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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
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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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