Pre-event reading

It would be useful to read the following articles before you arrive:

• Bi, K., Xie, L., Zhang, H. et al. Accurate medium-range global weather forecasting with 3D neural networks. Nature 619, 533–538 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-023-06185-3
• Chen, L., Zhong, X., Zhang, F. et al. FuXi: a cascade machine learning forecasting system for 15-day global weather forecast. npj Clim Atmos Sci 6, 190 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41612-023-00512-1
• Ling, F., Lu, Z., Luo, JJ. et al. Diffusion model-based probabilistic downscaling for 180-year East Asian climate reconstruction. npj Clim Atmos Sci 7, 131 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41612-024-00679-1
• Wu, L., Morabito, D.D., Teixeira, J.P., et al. Prediction of Atmospheric Noise Temperature at the Deep Space Network With Machine Learning. Radio Science 57, e2022RS007483(2022). https://doi.org/10.1029/2022RS007483
• Wen, H., Lin, Y., Xia, Y., et al. DiffSTG: Probabilistic Spatio-Temporal Graph Forecasting with Denoising Diffusion Models (2024).https://doi.org/10.48550/ARXIV.2301.13629
• Zhang, Y., Long, M., Chen, K. et al. Skilful nowcasting of extreme precipitation with NowcastNet. Nature 619, 526–532 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-023-06184-4

Technical requirements

• Other than a laptop and a phone, there is no equipment that you need to bring.

• You are responsible for arranging your accommodation in Hong Kong. Here is a link to the Hong Kong Tourism Board’s accommodation website.
• Hotel near the campus that might be convenient: Crowne Plaza Kowloon East 
• Please see the full programme for details on which meals will be included.

For information on weather, currency, electricity and voltage, what to pack and some general tips for planning your trip to Hong Kong, see here.

• For information on arriving at the Hong Kong International Airport, see here.
• For information on transport from the Hong Kong International Airport, see here.
• For information on getting to the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, see here.
• For information on getting around Hong Kong, see here. For information on Octopus cards, the usual way to pay for public transportation in Hong Kong, see here.
• For general information about visiting Hong Kong, visit the Hong Kong Tourism Board website.

Hong Kong International Airport

• For information on mobility assistance at the Hong Kong International Airport, see here.

HKUST

• The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is dedicated to ensuring our facilities and services are accessible to every member of the University.  By incorporating inclusive design and supportive features, we aim to remove barriers and provide an equitable experience for the HKUST community. This includes on-campus welcab service, accessible parking, AI for weather forecasting 3 tactile guide paths and barrier-free access, lifts with braille markers, audible multilingual messaging and arrival/departure tones, accessible toilets, accessibility service in the library and “Smart City Walk” App. For more information, please click here.

Please refer to the details below for on-site registration and name badge collection:

• Times: 15:00- 16:00 on 18 September and 8:30-9:00 on 19 September
• Venue: Kaisa Group Lecture Theater (IAS LT), Lo Ka Chung Building, Lee Shau Kee Campus

• The course will open with a brief ceremony at 9:00 on Thursday 19 September. 
• Please note that the course ends at 20:30 on Saturday 21 September.
• Please arrange your travel to and from Hong Kong to enable you to attend the entire course.

• Engage actively: Participate in discussions, ask questions, and engage with speakers and fellow participants to deepen your understanding.
• Network: Take advantage of networking opportunities to build relationships with other postdoc scientists and experts in the field.
• Prepare in advance: Complete any pre-event reading and familiarise yourself with the technical requirements to ensure you're ready to participate fully.
• Take notes: Keep detailed notes during sessions to help you remember key points and ideas for later reference.
• Follow up: After the event, follow up with new contacts and review your notes to reinforce what you've learned.
• Stay open-minded: Be open to new ideas and approaches, and be willing to step out of your comfort zone to explore new concepts.
• Balance learning and rest: Make sure to balance intensive learning sessions with adequate rest to maintain your energy and focus throughout the course.

• Event coordinator: Yanjia Wang
  • Email: ywangqz@connect.ust.hk
  • Phone number: +852 61065825
• Hong Kong Police: 999
• Campus security: +852 2358 6565

• Useful links for visiting Hong Kong:
  • Iconic Hong Kong experiences
  • What’s on in Hong Kong
  • The best of Hong Kong's attractions