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  • Business & Economy
攝影配AI 詮釋新記憶方式
25/11/2025
An article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) on how AI can redefine the way photographers capture memories. (HK Economic Journal)
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  • Innovation & Technology
山區無訊號也能救命 AI空中救援改寫求生黃金期
24/11/2025
UG Graduates of the Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD) have developed a new aerial rescue system using drones to deliver images and critical supplies, such as first aid kits, before ambulance and fire services arrive. Prof. LI Mo, Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and the Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD) stated that this technology features long-distance communication control and autonomous capability management, allowing adaptation to varied terrains and making it a versatile solution for rescue operations.
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  • Public Policy
Reinventing Kaohsiung: Taiwan's port city transcends its industrial past
22/11/2025
A column article by Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice in Public Policy, Senior Lecturer of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) on Taiwan's Kaohsiung transcending from a congested and polluted industrial city at the turn of the century into an attractive, smart, and green port city. (SCMP)
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  • Student Bonding & Development
RTHK Radio《奮發時刻》: 2025-2026 #DSE 11 八大課程巡禮(IV) 科大
18/11/2025
Dr. Jac LEUNG, Lecturer of the Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD), shares the unique features, career prospects, and admission requirements of the BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology program on RTHK Radio 5 “Study Hard”.
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  • Innovation & Technology
AI重新定義攝影真實性
18/11/2025
A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) on how AI redefines the authenticity of photography. (HK Economic Journal)
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Opinion | Welcome to the Age of Disruption and Feelings
17/11/2025
An article by Prof. Christine LOH, the Chief Development Strategist and Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR), on the task of this generation to reconcile toughness with tenderness, to build societies that value empathy as much as efficiency. (SCMP)
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  • Public Policy
《自然》:孩子越來越少:這真的是世界末日嗎?
14/11/2025
In an article on the declining birth rates around the world, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, the Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) and Division of Social Science (SOSC) was quoted as saying that higher investment in health and education and workers' productivity can make a slight population decline resulting in higher per capita GDP. (ifeng.com)
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  • Public Policy
科大公共政策研究院專家論壇 共議網約車公平監管框架
14/11/2025
Institute for Public Policy (IPP) held the forum "Global Experience and Local Practice: Shaping Hong Kong’s New Ride-Hailing Landscape " last Friday. Moderated by Prof. Donald LOW, IPP Professor of Practice in Public Policy, and Senior Lecturer of Division of Public Policy, the event featured expert from CUHK and industry leaders who discussed Hong Kong’s latest ride-hailing regulation and developments.  (Various media)
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Nation’s clean-air success exemplifies responsible transition
14/11/2025
In a column article by Prof. Kai Hon Alexis LAU, Head of Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR); Prof. Chi Ming SHUN, Adjunct Professor of ENVR; and Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist and Adjunct Professor of ENVR, commenting on a recent article "China's Air-Quality Improvements Have Hastened Global Warming" published by The Economist, they said that China’s clean-air success exemplifies responsible transition and highlights the need to accelerate global decarbonization for cleaner air and stable climate.
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  • Innovation & Technology
所羅門教育與科大成立AI素養發展中心 加強本港教師技術培訓
13/11/2025
HKUST announced a strategic collaboration with Solomon Learning Group to establish the AI Literacy Hub, a major initiative of AI education in HK. At the launching ceremony, Prof. Nancy IP, the President of HKUST, stated the hub will serve as a dynamic platform to develop AI education programs for primary and secondary schools, conduct community outreach, and communicate AI developments to the public. Led by Dr. Jac LEUNG, the Lecturer of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) and the Director of the Hub, the hub aims to create a dynamic platform to drive innovation and development in AI education for primary and secondary schools. (Various media)
  • Student Bonding & Development
Startup to help the hearing impaired
03/04/2020
An exclusive interview with Sigurd Anders BERG, Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management (T&M-DDP) alumnus – the Product Manager of a startup company Incus which was co-founded by Prof. Richard SO from Department of Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics (IEDA) and his student Calvin ZHANG. Berg talked about a novel hearing aid technology developed by Prof So’s team which could effectively differentiate environmental noise from human sound.
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科技改變人類 挪威青年投身初創
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助聽耳機「耆」招 分離人聲環境聲
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  • Social Changes and Health
Is handmade waterproof fabric face mask a solution?
03/04/2020
Prof. Joseph KWAN, Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared the pros and cons of handmade waterproof fabric face mask, saying while these masks’ filter efficiency can exceed 90%, there may be insufficient ventilation.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Maritime sector plays a vital role in tackling issues
03/04/2020
Prof. Christine LOH,Chief Development Strategist of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) said in an article that the maritime sector plays a vital role in tackling issues such as trade and growth, climate change, global infrastructure as well as food and energy security.
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  • Social Changes and Health
Filtration Efficiency of Surgical Masks Sold In the Market
09/04/2020
Prof. Joseph KWAN, Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) helped test the filtration efficiency of surgical masks sold in loose packs in the market and found that their particle filtration efficiency only ranged between 1.3% to 59.6%. Prof. Kwan said these masks give the users a sense of false security and advised against buying them.
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  • Public Policy
Singaporeans should not be boastful or “haolian” when they are doing well
15/04/2020
Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) commented about lockdown life amid the Covid-19 pandemic and the Singaporean government should have done more about the wretched living conditions of their foreign workers.
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  • Innovation & Technology
  • Social Changes and Health
New Smart Anti-microbial Coating is Helping the Needy
15/04/2020
The new smart anti-microbial coating developed by the research team led by Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) and Prof. YEUNG King Lun, Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) was being used to sterilize the homes of 1,100 grassroots families under the sponsorship of the Lee Hysan Foundation.
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  • Social Changes and Health
How social distancing might stick after the coronavirus
15/04/2020
Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) commented on how lock-down life amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
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  • Innovation & Technology
  • Social Changes and Health
Smart Anti-microbial Coating & the Possibility of Mask Reuse
15/04/2020
Prof. Joseph KWAN, Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) and his PhD student Kristy SUEN shared their research on smart anti-microbial coating and the possibility of mask reuse.
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  • Innovation & Technology
  • Social Changes and Health
New Smart Anti-microbial Coating Will Be Applied to Buses
17/04/2020
The new smart anti-microbial coating developed by the research team led by Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) and Prof. YEUNG King Lun, Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) will be applied to 140 buses of the New Lantau Bus company.
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  • Public Policy
Why the East Asian countries have done well in the fight against Covid-19 ?
21/04/2020
Prof. WU Xun , Head of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) shared his thoughts on why the East Asian countries have done well in the fight against Covid-19, naming their experience in fighting past epidemics and decisive political leadership as two main factors.