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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
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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- 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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- 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.
The Standard
Cross-disciplinary first in arts and tech fusion
RTHK English News
HKUST establishes division of Art and Machine Creativity
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科大設港首個 藝術與機器創造力學部
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科大設港首個 藝術與機器創造力學部
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科大首創藝術機器創造力學部
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科大首設藝術機器創造力學部
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科大推跨學科藝術課程 自詡媲美MIT課程
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科大成立首個藝術與機器創造力學部 將提供4個研究生課程
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科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
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科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
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科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
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科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
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科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
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科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
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科大設港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
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科大設港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
深圳新聞網
港科大成立香港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
The Standard
Cross-disciplinary first in arts and tech fusion
RTHK English News
HKUST establishes division of Art and Machine Creativity
頭條日報網
科大設港首個 藝術與機器創造力學部
星島日報網
科大設港首個 藝術與機器創造力學部
東方日報網
科大首創藝術機器創造力學部
文匯網
科大首設藝術機器創造力學部
香港經濟日報網
科大推跨學科藝術課程 自詡媲美MIT課程
Line Today
科大成立首個藝術與機器創造力學部 將提供4個研究生課程
中國新聞網
科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
百度新聞 APP
科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
荊楚網-湖北日報網
科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
東方財富網
科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
華夏經緯網
科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
澳洲新報
科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
無綫新聞
7月23日 報章要聞(二)
星島頭條網
科大設港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
紫荊雜誌
科大設港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
深圳新聞網
港科大成立香港首個藝術與機器創造力學部

- Student Bonding & Development
Top programs see stiff competition at universities
22/07/2024
In the final round of JUPAS choice modification, BSc in Environmental Management and Technology (EVMT) program saw the strongest competition at HKUST, with 149 students vying for just 16 available places.

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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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- Environment & Sustainability
【#香港家書20240720】 香港科技大學環境及可持續發展學部主任及講座教授劉啟漢
20/07/2024
In RTHK’s “Letters to Hong Kong” radio program, Prof. Alexis LAU, Head and Chair Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), explained the reasons for the extreme heat and the corresponding strategies we could adopt.

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- Student Bonding & Development
成績非人生所有 換位思考迎未來
19/07/2024
Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), shared tips and advice for HKDSE candidates to plan their future.

- Innovation & Technology
- Social Changes and Health
Antimicrobial Coating Ready to Enter Filipino Market
26/08/2020
The antimicrobial coating Germagic developed by a research team led by ENVR Prof. YEUNG King-Lun and ENVR Adjunct Prof. Joseph KWAN, is ready to introduce its technology to the Philippines.

- Environment & Sustainability
HKUST to Launch Hong Kong’s Largest Solar Energy Project
01/09/2020
HKUST launches HK’s largest solar power system which involves the installation of up to 8,000 solar panels at over 50 locations on campus. The system will generate 3 million units (kWh) of electricity and help reduce 1.5 million kg of carbon emission each year, bringing an income of around HK$160 million out of CLP's FiT scheme over the next 13 years.
The Standard
Uni set to shine with solar first
商業電台
科大安裝全港最大型太陽能發電系統
大公報
科大將建全港最大太陽能板發電系統
中評社
科大將建全港最大太陽能板發電系統
人民網
港科大將建設大規模太陽能發電系統
The Standard
Uni set to shine with solar first
商業電台
科大安裝全港最大型太陽能發電系統
大公報
科大將建全港最大太陽能板發電系統
中評社
科大將建全港最大太陽能板發電系統
人民網
港科大將建設大規模太陽能發電系統

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- Business & Economy
Do We Still Work From Home Under Typhoon Signal No.8?
03/09/2020
Prof. Kai Lung HUI, Co-Director of Dual Degree Program, wrote an article discussing whether employees should work from home when the typhoon no. 8 signal is hoisted. Under the pandemic, home office became a new normal for many people. Therefore, relevant government departments, employers and employees, as well as the general public, must come together and discuss so as to reach a common consensus.

