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  • Public Policy
《自然》:孩子越來越少:這真的是世界末日嗎?
14/11/2025
In an article on the declining birth rates around the world, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, the Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) and Division of Social Science (SOSC) was quoted as saying that higher investment in health and education and workers' productivity can make a slight population decline resulting in higher per capita GDP. (ifeng.com)
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  • Public Policy
科大公共政策研究院專家論壇 共議網約車公平監管框架
14/11/2025
Institute for Public Policy (IPP) held the forum "Global Experience and Local Practice: Shaping Hong Kong’s New Ride-Hailing Landscape " last Friday. Moderated by Prof. Donald LOW, IPP Professor of Practice in Public Policy, and Senior Lecturer of Division of Public Policy, the event featured expert from CUHK and industry leaders who discussed Hong Kong’s latest ride-hailing regulation and developments.  (Various media)
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  • Innovation & Technology
所羅門教育與科大成立AI素養發展中心 加強本港教師技術培訓
13/11/2025
HKUST announced a strategic collaboration with Solomon Learning Group to establish the AI Literacy Hub, a major initiative of AI education in HK. At the launching ceremony, Prof. Nancy IP, the President of HKUST, stated the hub will serve as a dynamic platform to develop AI education programs for primary and secondary schools, conduct community outreach, and communicate AI developments to the public. Led by Dr. Jac LEUNG, the Lecturer of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) and the Director of the Hub, the hub aims to create a dynamic platform to drive innovation and development in AI education for primary and secondary schools. (Various media)
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  • Business & Economy
人工智能時代創業 唯快不破
11/11/2025
An article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) on the importance of speed for business startups in the AI era. (HK Economic Journal)
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Energy transition is not immediate, but is progressing
09/11/2025
An article by Prof. Michael EDESESS, Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) on energy transition. (China Daily - HK)
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  • Business & Economy
  • Public Policy
  • World Relations
Asian Angle | Thailand’s ‘China plus one’ successes mask a middle-income quagmire
08/11/2025
An article by Prof. Donald LOW, Co-Director of Leadership and Public Policy Executive Education (LAPP), Professor of Practice in Public Policy, and Senior Lecturer of Division of Public Policy (PPOL); and Thomas LAM, MBA student on Thailand’s middle-income challenges amid its "China plus one" strategy. (SCMP)
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  • Environment & Sustainability
岑智明:政府、市民應盡力減少碳排放 應對極端天氣
08/11/2025
Prof.SHUN Chi-Ming, Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) was a speaker at the public seminar on "the impacts of extreme weather events and related responses" held by HK News-Expo last Saturday. (Various media)
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  • Environment & Sustainability
科大設聯合國氣候項目國際協調辦公室
07/11/2025
HKUST officially launched the International Coordination Office (ICO) for Urban-PREDICT, a flagship initiative of the United Nations' World Meteorological Organization. The inauguration ceremony, attended by prominent international scientists, policymakers, and industry experts, was followed by the Urban Climate Prediction and Resilience Roundtable. Prof. CHEN Fei, Associate Head of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR); and Prof. Soledad FERRARI, co-chairs of Urban-PREDICT, were invited to deliver keynote speeches. Prof. Alexis LAU, Head of ENVR and Director of ICO stated that the establishment of the ICO at HKUST underscores their research excellence and leadership in sustainability, with a mission to transform cutting-edge research into tangible impact: enabling cities to plan smarter, protect lives, and build lasting resilience against climate change. Prof. Alexis Lau and Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist and Adjunct Professor of ENVR, moderated two high-level panel discussions. (Various media)
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  • Environment & Sustainability
2025十如對話 全球領袖共議天地人和之道
04/11/2025
Integral Institute holding the 2025 Integral Conversation in Guilin, Guangxi, from last Thursday to Saturday, where Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR) Chief Development Strategist and Adjunct Professor, Prof. Christine LOH, who is also Council Member of Integral Institute, delivered a keynote speech. (Various media)
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  • Innovation & Technology
Innovation of an Antimicrobial Polymer (MAP-1) Coating
06/07/2020
Prof. Joseph KWAN, Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) and Mr. Hamilton HUNG, consultant of the HKUST-CIL Joint Laboratory of Innovation Environmental Health Technologies talked about the innovation of an antimicrobial polymer (MAP-1) coating and its wide application in the community.
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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
  • 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.
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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
  • 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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  • 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.
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  • Business & Economy
Young Generation Told to Look For Opportunities Beyond Hong Kong
24/07/2020
Prof. Christine LOH,Chief Development Strategist of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared her thoughts that HK’s young people should set their sights on opportunities on mainland, in particular the Bay Area, which shall be one of the few areas to see growth this year.