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- Innovation & Technology
人工智能重寫軟件股估值
24/02/2026
An article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor in the Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD), on the phenomenon of software-mageddon with AI disruption. With the rise of AI, questions arise about the sustainability of the traditional SaaS business model.

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- Public Policy
China has another solution to its shrinking population: robots
14/02/2026
In a CNN report on China's solution to its shrinking population, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor in the Division of Social Science (SOSC) and Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that if China continues on its current trajectory from the last 20 or 30 years, it will face a massive crisis due to the mismatch between their population system and economic system.

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- Innovation & Technology
從雙鑽石思維到CODA
10/02/2026
A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor in the Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD), on the Double Diamond Design Process and the "Collect, Organize, Distill, and Action" (CODA) model – two frameworks used as guides for structured thinking and creative problem-solving.

- Environment & Sustainability
- Innovation & Technology
Weekly ReViu | Part One - Guest Chat
07/02/2026
In Now News’ Weekly ReViu, Prof. SU Hui , Chair Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Division of Environment and Sustainability, discussed how her team's new AI storm forecasting model works and its major impact on early warnings and disaster preparedness.

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- Innovation & Technology
AI拼出創意 超越見山是山
03/02/2026
A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor in the Division of Integrative Systems and Design, on how AI redefines creativity beyond the familiar. He remarked that AI cannot stifle creativity, but relying on it solely to enhance existing ideas poses a real danger.

- Public Policy
徐岩:香港科大發射的第一顆衛星,委託長春光機所製造
29/01/2026
Prof. XU Yan, Professor in the Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management (ISOM) and Division of Public Policy (PPOL), highlighted the close ties between HKUST and Jilin Province in a recent interview. He revealed that the first satellite launched by the University was manufactured by Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, adding that FAW may set up a car production line in HK to promote synergetic technological development.

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- Innovation & Technology
兩款繪圖AI 改變我思考方式
27/01/2026
In article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor in the Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD), on how two AI image generators - Midjourney and Nano Banana - have changed his thinking methodology

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- Public Policy
Demographic shift moves beyond old sad story
21/01/2026
A column article by Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN from the Division of Social Science (SOSC) and the Division of Public Policy (PPOL) on China's demographic shifts featuring population decline and rapid aging. He noted future prosperity depends not on reversing inevitable trends, but on intelligently and proactively navigating them.
China Daily - Global
Demographic shift moves beyond old sad story
China Daily - Global
Demographic shift moves beyond old sad story

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- Innovation & Technology
智能工具演化成思維夥伴
20/01/2026
A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor in the Division of Integrated Systems and Design (ISD), titled "Intelligent tools evolve into thought partners". He noted that the rise of AI not only boosts productivity but also shifts how value is created, emphasizing the importance of understanding structure and meaning in the information age.

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- Public Policy
China Hits Lowest Birth Rate Since Communist Revolution of 1949
20/01/2026
In articles on China hitting the lowest birth rate since the Communist revolution of 1949, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN from the Division of Social Science (SOSC) and Division of Public Policy (PPOL), also director of the University’s Center for Aging Science, was quoted as saying that "big structural issues" – including China’s slipping economy, reduced job prospects, the difficulty of buying a home, the competitive nature of Chinese society, and the high cost of child-rearing – were more important than zodiac superstition.
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China Hits Lowest Birth Rate Since Communist Revolution of 1949
Yahoo News (Australia)
China's population falls again as births drop to lowest rate since 1949 revolution
Breitbart News Network
China Hits Lowest Birth Rate Since Communist Revolution of 1949
Yahoo News (Australia)
China's population falls again as births drop to lowest rate since 1949 revolution

- 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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助聽耳機「耆」招 分離人聲環境聲
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科技改變人類 挪威青年投身初創
HK Economic Times (Subscription needed)
助聽耳機「耆」招 分離人聲環境聲
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科技改變人類 挪威青年投身初創

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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.
Hellenic Shipping News
Global Maritime Forum turns to youth to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals
Hellenic Shipping News
Global Maritime Forum turns to youth to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals

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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.