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)

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)

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)

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)

An article by Prof. Michael EDESESS, Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) on energy transition. (China Daily - HK)

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)

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)

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)

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)

HKUST, HKUST(GZ) and the Tibet ecological environment monitoring center signed a strategic cooperation agreement to launch a study on the protection and sustainable development of the alpine ecosystem at HKUST(GZ). (Sina)