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  • Environment & Sustainability
Asia’s climate optimism
21/01/2021
In an article co-written by Division of Environment and Sustainability Chief Development Strategist/ Adjunct Prof. Christine LOH, she discussed about collaborations in Asia to combat climate issues.
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  • Social Changes and Health
Why Are We Muddling Through Vaccination?
19/01/2021
In a column article on different countries’ mass vaccination programs against COVID-19, Prof. Donald LOW, Senior Lecturer from Division of Public Policy said there is precious little space for ethics when conversations focus on cost-benefit analysis.
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  • Business & Economy
China-US tech rivalry: National Labs to Boost Investment
11/01/2021
In an article on Beijing’s plan to realign hundreds of major state laboratories with the country's technology priorities, Division of Public Policy Assoc. Prof. Naubahar SHARIF said state labs were the main vehicles that the Chinese authorities employ to direct resources towards advancing basic research capacity and capabilities. Meanwhile, HKU, CUHK, HKUST and PolyU were mentioned to have state laboratories on campus.
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  • Public Policy
The Importance of Privacy Protection in Hong Kong
04/01/2021
An article written by Co-Director of Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management Prof. HUI Kai-Lung on doxxing, in which he stressed the importance of strengthening the public's awareness of privacy protection.

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  • Environment & Sustainability
Critical Role of Hong Kong for Asia's Green Transition
30/12/2020
Division of Environment and Sustainability Chief Development Strategist Prof. Christine LOH wrote an article on how Hong Kong’s financial sector has a critical role in helping to raise funds for the Asian region’s green transition.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Smog and Air Collusion Likely to Remain in Hong Kong
29/12/2020
Prof. Alexis LAU from the Division of Environment and Sustainability said in an article on the recently worsened air pollution in Hong Kong, that the air quality was especially bad due to the weak winds, making pollutants difficult to disperse.

  • Student Bonding & Development
MPP Press Conference on Graduates Employment Statistics
18/12/2020
Head of Division of Policy (PPOL) Prof. WU Xun introduced the Master in Public Policy (MPP) program in a media conference yesterday as over 80% of its first batch of graduates received 1 or more job offers despite the downturn in economy. Second year student Justin NG, an undergraduate from New York University who returned to Hong Kong for MPP, said this technology and environmental policy -focused program has given him lots of opportunities amid the innovation and tech development at Greater Bay Area. He already got two job offers before his graduation next June. Fresh graduate PENG Guoxian, now working in Tencent as a Product Manager, talked about how the 2-year program has helped him stand out in job interviews with tech giants. Meanwhile, PPOL is launching a new part-time MPP program next year.
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  • World Relations
Which PAP does Singapore need?
15/12/2020
A book review on PAP v. PAP, a book co-written by Division of Public Policy (PPOL) Prof. Donald LOW.
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  • Public Policy
How Can HKSAR Reconcile Intergenerational Conflicts?
09/12/2020
Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN from Division of Public Policy (PPOL) wrote an article on what the Hong Kong government should do to tackle the intergenerational conflicts.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Achieving Carbon Neutrality in Hong Kong
09/12/2020
Chief Development Strategist Prof. Christine LOH from Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) wrote an article on how carbon neutrality could be embedded into the new initiatives mentioned in CE’s latest policy address.


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  • Innovation & Technology
  • Student Bonding & Development
駕馭AI育新人 大學變革刻不容緩
03/09/2025
A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) titled "It is imperative for universities to harness AI to cultivate talents". (HK Economic Times)
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  • Innovation & Technology
  • Student Bonding & Development
選擇正確工具 AI時代學習新常態
10/09/2025
An article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) on the importance of choosing the right learning tools in the AI era. (HK Economic Times)
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  • Public Policy
香港電台網站 : 第三台|Backchat|2025 IMD World Talent Ranking / Chinese medicine development
11/09/2025
On RTHK program Backchat, experts including Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) and Division of Social Science (SOSC), discussed HK’s rise to 4th place globally in the 2025 IMD World Talent Ranking. Besides, Chinese medicine professors from multiple local universities, including HKBU Associate VP (Clinical Chinese Medicine) Prof. BIAN Zhaoxiang, HKU School of Chinese Medicine Director Prof. FENG Yibin, and CUHK School of Chinese Medicine Director Prof. LIN Zhixiu, discussed their collaboration with the new Chinese Medicine Hospital of HK to boost clinical services, teaching and research. (RTHK)
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  • Environment & Sustainability
如何提前預測整端降雨?
12/09/2025
A column article by Prof. Alexis LAU Kai-Hon, Head of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR); and Prof. SHUN Chi-Ming, Chair Professor of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CIVL), and Adjunct Professor of ENVR, former Director of the HK Observatory, on forecasting extreme precipitation. (Master Insight)
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  • Public Policy
第三台|Backchat|Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba's resignation
12/09/2025
Prof. Masaru YARIME, Associate Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was featured as a speaker in RTHK 3's current affairs program Backchat last Friday, discussing the current state of Japanese politics and the leadership race. (RTHK)
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Hong Kong charting the future of flood-fighting
12/09/2025
In articles on the efforts made by the HKSAR to address the evolving threat from extreme rains turbocharged by a warming climate, Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist and Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), was quoted as describing the Drainage Services Department as an “unsexy” department with a compelling story, especially in today’s climate change context. (Various media)
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  • Innovation & Technology
未來·無限 - 晶片設計與人工智能發展
13/09/2025
Prof. TSUI Chi-Ying, the Professor of Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering (ECE) and Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), appeared on RTHK’s Infinite Future program, sharing his views on chip design and AI development. (RTHK)
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  • Innovation & Technology
從靈感到實踐 AI時代創業新思維
17/09/2025
A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), on new entrepreneurial thinking in the AI era. (HK Economic Times)
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  • Business & Economy
  • Public Policy
80 Years of UN: How has it led global sustainable development
18/09/2025
In an interview with CGTN on the UN's role in promoting global sustainable development, HKUST(GZ) Thrust of Carbon Neutrality and Climate Change and Thrust of Innovation, Prof. QI Ye, the Chair Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL), reflected on UN's crucial role in climate action and sustainable development. (cgtn.com)
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  • Student Bonding & Development
跨学科学院:培育复合型人才,课程升级对接未来产业
21/09/2025
跨学科学院(AIS)是香港科技大学的第五所学院,致力于推动创新教学与前沿跨学科研究,以培育复合型人才,应对全球社会日新月异的挑战。
香港科技大学跨学科学院代表、环境管理与科技课程联席主任王哲教授介绍,本年度跨学科学院新增“可持续发展延伸主修”,学生可在理、工、商、人文社会科学以及其他跨学科主修课程之外,同时修读热门的可持续发展主题课程作为延伸主修。
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Prof. WANG Zhe, Co-director of the Environmental Management and Technology Program, represented the Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) to share the updates of AIS UG programs, including the new extended major in Sustainability and the renaming of BSc in Integrative Systems and Design to BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology to groom technologists and innovators. Prof. Wang also shared the AIS graduates' strong employment prospects, a remarkable 21% increase of the starting salary over the previous year, amid global volatility.
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