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- Public Policy
Why coronavirus lockdowns will not be easy for developing countries, and what they can learn
31/03/2020
Prof. WU Xun , Head of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) co-wrote a column article on the containment measures for Covid-19 in developing countries.

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- Public Policy
Govt should “exercise restraint” in deploying “institutional prerogatives” when wanting to call for early general elections, says Prof Donald Low
31/03/2020
Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) commented on why the Singapore government wanted to hold an early election, saying that people in power should exercise restraint in deploying their institutional prerogatives.

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- Innovation & Technology
Problems of Digital Divide Showed During COVID-19
27/03/2020
Prof. HUI Kai-Lung, Co-Director of Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management (T&M-DDP) wrote an article on the digital divide in this society and how it affects people from different age groups and education backgrounds during this COVID pandemic.

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- Public Policy
Pandemic Lessons to our Leaders
27/03/2020
Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) commented on governments of wealthy nations tend to have an optimism bias that leads to myopia in times of crisis, which may affect decision-making concerning the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bloomberg Opinion
Coronavirus: Biases Are Playing Role in Poor Pandemic Leadership
BNN Bloomberg
Why Our Leaders Fail to Learn Pandemic Lessons
Bloomberg Quint
Why Our Leaders Fail to Learn Pandemic Lessons
Bloomberg Opinion
Coronavirus: Biases Are Playing Role in Poor Pandemic Leadership
BNN Bloomberg
Why Our Leaders Fail to Learn Pandemic Lessons
Bloomberg Quint
Why Our Leaders Fail to Learn Pandemic Lessons

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- Social Changes and Health
Coronavirus: Why some countries wear face masks and others don’t
27/03/2020
Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) explained the reasons behind the mask-wearing habit in different countries.

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- Public Policy
What We Can Learn from the Coronavirus Crisis
23/03/2020
Prof. Christine LOH,Chief Development Strategist of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared her thoughts on the impacts and lessons brought by COVID-19.
China Daily
Lessons learnt on wildlife protection
China Daily
Lessons learnt on wildlife protection

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- Public Policy
How Should We Respond to the Coronavirus Crisis?
23/03/2020
Prof. WU Xun , Head of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) & Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of PPOL shared their views on the world’s policy response on coronavirus.
The Korea Herald
How big virus crisis will become is up to us
灼見名家
防控新冠病毒 如何把握政策的「度」?
The Korea Herald
How big virus crisis will become is up to us
灼見名家
防控新冠病毒 如何把握政策的「度」?

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- Public Policy
Delina Authors New Paper on Philippine Indigenous Peoples’ Environmental Dissent
20/03/2020
Prof. Laurence DELINA, Assistant Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) recently published a research paper on indigenous people’s dissent against state and corporate incursions on their land.

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- Public Policy
Policy Development on Coronavirus
16/03/2020
Prof. WU Xun , Head of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) & Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of PPOL discussed the factors to consider when developing policies on coronavirus.

- Public Policy
Covid-19 and Climate Change Have a lot More in Common Than You Think
13/03/2020
Prof. WU Xun , Head of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) & Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of PPOL discussed the difference between people’s response to Covid-19 and climate change.

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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