MEDIA
bg-none
NEWS CATEGORY

Media Credit: 香港01
- Public Policy
香港科技大學|全港唯一的兩年制公共政策碩士課程
07/03/2025
An advertorial about HKUST’s two-year Master Program in Public Policy (MPP), featuring interview of Program Co-Directors Prof. Alex HE and Dr. Marie BERNAL. They shared how the program provides comprehensive training and an 8-month policy analysis component to cultivate public policy professional. (HK01)

Media Credit: Phys Org
- Environment & Sustainability
Nitrogen's dominant role in global organic aerosol absorption revealed
06/03/2025
A collaborative research team has introduced a nitrogen-centric framework that explains the light-absorbing effects of atmospheric organic aerosols. The study was jointly led by Prof. YU Jianzhen, the Chair Professor of Department of Chemistry (CHEM) and Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR), Prof. FU Tzung-May, Professor of the School of Environmental Science and Engineering at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) and National Center for Applied Mathematics Shenzhen (NCAMS). The study, entitled “Nitrogen Dominates Global Atmospheric Organic Aerosol Absorption”, was published in the top-tier international journal Science. (Various media)

Media Credit : 文匯網
- Business & Economy
【兩會前瞻之深化合作】加速深港協同創新 優勢互補推進創科
02/03/2025
In a feature on GBA collaborations, WWP interviewed the Research Professor of the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), Prof. Kei-May LAU, and HKUST alumnus LEUNG Foo about their journeys in developing innovative semiconductor technologies to contribute to Hong Kong. The duo shared insights into how HK’s unique advantages have fueled the growth of their start-ups and how the collaborative ecosystem within the GBA offers a fertile ground for further advancements. Meanwhile, WWP also talked to SHCIRI General Director Prof. YANG Jinglei, who elaborated on HKUST's strategic developments in Hetao. He emphasized SHCIRI's pivotal role in driving the integration of Shenzhen and Hong Kong's strengths, aiming to establish a world-class I&T hub in the region. (Various media)

Media Credit : SCMP
- Business & Economy
How Hong Kong's budget deficits can be a catalyst to restructure the economy
01/03/2025
An article by the Professor of Practice of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL) and Institute for Public Policy (IPP), Prof. Donald LOW, on how Hong Kong's budget deficits can be a catalyst to restructure the economy. (SCMP)

Media Credit : 科學網
- Environment & Sustainability
我國科研團隊揭示有機氣溶膠化學組分及其氣候效應
28/02/2025
A research team led by the Chair Professor of the Department of Chemistry and the Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR), Prof. YU Jianzhen, along with researchers from Southern University of Science and Technology, has unveiled the global distribution and climate impacts of light-absorbing nitrogen components found in organic aerosols. Their findings were published in the journal Science. (Various media)

Media Credit : China Daily
- Environment & Sustainability
Washington endangers planet's future
27/02/2025
An article by the Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR), Prof. Christine LOH, on the implications of US withdrawal from the Paris climate accord. (China Daily)
China Daily
Washington endangers planet's future
China Daily
Washington endangers planet's future

Media Credit:Pixabay
- Innovation & Technology
多地政務系統接入DeepSeek,"AI公務員"上崗將帶來哪些影響?
25/02/2025
More coverage on the remarks made by Prof. Han Sirui, Assistant Professor in the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA),the Department of Economics (ECON) and the Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC). She stated that AI has become an important avenue for the government to modernize its operations. Additionally, she mentioned that DeepSeek's large language model can enhance service efficiency and drive model innovation, thereby helping to transform Hong Kong into a smart city. (Various media)

Media Credit : HK Economic Times
- Innovation & Technology
香港經濟日報網– 打破「遺忘曲綫」 善用AI提升思維
21/02/2025
An article by the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), Prof. Erwin HUANG, discusses using AI to enhance critical thinking. (HK Economic Times)

Media Credit : Pixabay
- Innovation & Technology
信報網 – OpenAI理想與現實交戰
18/02/2025
A column article by the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), Prof. Erwin HUANG, on the ideality and reality of OpenAI. (HK Economic Journal)

Media Credit : HKUST
- Innovation & Technology
太陽底下新鮮事 專題訪問:科大綜合系統與設計學部、計算機科學及工程學系、海洋科學系楊世傑教授
16/02/2025
In a feature interview with RTHK’s program, the Professor of the Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) and the Department of Ocean Science (OCES) Prof. Sai Kit YEUNG shared that he is leading a team to develop underwater robots designed to clean the ocean floor. These robots utilize detailed 3D mapping to efficiently patrol and remove underwater waste, contributing to a cleaner marine environment. (RTHK Radio 1)

Photo Credit: The Standard
- 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
The Standard
Let's make start toward cleaner society
The Standard
Let's make start toward cleaner society

Photo Credit: SCMP
- 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
South China Morning Post
If Hong Kong protesters have a dream, they need their own Martin Luther King to realise it
South China Morning Post
If Hong Kong protesters have a dream, they need their own Martin Luther King to realise it

Photo Credit: on.cc
- 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.
am730
以為死背書可學識一切 尖子頓悟科研多思考嘗試
東方日報
首戰匈牙利生物奧林匹克賽 港隊一舉奪4獎
星島日報
邏輯思維活學生物 港生國際奧賽奪獎
Topick
大學教授指生物科太重背誦至學生失興趣 促改善課程設計
文匯報
港生生物奧林匹克金銀銅「拎晒」
Oh爸媽
【邏輯思維活學生物】港生國際奧賽奪獎
am730
以為死背書可學識一切 尖子頓悟科研多思考嘗試
東方日報
首戰匈牙利生物奧林匹克賽 港隊一舉奪4獎
星島日報
邏輯思維活學生物 港生國際奧賽奪獎
Topick
大學教授指生物科太重背誦至學生失興趣 促改善課程設計
文匯報
港生生物奧林匹克金銀銅「拎晒」
Oh爸媽
【邏輯思維活學生物】港生國際奧賽奪獎

Photo Credit: geralt
- 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
The Standard
HK set for worst of it amid climate change
The Standard
HK set for worst of it amid climate change

- 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.

Photo Credit: Pexels
- 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.
automobilsport.com
Volkswagen Group Appoints Professor Ye Qi to Sustainability Advisory Council
motorzeitung.de
Volkswagen ruft Professor Qi Ye in den Nachhaltigkeitsbeirat
automobilsport.com
Volkswagen Group Appoints Professor Ye Qi to Sustainability Advisory Council
motorzeitung.de
Volkswagen ruft Professor Qi Ye in den Nachhaltigkeitsbeirat

Photo Credit: SCMP
- 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.

Photo Credit: David McBee
- 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.
Asian Pacific Post
Asia’s Richest Families are Riding High
Asian Pacific Post
Asia’s Richest Families are Riding High

Photo Credit: geralt
- 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.

Photo Credit: Pexels
- 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.