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  • Innovation & Technology
無密碼驗證的未來
20/10/2023
In articles by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he discussed the potential of passkeys as a future solution for a password-free internet, enhancing security and convenience.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
安永:ESG方案對企業可持續發展至關重要
18/10/2023
Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), attended Ernst & Young's ESG-themed briefing session for independent non-executive directors, during which she pointed out that compliance with ESG is crucial for companies, and boards must examine strategies to promote sustainability, which is important for both local and cross-border businesses. The ultimate goal is to make environmental protection a core governance principle for better management during global instability.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Organic nitrogen aerosol is an important contributor to global atmospheric nitrogen deposition, finds study
13/10/2023
A research team co-led by Prof. Jianzhen YU, Associate Head of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), developed a comprehensive global model of atmospheric gaseous and particulate organic nitrogen (ON), emphasizing the previously underestimated significance of atmospheric ON aerosol depositions on ecosystems.
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  • Innovation & Technology
大學第一課 應對AI挑戰
13/10/2023
In an article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he discussed the challenges of incorporating AI into university education, and its impact on future warfare.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
企業拓ESG求才若渴 培育專才增競爭力
12/10/2023
In a column article on the increasing efforts of companies to attract ESG talents and enhance their competitiveness, Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), said the demand for ESG information disclosure from the government and investors has created an urgent need for sustainable development talent within businesses. Prof. LOH highlighted that in response to these demands, HKUST is offering a BSc in Sustainable and Green Finance, aiming to cultivate professionals in Hong Kong who can contribute to this field.
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  • Innovation & Technology
「EDGE全球AI&Web3投資峰會」圓滿落幕
10/10/2023
Prof. Huamin QU, Dean of Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS), attended the EDGE Global AI & Web3 Investment Summit on Sept 26 and 27 to discuss the application of data science in the Metaverse and how large language models like ChatGPT can serve as collaborative partners to data scientists.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Global Maritime Forum honours essay winners from Japan, Mauritania, and Montenegro
09/10/2023
In an article on the Global Maritime Forum announcing the three winners of its 2023 Future Maritime Leaders essay competition yesterday, Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), was quoted as saying that the future of the maritime industry should encompass environmental and social sustainability as well as leverage technology to achieve the objectives of decarbonization and inclusivity.
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  • Innovation & Technology
反烏托邦的未來世界
06/10/2023
In an article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he commented on the anti-utopian world in the future. He indicated that as time goes by, humanity has not become more civilized in recent years; on the contrary, it is moving towards more control and less freedom. Irresponsible quantitative easing policies, excessive borrowing by large corporations, and the widening wealth gap, among other factors, have made society more unfair and unstable.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
‘People are scared of Japanese seafood’: Hong Kong restaurants bear brunt of imports ban following Fukushima waste water row
03/10/2023
In an article on how Hong Kong's import restrictions on seafood following Fukushima waste water discharge affect eateries in the city, Prof. Julien DE TROULLIOUD DE LANVERSIN, Assistant Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that there was a lot of ignorance and misunderstanding surrounding radioactivity and nuclear technology and banning Japanese food imports was unnecessary.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Hong Kong should lead the crackdown on wildlife smuggling and exotic pets
29/09/2023
In an article by Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), she discussed why Hong Kong should take the lead in efforts to combat wildlife trafficking.
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  • Public Policy
South Korea Urged to Do More to Boost Fertility
11/03/2021
Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN from Division of Public Policy commented in an article on the declining fertility rate of South Korea, saying the Korean government has spent an enormous amount of money trying to encourage women to have more children, but the birth rate is now worse because it ignored the bigger context of why people are not having children.
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  • Business & Economy
  • Public Policy
Hong Kong’s axing from Heritage Foundation’s Economic Freedom rankings a gift that will keep on giving
16/03/2021
An article co-written by Division of Public Policy Senior Lecturer Prof. Donald LOW on how Hong Kong should remake its economy and find a better balance state and markets, after its exclusion from the Index of Economic Freedom.
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  • Public Policy
Decline in South Korea's Population Growth
18/03/2021
Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN from Division of Public Policy commented in an article on South Korea’s population change, saying the low birth rate has led to a decline in population growth and insufficient labor force, and may impact the country’s economic development. (Sina)
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  • Innovation & Technology
How do we protect our personal data in the tech era?
23/03/2021
Prof. HUI Kai-Lung, Co-director from Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management wrote an article on protection of personal data in the tech era.
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  • Public Policy
Whispering a fond adieu
23/03/2021
In an article on the possible brain drain that Hong Kong may face after the social unrest and the COVID-19 pandemic, Division of Public Policy Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN said that sourcing talent from outside Hong Kong helps mitigate the talent deficit. He said a more sustainable answer is to train people locally and incentivize local graduates to work in less popular areas where they're desperately needed.
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  • Innovation & Technology
PRAISE-HK Helps to Identify Polluted Spots For Students
26/03/2021
Using the data provided by PRAISE-HK – a mobile app developed by HKUST scholars that offers real-time personalized statistics on individuals’ exposure to air pollutants, Clean Air Network has identified 50 more polluted spots where students usually gather. The NGO also found that half of the ten locations in Tuen Mun with the highest nitrogen dioxide concentration, are bus stops.
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  • Business & Economy
Why hasn’t Hong Kong updated its antiquated property title system yet?
27/03/2021
Prof. HUI Kai-Lung, Co-director of Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management co-wrote an article on Hong Kong’s system of land and property titles.
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  • Innovation & Technology
  • Social Changes and Health
Face Masks Reduce Intake of Cancer Causing Chemicals
08/04/2021
A research team led by Division of Environment and Sustainability Prof. Jianzhen YU and Assoc. Prof. Wan CHAN has recently proved that wearing surgical masks not only reduces the risk of coronavirus infection, but also effective in blocking airborne carcinogens, reducing cancer risks such as lung cancer and leukemia.
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  • Business & Economy
  • Social Changes and Health
A post-COVID-19 green stimulus for Philippines
12/04/2021
An article by Division of Environment and Sustainability Assistant Prof. Laurence DELINA on how the Filipino government should turn the country’s economy into a green one riding on the post-COVID-19 economic recovery to create more jobs and a sustainable future.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
US-China summit in Alaska shows road to fighting climate change is paved with political minefields
13/04/2021
An article by Division of Environment and Sustainability Chief Development Strategist Prof. Christine LOH on how the US and China can work together to combat climate change.