- Innovation & Technology
- Student Bonding & Development
ESPM Alumnus Donald LAI Fighting COVID-19 by Developing Antimicrobial Coating
07/09/2020
Mr. Donald LAI, an alumnus of MPhil in Environmental Science, Policy and Management (ESPM), shared his journey of becoming a local scientist in Hong Kong at Hong Kong Economic Journal. (Subscription Required)
// 香港地缺乏科研人才……真是香港出世、長大,再由本地學校培育出來的科學家,鳳毛麟角。
「普遍香港學生為了考高分而讀書,死記爛背,補習狂操past paper,導致培養不到對未來的啟發,間接對本地科研造成障礙。」100%土炮黎裕德(Donald)不僅是少數的例外,現在也為對抗新冠肺炎而出心出力。新冠肺炎第三波肆虐香江,人人自恐,各公司都想盡辦法潔淨工作環境,務求讓打工仔做得安心,故此身為科學家的黎裕德,連月來要四出奔波,有時留在實驗室的時間比留在辦公室的時間更少……他在碩士畢業後成為捷和實業的項目工程師,並在公司支援下留在母校香港科技大學的實驗室,延續科研夢,其有份參與的智能抗菌塗層技術Germagic更在疫境下炙手可熱。// (節錄)
// 香港地缺乏科研人才……真是香港出世、長大,再由本地學校培育出來的科學家,鳳毛麟角。
「普遍香港學生為了考高分而讀書,死記爛背,補習狂操past paper,導致培養不到對未來的啟發,間接對本地科研造成障礙。」100%土炮黎裕德(Donald)不僅是少數的例外,現在也為對抗新冠肺炎而出心出力。新冠肺炎第三波肆虐香江,人人自恐,各公司都想盡辦法潔淨工作環境,務求讓打工仔做得安心,故此身為科學家的黎裕德,連月來要四出奔波,有時留在實驗室的時間比留在辦公室的時間更少……他在碩士畢業後成為捷和實業的項目工程師,並在公司支援下留在母校香港科技大學的實驗室,延續科研夢,其有份參與的智能抗菌塗層技術Germagic更在疫境下炙手可熱。// (節錄)
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- Environment & Sustainability
Extended LegCo term must tackle Municipal Solid Waste bill
09/09/2020
Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR) wrote an article on the proposed municipal solid waste bill, which she thinks the bill should be tackled by the LegCo without further delay.

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- Business & Economy
US Dollar's Advantage Became Important in China Sanctions Fight
10/09/2020
Prof. Edwin LAI of Division of Public Policy, said in an article on the sanctions battle between China and US that China is disadvantaged in the sanctions game because its payment system is underdeveloped and RMB’s full internationalization is decades away.
Business Mirror
Dollar dominance gives US upper hand in sanctions war with China
Business Mirror
Dollar dominance gives US upper hand in sanctions war with China

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- Public Policy
The Changing Face of Singapore Democracy
14/09/2020
Prof. Donald LOW, Senior Lecturer of Division of Public Policy (PPOL), commented on the change of the complexion of Singapore’s PAP-dominated democratic politics since the opposition party making historic gains in the election, saying it is a step towards establishing the norms of a fairer, more contestable political system in the country.

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- Public Policy
The Importance of Managing Public Health Crises
15/09/2020
Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR) commented in an article on US’s pandemic situation, saying US government’s anti-pandemic measures are seriously lagging behind those rolled out by Asian counterparts.

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- Business & Economy
Why the Market Is Booming and the Economy Is Struggling
17/09/2020
In an article on the rise of US stocks despite its struggling economy, Prof. Michael EDESESS, Adjunct Associate Professor of the Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR) said it was due to the return of profits of a few enormous and prosperous listed firms, of which many kept wages low by using gig workers, which eventually would hurt economic growth.
US News & World Report Money
Why the Market Is Booming and the Economy Is Struggling
US News & World Report Money
Why the Market Is Booming and the Economy Is Struggling

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- Business & Economy
The US needs to better understand China’s culture and politics, for the sake of peace
22/09/2020
Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR) wrote an article on why it is important for US to understand and not dismiss China’s differences amid the rise of Asia.