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- Public Policy
Clean, Compact, Connect cities
24/07/2020
Prof. Ye QI , Director of Institute for Public Policy (IPP) shared his insights about China’s urbanization agenda in a co-written article.
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- Business & Economy
Young Generation Told to Look For Opportunities Beyond Hong Kong
24/07/2020
Prof. Christine LOH,Chief Development Strategist of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared her thoughts that HK’s young people should set their sights on opportunities on mainland, in particular the Bay Area, which shall be one of the few areas to see growth this year.
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- Social Changes and Health
Life Sharing of Prof. Paul Forster
21/07/2020
Prof. Paul FORSTER, Co-Director of Environmental Management and Technology Program (EVMT) who just received the IPO Teaching Excellence Award 2019, shared his life story and how he copes with depression over the years.
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- Social Changes and Health
Businesses with Pandemic Insurance may Happen but Won't be Cheap
21/07/2020
Prof. Michael EDESESS, Adjunct Associate Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared his thoughts that the authorities could issue “catastrophe bonds” to businesses as an effort to help businesses cope with the economic hardship.
Triangle Business Journal
Businesses with pandemic insurance? — Yes, it may happen but won't be cheap (subscription required)
Triangle Business Journal
Businesses with pandemic insurance? — Yes, it may happen but won't be cheap (subscription required)
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- Environment & Sustainability
- Student Bonding & Development
Being a Butterfly Conservationist in Hong Kong
15/07/2020
Ms. Colleen CHIU, EVSM alumnus talked about her career as a butterfly conservationist in Hong Kong.
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- Public Policy
What to Care About in Singapore’s General Election?
15/07/2020
Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) shared his thoughts on Singapore’s general election that Singaporean voters care about more than just bread-and-butter issues.
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- Environment & Sustainability
- Business & Economy
What Happens To Your ESG Investment When Money’s Tight For Others?
15/07/2020
Prof. Michael EDESESS, Adjunct Associate Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared his thoughts on Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) investment, saying for fashion consumers, even if they say they prefer green products, in the end they just want to purchase items that are stylish.
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- Public Policy
Why Singapore May Lose, Whatever the Final Score
13/07/2020
Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) shared his thoughts on Singapore’s 2020 General Election and the campaign of People’s Action Party.
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- Environment & Sustainability
- Innovation & Technology
Lockdown in Cities Improves Air Quality
09/07/2020
Prof. Guojun HE, Assistant Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared his thoughts on how lockdown in mainland cities trigged by COVID-19 has improved air quality.
中國新聞網
最新研究稱,疫情防控封鎖措施改善城市空氣質量
HKUST Press Release
HKUST Study Finds City Lockdown Improves Air Quality May Delay 24,000 – 36,000 Early Death Cases
Mirage News
HKUST Study Finds City Lockdown Improves Air Quality May Delay 24,000 – 36,000 Early Death Cases
中國新聞網
最新研究稱,疫情防控封鎖措施改善城市空氣質量
HKUST Press Release
HKUST Study Finds City Lockdown Improves Air Quality May Delay 24,000 – 36,000 Early Death Cases
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- Environment & Sustainability
- Business & Economy
When Might You See ESG Issues Align With Stock Performance?
08/07/2020
Prof. Michael EDESESS, Adjunct Associate Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) commented on the relationship between Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) issues and stock performance, saying a company with an environmental liability is likely to have an accordingly depressed stock price.
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- Innovation & Technology
Kidult最佳聖誕禮物
21/11/2023
In an article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he commented on the best Christmas gifts for kidults, and using games to get familiar with a future dominated by technology.
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- Innovation & Technology
京穗港專家熱議"廣州建設中心型世界城市"
22/11/2023
In an article on the 57th "Guangzhou new observation" academic roundtable conference, Prof. Xun WU, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), analyzed the challenges faced by Guangzhou in the context of science and innovation. He emphasized the importance of innovative industry-academia-research collaboration mechanisms in building Guangzhou as a hub for science and innovation.
