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  • Environment & Sustainability
Hong Kong academics warn hot nights to increase by 50%, this year’s record rainfall will be outstripped and call for coordinated response
27/11/2023
An inter-university research team by HKUST, CUHK and HKU conducted a study on extreme weather events and their impacts on the built environment in Hong Kong. According to climate model projections, the research team indicated that Hong Kong is expected to experience its highest hourly rainfall of 230mm in the 2040s, over 40% higher than the record set during a recent black rainstorm. Prof. Jimmy FUNG, Associate Provost (Teaching & Learning) and Chair Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), said the intensity of rain is going to increase tremendously amid global warming.
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  • Business & Economy
  • Public Policy
What Hong Kong must do to prepare for years of weaker growth in mainland China
25/11/2023
In an article by Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice in Public Policy of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), he commented on what Hong Kong should do to prepare for years of weaker economic growth in mainland China. He suggests that a more active and adaptive government is needed for re-industrialization, developing stronger ties with other regions, and tackling future challenges.
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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
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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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
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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  • Environment & Sustainability
  • Innovation & Technology
Anti-Microbial Hydrogel Technology's Trial Run in Public Housing Estates
28/04/2022
An anti-microbial hydrogel technology developed by Division of Environment and SustainabilityITB Prof. YEUNG King-Lun and funded by Innovation and Technology Bureau for use in flush water was applied to three public housing estates for trial run, and has been proven effective in reducing more than 95% of viable microbes and inactivating more than 99% of viral particles in toilet flushing water for up to 60 days. The technology will have a chance to be applied to other public housing estates if the trial run is successful.
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  • Public Policy
  • World Relations
Singapore’s next leader faces challenge to be friend of both east and west
30/04/2022
In an article on the diplomatic challenges that the new Singaporean Prime Minister will face as the city-state has to choose between the East and the West, Division of Public Policy Senior Lecturer Prof. Donald LOW said there is a big overlap between those who are more skeptical of the western world order and those who may have not benefited much from globalization. He added that it takes time to observe if the new administration could find the right balance between the two worlds.

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  • Environment & Sustainability
  • Public Policy
Sustainable development to guide John Lee’s initiatives
05/05/2022
Division of Environment and Sustainability Chief Development Strategist Prof. Christine LOH wrote an article on the issues that sole CE candidate John LEE has to deal with if he becomes the city’s leader.
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  • Public Policy
  • Social Changes and Health
China’s Covid Exit Hinges on Seniors Who Don’t Want Vaccines
17/05/2022
In an article on Mainland’s inclination to combat the pandemic through lockdown and mass testing than boosting the lagging elderly inoculation rate, Division of Public Policy Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN said the Chinese government may still view the restrictions as more acceptable than forcing the elderly to get vaccinated.
  • Student Bonding & Development
New Flexible UG Program at AIS
18/05/2022
The new UG program BSc in Sustainable and Green Finance (SGFN), jointly offered by The Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) and The School of Business and Management (SBM), and the new Extended Major “Digital Media and Creative Arts” are mentioned at the article on HKUST’s flexible academic programs and latest admission score calculation mechanism.
  • Environment & Sustainability
  • Innovation & Technology
HKUST Develops New Multifunctional Hydrogel for Odor and Microbial Control in Hong Kong’s Drainage and Flushing Systems
19/05/2022
In a press conference, a research team led by Prof. YEUNG King-Lun from Division of Environment and Sustainability introduced the team’s latest development of two multifunctional hydrogels – MOC hydrogel, which has been applied to different drainage sites in HK and proven effective in treating odor problems, and AMGel, which is now being trialled at public housing blocks and is proven effective in killing 95% of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria and 99% of the Omicron in flush water.
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  • Public Policy
  • Social Changes and Health
The Population Conundrum
21/05/2022
Division of Public Policy Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN spoke on a broadcast program on global population change that simply having more babies would not efficiently fix the population aging and decline issues, adding that we have to define and specify the challenges more carefully and fix them at the source, such as pension system, social care crises, and labor productivity. Separately, in an article on China’s zero-COVID strategy, Prof. GIETEL-BASTEN said that the Chinese government may still view harsh lockdown restrictions as more acceptable than forcing the elderly to get vaccinated.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Macao, Hong Kong Must Fundamentally Rethink Tourism Trade
26/05/2022
Division of Environment and Sustainability Chief Development Strategist Prof. Christine LOH wrote an article on how Hong Kong and Macau could promote sustainable tourism.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
  • Innovation & Technology
The Importance Of Anthropogenic Vapors On Haze Pollution Over Hong Kong And Mainland China’s Megacities
27/05/2022
Division of Environment and Sustainability Assistant Prof. WANG Zhe has collaborated with international scientists to reveal the significant roles of anthropogenic low-volatility organic vapors on the secondary organic aerosols formation in four megacities in China, providing new insights for effectively mitigating urban air pollution issues.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
  • Public Policy
Can government revamp bring Hong Kong closer to achieving its climate goals?
28/05/2022
Division of Environment and Sustainability Chief Development Strategist Prof. Christine LOH on the ability of CE-elect John LEE’s administration on achieving Hong Kong’s climate goal.