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  • Business & Economy
Hong Kong Should Leverage COVID-19 Pandemic for Economic Transformation
24/07/2020
Dr. CoCo DU, Research Associate of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) shared her thoughts on how HK can leverage on the opportunities posed by the COVID-19 pandemic to transform into a greener economy.
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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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  • 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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  • 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
  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Innovation & Technology
  • Student Bonding & Development
駕馭AI育新人 大學變革刻不容緩
03/09/2025
A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) titled "It is imperative for universities to harness AI to cultivate talents". (HK Economic Times)
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  • Innovation & Technology
  • Student Bonding & Development
選擇正確工具 AI時代學習新常態
10/09/2025
An article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) on the importance of choosing the right learning tools in the AI era. (HK Economic Times)
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  • Public Policy
香港電台網站 : 第三台|Backchat|2025 IMD World Talent Ranking / Chinese medicine development
11/09/2025
On RTHK program Backchat, experts including Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) and Division of Social Science (SOSC), discussed HK’s rise to 4th place globally in the 2025 IMD World Talent Ranking. Besides, Chinese medicine professors from multiple local universities, including HKBU Associate VP (Clinical Chinese Medicine) Prof. BIAN Zhaoxiang, HKU School of Chinese Medicine Director Prof. FENG Yibin, and CUHK School of Chinese Medicine Director Prof. LIN Zhixiu, discussed their collaboration with the new Chinese Medicine Hospital of HK to boost clinical services, teaching and research. (RTHK)
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  • Environment & Sustainability
如何提前預測整端降雨?
12/09/2025
A column article by Prof. Alexis LAU Kai-Hon, Head of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR); and Prof. SHUN Chi-Ming, Chair Professor of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CIVL), and Adjunct Professor of ENVR, former Director of the HK Observatory, on forecasting extreme precipitation. (Master Insight)
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  • Public Policy
第三台|Backchat|Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba's resignation
12/09/2025
Prof. Masaru YARIME, Associate Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was featured as a speaker in RTHK 3's current affairs program Backchat last Friday, discussing the current state of Japanese politics and the leadership race. (RTHK)
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Hong Kong charting the future of flood-fighting
12/09/2025
In articles on the efforts made by the HKSAR to address the evolving threat from extreme rains turbocharged by a warming climate, Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist and Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), was quoted as describing the Drainage Services Department as an “unsexy” department with a compelling story, especially in today’s climate change context. (Various media)
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  • Innovation & Technology
未來·無限 - 晶片設計與人工智能發展
13/09/2025
Prof. TSUI Chi-Ying, the Professor of Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering (ECE) and Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), appeared on RTHK’s Infinite Future program, sharing his views on chip design and AI development. (RTHK)
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  • Innovation & Technology
從靈感到實踐 AI時代創業新思維
17/09/2025
A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), on new entrepreneurial thinking in the AI era. (HK Economic Times)
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  • Business & Economy
  • Public Policy
80 Years of UN: How has it led global sustainable development
18/09/2025
In an interview with CGTN on the UN's role in promoting global sustainable development, HKUST(GZ) Thrust of Carbon Neutrality and Climate Change and Thrust of Innovation, Prof. QI Ye, the Chair Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL), reflected on UN's crucial role in climate action and sustainable development. (cgtn.com)
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  • Student Bonding & Development
跨学科学院:培育复合型人才,课程升级对接未来产业
21/09/2025
跨学科学院(AIS)是香港科技大学的第五所学院,致力于推动创新教学与前沿跨学科研究,以培育复合型人才,应对全球社会日新月异的挑战。
香港科技大学跨学科学院代表、环境管理与科技课程联席主任王哲教授介绍,本年度跨学科学院新增“可持续发展延伸主修”,学生可在理、工、商、人文社会科学以及其他跨学科主修课程之外,同时修读热门的可持续发展主题课程作为延伸主修。
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Prof. WANG Zhe, Co-director of the Environmental Management and Technology Program, represented the Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) to share the updates of AIS UG programs, including the new extended major in Sustainability and the renaming of BSc in Integrative Systems and Design to BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology to groom technologists and innovators. Prof. Wang also shared the AIS graduates' strong employment prospects, a remarkable 21% increase of the starting salary over the previous year, amid global volatility.
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