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- Innovation & Technology
元宇宙大學正在就位
26/09/2022
Prof. Pan HUI, Chair Professor of Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), expressed his thoughts on the MetaHKUST project, HKUST’s launch of the world's first twin physical-virtual campuses in the metaverse. As AR applications are only limited to individual users, the MetaHKUST strives to expand AR to multi-users in a large scale.

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- Environment & Sustainability
直擊綠色金融論壇 / 探討可持續發展
22/09/2022
Prof. Arthur LAU, Program Director of Environmental Management & Technology and Program Co-Director of Sustainable Green Finance explained the importance of interdisciplinary education and green finance at interviews of the Commercial Radio HK.
Commercial Radio HK
2022.09.22 - 直擊綠色金融論壇 (from 08:40)
Commercial Radio HK
2022.09.23 - 探討可持續發展 (from 05:20)
Commercial Radio HK
2022.09.22 - 直擊綠色金融論壇 (from 08:40)
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2022.09.23 - 探討可持續發展 (from 05:20)

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- Environment & Sustainability
- World Relations
China eyes sunny Central Asia for green energy, natural gas deals as need to bolster power supply grows more critical
15/09/2022
Prof. Laurence Laurencio DELINA, Assistant Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), raised his opinion on China making use of the Belt and Road Initiative to expand green-energy infrastructure in Central Asia. He said Central Asia can generate abundant solar and wind power because of its wide-open spaces and frequent sunny weather, adding that China is well positioned to support Central Asian countries with related technology.

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- Public Policy
- Social Changes and Health
Disproportionately Focusing Vaccination Efforts on Least Advantaged Populations Benefits Everyone
13/09/2022
A research team co-led by Prof. Pan HUI, Chair Professor of the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), has revealed the key to breaking the dilemma of multiple ethical values from a data-intelligent epidemic model that can accurately predict COVID-19 curves in US metropolitan areas.
EurekAlert!
Disproportionately focusing vaccination efforts on the least advantaged populations benefits everyone
EurekAlert!
向弱勢群體傾斜的疫苗分配策略最能令社會受益
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Disproportionately Focusing Vaccination Efforts on Least Advantaged Populations Benefits Everyone
Mirage News
Disproportionately Focusing Vaccination Efforts on Least Advantaged Populations Benefits Everyone
Science Daily
Disproportionately focusing vaccination efforts on the least advantaged populations benefits everyone
EurekAlert!
Disproportionately focusing vaccination efforts on the least advantaged populations benefits everyone
EurekAlert!
向弱勢群體傾斜的疫苗分配策略最能令社會受益
Today Postimes
Disproportionately Focusing Vaccination Efforts on Least Advantaged Populations Benefits Everyone

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- World Relations
The West needs to brace for the Great Reset as new voices challenge the established world order
09/09/2022
Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), said China’s rise and US failings are challenging the established world order as we have entered the Age of the Great Reset.

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- Innovation & Technology
GBA can play pivotal role in advancing national innovation
08/09/2022
Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), wrote an article on how Hong Kong can help advance national innovation and assure its leadership role in the GBA and beyond.
China Daily - HK
GBA can play pivotal role in advancing national innovation
China Daily - HK
GBA can play pivotal role in advancing national innovation

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- Innovation & Technology
港科大(廣州)開學典禮抗疫"黑科技" 背後原來是這位"老員工"
07/09/2022
The smart anti-microbial coating developed by Prof. Joseph KWAN, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), and Prof. King Lun YEUNG, Professor of ENVR, was deployed on HKUST(GZ) campus for the inauguration ceremony last week. This feature article is about Prof. KWAN’s work on health and occupational safety in the past decades at HKUST and his current position as the Acting Head of HKUST(GZ)’s Office of General Coordination.

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- Business & Economy
- Public Policy
As China’s property crisis grows, can nationalisation help rebalance its economy?
04/09/2022
Prof. Donald LOW, Senior Lecturer of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), wrote an article on the crisis in China’s property sector and how partial nationalisation of troubled assets and financial institutions helped restore financial stability and boost economic recovery.

