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  • Public Policy
Reinventing Kaohsiung: Taiwan's port city transcends its industrial past
22/11/2025
A column article by Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice in Public Policy, Senior Lecturer of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) on Taiwan's Kaohsiung transcending from a congested and polluted industrial city at the turn of the century into an attractive, smart, and green port city. (SCMP)
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  • Student Bonding & Development
RTHK Radio《奮發時刻》: 2025-2026 #DSE 11 八大課程巡禮(IV) 科大
18/11/2025
Dr. Jac LEUNG, Lecturer of the Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD), shares the unique features, career prospects, and admission requirements of the BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology program on RTHK Radio 5 “Study Hard”.
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  • Innovation & Technology
AI重新定義攝影真實性
18/11/2025
A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) on how AI redefines the authenticity of photography. (HK Economic Journal)
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Opinion | Welcome to the Age of Disruption and Feelings
17/11/2025
An article by Prof. Christine LOH, the Chief Development Strategist and Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR), on the task of this generation to reconcile toughness with tenderness, to build societies that value empathy as much as efficiency. (SCMP)
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  • Public Policy
科大公共政策研究院專家論壇 共議網約車公平監管框架
14/11/2025
Institute for Public Policy (IPP) held the forum "Global Experience and Local Practice: Shaping Hong Kong’s New Ride-Hailing Landscape " last Friday. Moderated by Prof. Donald LOW, IPP Professor of Practice in Public Policy, and Senior Lecturer of Division of Public Policy, the event featured expert from CUHK and industry leaders who discussed Hong Kong’s latest ride-hailing regulation and developments.  (Various media)
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Nation’s clean-air success exemplifies responsible transition
14/11/2025
In a column article by Prof. Kai Hon Alexis LAU, Head of Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR); Prof. Chi Ming SHUN, Adjunct Professor of ENVR; and Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist and Adjunct Professor of ENVR, commenting on a recent article "China's Air-Quality Improvements Have Hastened Global Warming" published by The Economist, they said that China’s clean-air success exemplifies responsible transition and highlights the need to accelerate global decarbonization for cleaner air and stable climate.
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  • Public Policy
《自然》:孩子越來越少:這真的是世界末日嗎?
14/11/2025
In an article on the declining birth rates around the world, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, the Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) and Division of Social Science (SOSC) was quoted as saying that higher investment in health and education and workers' productivity can make a slight population decline resulting in higher per capita GDP. (ifeng.com)
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  • Innovation & Technology
所羅門教育與科大成立AI素養發展中心 加強本港教師技術培訓
13/11/2025
HKUST announced a strategic collaboration with Solomon Learning Group to establish the AI Literacy Hub, a major initiative of AI education in HK. At the launching ceremony, Prof. Nancy IP, the President of HKUST, stated the hub will serve as a dynamic platform to develop AI education programs for primary and secondary schools, conduct community outreach, and communicate AI developments to the public. Led by Dr. Jac LEUNG, the Lecturer of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) and the Director of the Hub, the hub aims to create a dynamic platform to drive innovation and development in AI education for primary and secondary schools. (Various media)
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  • Business & Economy
人工智能時代創業 唯快不破
11/11/2025
An article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) on the importance of speed for business startups in the AI era. (HK Economic Journal)
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Energy transition is not immediate, but is progressing
09/11/2025
An article by Prof. Michael EDESESS, Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) on energy transition. (China Daily - HK)
  • 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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.