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- Public Policy
科學科考慮小一小二不設筆試
24/11/2023
In articles on the proposal to eliminate written exams for the Science subject in the Primary one and two levels, Prof. Tai Kai NG, Chair Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), who is also the Chairperson of Curriculum Development Council Standing Committee on STEAM Education and supports the proposal, said that when it comes to student admissions, some well-known universities in Europe and the US only consider applicants' scores in internal school assessments instead of their public exam results.
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- Innovation & Technology
Bard Vs ChatGPT 哪個AI更好用?
24/11/2023
In an article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he compared the functions and usability of Bard Vs ChatGPT, two most popular AI chatbot in the market.
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- Innovation & Technology
OpenAI阿爾特曼風波啟示
24/11/2023
In an article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he discussed the recent controversy surrounding OpenAI and its co-founder Sam Altman, with implications for the AI industry.
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- Student Bonding & Development
科大全港唯一「海洋科學與科技學士學位」課程
24/11/2023
Prof. Stanley LAU, Associate Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), introduced the latest curriculum of HKUST’s BSc in Ocean Science and Technology (OST), Hong Kong’s first and only UG program related to ocean science.
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- Environment & Sustainability
Extreme Weather Takes Heavy Toll, Carbon Reduction a Must in Daily Life, HKWPEA Launches Environment and Conservation Fund Carbon Neutrality Campaign
24/11/2023
In an article on the Environment and Conservation Fund Carbon Neutrality Campaign launched by the Hong Kong Women Professionals and Entrepreneurs Association, it was mentioned that the campaign has received support from 14 professional and business organizations, including the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR).
BusinessFocus
極端天氣影響嚴重 減碳生活刻不容緩 環境及自然保育基金資助女工商專聯推出全城零碳行動
Minyanville - FinancialContent
Extreme Weather Takes Heavy Toll, Carbon Reduction a Must in Daily Life, HKWPEA Launches Environment and Conservation Fund Carbon Neutrality Campaign
Macau Business
極端天氣影響嚴重 減碳生活刻不容緩 環境及自然保育基金資助女工商專聯推出全城零碳行動
華富財經 - 中文版
極端天氣影響嚴重 減碳生活刻不容緩 環境及自然保育基金資助女工商專聯推出全城零碳行動
BusinessFocus
極端天氣影響嚴重 減碳生活刻不容緩 環境及自然保育基金資助女工商專聯推出全城零碳行動
Minyanville - FinancialContent
Extreme Weather Takes Heavy Toll, Carbon Reduction a Must in Daily Life, HKWPEA Launches Environment and Conservation Fund Carbon Neutrality Campaign
Macau Business
極端天氣影響嚴重 減碳生活刻不容緩 環境及自然保育基金資助女工商專聯推出全城零碳行動
華富財經 - 中文版
極端天氣影響嚴重 減碳生活刻不容緩 環境及自然保育基金資助女工商專聯推出全城零碳行動
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- Innovation & Technology
大灣區數字經濟前景廣闊 專家呼籲促進粵港澳跨境數據安全流動
24/11/2023
Prof. Xun WU, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), said at the second Greater Bay Area high-quality development forum that the construction of a technological ecosystem is of great importance.
大公網
港學者籲探討跨境數據流動
大公文匯網
港學者籲探討跨境數據流動
香港商報網
第二屆粵港澳大灣區高質量發展論壇在暨南大學舉行
東方財富網
第二屆粵港澳大灣區高質量發展論壇在暨南大學舉行
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- Business & Economy
- Public Policy
What Hong Kong must do to prepare for years of weaker growth in mainland China
25/11/2023
In an article by Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice in Public Policy of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), he commented on what Hong Kong should do to prepare for years of weaker economic growth in mainland China. He suggests that a more active and adaptive government is needed for re-industrialization, developing stronger ties with other regions, and tackling future challenges.
