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- Social Changes and Health
Is handmade waterproof fabric face mask a solution?
03/04/2020
Prof. Joseph KWAN, Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared the pros and cons of handmade waterproof fabric face mask, saying while these masks’ filter efficiency can exceed 90%, there may be insufficient ventilation.
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- Environment & Sustainability
Maritime sector plays a vital role in tackling issues
03/04/2020
Prof. Christine LOH,Chief Development Strategist of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) said in an article that the maritime sector plays a vital role in tackling issues such as trade and growth, climate change, global infrastructure as well as food and energy security.
Hellenic Shipping News
Global Maritime Forum turns to youth to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals
Hellenic Shipping News
Global Maritime Forum turns to youth to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Environment & Sustainability
- Innovation & Technology
Improving Air Quality in High Density Cities
31/03/2020
PRAISE-HK (Personalized Real-time Air-quality Informatics System for Exposure–Hong Kong) was mentioned in an article published by World Green Building Council. PRAISE-HK demonstrates how we can use technology to reduce personal exposure and health risk from outdoor air pollution.
World Green Building Council
Improving Air Quality in High Density Cities
World Green Building Council
Improving Air Quality in High Density Cities
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- Innovation & Technology
With nanodiamonds and salts, researchers compete to design face masks that kills coronavirus
31/03/2020
Prof. YEUNG King Lun, Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) commented on the applicability of another anti-virus coating developed by another research institute, saying WHO always wants to ascertain if all countries have equal access to a certain new hygiene or medical product before deciding whether they should adopt it.
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With nanodiamonds and salts, researchers compete to design face masks that kills coronavirus
Fortune (subscription needed)
With nanodiamonds and salts, researchers compete to design face masks that kills coronavirus
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- Innovation & Technology
25 best online classes you can take for free
31/03/2020
HKUST’s MOOC course “The Science of Gastronomy”, taught by Prof. King L. CHOW, Director of Interdisciplinary Programs Office (IPO) and Prof. Lung Yeung LAM, Adjunct Associate Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), was recommended as one of the best 25 online courses that people can take for free amid the stay-at-home period.
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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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- 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
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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- Environment & Sustainability
Eliminating silos in higher education to tackle climate change
17/07/2024
During the 2024 THE Global Sustainable Development Congress in Bangkok, Prof. Alexis LAU, Head and Chair Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) and Prof. Fei CHEN, Associate Head and Professor of ENVR led the panel discussion about the development of early warning systems for extreme weather.
Times Higher Education
Eliminating silos in higher education to tackle climate change
Times Higher Education
Eliminating silos in higher education to tackle climate change
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- Public Policy
- Social Changes and Health
Gerontech can help address aging problem
18/07/2024
Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), wrote an article on how Gerontech can help address the aging problem.
China Daily - Global
Gerontech can help address aging problem
China Daily - Global
Gerontech can help address aging problem
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- Student Bonding & Development
成績非人生所有 換位思考迎未來
19/07/2024
Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), shared tips and advice for HKDSE candidates to plan their future.
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- Environment & Sustainability
【#香港家書20240720】 香港科技大學環境及可持續發展學部主任及講座教授劉啟漢
20/07/2024
In RTHK’s “Letters to Hong Kong” radio program, Prof. Alexis LAU, Head and Chair Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), explained the reasons for the extreme heat and the corresponding strategies we could adopt.
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- Public Policy
China’s Third Plenum Offers Little Hope for a Flagging Economy
22/07/2024
In an article by Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice in Public Policy of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), he shared his thoughts on how the outcome of China’s recently concluded Third Plenum indicates a mismatch between what the Chinese economy requires for a swift recovery and what policymakers are prepared to deliver.
- Student Bonding & Development
Top programs see stiff competition at universities
22/07/2024
In the final round of JUPAS choice modification, BSc in Environmental Management and Technology (EVMT) program saw the strongest competition at HKUST, with 149 students vying for just 16 available places.
- Innovation & Technology
科大推全港首個藝術與機器創造力學部 25/26學年推4個研究生課程
23/07/2024
HKUST announced the establishment of the Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC), a cross-disciplinary center that promotes the convergence of technology and art. As the first of its kind in Hong Kong, the Division will launch PG programs with curricula comparable to renowned institutions like MIT's famous Media Lab to nurture Art Tech talents who can leverage cutting-edge technologies such as AI and machine learning in art creation process.
The Standard
Cross-disciplinary first in arts and tech fusion
RTHK English News
HKUST establishes division of Art and Machine Creativity
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科大設港首個 藝術與機器創造力學部
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科大設港首個 藝術與機器創造力學部
東方日報網
科大首創藝術機器創造力學部
文匯網
科大首設藝術機器創造力學部
香港經濟日報網
科大推跨學科藝術課程 自詡媲美MIT課程
Line Today
科大成立首個藝術與機器創造力學部 將提供4個研究生課程
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科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
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科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
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科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
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科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
華夏經緯網
科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
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科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
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7月23日 報章要聞(二)
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科大設港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
深圳新聞網
港科大成立香港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
The Standard
Cross-disciplinary first in arts and tech fusion
RTHK English News
HKUST establishes division of Art and Machine Creativity
頭條日報網
科大設港首個 藝術與機器創造力學部
星島日報網
科大設港首個 藝術與機器創造力學部
東方日報網
科大首創藝術機器創造力學部
文匯網
科大首設藝術機器創造力學部
香港經濟日報網
科大推跨學科藝術課程 自詡媲美MIT課程
Line Today
科大成立首個藝術與機器創造力學部 將提供4個研究生課程
中國新聞網
科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
百度新聞 APP
科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
荊楚網-湖北日報網
科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
東方財富網
科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
華夏經緯網
科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
澳洲新報
科大成立港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
無綫新聞
7月23日 報章要聞(二)
星島頭條網
科大設港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
紫荊雜誌
科大設港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
深圳新聞網
港科大成立香港首個藝術與機器創造力學部
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- Public Policy
社創生力軍系列：關注少數族裔精神健康，強化求助支援機制
01/08/2024
Cassy CHAN, Project Manager of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), shared her thoughts on raising awareness about minority groups' mental health and the development of a sound support system for them.
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- Innovation & Technology
向畢加索學創意 解構與重建新思維
02/08/2024
Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), expressed his thoughts on "learning from Picasso's creativity to deconstruct and reconstruct new thinking" in his column article.
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- Innovation & Technology
以設計思維作人生規劃
02/08/2024
Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), expressed his thoughts on "making life planning with design thinking" in his column article.