The growing need to address environmental challenges and foster global sustainability prompted a four-day international summit, bringing together over 5,000 academics and specialists to address sustainable health, drive new alliances and create positive action for a more sustainable future.
Held from 16 to 19 June in Istanbul, Turkey, the Global Sustainable Development Congress (GSDC) 2025 was co-hosted by Turkey’s Council of Higher Education and convened by Times Higher Education (THE). As the event’s Global Health Innovation Partner and sponsor of the Health and Well-being Track, HKBU presented its comprehensive and transdisciplinary approach to health and wellness.
Professor Martin Wong, Provost of HKBU, highlighted the University’s research strength in driving technological innovations for global health. He said: “By integrating advanced AI methodologies with clinical, pharmaceutical and social science expertise, we are optimising diagnostics, accelerating drug discovery and enhancing surgical assistance. This interdisciplinary approach reinforces Hong Kong’s reputation as a global hub for cutting-edge research and higher education.”
Meanwhile, Professor Lyu Aiping, Vice-President (Research & Development), remarked that Hong Kong is uniquely positioned to lead East-West integration in digital health and systems medicine. He said, “HKBU combines the rigour of life sciences with robust Chinese Medicine research, underpinned by advanced data analytics. This powerful synergy enables us to tackle complex health disparities at biological, social, and environmental levels, and build resilient, equitable health systems to meet future global challenges.”