Self-growing houses … holographic images of quantum physics … visualizations of social change … robots as artists. The projects of the “Contemporary Code — Artistic Research” in Hongkong exhibition are multifaceted. Twenty selected works provide insight into the ambitious research activities of the University of Applied Arts Vienna and illustrate current strategies and approaches. A central goal is to address societal challenges through interdisciplinary approaches in arts and science. The School of Creative Media in the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong is the perfect place for the University of Applied Arts Vienna to make its research projects accessible to the general public.