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- Public Policy
Population ages amid COVID-19
13/04/2021
Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN from Division of Public Policy said in an article on ageing population that Hong Kong’s married adults have intergenerational obligations - which are mentally, physically and financially taxing, and these responsibilities dissuades young people from getting married.
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- Environment & Sustainability
US-China summit in Alaska shows road to fighting climate change is paved with political minefields
13/04/2021
An article by Division of Environment and Sustainability Chief Development Strategist Prof. Christine LOH on how the US and China can work together to combat climate change.
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- Business & Economy
- Social Changes and Health
A post-COVID-19 green stimulus for Philippines
12/04/2021
An article by Division of Environment and Sustainability Assistant Prof. Laurence DELINA on how the Filipino government should turn the country’s economy into a green one riding on the post-COVID-19 economic recovery to create more jobs and a sustainable future.
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- Innovation & Technology
- Social Changes and Health
Face Masks Reduce Intake of Cancer Causing Chemicals
08/04/2021
A research team led by Division of Environment and Sustainability Prof. Jianzhen YU and Assoc. Prof. Wan CHAN has recently proved that wearing surgical masks not only reduces the risk of coronavirus infection, but also effective in blocking airborne carcinogens, reducing cancer risks such as lung cancer and leukemia.
RTHK English News
Face masks reduce intake of cancer causing chemicals
香港電台
科大研究指外科口罩過濾七成致癌物
東方日報
科大研究 祭祀時戴口罩 減吸致癌物質
香港經濟日報
科大團隊研究發現 戴口罩可過濾空氣中致癌化物
香港中通社
香港科大研究發現外科口罩能阻隔空氣中致癌物
中評社
科大研究：医学口罩过滤七成致癌物
RTHK English News
Face masks reduce intake of cancer causing chemicals
香港電台
科大研究指外科口罩過濾七成致癌物
東方日報
科大研究 祭祀時戴口罩 減吸致癌物質
香港經濟日報
科大團隊研究發現 戴口罩可過濾空氣中致癌化物
香港中通社
香港科大研究發現外科口罩能阻隔空氣中致癌物
中評社
科大研究：医学口罩过滤七成致癌物
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- Business & Economy
Why hasn’t Hong Kong updated its antiquated property title system yet?
27/03/2021
Prof. HUI Kai-Lung, Co-director of Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management co-wrote an article on Hong Kong’s system of land and property titles.
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- Innovation & Technology
PRAISE-HK Helps to Identify Polluted Spots For Students
26/03/2021
Using the data provided by PRAISE-HK – a mobile app developed by HKUST scholars that offers real-time personalized statistics on individuals’ exposure to air pollutants, Clean Air Network has identified 50 more polluted spots where students usually gather. The NGO also found that half of the ten locations in Tuen Mun with the highest nitrogen dioxide concentration, are bus stops.
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- Public Policy
Whispering a fond adieu
23/03/2021
In an article on the possible brain drain that Hong Kong may face after the social unrest and the COVID-19 pandemic, Division of Public Policy Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN said that sourcing talent from outside Hong Kong helps mitigate the talent deficit. He said a more sustainable answer is to train people locally and incentivize local graduates to work in less popular areas where they're desperately needed.
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- Innovation & Technology
How do we protect our personal data in the tech era?
23/03/2021
Prof. HUI Kai-Lung, Co-director from Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management wrote an article on protection of personal data in the tech era.
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- Public Policy
Decline in South Korea's Population Growth
18/03/2021
Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN from Division of Public Policy commented in an article on South Korea’s population change, saying the low birth rate has led to a decline in population growth and insufficient labor force, and may impact the country’s economic development. (Sina)
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- Business & Economy
- Public Policy
Hong Kong’s axing from Heritage Foundation’s Economic Freedom rankings a gift that will keep on giving
16/03/2021
An article co-written by Division of Public Policy Senior Lecturer Prof. Donald LOW on how Hong Kong should remake its economy and find a better balance state and markets, after its exclusion from the Index of Economic Freedom.
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- Environment & Sustainability
- Innovation & Technology
This AI Paper Introduces the Segment Anything for NeRF in High Quality (SANeRF-HQ) Framework to Achieve High-Quality 3D Segmentation of Any Object in a Given Scene.
07/12/2023
Yichen LIU, a student of Environmental Science and Management (EVSM), teamed up with another researcher from HKUST, Carnegie Mellon University, and Dartmouth College and developed a new method for accurate 3D segmentation in complex scenarios.
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- World Relations
China’s Belt and Road Initiative rightly offers charity-free development
07/12/2023
In an article on China’s Belt and Road Initiative that rightly offers charity-free development by Prof. Michael EDESESS, Adjunct Associate Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), he said Beijing’s infrastructure-focused model treats poor countries and their people as customers and business partners – a respectful way of dealing with them, yet it is a challenge for China to build infrastructure using local workers. Therefore, infrastructure investments must include investments in education, especially vocational education.
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- Innovation & Technology
AGI技術創新 改變醫養產業發展
08/12/2023
In an article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he discussed how AGI changes the development pathways of health care
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- Student Bonding & Development
大學關鍵詞 第19集 香港科技大學 學術篇
11/12/2023
ViuTV program features Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management (T&M-DDP) with year 5 student Rex LIU sharing his studying experience.
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- Environment & Sustainability
The HKMA organises Green and Sustainable Banking Conference and announces results of the Green Fintech Competition
11/12/2023
Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), moderated one of the panel sessions at the Green and Sustainable Banking Conference held by HKMA.
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- Innovation & Technology
港年輕人英語能力面臨多方面危機 專家倡AI提升教學
14/12/2023
Prof. Jack LAU, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), participated in a seminar organized by EF Education First to address the crisis of English language proficiency in Hong Kong and explore the potential impact of AI in education.
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- Innovation & Technology
應對逆境需AQ及企業家精神
15/12/2023
In a column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he discussed leveraging AQ and entrepreneurship to cope with adversity.
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- Innovation & Technology
【潮玩科技】3D薑餅人
15/12/2023
A team led by Prof. Mitch LI, Assistant Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), showcased their latest creation: a 3D food printer equipped with a thermal function, which can print fully cooked gingerbread in just five minutes. The team anticipates that the product will be available on the market in the second quarter.
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- Public Policy
為"百千萬工程"增強頭腦激蕩!華工舉辦第三期"未來論壇"
16/12/2023
Prof. Xun WU, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was appointed as member of the expert committee of an expert think tank project.