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- Innovation & Technology
香港經濟日報網– 打破「遺忘曲綫」 善用AI提升思維
21/02/2025
An article by the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), Prof. Erwin HUANG, discusses using AI to enhance critical thinking. (HK Economic Times)

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- Innovation & Technology
信報網 – OpenAI理想與現實交戰
18/02/2025
A column article by the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), Prof. Erwin HUANG, on the ideality and reality of OpenAI. (HK Economic Journal)

Media Credit : HKUST
- Innovation & Technology
太陽底下新鮮事 專題訪問:科大綜合系統與設計學部、計算機科學及工程學系、海洋科學系楊世傑教授
16/02/2025
In a feature interview with RTHK’s program, the Professor of the Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) and the Department of Ocean Science (OCES) Prof. Sai Kit YEUNG shared that he is leading a team to develop underwater robots designed to clean the ocean floor. These robots utilize detailed 3D mapping to efficiently patrol and remove underwater waste, contributing to a cleaner marine environment. (RTHK Radio 1)

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- Innovation & Technology
OpenAI站錯邊 揭示創業者困境
14/02/2025
A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), titled "OpenAI Takes the Wrong Side: Revealing the Dilemma of Entrepreneurs". (HK Economic Times)

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- Business & Economy
《版權條例》修訂諮詢大部分回應者支持引入豁免助AI訓練
13/02/2025
Regarding the issue of the enhancement of the Copyright Ordinance regarding protection for AI, Prof. HAN Sirui, the Assistant Professor of Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), said in an interview with RTHK yesterday that HK Government may consider the practices of some jurisdictions, like the European Union to allow text and data mining exception for boosting HK’s competitiveness in the international I&T arena.

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- Business & Economy
China's belt and road could fill 'vacuum' after Trump's USAID freeze: analysts
04/02/2025
In an article discussing US President Donald Trump's spending freeze for the United States Agency for International Development, the Head & Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL), Prof. Naubahar SHARIF highlighted that a void has emerged following the US's cessation of aid programs globally. He also noted that while the Belt and Road Initiative focuses on infrastructure, energy, and clean water—not aid—it plays a significant role in addressing such needs. (SCMP)

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- World Relations
澳媒:亞洲和平願景可抵禦"美國優先"
04/02/2025
The Chief Development Strategist of Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR) and Institute for the Environment (IENV), Prof. Christine LOH authored an article titled "Asia's Vision of Peace: A Fortress Against 'America First', which was published by ACYPI, an Australia's premier platform linking young professionals and entrepreneurs to opportunities in Australia and China. The article sheds light on Asian culture's focus on harmony and moral responsibility. (Various media)

Media Credit: Ming Pao Daily
- Business & Economy
物流界:拓低空經濟應重效益 忌淪口號 學者籲高價值醫療物資運送優先採用
03/02/2025
In an article on the development of low-altitude economy in Hong Kong, the Professor of the Department of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) and Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), Prof. LI Mo and his team said that the priority of drone transportation can focus on high-value or emergency scenarios, adding that its costs could be reduced after routes are gradually expanded to cover remote areas and more emergency rescues. (Ming Pao Daily)

Media Credit: HKUST
- Public Policy
Interview: "Trump expected to shake up China-Russia alliance," says Natixis chief economist
29/01/2025
The Adjunct Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL), Prof. Alicia GARCIA-HERRERO, also Chief Economist for Asia-Pacific at Natixis, discusses potential shifts in US President Donald Trump's second-term China policy, focusing on maintaining pressure while prioritizing agreements aligned with US interests. (chosun.com/english)

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- Environment & Sustainability
200位專家齊聚2025基於自然的解決方案氣候會議 探討自然在應對氣候挑戰中的角色
28/01/2025
In an article on the potential for renewed policies and reporting guidelines to help China achieve its carbon neutrality goals by 2030, the Chief Development Strategist of Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR) and Institute for the Environment (IENV), Prof. Christine LOH pointed out that coal is still a crucial element of China's energy security, while the country makes significant strides in deploying renewable energy sources. She emphasized that the key challenge lies in determining when China will begin to significantly reduce its coal consumption. Separately, Prof. Loh was among the guests of the 2025 Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Conference at the HK Maritime Museum, which was recently attended by over 200 global and local experts, policymakers, academics, and industry innovators. (Various media)
The Manila Times
200 Experts Convene at 2025 Nature-based Solutions for Climate Conference to Explore Nature's Role in Tackling Climate Challenges
Weekender Singapore
200 Experts Convene at 2025 Nature-based Solutions for Climate Conference to Explore Nature's Role in Tackling Climate Challenges
商訊 Business Intelligence
200位專家齊聚2025基於自然的解決方案氣候會議 探討自然在應對氣候挑戰中的角色
The Manila Times
200 Experts Convene at 2025 Nature-based Solutions for Climate Conference to Explore Nature's Role in Tackling Climate Challenges
Weekender Singapore
200 Experts Convene at 2025 Nature-based Solutions for Climate Conference to Explore Nature's Role in Tackling Climate Challenges
商訊 Business Intelligence
200位專家齊聚2025基於自然的解決方案氣候會議 探討自然在應對氣候挑戰中的角色

