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- Environment & Sustainability
環保財政支出不患寡而患不均
06/09/2023
In an article on developing renewable energy in HK, Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) emphasized the need for HK to collaborate with mainland China to purchase electricity from the Mainland, thereby reducing the pressure of local carbon emissions from power generation.

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- Environment & Sustainability
Green energy growth impressive in China amid its slow economy
05/09/2023
Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), commented on the impressive green energy growth in China amid the slowdown of its economic growth rate.
China Daily - HK
Green energy growth impressive in China amid its slow economy
China Daily - HK
Green energy growth impressive in China amid its slow economy

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- Environment & Sustainability
空氣質素指標|環諮會倡健康風險作標準 環境局:研設新綜合指標
04/09/2023
In an article on the discussion of the Advisory Council on the Environment (ACE) about whether to introduce three new parameters under WHO’s Global Air Quality Guidelines, Prof. Alexis LAU, Head and Chair Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) and a member of ACE, said that the Government should consider establishing a new mechanism over the next five years to address air pollution. This mechanism should primarily use health risks as the main indicator for determining emission reduction targets rather than solely adjusting the emission standards of a few pollutants.

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- Environment & Sustainability
Political resolve alone not enough to fix climate crisis
01/09/2023
In an article by Prof. Michael EDESESS, Adjunct Associate Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), he expressed his view that political resolve alone is not enough to fix climate crisis, and technological development and scientific research will be needed.
China Daily - Global
Political resolve alone not enough to fix climate crisis
China Daily - Global
Political resolve alone not enough to fix climate crisis

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- Environment & Sustainability
Fukushima waste water release: how mainland China and Hong Kong got it wrong
30/08/2023
In an article by Prof. Julien DE TROULLIOUD DE LANVERSIN, Assistant Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), he elaborated on the impact of Japan's plan to release treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean.

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- Environment & Sustainability
- Student Bonding & Development
香港河北青年會內地交流團 考察可持續發展清潔能源
30/08/2023
28 students and 5 professors from the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) went on a study tour to Hebei Province to learn about the development of green energy and traditional culture.
東方財富網
逾30名香港科技大學師生赴內地瞭解綠色生態發展
中國新聞網
逾30名香港科技大學師生赴內地瞭解綠色生態發展
東方財富網
逾30名香港科技大學師生赴內地瞭解綠色生態發展
中國新聞網
逾30名香港科技大學師生赴內地瞭解綠色生態發展

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- Public Policy
China’s moralising of public policy risks eroding gains in human welfare
30/08/2023
In an article by Prof. Donald LOW, Senior Lecturer of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), he commented on China’s moralizing of public policy that risks eroding gains in human welfare.

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- Business & Economy
- World Relations
Expanded Brics will continue to chip away at US dollar’s dominance
30/08/2023
In an article by Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), she commented on the expanded BRICS continuing to chip away at US dollar's dominance.

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- Business & Economy
- World Relations
US should analyze policies of depriving China of chips
28/08/2023
In an article by Prof. Michael EDESESS, Adjunct Associate Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), he explained the reasons for the US to analyze policies to deprive China of chips.

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- Environment & Sustainability
專家稱輻射儀數據需專業解讀 不建議市民自行使用
28/08/2023
In a TV news story on some people using radiation detectors bought on the market to monitor radioactive levels, Prof. Julien DE TROULLIOUD DE LANVERSIN, Assistant Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that both the Hong Kong and Japanese governments are monitoring radioactive levels, and their results are more accurate than those from radiation detectors bought on the market.
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專家稱輻射儀數據需專業解讀 不建議市民自行使用
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專家稱輻射儀數據需專業解讀 不建議市民自行使用
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專家稱輻射儀數據需專業解讀 不建議市民自行使用
雅虎(香港)
專家稱輻射儀數據需專業解讀 不建議市民自行使用

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- Environment & Sustainability
Generations Y and Z urge the maritime industry to make human sustainability a strategic priority
29/08/2022
Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR),said at a maritime forum that young thought leaders in the maritime industry have strong visions of what it takes to attract a broad pool of talent.

