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Hkust Launches First Social Media Lab in Asia
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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) launched Asia's first social media lab Wednesday (February 15), with donations and sponsorships tallying HK$3 million (U.S. $387,000).
Dubbed the HKUST NIE Social Media Lab, the research lab specializes in studying social media related culture and technologies and aims to bring collaborations between the academic circle and the commercial sector, according to the lab in a statement.
The lab focuses on R&D in the areas of next-generation social media systems and cyber-physical society related applications and networks, said James She, director of HKUST NIE Social Media Lab. To foster collaboration with the commercial sector, the lab has forged partnerships with several local and international firms.
From IDG News Service
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