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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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- Public Policy
In Singapore, an Orderly Election and a (Somewhat) Surprising Results
24/07/2020
Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) shared his thoughts on Singapore’s 2020 General Election, saying young voters in the county want to see more opposition parties present in Parliament.

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- Business & Economy
Hong Kong Should Leverage COVID-19 Pandemic for Economic Transformation
24/07/2020
Dr. CoCo DU, Research Associate of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) shared her thoughts on how HK can leverage on the opportunities posed by the COVID-19 pandemic to transform into a greener economy.

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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)

- 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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- 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
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
- 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
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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- Innovation & Technology
第一原理如何達成解決方案
29/12/2023
In column articles by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he discussed how to find a solution using first principles thinking and how to gain deeper understanding of problems and propose solutions with first principles thinking

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- Environment & Sustainability
- Public Policy
日本地震致核電站冷卻水外溢 港府指暫不收緊與食安相關措施
02/01/2024
In a report, Prof. Julien DE TROULLIOUD DE LANVERSIN, Assistant Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), said only a small amount of water leaked from the cooling pool and the impact on the environment is negligible for recent earthquake-induced water leakage issue in Japan’s Ishikawa.

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- Environment & Sustainability
- Innovation & Technology
以AI發掘可持續發展模式
05/01/2024
In a column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he discussed the possibility of using AI to explore sustainable development models.

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- Environment & Sustainability
ESG女皇陸恭蕙 訴說香港可持續性故事
08/01/2024
In a magazine cover story, Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), was featured to share her insights on environment and sustainability in Hong Kong.
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- Innovation & Technology
科大推出首個元宇宙課程:跨校區、跨領域、跨現實
10/01/2024
In a feature interview about the launch of the pioneering metaverse course by HKUST and HKUST(GZ), it highlights the collaborative efforts of Prof. Pan HUI, Chair Professor of the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), and Dr. Rong ZHANG, Lecturer I of the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA) as they have successfully merged the concepts of metaverse and design thinking. The article further emphasizes how ten students from diverse disciplines at both the Clear Water Bay and GZ campuses fully immersed themselves in the study of design thinking methods and their practical implementation in metaverse education in the metaverse classroom, effectively transcending the constraints of physical space.

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- Environment & Sustainability
- Innovation & Technology
Scientists develop eco-friendly repellent against bedbugs
10/01/2024
HKUST has jointly established a laboratory with Absolute Pure EnviroSci Limited (APEL) to develop and translate novel discoveries into groundbreaking health and environmental innovations, including highly effective and long-lasting pest repellent against bedbugs, which is set to be adopted by HK athletes during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Prof. King Lun YEUNG, Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) attended the ceremony.
China Daily - HK
Scientists develop eco-friendly repellent against bedbugs
大公網
科大研環保防蟲噴霧 能驅除床蝨
大公文匯網
科大研環保防蟲噴霧 能驅除床蝨
東方日報網
科大研發防蟲噴霧 港隊巴黎奧運使用
信報 - 財經版
科大研製驅蟲噴霧趕絕床蝨10分鐘見效 贈港隊巴黎奧運傍身
大紀元時報 香港
科大與科技公司研發防蟲噴霧 可應對床蝨
香港經濟日報網
【大學科研】科大聯合實驗室研防蟲噴霧驅床蝨 供港隊巴黎奧運採用
Line Today
巴黎奧運揭幕在即床蝨成隱憂 科大除蟲噴霧助陣港隊
Pchome 新聞
義合控股(01662.HK)附屬與科大成立聯合實驗室 年支經費2,000萬元
香港商報網
【市場慧眼】義合控股攜手科大有大動作
星島頭條網
聞風至 - 義合轉型本土科研有看頭|鮮股落鑊
The Standard
Joint effort to battle pests
China Daily - HK
Scientists develop eco-friendly repellent against bedbugs
大公網
科大研環保防蟲噴霧 能驅除床蝨
大公文匯網
科大研環保防蟲噴霧 能驅除床蝨
東方日報網
科大研發防蟲噴霧 港隊巴黎奧運使用
信報 - 財經版
科大研製驅蟲噴霧趕絕床蝨10分鐘見效 贈港隊巴黎奧運傍身
大紀元時報 香港
科大與科技公司研發防蟲噴霧 可應對床蝨
香港經濟日報網
【大學科研】科大聯合實驗室研防蟲噴霧驅床蝨 供港隊巴黎奧運採用
Line Today
巴黎奧運揭幕在即床蝨成隱憂 科大除蟲噴霧助陣港隊
Pchome 新聞
義合控股(01662.HK)附屬與科大成立聯合實驗室 年支經費2,000萬元
香港商報網
【市場慧眼】義合控股攜手科大有大動作
星島頭條網
聞風至 - 義合轉型本土科研有看頭|鮮股落鑊
The Standard
Joint effort to battle pests

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- Public Policy
Improving residents' cultural experiences will attract visitors too
10/01/2024
In an article by Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), she commented on how HK can improve residents' cultural experiences to attract visitors to the city.
China Daily - HK
Improving residents' cultural experiences will attract visitors too
China Daily - HK
Improving residents' cultural experiences will attract visitors too

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- Innovation & Technology
培養EQ應對科技巨輪
12/01/2024
In a column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he discussed the cultivation of EQ to cope with technological challenges.

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- Environment & Sustainability
本地大學研究成果影響全球 多項研究推進環保節能新發展
12/01/2024
In an UGC advertorial showcasing recent advancements in various university research projects related to environmental protection and energy conservation, it was mentioned that Prof. Jianzhen YU, Associate Head of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), and her team focus on the study of PM2.5 in the atmosphere. The team has achieved scientific consensus in addressing two major air pollution issues in Hong Kong, namely local street-level pollution and regional haze.

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- Environment & Sustainability
陸恭蕙倡政商學界 聯手推綠色建築 採節能材料 藉AI收集資料
16/01/2024
In an exclusive interview, Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), advocated the establishment of an inter-organizational partnership. The partnership shall unite the government, NGOs, and financial service industry to explore energy-saving and decarbonization measures for renovating buildings in Hong Kong.