As we step into an era defined by rapid technological transformation, our university embraces a bold vision: to seamlessly integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) across all academic programmes in a way that enriches education, enhances student potential, and prepares graduates for a future where human creativity and machine intelligence co-evolve. This integration is not about replacing traditional disciplines but empowering them - bringing AI into conversation with the arts, sciences, humanities, business, and beyond.

For our students, this means gaining not only technical proficiency but also the ability to apply AI thoughtfully in real-world contexts. We aim to cultivate curiosity and confidence, ensuring that graduates from all fields can engage meaningfully with AI technologies - whether designing them, working alongside them, or examining their impact on society. Through interdisciplinary coursework, experiential learning, and collaborative research, we are preparing students to thrive in roles that do not yet exist, using tools that are still being invented.

To our colleagues and faculty, this vision is a call for collaboration and innovation. By working across departments and reimagining curricula, we can harness AI not as a replacement for human insight but as a partner in discovery and creativity. From digital humanities to AI-driven policy modeling, the opportunities for academic enrichment are vast. This is a shared journey of learning and leadership grounded in our collective commitment to excellence and relevance.

For parents, we offer reassurance and excitement: your children are being equipped not just with knowledge, but with a mindset for lifelong learning and adaptability. By integrating AI meaningfully into our programmes, we are helping students navigate complexity with purpose and integrity - so they can shape the future, not just inherit it.

This is more than a curricular update - it is a cultural transformation. Our vision is to foster a university environment where the liberal arts and artificial intelligence are not seen as separate domains, but as complementary forces. Together, they will shape well-rounded, thoughtful, and future-ready individuals who can thrive in uncertainty, adapt with agility, and lead with both intellect and empathy.

CHEN Zhong, Chair Professor

Dean of School of AI and Liberal Arts