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  • Innovation & Technology
懷疑+信念 應對AI時代多變世界
19/03/2025
A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), on how to cope with the changing world in AI era. (HK Economic Times)
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  • Innovation & Technology
無需百卡集群!港科等開源LightGen: 極低成本文生圖方案媲美SOTA模型
19/03/2025
A team led by Prof. Harry YANG, the Assistant Professor of Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC), has developed a new, highly-efficient image generation model LightGen in collaboration with Everlyn AI and the University of Central Florida (UCF). The findings were unveiled in their paper titled "LightGen: Efficient Image Generation through Knowledge Distillation and Direct Preference Optimization". (Sina and Sina HK)
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  • World Relations
Under Trump administration, US is losing its cherished freedoms
18/03/2025
An article by Prof. Michael EDESESS, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR), on US under Trump administration. (China Daily - HK)
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  • Business & Economy
Opinion | 3 steps Hong Kong workplaces can take to end sexual harassment
08/03/2025
An article by the Division of Public Policy (PPOL) student, Mr. David YU Chak-Wai, on how businesses in Hong Kong should address workplace harassment and provide a safe environment for their employees. (SCMP)
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  • 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)
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  • Public Policy
How South Korea reversed its catastrophic population decline and what the world can learn
07/03/2025
In an article on the population issue in South Korea, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, the Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) and Division of Social Science (SOSC), was quoted as saying that he would be surprised to see a dramatic and pronounced increase over the next few years, because the policies based around childcare and financial incentives do not address some of the root causes: issues around the fragility of work, sexism and discrimination, and the high expectations of what parents have to do for children. (msn.com)
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  • 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)
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  • 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)
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  • 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)
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  • 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)
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  • Public Policy
How Should We Respond to the Coronavirus Crisis?
23/03/2020
Prof. WU Xun , Head of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) & Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of PPOL shared their views on the world’s policy response on coronavirus.
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  • Public Policy
What We Can Learn from the Coronavirus Crisis
23/03/2020
Prof. Christine LOH,Chief Development Strategist of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared her thoughts on the impacts and lessons brought by COVID-19.
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  • Public Policy
Pandemic Lessons to our Leaders
27/03/2020
Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) commented on governments of wealthy nations tend to have an optimism bias that leads to myopia in times of crisis, which may affect decision-making concerning the Covid-19 pandemic.
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  • Social Changes and Health
Coronavirus: Why some countries wear face masks and others don’t
27/03/2020
Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) explained the reasons behind the mask-wearing habit in different countries.
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  • Innovation & Technology
Problems of Digital Divide Showed During COVID-19
27/03/2020
Prof. HUI Kai-Lung, Co-Director of Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management (T&M-DDP) wrote an article on the digital divide in this society and how it affects people from different age groups and education backgrounds during this COVID pandemic.
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  • Public Policy
Govt should “exercise restraint” in deploying “institutional prerogatives” when wanting to call for early general elections, says Prof Donald Low
31/03/2020
Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) commented on why the Singapore government wanted to hold an early election, saying that people in power should exercise restraint in deploying their institutional prerogatives.
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  • Public Policy
Why coronavirus lockdowns will not be easy for developing countries, and what they can learn
31/03/2020
Prof. WU Xun , Head of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) co-wrote a column article on the containment measures for Covid-19 in developing countries.
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  • Innovation & Technology
25 best online classes you can take for free
31/03/2020
HKUST’s MOOC course “The Science of Gastronomy”, taught by Prof. King L. CHOW, Director of Interdisciplinary Programs Office (IPO) and Prof. Lung Yeung LAM, Adjunct Associate Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), was recommended as one of the best 25 online courses that people can take for free amid the stay-at-home period.
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  • Innovation & Technology
With nanodiamonds and salts, researchers compete to design face masks that kills coronavirus
31/03/2020
Prof. YEUNG King Lun, Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) commented on the applicability of another anti-virus coating developed by another research institute, saying WHO always wants to ascertain if all countries have equal access to a certain new hygiene or medical product before deciding whether they should adopt it.
  • Environment & Sustainability
  • Innovation & Technology
Improving Air Quality in High Density Cities
31/03/2020
PRAISE-HK (Personalized Real-time Air-quality Informatics System for Exposure–Hong Kong) was mentioned in an article published by World Green Building Council. PRAISE-HK demonstrates how we can use technology to reduce personal exposure and health risk from outdoor air pollution.