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- Public Policy
In Singapore, an Orderly Election and a (Somewhat) Surprising Results
24/07/2020
Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) shared his thoughts on Singapore’s 2020 General Election, saying young voters in the county want to see more opposition parties present in Parliament.

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- Business & Economy
Hong Kong Should Leverage COVID-19 Pandemic for Economic Transformation
24/07/2020
Dr. CoCo DU, Research Associate of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) shared her thoughts on how HK can leverage on the opportunities posed by the COVID-19 pandemic to transform into a greener economy.

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- Social Changes and Health
Businesses with Pandemic Insurance may Happen but Won't be Cheap
21/07/2020
Prof. Michael EDESESS, Adjunct Associate Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared his thoughts that the authorities could issue “catastrophe bonds” to businesses as an effort to help businesses cope with the economic hardship.
Triangle Business Journal
Businesses with pandemic insurance? — Yes, it may happen but won't be cheap (subscription required)
Triangle Business Journal
Businesses with pandemic insurance? — Yes, it may happen but won't be cheap (subscription required)

- Social Changes and Health
Life Sharing of Prof. Paul Forster
21/07/2020
Prof. Paul FORSTER, Co-Director of Environmental Management and Technology Program (EVMT) who just received the IPO Teaching Excellence Award 2019, shared his life story and how he copes with depression over the years.

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- Environment & Sustainability
- Business & Economy
What Happens To Your ESG Investment When Money’s Tight For Others?
15/07/2020
Prof. Michael EDESESS, Adjunct Associate Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared his thoughts on Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) investment, saying for fashion consumers, even if they say they prefer green products, in the end they just want to purchase items that are stylish.

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- Public Policy
What to Care About in Singapore’s General Election?
15/07/2020
Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) shared his thoughts on Singapore’s general election that Singaporean voters care about more than just bread-and-butter issues.

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- Environment & Sustainability
- Student Bonding & Development
Being a Butterfly Conservationist in Hong Kong
15/07/2020
Ms. Colleen CHIU, EVSM alumnus talked about her career as a butterfly conservationist in Hong Kong.

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- Public Policy
Why Singapore May Lose, Whatever the Final Score
13/07/2020
Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) shared his thoughts on Singapore’s 2020 General Election and the campaign of People’s Action Party.

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- Environment & Sustainability
- Innovation & Technology
Lockdown in Cities Improves Air Quality
09/07/2020
Prof. Guojun HE, Assistant Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared his thoughts on how lockdown in mainland cities trigged by COVID-19 has improved air quality.
中國新聞網
最新研究稱,疫情防控封鎖措施改善城市空氣質量
HKUST Press Release
HKUST Study Finds City Lockdown Improves Air Quality May Delay 24,000 – 36,000 Early Death Cases
Mirage News
HKUST Study Finds City Lockdown Improves Air Quality May Delay 24,000 – 36,000 Early Death Cases
中國新聞網
最新研究稱,疫情防控封鎖措施改善城市空氣質量
HKUST Press Release
HKUST Study Finds City Lockdown Improves Air Quality May Delay 24,000 – 36,000 Early Death Cases

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- Environment & Sustainability
- Business & Economy
When Might You See ESG Issues Align With Stock Performance?
08/07/2020
Prof. Michael EDESESS, Adjunct Associate Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) commented on the relationship between Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) issues and stock performance, saying a company with an environmental liability is likely to have an accordingly depressed stock price.

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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.