Dear HKU Computer Science Alumni,
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping how we live and work. To help our alumni stay ahead, the School of Computing and Data Science (CDS), established in 2024 and comprising the Department of Computer Science (CS) and the Department of Statistics & Actuarial Science, has launched an Alumni Lifelong Learning program.
The School of Computing & Data Science and the Department of Computer Science cordially invite CS alumni to return to their academic home to participate in the inaugural course of the Alumni Lifelong Learning program, titled “AI Literacy for HKU Alumni.”
This free, in-person mini-course will be held over four Wednesday evenings at HKU starting in late February; it will be taught by esteemed lecturers from CDS, including Dr. Chi-Man Liu and Dr. Alan Dougherty (Dr. Liu is also a CS alumnus). This course is designed especially for the CS alumni, with priority given to earlier graduates. By attending, participants will gain:
· A clear, accessible understanding of modern AI and large language models
· Practical skills for using AI as your smart assistant in everyday tasks—from drafting emails and reports to explaining code and planning workflows.
Beyond the classroom, this is also an opportunity to:
· Reconnect with fellow alumni and CDS professors
· Return to HKU and see how your department has grown into a School
· Reflect on how AI can support your lifelong learning and service to others
Warm regards,
Prof Yi Ma, Director, School of Computing & Data Science
Prof Zhiyi Huang, Head, Department of Computer Science
