI is characterized by three core principles: AI Core, AI Plus, and AI For.  

AI Core focuses on foundational AI technologies, such as machine learning and intelligence science, which form the backbone of the school’s academic framework. 

AI Plus emphasizes interdisciplinary integration, combining AI with fields such as natural sciences, social sciences, arts, medicine, and more, fostering cutting-edge research that transcends traditional academic boundaries. 

AI For underscores the school’s mission to apply AI to address real-world challenges, including pressing issues in sectors such as medicine, education, and transportation. 

With the goal of enhancing the teaching and research level of AI in China, the school is committed to achieving a series of internationally significant breakthroughs and providing strong talent support and robust scientific research foundations for the sustainable development of the AI industry.