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- Public Policy
A long-complacent Hong Kong must ditch outdated formulas to move forward
09/02/2024
In an article by former Convenor of ExCo Non-official Members Bernard CHAN discussing the importance of HK’s progression with new formulas, it highlights the launch of the Policy Dialogue Series in 2018, which was initiated by the Division of Public Policy (PPOL) and EdUHK, that aims to address HK’s complex issues and public policy challenges.

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- Public Policy
The Backlash to ‘Messi's Mess' in Hong Kong—and How It Could Backfire on the City
09/02/2024
In an article on the backlash of Lionel Messi's absence at an exhibition match in HK, Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice in Public Policy of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that the strong knee-jerk reaction of the HK government may be somewhat satisfying in the short term, but it is very myopic and is likely to do more long-term harm to HK's attractiveness.

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- Public Policy
Donald Low:Hong Kong needs to rethink its super-connector strategy (part 1)
08/02/2024
In an article by Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice in Public Policy of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), he commented on why HK needs to rethink its basic strategy of being the super-connector of China to maintain the city’s relevance in a global economy.

- Innovation & Technology
HKUST Prof. Kei May LAU Elected to the US National Academy of Engineering
07/02/2024
Prof. Kei May LAU, Research Professor of the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), has been elected as a member of the US National Academy of Engineering (NAE), one of the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer. NAE acknowledges her election to the organization for her significant contributions to photonics and electronics based on III-V semiconductors on silicon. Among a total of 114 new members and 21 international members, Prof. LAU is the sole HK scholar newly elected to the NAE this year. P Prof. Nancy IP extended warm congratulations to Prof. LAU on her election to the NAE, adding that this recognition is a testament to her outstanding contributions and exceptional dedication to research and innovation.
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HKUST Prof. LAU Kei May Elected to the US National Academy of Engineering
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- Environment & Sustainability
Build it right for locals, and visitors will come
05/02/2024
In an article by Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), she commented on how HK can attract more visitors by promoting the city’s phenomenal natural environment, culture, and heritage.
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Build it right for locals, and visitors will come
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- Environment & Sustainability
健康空氣行動舉辦「室內空氣質素論壇」 倡議改善室內環境促進港人身心健康
05/02/2024
In the "indoor air quality forum" organized by the Clean Air Network (CAN), Prof. Zhi NING, Associate Dean (Research and Graduate Studies) of Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) and Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), introduced "Clean Air Schools for HK" project, which was carried out in collaboration with CAN. The project collected data on air quality in HK schools from August 2022 to July 2023. Prof. NING stated that these data enabled more efficient analysis to support research on indoor environments and laid a solid foundation for future education and public awareness efforts. Prof. Alexis LAU, Head and Chair Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), also attended the forum.
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本港部分小學室內空氣污染嚴重 增傳染病風險及影響認知能力
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- Innovation & Technology
AI伴侶能治孤獨症? 如雙刃劍須運用得當
02/02/2024
In a column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he discussed the proper use of AI Chatbots.

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- Innovation & Technology
人工智能時代體驗式學習
02/02/2024
In a column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he introduced experiential learning in the age of AI.

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- Public Policy
陳建輝:推動在港設立國際紅十字人道主義中心
01/02/2024
In a column article on a proposal to set up an International Red Cross Humanitarian Center in HK, it was mentioned that Prof. Pengyu ZHU, Associate Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), had attended a conference with representatives from the International Academy of Red Cross & Red Crescent and the Association For International Soft Law Promotion.

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- Innovation & Technology
World-leading scientists launch international climate crisis advisory group
23/06/2021
Prof. Ye QI from Division of Public Policy has joined a group of world-leading scientists to launch “The Climate Crisis Advisory Group”, which seeks to scrutinise different governments’ responses to climate and biodiversity crises. The advisory group will also suggest how policymakers can mitigate the worst impacts of climate crisis.

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The G7 alternative to China's Belt and Road Initiative is a 'paper tiger'
24/06/2021
Prof. Laurence DELINA from Division of Public Policy recently commented on the launch of the Build Back Better World (B3W) initiative, billed by U.S. President Joe Biden as a counterweight to China’s massive international infrastructure investment scheme, known as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
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The G7 alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative is a ‘paper tiger’
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The G7 alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative is a ‘paper tiger’

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- Business & Economy
China digital currency: could Beijing’s advanced e-yuan replace smaller Asian currencies?
28/06/2021
Prof. Edwin LAI from Division of Public Policy said in an interview that China’s digital yuan is unlikely to be widely used in the global monetary system, if the country is reluctant to relax its stringent capital controls.

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- Social Changes and Health
As Delta variant sweeps the West, Asia faces a choice: stick to ‘zero-Covid’ approach or learn to live with it
29/06/2021
Prof. Donald LOW from Division of Public Policy said the increasing number of transmissible Delta variants proves that COVID-19 would become endemic and societies needed to learn to live with the virus.

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- Environment & Sustainability
Collaboration for Government’s Clean Air Plan for HK 2035
06/07/2021
Head of Division of Environment and Sustainability Prof. Alexis LAU commented on the Government’s Clean Air Plan for Hong Kong 2035 in a TV interview, saying Hong Kong and Mainland should collaborate to reduce emission of volatile organic compounds which could lead to ozone formation.

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- Environment & Sustainability
Why Hong Kong needs to start planning for an era of climate refugees
06/07/2021
A 2018 research led by Division of Environment and Sustainability Prof. Jimmy FUNG was mentioned in a column article on climate change, saying without significant adaptation measures, a sudden-onset flood event before 2100 can be expected to cause up to 1.5 million internal displacement in the region.

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- Environment & Sustainability
EVMT Graduate as a Sustainability Professional
15/07/2021
Samantha, a graduate from Environment Management and Technology Programme (EVMT), shared how the learning path at EVMT, combining business, economics, environment protection, and sustainable development, allowed her to explore more career opportunities. Thanks to the generous internship and entrepreneurship opportunities, HKUST students are getting a head start on career development.

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- Public Policy
China's Economic Revival Has Receded
19/07/2021
Prof. Albert PARK from Division of Public Policy said in an interview that according to the latest figures of China’s GDP growth, the country’s economic revival has receded and slowed down.

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- Public Policy
Role Model No More: Why COVID Is Spreading In Asia
20/07/2021
In an article on the recent rapid rise in COVID-19 confirmed cases in Asia, Prof. Donald LOW from Division of Public Policy attributed the rise to the lack of a fast and comprehensive vaccination campaign in Asian countries. He said for example, Singapore, has only been able to vaccinate half of its population.

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- Social Changes and Health
A Lesson from China's Social & Economic Development
21/07/2021
Division of Environment and Sustainability Chief Development Strategist Prof. Christine LOH wrote an article on how China’s successful social and economic development could be a lesson learnt for other countries.
