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.

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.

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.

Prof. Xun WU, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), said at the second Greater Bay Area high-quality development forum that the construction of a technological ecosystem is of great importance.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.