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- Public Policy
A New Approach to Measuring Inequalities in Development
05/05/2020
Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) and International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis has designed a viable alternative to the conventional Human Development Index as a means of measuring progress in development.

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- Environment & Sustainability
How China and Britain can lead the biodiversity and climate debate in the Covid-19 era
28/04/2020
Prof. Christine LOH,Chief Development Strategist of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared her thoughts on how China and Britain can lead the biodiversity and climate change global discussion amid the pandemic.

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- Environment & Sustainability
- Innovation & Technology
New Smart Anti-microbial Coating Will Be Applied to HKSI Facilities
28/04/2020
The new smart anti-microbial coating developed by the research team led by Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) and Prof. YEUNG King Lun, Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) will be applied to the Fo Tan facility of the Sports Institute to keep the elite athletes and coaches safe during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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- Innovation & Technology
Aerodynamic Analysis of SARS-CoV-2 in Two Wuhan Hospitals
28/04/2020
Prof. NING Zhi, Associate Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) co-wrote a research paper on aerodynamic analysis of SARS-CoV-2 in two Wuhan hospitals.

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- Public Policy
Real lessons from Covid-19 to Singaporean Governement
27/04/2020
Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) commented that Singaporeans should learn from the COVID-19 outbreak, with one being they must embrace diversity and their government should be open-minded about dissenting perspectives, as that would facilitate flexible decision making in a rapidly evolving crisis.
灼見名家
新加坡政府應為疫情危機承擔什麼責任?
灼見名家
新加坡應從疫情危機中汲取什麼教訓?
灼見名家
新加坡政府應為疫情危機承擔什麼責任?
灼見名家
新加坡應從疫情危機中汲取什麼教訓?

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- Innovation & Technology
Disruptive Technology In Fight Against COVID-19
24/04/2020
Prof. WU Xun , Head of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) shared his insights in an event on the challenges of applying disruptive technology such as AI and big data to public administration in the fight against COVID-19.

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- Innovation & Technology
Will online education widen Asia’s digital divide?
22/04/2020
Prof. HUI Kai-Lung, Co-Director of Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management (T&M-DDP) shared his thoughts on whether online education will widen Asia’s digital divide, as online class quality depends very much on the home environment and equipment available to the students, which tends to put poorer students at a disadvantage.
Times Higher Education
Will online education widen Asia’s digital divide?
Times Higher Education
Will online education widen Asia’s digital divide?

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- Business & Economy
Impact on China’s Economic Development by COVID-19
21/04/2020
Prof. Albert HA, Affiliated Faculty of Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management (T&M-DDP) shared his thoughts that the western countries would want to punish China for the COVID-19 pandemic, this could lead to a further deterioration of China's international relations and further damage to its economic growth.

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- Public Policy
Why the East Asian countries have done well in the fight against Covid-19 ?
21/04/2020
Prof. WU Xun , Head of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) shared his thoughts on why the East Asian countries have done well in the fight against Covid-19, naming their experience in fighting past epidemics and decisive political leadership as two main factors.

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- Innovation & Technology
- Social Changes and Health
New Smart Anti-microbial Coating Will Be Applied to Buses
17/04/2020
The new smart anti-microbial coating developed by the research team led by Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) and Prof. YEUNG King Lun, Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) will be applied to 140 buses of the New Lantau Bus company.

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- Environment & Sustainability
港青受太古市集啟發 創業做回收 白色聖誕市集力求實現「零廢物」
23/09/2025
Donica, a student of Environmental Management and Technology (EVMT), participated in Swire Properties’ White Christmas Street Fair and endorsed wholeheartedly Swire Properties' concept of environmental protection. (Ming Pao Daily)

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- Innovation & Technology
AI搜索流量將超過傳統搜索!大模型將如何重構搜索引擎?
23/09/2025
More coverage on predictions that AI search traffic will surpass traditional search traffic. Prof. HAN Sirui, the Assistant Professor of Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), remarked that while search engines can quickly provide a large amount of relevant information through keyword matching and indexing, large language models excel at understanding natural language and generating more readable, conversational responses. (eo-china.com.cn)

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- Innovation & Technology
Voice + AI激發創意 讓思考變得有聲
24/09/2025
A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), on how Voice + AI can transform thought into audio and spark creativity. (HK Economic Times)

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- Environment & Sustainability
0死亡!"樺加沙"巨風無巨災,"風王"襲擊之下的深港澳做對了什麼?
27/09/2025
Prof. SHI Xiaoming, Associate Professor of Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR), said in an interview last Thursday that precautionary measures can significantly reduce casualties and economic losses caused by typhoons. (Various media)

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- Innovation & Technology
觀察辯論到實戰 AI助提升思辨力
01/10/2025
A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), titled "From observing debates to practical applications: AI helps enhance critical thinking skills". (HK Economic Times)

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- Environment & Sustainability
【創科獻港力】港科大新招抑藻繁殖解紅潮 同步滅除有害微生物 為水質調控提供更環保經濟方案
05/10/2025
The team led by Prof. YEUNG King-Lun, the Chair Professor of Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering (CBE) and Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR), successfully developed a groundbreaking method for preparing inorganic matrices, involving the precise quantitative addition of dissolvable sodium chlorite to efficiently and safely regulate algae growth in water. Prof. YEUNG recently presented the technology in an interview with Wen Wei Po. (tkww.hk and Wenweipo)

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- Environment & Sustainability
The World Alliance of International Financial Centers concludes its Annual General Meeting in Germany
06/10/2025
Vivi LIAO Yuwei, HKUST PhD candidate in Environmental Science, Policy and Management, won the first place in the fourth WAIFC Young Academic Award, with her paper “Adaptation Finance for Emerging Markets.”

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- Innovation & Technology
AR提升生活品質 科幻小說漸成真
08/10/2025
Two articles by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) on AR tools that can make life easier and improve the quality of life. (HK Economic Times and HK Economic Journal)

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- Public Policy
RTHK Radio Program Backchat
09/10/2025
Prof. Masaru YARIME, Associate Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), spoke with RTHK radio program Backchat, regarding the newly elected leader of the Liberal Democratic Party in Japan and the significant policy challenges the country is currently facing, both domestically and internationally.

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- Environment & Sustainability
Hong Kong to lead on climate, sustainability
12/10/2025
A column article by Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist and Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR), on the measures outlined in the 2025 Policy Address as well as the challenge faced by Hong Kong. She noted the government must integrate its commitments into strategies that can be clearly promoted locally and internationally, as HK gradually repositions itself as a hub for clean energy and environmental technology. (China Daily - HK)
China Daily - HK
Hong Kong to lead on climate, sustainability
China Daily - HK
Hong Kong to lead on climate, sustainability