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- Environment & Sustainability
Hong Kong academics warn hot nights to increase by 50%, this year’s record rainfall will be outstripped and call for coordinated response
27/11/2023
An inter-university research team by HKUST, CUHK and HKU conducted a study on extreme weather events and their impacts on the built environment in Hong Kong. According to climate model projections, the research team indicated that Hong Kong is expected to experience its highest hourly rainfall of 230mm in the 2040s, over 40% higher than the record set during a recent black rainstorm. Prof. Jimmy FUNG, Associate Provost (Teaching & Learning) and Chair Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), said the intensity of rain is going to increase tremendously amid global warming.
The Standard
More extreme rainfall on long-term radar
Hong Kong Free Press
Hot nights, extreme rainfall in Hong Kong to increase significantly by 2040s, scholars say
China Daily - HK
Study: HK to see more hot days, heavier rainfall
有線寬頻 i-CABLE
港三大學聯合研究:20年後「熱夜」料增至48日 雨量恐破9月黑雨紀錄
881903.com商業電台
研究:2040年熱夜及極端降雨大增 籲定期更新標準減碳排放
Line Today
研究:2040年熱夜及極端降雨大增 籲定期更新標準減碳排放
星島日報網
大學研究:2040年熱夜料增5成
明報新聞網
大學研究推算暴雨、熱夜更頻密 籲政府預早設法應對
Line Today
大學研究團體推算未來極端天氣 2043年雨量可達9月黑雨的2倍
文匯網
未雨綢繆應對極端天氣
大紀元時報 香港
中大研究:2040年熱夜及極端降雨將大增
大公網
未來暴雨量超今年9月黑雨四成
大公文匯網
未來暴雨量超今年9月黑雨四成
大公網
井水集/積極應對極端天氣\龍眠山
大公文匯網
井水集/積極應對極端天氣\龍眠山
am730網
專家推算20年後極端天氣更頻繁 暴雨量超9月黑雨紀錄四成
China Daily - Global
Multipronged approach needed to tackle extreme weather in Hong Kong
U Lifestyle
本港極端天氣將更頻繁!世紀雨災或再臨 研究:2040年降雨量暴增逾4成
點新聞
未來暴雨量超今年9月黑雨四成
The Standard
More extreme rainfall on long-term radar
Hong Kong Free Press
Hot nights, extreme rainfall in Hong Kong to increase significantly by 2040s, scholars say
China Daily - HK
Study: HK to see more hot days, heavier rainfall
有線寬頻 i-CABLE
港三大學聯合研究:20年後「熱夜」料增至48日 雨量恐破9月黑雨紀錄
881903.com商業電台
研究:2040年熱夜及極端降雨大增 籲定期更新標準減碳排放
Line Today
研究:2040年熱夜及極端降雨大增 籲定期更新標準減碳排放
星島日報網
大學研究:2040年熱夜料增5成
明報新聞網
大學研究推算暴雨、熱夜更頻密 籲政府預早設法應對
Line Today
大學研究團體推算未來極端天氣 2043年雨量可達9月黑雨的2倍
文匯網
未雨綢繆應對極端天氣
大紀元時報 香港
中大研究:2040年熱夜及極端降雨將大增
大公網
未來暴雨量超今年9月黑雨四成
大公文匯網
未來暴雨量超今年9月黑雨四成
大公網
井水集/積極應對極端天氣\龍眠山
大公文匯網
井水集/積極應對極端天氣\龍眠山
am730網
專家推算20年後極端天氣更頻繁 暴雨量超9月黑雨紀錄四成
China Daily - Global
Multipronged approach needed to tackle extreme weather in Hong Kong
U Lifestyle
本港極端天氣將更頻繁!世紀雨災或再臨 研究:2040年降雨量暴增逾4成
點新聞
未來暴雨量超今年9月黑雨四成