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  • Environment & Sustainability
Extreme Weather Takes Heavy Toll, Carbon Reduction a Must in Daily Life, HKWPEA Launches Environment and Conservation Fund Carbon Neutrality Campaign
24/11/2023
In an article on the Environment and Conservation Fund Carbon Neutrality Campaign launched by the Hong Kong Women Professionals and Entrepreneurs Association, it was mentioned that the campaign has received support from 14 professional and business organizations, including the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR).
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  • Innovation & Technology
OpenAI阿爾特曼風波啟示
24/11/2023
In an article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he discussed the recent controversy surrounding OpenAI and its co-founder Sam Altman, with implications for the AI industry.
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  • Innovation & Technology
Bard Vs ChatGPT 哪個AI更好用?
24/11/2023
In an article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he compared the functions and usability of Bard Vs ChatGPT, two most popular AI chatbot in the market.
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  • Student Bonding & Development
科大全港唯一「海洋科學與科技學士學位」課程
24/11/2023
Prof. Stanley LAU, Associate Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), introduced the latest curriculum of HKUST’s BSc in Ocean Science and Technology (OST), Hong Kong’s first and only UG program related to ocean science.
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  • Public Policy
科學科考慮小一小二不設筆試
24/11/2023
In articles on the proposal to eliminate written exams for the Science subject in the Primary one and two levels, Prof. Tai Kai NG, Chair Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), who is also the Chairperson of Curriculum Development Council Standing Committee on STEAM Education and supports the proposal, said that when it comes to student admissions, some well-known universities in Europe and the US only consider applicants' scores in internal school assessments instead of their public exam results.
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  • Innovation & Technology
京穗港專家熱議"廣州建設中心型世界城市"
22/11/2023
In an article on the 57th "Guangzhou new observation" academic roundtable conference, Prof. Xun WU, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), analyzed the challenges faced by Guangzhou in the context of science and innovation. He emphasized the importance of innovative industry-academia-research collaboration mechanisms in building Guangzhou as a hub for science and innovation.
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  • Innovation & Technology
Kidult最佳聖誕禮物
21/11/2023
In an article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he commented on the best Christmas gifts for kidults, and using games to get familiar with a future dominated by technology.
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  • Innovation & Technology
灣區人才多 利創科發展
17/11/2023
Prof. Pan HUI, Chair Professor of the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), attended the World Young Chinese Entrepreneur Summit yesterday. He said the GBA offers significant development opportunities, adding that high-end electronics, automotive manufacturing, metaverse, VR and AR movies will have a bright future in the GBA.
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  • Innovation & Technology
2023世界青年科學家峰會內地與港澳青年未來發展論壇在浙江溫州召開
13/11/2023
Prof. Wei HAN, Research Associate Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), delivered a speech on how collaborative innovation facilitates social development at a forum of the 2023 World Young Scientist Summit last Saturday and joined a "Youth Dialogue" session with other guests.
2023世界青年科學家峰會內地與港澳青年未來發展論壇在浙江溫州召開
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2023世界青年科學家峰會內地與港澳青年未來發展論壇在浙江溫州召開
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2023世界青年科學家峰會內地與港澳青年未來發展論壇在浙江溫州召開
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2023世界青年科學家峰會內地與港澳青年未來發展論壇在浙江溫州召開
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2023世界青年科學家峰會內地與港澳青年未來發展論壇在浙江溫州召開
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2023世界青年科學家峰會內地與港澳青年未來發展論壇在浙江溫州召開
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  • Public Policy
Putin loosens lid on nuclear tests as Russia steps back from test ban treaty
12/11/2023
In a column article by Prof. Julien DE TROULLIOUD DE LANVERSIN, Assistant Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), on the potential arms race among major global powers, he said that while Russia is unlikely to resume full-scale nuclear testing on its own, its decision to repeal ratification of an important treaty upsets the fragile balance amongst it, the US and China.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Stepping Up Efforts in Decarbonization
02/02/2021
Division of Environment and Sustainability Chief Development Strategist Prof. Christine LOH wrote an article on why Hong Kong should step up efforts in decarbonization, especially after the US rejoined the Paris Agreement on climate change.
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  • Social Changes and Health
China Recorded Lowest Birthrate As A Result of Pandemic
16/02/2021
Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN from Division of Public Policy said in an article that China recorded the lowest birthrate last year, saying the statistics are in keeping with a general global downward trend as a result of the pandemic in 2020, but he expects the drop will ease off in coming years. He added that downward structural trend is likely to continue because the number of childbearing women is declining.

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  • Public Policy
Why Hong Kong-Singapore travel bubble is key in adapting to ‘new normal’
18/02/2021
Senior Lecturer Prof. Donald LOW from Division of Public Policy wrote an article on Hong Kong-Singapore travel bubble, saying it is key for the two cities in adapting to "new normal" while managing risks of disease transmission with coronavirus cases dropping.

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  • Environment & Sustainability
A New Chapter In China's Carbon Neutrality Target
22/02/2021
Division of Environment and Sustainability Chief Development Strategist Prof. Christine LOH wrote an article on how China’s carbon neutrality target will open a new chapter in its future development.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Can China meet its ambitious decarbonization goals?
24/02/2021
Division of Environment and Sustainability Chief Development Strategist Christine LOH commented on China's 2060 carbon neutrality target in an interview, saying the decarbonization target "did not come out of the blue" and that it confirmed China’s paradigm shift from polluted "factory of the world" to clean, green producer of homegrown high-tech goods.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Hong Kong must take a leaf out of the European Union’s book to reduce waste
24/02/2021
An article written by Rachel YU, a student from Division of Environment and Sustainability student, on Hong Kong’s waste management policy, she called on the society to reduce plastic waste and raise awareness of environmental protection through education.
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  • Social Changes and Health
To Democratize Vaccine Access, Democratize Production
03/03/2021
An article co-written by Division of Public Policy Research Asst. Prof. Renu SINGH on how we could address the COVID-19 vaccine inequality by opening vaccine technology and assisting countries around the world to manufacture.

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  • Environment & Sustainability
Why are Hong Kong’s vital low-carbon policies missing from the budget?
03/03/2021
Division of Environment and Sustainability Chief Development Strategist/ Adjunct Prof. Christine LOH wrote an article on the Budget, saying the government could have directed much more resources to decarbonisation.

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  • Business & Economy
Make Better Business Decisions
08/03/2021
Prof. HUI Kai-Lung, Co-director of Dual Degree in Technology & Management, commented in an article about blockchain technology in secondhand luxury market, saying the more recognition a blockchain has from the companies, the more effective and credible it will be.
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  • Business & Economy
  • Public Policy
What Does Falling Birthrate Mean for the Country’s Economic Growth?
10/03/2021
Division of Public Policy Prof. Albert PARK shared his insights in an article on China’s birthrate, saying the country’s falling fertility rate will accelerate population aging, but China can address the growth challenges by different policies such as relaxing its immigration policy, extending retirement age, and establishing comprehensive healthcare and pension systems that support better health over the life cycle.