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The UNU Macau Summer Research Camp 2025 Successfully Concluded

The United Nations University Institute in Macau successfully concluded its 2025 Summer Research Camp.

Macau, July 2025 – The United Nations University Institute in Macau successfully concluded its 2025 Summer Research Camp, hosting 28 computer science students from Northwestern Polytechnical University (NWPU). The four-day program (June 30–July 3) immersed participants in applied research exploring artificial intelligence's role in advancing social impact initiatives.

Under the guidance of Dr. Georgina Curto Rex, Jia An Liu, and Pierre Le Coz, attendees engaged in cutting-edge research to develop community-driven AI solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

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The UNU Macau Summer Research Camp 2025 program includes an exploration of the current state of AI for Good research—covering areas such as agentic AI, natural language processing, large language models, and agent-based modeling—alongside presentations on ongoing AI research projects at UNU Macau. In addition, the program supports students in developing their initial project proposals with a focus on creating local impact.

UNU Macau is dedicated to fostering educational excellence, empowering young minds, and harnessing the power of digital technologies to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

More about our training programs: https://unu.edu/macau/learning 

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