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- Innovation & Technology
APRU MetaGame Conference 2022 Successfully Concludes in Hong Kong With Academics Pushing New Ideas on the Application of Esports in Education
01/09/2022
Prof. Pan HUI, Chair Professor of the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), spoke at the 3rd APRU MetaGame Conference hosted by Cyberport and in partnership with HKUST, encouraging the use of new technological tools to enhance the learning experience of students.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
APRU MetaGame Conference 2022 Successfully Concludes in Hong Kong With Academics Pushing New Ideas on the Application of Esports in Education
BizWire Express
APRU MetaGame Conference 2022 Successfully Concludes in Hong Kong With Academics Pushing New Ideas on the Application of Esports in Education
Business Wire India
APRU MetaGame Conference 2022 Successfully Concludes in Hong Kong With Academics Pushing New Ideas on the Application of Esports in Education
Line Today
科大數碼港合辦電競會議 Esports擬融入教育寓教於樂
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
APRU MetaGame Conference 2022 Successfully Concludes in Hong Kong With Academics Pushing New Ideas on the Application of Esports in Education
BizWire Express
APRU MetaGame Conference 2022 Successfully Concludes in Hong Kong With Academics Pushing New Ideas on the Application of Esports in Education
Business Wire India
APRU MetaGame Conference 2022 Successfully Concludes in Hong Kong With Academics Pushing New Ideas on the Application of Esports in Education
Line Today
科大數碼港合辦電競會議 Esports擬融入教育寓教於樂

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- Innovation & Technology
VR雖屬輔助教學 但可提升80%記憶力?
01/09/2022
Prof. Pan HUI, Chair Professor of the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), shared in an interview about the advantages of VR in education and metaverse, which can make up for the limitation of traditional educational materials.

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- Environment & Sustainability
- Innovation & Technology
This AI Paper Introduces the Segment Anything for NeRF in High Quality (SANeRF-HQ) Framework to Achieve High-Quality 3D Segmentation of Any Object in a Given Scene.
07/12/2023
Yichen LIU, a student of Environmental Science and Management (EVSM), teamed up with another researcher from HKUST, Carnegie Mellon University, and Dartmouth College and developed a new method for accurate 3D segmentation in complex scenarios.

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- World Relations
China’s Belt and Road Initiative rightly offers charity-free development
07/12/2023
In an article on China’s Belt and Road Initiative that rightly offers charity-free development by Prof. Michael EDESESS, Adjunct Associate Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), he said Beijing’s infrastructure-focused model treats poor countries and their people as customers and business partners – a respectful way of dealing with them, yet it is a challenge for China to build infrastructure using local workers. Therefore, infrastructure investments must include investments in education, especially vocational education.

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- Innovation & Technology
AGI技術創新 改變醫養產業發展
08/12/2023
In an article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he discussed how AGI changes the development pathways of health care

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- Student Bonding & Development
大學關鍵詞 第19集 香港科技大學 學術篇
11/12/2023
ViuTV program features Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management (T&M-DDP) with year 5 student Rex LIU sharing his studying experience.

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- Environment & Sustainability
The HKMA organises Green and Sustainable Banking Conference and announces results of the Green Fintech Competition
11/12/2023
Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), moderated one of the panel sessions at the Green and Sustainable Banking Conference held by HKMA.

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- Innovation & Technology
港年輕人英語能力面臨多方面危機 專家倡AI提升教學
14/12/2023
Prof. Jack LAU, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), participated in a seminar organized by EF Education First to address the crisis of English language proficiency in Hong Kong and explore the potential impact of AI in education.

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- Innovation & Technology
應對逆境需AQ及企業家精神
15/12/2023
In a column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he discussed leveraging AQ and entrepreneurship to cope with adversity.

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- Innovation & Technology
【潮玩科技】3D薑餅人
15/12/2023
A team led by Prof. Mitch LI, Assistant Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), showcased their latest creation: a 3D food printer equipped with a thermal function, which can print fully cooked gingerbread in just five minutes. The team anticipates that the product will be available on the market in the second quarter.

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- Public Policy
為"百千萬工程"增強頭腦激蕩!華工舉辦第三期"未來論壇"
16/12/2023
Prof. Xun WU, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was appointed as member of the expert committee of an expert think tank project.
