Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping how we live, work, and learn. To support alumni in navigating this transformation, the School of Computing and Data Science (CDS), established in 2024 and comprising the Department of Computer Science (CS),  Department of Statistics & Actuarial Science and Department of AI and Data Science, has launched an Alumni Lifelong Learning program.

As the inaugural offering of this new initiative, the School of Computing and Data Science and the Department of Computer Science cordially invite Computer Science alumni to return to their academic home to join AI Literacy for HKU Alumni.

This free, in-person mini-course will be delivered over four Wednesday evenings at HKU starting in late February. The course will be taught by experienced CDS lecturers, including Dr Chi-Man Liu and Dr Alan Dougherty (Dr. Liu is also a CS alumnus). Designed specifically for CS alumni, priority will be given to earlier graduates.

Course Information

• Title: AI Literacy for HKU Alumni
• Audience: HKU Computer Science alumni
• Language of Instruction: English
• Dates: 25 Feb, 04 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar 2026
• Time: 19:00 – 21:30
• Location:  HW312, 3/F, Haking Wong Building, HKU
• Instructors: Dr Chi-Man Liu & Dr Alan Dougherty
• Course Fee: Free for HKU CS Alumni
• Quota: 80 places

Beyond the classroom, the course also offers alumni the opportunity to:

• Reconnect with fellow alumni and CDS professors
• Return to campus and see how the Department has grown into a School
• Reflect on how AI can support your lifelong learning and service to others

If you have any enquiries regarding the course, please feel free to contact

• Mr Yingjie Liu (Jack) – jackliu1@hku.hk
• Ms Long Ching Tai (Ivaney) – ivaneytlc@gmail.com

CDS looks forward to welcoming alumni back to HKU for this inaugural alumni-focused learning experience.