- Student Bonding & Development
MPP Press Conference on Graduates Employment Statistics
18/12/2020
Head of Division of Policy (PPOL) Prof. WU Xun introduced the Master in Public Policy (MPP) program in a media conference yesterday as over 80% of its first batch of graduates received 1 or more job offers despite the downturn in economy. Second year student Justin NG, an undergraduate from New York University who returned to Hong Kong for MPP, said this technology and environmental policy -focused program has given him lots of opportunities amid the innovation and tech development at Greater Bay Area. He already got two job offers before his graduation next June. Fresh graduate PENG Guoxian, now working in Tencent as a Product Manager, talked about how the 2-year program has helped him stand out in job interviews with tech giants. Meanwhile, PPOL is launching a new part-time MPP program next year.
經濟日報
課程訓練批判性思考 監督幫助政府
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明報升學網
科大公共政策碩士 首屆畢業八成獲聘

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- Environment & Sustainability
Smog and Air Collusion Likely to Remain in Hong Kong
29/12/2020
Prof. Alexis LAU from the Division of Environment and Sustainability said in an article on the recently worsened air pollution in Hong Kong, that the air quality was especially bad due to the weak winds, making pollutants difficult to disperse.

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- Environment & Sustainability
Critical Role of Hong Kong for Asia's Green Transition
30/12/2020
Division of Environment and Sustainability Chief Development Strategist Prof. Christine LOH wrote an article on how Hong Kong’s financial sector has a critical role in helping to raise funds for the Asian region’s green transition.

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- Public Policy
The Importance of Privacy Protection in Hong Kong
04/01/2021
An article written by Co-Director of Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management Prof. HUI Kai-Lung on doxxing, in which he stressed the importance of strengthening the public's awareness of privacy protection.

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- Business & Economy
China-US tech rivalry: National Labs to Boost Investment
11/01/2021
In an article on Beijing’s plan to realign hundreds of major state laboratories with the country's technology priorities, Division of Public Policy Assoc. Prof. Naubahar SHARIF said state labs were the main vehicles that the Chinese authorities employ to direct resources towards advancing basic research capacity and capabilities. Meanwhile, HKU, CUHK, HKUST and PolyU were mentioned to have state laboratories on campus.

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- Social Changes and Health
Why Are We Muddling Through Vaccination?
19/01/2021
In a column article on different countries’ mass vaccination programs against COVID-19, Prof. Donald LOW, Senior Lecturer from Division of Public Policy said there is precious little space for ethics when conversations focus on cost-benefit analysis.

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- Environment & Sustainability
Asia’s climate optimism
21/01/2021
In an article co-written by Division of Environment and Sustainability Chief Development Strategist/ Adjunct Prof. Christine LOH, she discussed about collaborations in Asia to combat climate issues.
Jordan Times
Asia’s climate optimism
MENA FN
Asia's climate optimism
Jordan Times
Asia’s climate optimism
MENA FN
Asia's climate optimism

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- Public Policy
Biden Administration on China Policy
22/01/2021
Prof. Albert PARK from Division of Public Policy commented on the Biden administration’s China policy in an interview, saying Biden will not change the tough stance on China, but he will focus on the U.S. domestic epidemic in the short term.

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- Environment & Sustainability
Extreme Weather: Reflection of Global Warming
29/01/2021
In an article on an exceptionally cold December in Hong Kong this year, Head of Division of Environment and Sustainability Prof. Alexis LAU said such extreme weather is a reflection of global warming and if humans do not reduce carbon emission, the occurrence of extreme weather conditions will be frequent.

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- Innovation & Technology
How Tech Giants' Business Decisions Affects Privacy Protection
29/01/2021
Prof. HUI Kai-Lung, Co-director of Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management wrote an article on the privacy concerns sparked by tech giants’ business decisions.