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- Innovation & Technology
On The Idea of Metaverse
03/01/2022
The second part of a feature interview with Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management (ISOM) Chair Prof. HUI Kai-Lung and Affiliated Faculty of the Individualized Interdisciplinary Major (IIM) Program Prof. HUI Pan on the idea of metaverse – a digital reality combining social media, online gaming, AR, VR, and cryptocurrencies which allows users to interact virtually.
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- Social Changes and Health
Half of Korean universities ‘could shut’ as population shrinks
17/12/2021
In an article on the likelihood that nearly half of the South Korea’s universities may close down in the next 25 years due to its shrinking population, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN from Division of Public Policy said many universities in the country, particularly regional ones, would not be able to avoid closure.
Times Higher Education
Half of Korean universities ‘could shut’ as population shrinks
Times Higher Education
Half of Korean universities ‘could shut’ as population shrinks
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- Environment & Sustainability
- Business & Economy
Acquiring Covid-19's Lessons Learned for Government - Bioeconomy Partnership
15/12/2021
In a report about US’ evolvement of “bioeconomy” — economic activity driven by research and innovation in life sciences and biotechnology, Acting Head of Division of Public Policy Prof. Naubahar SHARIF’s quoted that State Key Laboratories are the main vehicles that the Chinese authorities employ to direct resources towards advancing basic research capacity and capabilities, is cited.
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- Environment & Sustainability
For Hong Kong to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, commercial buildings must cut energy use
14/12/2021
Division of Environment and Sustainability Chief Development Strategist and Adjunct Prof. Christine LOH wrote an opinion piece on how Hong Kong government, its business sector and citizens can contribute to the city’s carbon neutrality goal by 2050.
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- Environment & Sustainability
- Public Policy
Better Risk Management
07/12/2021
Assist. Prof. ZHAO Xiaofan from Division of Public Policy co-authored an opinion piece on on how to improve China’s climate risk governance system, in which she said “Chinese cities must enhance policy learning and experience sharing with each other in the area of disaster risk management.”
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- Social Changes and Health
Asia-Pacific wants to live with Covid. Omicron is threatening those reopening plans
07/12/2021
In an article on the spread of the new coronavirus variant Omicron in the Asia-Pacific region and the countries’ actions, Division of Public Policy Research Assist. Prof. Dr. Renu SINGH said it’s risky to “hype up a variant overly” to a point that the country may take an unnecessary economic hit, adding that promoting vaccine equity is essential to end border control bans.
- Environment & Sustainability
- Student Bonding & Development
InnoTech Scholarship nurtures high-flying young talents to reinforce Hong Kong's sustainability drive
07/12/2021
Graduate from Environmental Management in Technology and Management (EVMT) Angel OR Ka-Lai, who received the Innovation and Technology Scholarship with her participation in sustainability, shared her insights on advancing eco-sustainability in her career.
- Environment & Sustainability
- Business & Economy
A Wake Up Call on HK’s Electronic Waste Problem
24/11/2021
Assistant Prof. Benjamin STEUER from Division of Environment and Sustainability shared his insights on Hong Kong’s electronic waste problem in a TV program, where he said the e-waste recycling business in HK has limited potential.
Pearl Magazine
A Wake Up Call (Video timestamp: 20:02-23:13)
Pearl Magazine
A Wake Up Call (Video timestamp: 20:02-23:13)
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- Environment & Sustainability
The Need to Promote Biodiversity
12/11/2021
In an article of the government’s study report on the artificial islands in the Central Waters yesterday, Head of Division of Environment and Sustainability Prof. Alexis LAU said while both green roof and the parks mentioned in the report are greening initiatives, they cannot help promote biodiversity.
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- Environment & Sustainability
Transforming Pledges Into Plans
07/11/2021
As a speaker of the Social Enterprise Summit, Division of Environment and Sustainability Chief Development Strategist Prof. Christine LOH talked about how cross-sector collaboration could transform pledges into plans to accelerate the success of reaching net zero targets by 2050. Separately, Prof. LOH wrote an article on planning the northern metropolis as a carbon-neutral metropolis.
Xinhua Finance Agency
Social Enterprise Summit 2021 Brought to a Successful Close
DB Power
社企民間高峰會 2021 圓滿結束 與各界參加者一同想像「再生未來」
Xinhua Finance Agency
Social Enterprise Summit 2021 Brought to a Successful Close
DB Power
社企民間高峰會 2021 圓滿結束 與各界參加者一同想像「再生未來」
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- Environment & Sustainability
Eliminating silos in higher education to tackle climate change
17/07/2024
During the 2024 THE Global Sustainable Development Congress in Bangkok, Prof. Alexis LAU, Head and Chair Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) and Prof. Fei CHEN, Associate Head and Professor of ENVR led the panel discussion about the development of early warning systems for extreme weather.
