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  • Public Policy
信報財經新聞 – 法籍核專家「諸葛亮」鍾情中國文化
06/12/2024
A feature interview with Prof. Julien DE TROULLIOUD DE LANVERSIN, Assistant Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL), one of the young scholars recruited globally by HKUST in the past two years, delves into his research journey on national and international security policies concerning nuclear technology, encompassing his academic pursuits in France and Tsing Hua University in China. He also shared his fascination with Chinese culture and reasons for joining HKUST, as well as his insights into the current nuclear safety situation in HK and the development of US-Sino relations. (HK Economic Journal)
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  • Innovation & Technology
專訪|港科大副教授翟成興:捕捉神秘粒子 探索宇宙奧妙
04/12/2024
A feature interview with Prof. ZHAI Chengxing, Associate Professor of Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), on his insights on the nature of neutrinos and the significance of exploring them.
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  • Public Policy
SCMP – Mega-port reshapes China-Latin America trade amid US tariff threats
23/11/2024
In an article on Chancay port reshaping China-Latin America trade amid US tariff threats, the Head and Professor in the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), Prof. Naubahar SHARIF, was quoted as saying that the new port will improve the efficiency and scale of trade between Latin American and China, and potentially more broadly with Asia. (SCMP)
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  • Student Bonding & Development
香港科技大學跨學科學院 學習無界限 全面培育創新人才
05/09/2024
In a feature article by Capital magazine with AIS Dean Prof. QU Huamin, he mentioned that HKUST has established HK's first Division of Art and Machine Creativity, discussing the rising importance of interdisciplinary education at HKUST, and emphasizing its role in preparing students for complex societal challenges. He introduced HKUST's initiatives that aim to uphold HK's position as an innovation hub by cultivating interdisciplinary talents. By collaborating with industry experts, HKUST provides practical training and aims to make significant societal impacts through interdisciplinary research and learning.
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  • Innovation & Technology
屈華民教授:棋如人生,不可能總有「一招致勝」。國際棋局講究「本手」
09/08/2024
Prof. Huamin QU, Dean of Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS), was interviewed in a video as a Weiqi enthusiast to share his appreciation for Weiqi and its impact and inspiration on him. He also shared his insights on AI’s impact on traditional Weiqi.
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  • Innovation & Technology
以設計思維作人生規劃
02/08/2024
Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), expressed his thoughts on "making life planning with design thinking" in his column article.
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  • Innovation & Technology
向畢加索學創意 解構與重建新思維
02/08/2024
Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), expressed his thoughts on "learning from Picasso's creativity to deconstruct and reconstruct new thinking" in his column article.
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  • Public Policy
社創生力軍系列:關注少數族裔精神健康,強化求助支援機制
01/08/2024
Cassy CHAN, Project Manager of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), shared her thoughts on raising awareness about minority groups' mental health and the development of a sound support system for them.
  • Innovation & Technology
科大推全港首個藝術與機器創造力學部 25/26學年推4個研究生課程
23/07/2024
HKUST announced the establishment of the Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC), a cross-disciplinary center that promotes the convergence of technology and art. As the first of its kind in Hong Kong, the Division will launch PG programs with curricula comparable to renowned institutions like MIT's famous Media Lab to nurture Art Tech talents who can leverage cutting-edge technologies such as AI and machine learning in art creation process.
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  • Public Policy
China’s Third Plenum Offers Little Hope for a Flagging Economy
22/07/2024
In an article by Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice in Public Policy of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), he shared his thoughts on how the outcome of China’s recently concluded Third Plenum indicates a mismatch between what the Chinese economy requires for a swift recovery and what policymakers are prepared to deliver.
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  • Business & Economy
Hong Kong Should Leverage COVID-19 Pandemic for Economic Transformation
24/07/2020
Dr. CoCo DU, Research Associate of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) shared her thoughts on how HK can leverage on the opportunities posed by the COVID-19 pandemic to transform into a greener economy.
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  • Public Policy
In Singapore, an Orderly Election and a (Somewhat) Surprising Results
24/07/2020
Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) shared his thoughts on Singapore’s 2020 General Election, saying young voters in the county want to see more opposition parties present in Parliament.
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  • Business & Economy
Young Generation Told to Look For Opportunities Beyond Hong Kong
24/07/2020
Prof. Christine LOH,Chief Development Strategist of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared her thoughts that HK’s young people should set their sights on opportunities on mainland, in particular the Bay Area, which shall be one of the few areas to see growth this year.
  • Social Changes and Health
HK versus Los Angeles: A tale of two cities amid COVID-19
29/07/2020
This is co-written by Chief Development Strategist of Division of Environment and Sustainability Prof. Christine LOH comparing Los Angeles, US, and Hong Kong’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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  • Business & Economy
China Will Not Succumb to the US
29/07/2020
Comparing US actions against China and the country’s strategy against Japan in the 80s, PPOL Prof. Edwin LAI said the fact that China is less dependent to the US than Japan 30 years ago makes China less likely to succumb to the US like Japan did.
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  • Social Changes and Health
Hong Kong third wave: bravery and innovation will guide the city through the Covid-19 storm
04/08/2020
Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared her opinions on Hong Kong’s third wave of the pandemic and the city’s situation amid the tension between China and the US, in which she praised Hong Kong has distinguished examples of bravery and ingenuity in fighting Covid-19 and believed those can guide the city through the storm.
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  • Business & Economy
The Future Prospect on US-China Trade War
18/08/2020
Prof. Albert PARK, Professor of Division of Public Policy, shared his thoughts on the US-China Trade that a successful trade agreement with China can support the shaky US economy, and may soften the US government’s anti-China stance.
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  • Innovation & Technology
  • Social Changes and Health
Antimicrobial Polymer (MAP-1) Coating Brings Consumers Safer Shopping Experience
18/08/2020
The Multilevel Antimicrobial Polymer (MAP-1) coating developed by Prof. King Lun YEUNG and Prof. Joseph KWAN of the Division of Environment and Sustainability is being widely used at thousands of retail shops in Hong Kong so that consumers can feel safer while they shop.
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  • Business & Economy
Ambiguous Future for US-China Trade Talks as Election Approaches
24/08/2020
Regarding the delayed US-China trade talks that from an economic perspective, Prof. Albert PARK, Professor of Division of Public Policy, said that the trade war should have receded by now, however, political calculation overrode economy consideration and will sustain US’s continuous attack on China in the short term.
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  • Public Policy
Why The Government Failed to Pass the Hong Kong Waste Charging Bill?
26/08/2020
An exclusive interview with Prof. Christine LOH from Division of Environment and Sustainability on the government’s failure of passing the dumped Hong Kong waste charging bill. She blamed the political environment as a major reason for the failure, adding that the government should further promote the scheme and re-submit the bill to the Legco.