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- Innovation & Technology
APRU MetaGame Conference 2022 Successfully Concludes in Hong Kong With Academics Pushing New Ideas on the Application of Esports in Education
01/09/2022
Prof. Pan HUI, Chair Professor of the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), spoke at the 3rd APRU MetaGame Conference hosted by Cyberport and in partnership with HKUST, encouraging the use of new technological tools to enhance the learning experience of students.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
APRU MetaGame Conference 2022 Successfully Concludes in Hong Kong With Academics Pushing New Ideas on the Application of Esports in Education
BizWire Express
APRU MetaGame Conference 2022 Successfully Concludes in Hong Kong With Academics Pushing New Ideas on the Application of Esports in Education
Business Wire India
APRU MetaGame Conference 2022 Successfully Concludes in Hong Kong With Academics Pushing New Ideas on the Application of Esports in Education
Line Today
科大數碼港合辦電競會議 Esports擬融入教育寓教於樂
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
APRU MetaGame Conference 2022 Successfully Concludes in Hong Kong With Academics Pushing New Ideas on the Application of Esports in Education
BizWire Express
APRU MetaGame Conference 2022 Successfully Concludes in Hong Kong With Academics Pushing New Ideas on the Application of Esports in Education
Business Wire India
APRU MetaGame Conference 2022 Successfully Concludes in Hong Kong With Academics Pushing New Ideas on the Application of Esports in Education
Line Today
科大數碼港合辦電競會議 Esports擬融入教育寓教於樂

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- Innovation & Technology
VR雖屬輔助教學 但可提升80%記憶力?
01/09/2022
Prof. Pan HUI, Chair Professor of the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), shared in an interview about the advantages of VR in education and metaverse, which can make up for the limitation of traditional educational materials.

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- Business & Economy
- Public Policy
As China’s property crisis grows, can nationalisation help rebalance its economy?
04/09/2022
Prof. Donald LOW, Senior Lecturer of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), wrote an article on the crisis in China’s property sector and how partial nationalisation of troubled assets and financial institutions helped restore financial stability and boost economic recovery.

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- Innovation & Technology
港科大(廣州)開學典禮抗疫"黑科技" 背後原來是這位"老員工"
07/09/2022
The smart anti-microbial coating developed by Prof. Joseph KWAN, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), and Prof. King Lun YEUNG, Professor of ENVR, was deployed on HKUST(GZ) campus for the inauguration ceremony last week. This feature article is about Prof. KWAN’s work on health and occupational safety in the past decades at HKUST and his current position as the Acting Head of HKUST(GZ)’s Office of General Coordination.

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- Innovation & Technology
GBA can play pivotal role in advancing national innovation
08/09/2022
Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), wrote an article on how Hong Kong can help advance national innovation and assure its leadership role in the GBA and beyond.
China Daily - HK
GBA can play pivotal role in advancing national innovation
China Daily - HK
GBA can play pivotal role in advancing national innovation

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- World Relations
The West needs to brace for the Great Reset as new voices challenge the established world order
09/09/2022
Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), said China’s rise and US failings are challenging the established world order as we have entered the Age of the Great Reset.

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- Public Policy
- Social Changes and Health
Disproportionately Focusing Vaccination Efforts on Least Advantaged Populations Benefits Everyone
13/09/2022
A research team co-led by Prof. Pan HUI, Chair Professor of the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), has revealed the key to breaking the dilemma of multiple ethical values from a data-intelligent epidemic model that can accurately predict COVID-19 curves in US metropolitan areas.
EurekAlert!
Disproportionately focusing vaccination efforts on the least advantaged populations benefits everyone
EurekAlert!
向弱勢群體傾斜的疫苗分配策略最能令社會受益
Today Postimes
Disproportionately Focusing Vaccination Efforts on Least Advantaged Populations Benefits Everyone
Mirage News
Disproportionately Focusing Vaccination Efforts on Least Advantaged Populations Benefits Everyone
Science Daily
Disproportionately focusing vaccination efforts on the least advantaged populations benefits everyone
EurekAlert!
Disproportionately focusing vaccination efforts on the least advantaged populations benefits everyone
EurekAlert!
向弱勢群體傾斜的疫苗分配策略最能令社會受益
Today Postimes
Disproportionately Focusing Vaccination Efforts on Least Advantaged Populations Benefits Everyone

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- Environment & Sustainability
- World Relations
China eyes sunny Central Asia for green energy, natural gas deals as need to bolster power supply grows more critical
15/09/2022
Prof. Laurence Laurencio DELINA, Assistant Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), raised his opinion on China making use of the Belt and Road Initiative to expand green-energy infrastructure in Central Asia. He said Central Asia can generate abundant solar and wind power because of its wide-open spaces and frequent sunny weather, adding that China is well positioned to support Central Asian countries with related technology.

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- Environment & Sustainability
直擊綠色金融論壇 / 探討可持續發展
22/09/2022
Prof. Arthur LAU, Program Director of Environmental Management & Technology and Program Co-Director of Sustainable Green Finance explained the importance of interdisciplinary education and green finance at interviews of the Commercial Radio HK.
Commercial Radio HK
2022.09.22 - 直擊綠色金融論壇 (from 08:40)
Commercial Radio HK
2022.09.23 - 探討可持續發展 (from 05:20)
Commercial Radio HK
2022.09.22 - 直擊綠色金融論壇 (from 08:40)
Commercial Radio HK
2022.09.23 - 探討可持續發展 (from 05:20)