Times Higher Education
Eliminating silos in higher education to tackle climate change
Times Higher Education
Eliminating silos in higher education to tackle climate change
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- Public Policy
- Social Changes and Health
Gerontech can help address aging problem
18/07/2024
Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), wrote an article on how Gerontech can help address the aging problem.
China Daily - Global
Gerontech can help address aging problem
China Daily - Global
Gerontech can help address aging problem
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- Student Bonding & Development
成績非人生所有 換位思考迎未來
19/07/2024
Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), shared tips and advice for HKDSE candidates to plan their future.
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- Environment & Sustainability
【#香港家書20240720】 香港科技大學環境及可持續發展學部主任及講座教授劉啟漢
20/07/2024
In RTHK’s “Letters to Hong Kong” radio program, Prof. Alexis LAU, Head and Chair Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), explained the reasons for the extreme heat and the corresponding strategies we could adopt.
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- Public Policy
China’s Third Plenum Offers Little Hope for a Flagging Economy
22/07/2024
In an article by Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice in Public Policy of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), he shared his thoughts on how the outcome of China’s recently concluded Third Plenum indicates a mismatch between what the Chinese economy requires for a swift recovery and what policymakers are prepared to deliver.
- Student Bonding & Development
Top programs see stiff competition at universities
22/07/2024
In the final round of JUPAS choice modification, BSc in Environmental Management and Technology (EVMT) program saw the strongest competition at HKUST, with 149 students vying for just 16 available places.
- Innovation & Technology
科大推全港首個藝術與機器創造力學部 25/26學年推4個研究生課程
23/07/2024
HKUST announced the establishment of the Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC), a cross-disciplinary center that promotes the convergence of technology and art. As the first of its kind in Hong Kong, the Division will launch PG programs with curricula comparable to renowned institutions like MIT's famous Media Lab to nurture Art Tech talents who can leverage cutting-edge technologies such as AI and machine learning in art creation process.
The Standard
Cross-disciplinary first in arts and tech fusion
RTHK English News
HKUST establishes division of Art and Machine Creativity
頭條日報網
科大設港首個 藝術與機器創造力學部
星島日報網
科大設港首個 藝術與機器創造力學部
東方日報網
科大首創藝術機器創造力學部
文匯網
科大首設藝術機器創造力學部
香港經濟日報網
科大推跨學科藝術課程 自詡媲美MIT課程
Line Today
科大成立首個藝術與機器創造力學部 將提供4個研究生課程
中國新聞網
科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
百度新聞 APP
科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
荊楚網-湖北日報網
科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
東方財富網
科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
華夏經緯網
科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
澳洲新報
科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
無綫新聞
7月23日 報章要聞(二)
星島頭條網
科大設港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
紫荊雜誌
科大設港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
深圳新聞網
港科大成立香港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
The Standard
Cross-disciplinary first in arts and tech fusion
RTHK English News
HKUST establishes division of Art and Machine Creativity
頭條日報網
科大設港首個 藝術與機器創造力學部
星島日報網
科大設港首個 藝術與機器創造力學部
東方日報網
科大首創藝術機器創造力學部
文匯網
科大首設藝術機器創造力學部
香港經濟日報網
科大推跨學科藝術課程 自詡媲美MIT課程
Line Today
科大成立首個藝術與機器創造力學部 將提供4個研究生課程
中國新聞網
科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
百度新聞 APP
科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
荊楚網-湖北日報網
科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
東方財富網
科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
華夏經緯網
科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
澳洲新報
科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
無綫新聞
7月23日 報章要聞(二)
星島頭條網
科大設港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
紫荊雜誌
科大設港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
深圳新聞網
港科大成立香港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
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- Public Policy
社創生力軍系列：關注少數族裔精神健康，強化求助支援機制
01/08/2024
Cassy CHAN, Project Manager of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), shared her thoughts on raising awareness about minority groups' mental health and the development of a sound support system for them.
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- Innovation & Technology
向畢加索學創意 解構與重建新思維
02/08/2024
Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), expressed his thoughts on "learning from Picasso's creativity to deconstruct and reconstruct new thinking" in his column article.
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- Innovation & Technology
以設計思維作人生規劃
02/08/2024
Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), expressed his thoughts on "making life planning with design thinking" in his column article.