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  • Innovation & Technology
AI重新定義攝影真實性
18/11/2025
A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) on how AI redefines the authenticity of photography. (HK Economic Journal)
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Opinion | Welcome to the Age of Disruption and Feelings
17/11/2025
An article by Prof. Christine LOH, the Chief Development Strategist and Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR), on the task of this generation to reconcile toughness with tenderness, to build societies that value empathy as much as efficiency. (SCMP)
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  • Public Policy
科大公共政策研究院專家論壇 共議網約車公平監管框架
14/11/2025
Institute for Public Policy (IPP) held the forum "Global Experience and Local Practice: Shaping Hong Kong’s New Ride-Hailing Landscape " last Friday. Moderated by Prof. Donald LOW, IPP Professor of Practice in Public Policy, and Senior Lecturer of Division of Public Policy, the event featured expert from CUHK and industry leaders who discussed Hong Kong’s latest ride-hailing regulation and developments.  (Various media)
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Nation’s clean-air success exemplifies responsible transition
14/11/2025
In a column article by Prof. Kai Hon Alexis LAU, Head of Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR); Prof. Chi Ming SHUN, Adjunct Professor of ENVR; and Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist and Adjunct Professor of ENVR, commenting on a recent article "China's Air-Quality Improvements Have Hastened Global Warming" published by The Economist, they said that China’s clean-air success exemplifies responsible transition and highlights the need to accelerate global decarbonization for cleaner air and stable climate.
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  • Public Policy
《自然》:孩子越來越少:這真的是世界末日嗎?
14/11/2025
In an article on the declining birth rates around the world, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, the Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) and Division of Social Science (SOSC) was quoted as saying that higher investment in health and education and workers' productivity can make a slight population decline resulting in higher per capita GDP. (ifeng.com)
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  • Innovation & Technology
所羅門教育與科大成立AI素養發展中心 加強本港教師技術培訓
13/11/2025
HKUST announced a strategic collaboration with Solomon Learning Group to establish the AI Literacy Hub, a major initiative of AI education in HK. At the launching ceremony, Prof. Nancy IP, the President of HKUST, stated the hub will serve as a dynamic platform to develop AI education programs for primary and secondary schools, conduct community outreach, and communicate AI developments to the public. Led by Dr. Jac LEUNG, the Lecturer of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) and the Director of the Hub, the hub aims to create a dynamic platform to drive innovation and development in AI education for primary and secondary schools. (Various media)
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  • Business & Economy
人工智能時代創業 唯快不破
11/11/2025
An article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) on the importance of speed for business startups in the AI era. (HK Economic Journal)
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Energy transition is not immediate, but is progressing
09/11/2025
An article by Prof. Michael EDESESS, Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) on energy transition. (China Daily - HK)
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  • Business & Economy
  • Public Policy
  • World Relations
Asian Angle | Thailand’s ‘China plus one’ successes mask a middle-income quagmire
08/11/2025
An article by Prof. Donald LOW, Co-Director of Leadership and Public Policy Executive Education (LAPP), Professor of Practice in Public Policy, and Senior Lecturer of Division of Public Policy (PPOL); and Thomas LAM, MBA student on Thailand’s middle-income challenges amid its "China plus one" strategy. (SCMP)
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  • Environment & Sustainability
岑智明:政府、市民應盡力減少碳排放 應對極端天氣
08/11/2025
Prof.SHUN Chi-Ming, Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) was a speaker at the public seminar on "the impacts of extreme weather events and related responses" held by HK News-Expo last Saturday. (Various media)
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Philippines torn between LNG and renewable energy
14/10/2021
In an article on whether the Philippines should import liquefied natural gas as its major energy source after depleting its natural gas reserve, Division of Environment and Sustainability Assistant Prof. Laurence DELINA said it should take the chance to transit to renewable energy sources.
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  • Social Changes and Health
As Asian nations open up, where is travel allowed – and how can I do so safely?
16/10/2021
In an article on pandemic travel advice, Division of Environment and Sustainability Adjunct Prof. Joseph KWAN said mask-wearing is an effective and much-needed protective measure as long as the pandemic is still ongoing.
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  • Public Policy
Young Chinese fall out of love with marriage
19/10/2021
Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN from Division of Public Policy was interviewed on a poll which shows young mainlanders are increasingly reluctant to get married. He said the result highlighted the mismatch between individual and societal expectations.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
  • Business & Economy
How to balance energy, climate and GDP
20/10/2021
Prof. YE Qi from Division of Public Policy spoke in a TV interview on global energy shortage, particularly the situation in China as the country’s economic growth has slowed down and winter is fast approaching. He also touched on whether renewable energy could be the next major source of power in China, saying the overall coal consumption is expected to see a steady decline.
  • Environment & Sustainability
Two ways Hong Kong must transform to achieve carbon neutrality
28/10/2021
Adjunct Assistant Prof. Davis BOOKHART from Division of Environment and Sustainability wrote an article on the questions Hong Kong has to address to achieve carbon neutrality and other goals pledged in its Climate Action Plan 2050.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
  • Student Bonding & Development
Jockey Club Global Graduate Tower with Sustainability Features
28/10/2021
HKUST held the opening ceremony of Jockey Club Global Graduate Tower (GGT) on 24 October 2021. GGT Residence Master Prof. WANG Yu-Hsing and Director of Sustainability and Division of Environment and Sustainability Assistant Professor Prof. Davis BOOKHART introduced the tower’s sustainability features and the new interactive smart metering system in a media tour while PG student Ginbert Permejo CUATON shared his hall life.
科大研究生新宿舍開幕 綠色技術助省水省電
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  • World Relations
Rethinking the Relationship between Hong Kong and Mainland China
02/11/2021
There is a feature article on the book co-written by Division of Environment and Sustainability Chief Development Strategist and Adjunct Prof. Christine LOH.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Transforming Pledges Into Plans
07/11/2021
As a speaker of the Social Enterprise Summit, Division of Environment and Sustainability Chief Development Strategist Prof. Christine LOH talked about how cross-sector collaboration could transform pledges into plans to accelerate the success of reaching net zero targets by 2050. Separately, Prof. LOH wrote an article on planning the northern metropolis as a carbon-neutral metropolis.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
The Need to Promote Biodiversity
12/11/2021
In an article of the government’s study report on the artificial islands in the Central Waters yesterday, Head of Division of Environment and Sustainability Prof. Alexis LAU said while both green roof and the parks mentioned in the report are greening initiatives, they cannot help promote biodiversity.
  • Environment & Sustainability
  • Business & Economy
A Wake Up Call on HK’s Electronic Waste Problem
24/11/2021
Assistant Prof. Benjamin STEUER from Division of Environment and Sustainability shared his insights on Hong Kong’s electronic waste problem in a TV program, where he said the e-waste recycling business in HK has limited potential.