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  • Innovation & Technology
科大開發AI英語評估及學習系統 供全港中學生免費使用
22/01/2025
HKUST launching a pioneering education technology initiative aimed at revolutionizing English education for secondary school students in Hong Kong. With over HK$30 million in funding from the Quality Education Fund (QEF), the initiative will develop an AI-powered English assessment and learning system, offering free access to all secondary school students.
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Media Credit : 香港經濟日報網
  • Innovation & Technology
提升學府軟實力 打造國際教育樞紐
10/01/2025
Two articles by the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), Prof. Erwin HUANG on "enhancing the soft power of universities and building HK into an international education hub" and "four steps to make the most of AI learning". (HK Economic Times and HK Economic Journal)
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  • World Relations
The US Congress lives in an imaginary world
02/01/2025
An article by an Adjunct Professor in the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), Prof. Michael EDESESS, on the latest annual report published by the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC). He criticized the U.S. Congress, stating that it lives in an imaginary world. (China Daily - HK)
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  • Student Bonding & Development
一場特別的職業圍棋邀請賽
22/12/2024
The Adjunct Associate Professor of Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), Prof. XU Ying, won the championship in the professional women's tournament of “The Cross-Strait, HK, and Macau Hao Jie Cup Weiqi Invitational Tournament. Prof. Xu has been teaching a Weiqi course at HKUST from this fall semester, which has become popular among students. (Xinhuanet.com and Sina)
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  • Innovation & Technology
香港經濟日報網 – 聖誕節AI心水禮物 感受科技力量
20/12/2024
Two articles by the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), Prof. Erwin HUANG, on the power of technology and the importance of storytelling skills in the AI era. (HK Economic Times and HK Economic Journal)
Photo Credit: Three AI lecturers in HKUST. (HKUST website)
  • Innovation & Technology
HKUST hires most popular AI lecturer as anchor to report on university achievements
18/12/2024
HKUST’s Global Engagement and Communications Office (GECO) has designated AI Lecturers as AI Anchors to report on the University's developments, research achievements, and major events. Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA) and HKUST(GZ) Thrust of Computational Media and Arts (CMA) Chair Prof. HUI Pan noted that over 90% of surveyed students expressed a desire for AI lecturers to continue teaching. He added that the University's team is actively working on launching AI Lecturer 2.0, which will feature a Q&A function to enhance teaching interactivity. Associate Vice-President (Global Engagement and Communications) Ms. Daisy CHAN stated that HKUST remains committed to promoting the widespread application of AI technology, exploring its potential, and leading advancements in technology and innovation. (Various media)
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  • Student Bonding & Development
am730網 – 旅遊與影視
18/12/2024
In a column article on tourism development in HK, the commentary by Division of Public Policy (PPOL), Professor of Practice in Public Policy, Prof. Donald LOW, and his two master students was quoted as stating that the local film industry is crucial to building HK as a tourist city. (am730)
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  • Public Policy
信報財經新聞 – 法籍核專家「諸葛亮」鍾情中國文化
06/12/2024
A feature interview with Prof. Julien DE TROULLIOUD DE LANVERSIN, Assistant Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL), one of the young scholars recruited globally by HKUST in the past two years, delves into his research journey on national and international security policies concerning nuclear technology, encompassing his academic pursuits in France and Tsing Hua University in China. He also shared his fascination with Chinese culture and reasons for joining HKUST, as well as his insights into the current nuclear safety situation in HK and the development of US-Sino relations. (HK Economic Journal)
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  • Innovation & Technology
專訪|港科大副教授翟成興:捕捉神秘粒子 探索宇宙奧妙
04/12/2024
A feature interview with Prof. ZHAI Chengxing, Associate Professor of Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), on his insights on the nature of neutrinos and the significance of exploring them.
Media Credit: SCMP
  • Public Policy
SCMP – Mega-port reshapes China-Latin America trade amid US tariff threats
23/11/2024
In an article on Chancay port reshaping China-Latin America trade amid US tariff threats, the Head and Professor in the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), Prof. Naubahar SHARIF, was quoted as saying that the new port will improve the efficiency and scale of trade between Latin American and China, and potentially more broadly with Asia. (SCMP)
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Let's make start toward cleaner society
31/07/2019
Article by Prof. Kira MATUS , Associate Head of Division of Public Policy at The Standard
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  • Public Policy
If Hong Kong protesters have a dream, they need their own Martin Luther King to realise it
01/08/2019
Article by Prof. Michael EDESESS, Adjunct Associate Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability at South China Morning Post
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  • Student Bonding & Development
To learn science without boundaries
16/08/2019
Prof. King CHOW, Director of IPO, along with CUHK School of Education Dr. Victor LAU, two secondary school teachers and three high school winners of the International Biology Olympiad who were trained by them, shared how important it is to stimulate youngsters’ interest in science and learning, instead of just merely training their skills for the purpose of obtaining good grades.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
HK set for worst of it amid climate change
26/08/2019
Article by Prof. IM Eun Soon, Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Division of Environment and Sustainability, at The Standard
  • Environment & Sustainability
  • Innovation & Technology
PRIASE-HK a mobile app launched by Institute for the Environment (IENV)
03/09/2019
Prof. Jimmy FUNG, Director of Institute for the Environment (IENV) and Prof. NING Zhi, Assistant Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) introduced the mobile app PRAISE-HK launched by IENV, which provides real-time and projected information on air quality and health risk down to street level in a TV program on HK’s air pollution and regulations.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Volkswagen Appoints Professor Ye QI to Sustainability Advisory Council
03/09/2019
Prof. Ye QI, Director of Institute for Public Policy (IPP) was appointed as a member of Volkswagen Group’s Independent Sustainability Advisory Council to advise the group on strategic sustainability and social responsibility issues.
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  • Public Policy
The Hong Kong protests are a political crisis – and a huge opportunity for the government
03/09/2019
Article by Prof. Donald LOW, Director of Leadership and Public Policy Executive Education (LAPP) on the recent anti-extradition bill protests, which he described as a chance for the HKSAR government to embark on far-reaching socioeconomic policy and institutional reforms.
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  • Public Policy
Asia’s Richest Families are Riding High
10/09/2019
Prof. Donald LOW, Director of Leadership and Public Policy Executive Education (LAPP) shared his insights on wealth tax, saying Asia lacks discussions on whether governments should tax the rich more.
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  • Innovation & Technology
  • Student Bonding & Development
Artificial Intelligence and Chatbot are helping us
11/09/2019
Sunny Wong, alumni of Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management (T&M-DDP) was interviewed by Hong Kong Economic Journal (HKEJ) about his Chatbot startup. Full version news is only available for HKEJ subscribers.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
  • Innovation & Technology
Sea Gas Monitoring Technique Should Be Encouraged
12/09/2019
Prof. Jianping GAN, Chair Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared his insights at a conference on sea gas, saying Hong Kong and Zhuhai’s collaboration on sea gas monitoring technique should be encouraged.