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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.
The Korea Herald
How big virus crisis will become is up to us
灼見名家
防控新冠病毒 如何把握政策的「度」?
The Korea Herald
How big virus crisis will become is up to us
灼見名家
防控新冠病毒 如何把握政策的「度」?
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- Public Policy
Delina Authors New Paper on Philippine Indigenous Peoples’ Environmental Dissent
20/03/2020
Prof. Laurence DELINA, Assistant Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) recently published a research paper on indigenous people’s dissent against state and corporate incursions on their land.
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- Public Policy
Policy Development on Coronavirus
16/03/2020
Prof. WU Xun , Head of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) & Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of PPOL discussed the factors to consider when developing policies on coronavirus.
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- Public Policy
Covid-19 and Climate Change Have a lot More in Common Than You Think
13/03/2020
Prof. WU Xun , Head of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) & Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of PPOL discussed the difference between people’s response to Covid-19 and climate change.
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- Environment & Sustainability
- Innovation & Technology
A breath of fresh air: Pollution in China drops
11/03/2020
Prof. HE Guojun, Assistant Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared that his research results about the air pollution in Mainland China and the government’s coal subsidizing scheme.
The Asean Post
A breath of fresh air: Pollution in China drops
The Asean Post
A breath of fresh air: Pollution in China drops
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- Environment & Sustainability
Deadly heat wave may hit South Asian countries this century
06/03/2020
Prof. Eun Soon IM, Assistant Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared her study which found that deadly heat wave may hit Bangladesh, India and Pakistan by the end of the century.
The Independent
Deadly heat wave may hit South Asian countries this century
The Independent
Deadly heat wave may hit South Asian countries this century
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- Public Policy
Disease control centers integrates into public policy
26/02/2020
Prof. Ye QI , Director of Institute for Public Policy (IPP) and his team recently published a research paper which advocates the integration of disease control centers into the government policy making process.
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- World Relations
Coronavirus cooperation shows how the world is getting better at hunting down disease
24/02/2020
Prof. Christine LOH,Chief Development Strategist of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), wrote an article on the global collaboration in tackling the new coronavirus crisis on SCMP.
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- Social Changes and Health
DIY virus protection: Hong Kongers making own masks amid shortages
24/02/2020
Prof. Joseph KWAN, Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared his thought about the importance of wearing masks in preventing the spread of the Coronavirus in various media.
The Manila Times
DIY virus protection: Hong Kongers making own masks amid shortages
The Manila Times
DIY virus protection: Hong Kongers making own masks amid shortages
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- Social Changes and Health
Sinophobia: How a virus reveals the many ways China is feared
20/02/2020
Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) & Prof. Barry SAUTMAN, Visiting Professor of Division of Social Science (SOSC) commented on the growing discrimination against Chinese nationals amid the Covid19 outbreak.
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- Social Changes and Health
Covid-19 deaths drag down Hong Kong life expectancy, but population experts say no cause for alarm
28/01/2024
In an article on the Covid-19 pandemic denting HK’s record for longevity, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that it’s not the case that in 2022 people’s lives got shorter, it’s just the case that there were more deaths, primarily at older ages, which is going to skew the life expectancy.
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- Public Policy
教資會辦「大學領導論壇」 講題涵「對校董會期望」
29/01/2024
The University Leadership Forum, organized by the UGC, will feature former Council Chairman Dr. Andrew LIAO Cheung-Sing and Prof. Anthony CHEUNG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), as guest speakers along with various higher education representatives, who will engage in discussions on university governance during the forum. The event will also include keynote speeches by Secretary for Education Dr. Christine CHOI Yuk-Lin, while RGC Chairman Prof. Wong Yuk-Shan will deliver a speech on the university research funding mechanism
明報新聞網
教資會辦「大學領導論壇」 講題涵「對校董會期望」
明報新聞網
另談大學撥款機制 研資局主席黃玉山主講
明報新聞網
教資會辦「大學領導論壇」 講題涵「對校董會期望」
明報新聞網
另談大學撥款機制 研資局主席黃玉山主講
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- Public Policy
Aging a challenge but also an opportunity
29/01/2024
In an article by Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL) on aging as a challenge and opportunity, he discussed the opportunities of developing the “Silver Economy” in response to the increasing aging population in China.
China Daily
Aging a challenge but also an opportunity
新浪網
中國"銀發經濟"市場廣闊潛力巨大
中國家電網
中國"銀發經濟"市場廣闊潛力巨大
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- Environment & Sustainability
- Public Policy
國際軟法促進總會促紅十字國際學院香港辦公室參與國際人道與可持續發展交流合作專題討論會
29/01/2024
Prof. Naubahar SHARIF, Acting Head and Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL) and other guests attended a symposium on international humanitarianism and sustainable development at HKUST.
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- Business & Economy
- World Relations
China investors eye Africa’s tiny island of Mauritius as it goes green and tries to sweeten trade deals
29/01/2024
In an article on Chinese investors eyeing Africa's tiny island of Mauritius as it goes green and tries to sweeten trade deals, Prof. Naubahar SHARIF, Acting Head and Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that overseas energy investments by private Chinese companies fit into that belt and road push, which has shifted from Chinese state-backed megaprojects, such as ports, to smaller and more profitable projects, including green energy.
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- Public Policy
蔡若蓮:丁點分裂內耗 傷害不可彌補
29/01/2024
The University Leadership Forum, organized by the UGC, featured guest speakers such as Court Chairman Dr. Andrew LIAO Cheung-Sing and Prof. Anthony CHEUNG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), as well as various higher education representatives. They shared insights on institutional governance and thoughts on the future development of higher education in HK during the forum. Secretary for Education Dr. CHOI Yuk-Lin delivered a keynote speech and urged all council chairpersons and members to enhance institutional governance from three perspectives: the governance system, capability, and efficacy.
- Environment & Sustainability
HKUST Researchers Develop AI-enabled Model to Help Mitigate Global Ammonia Emissions from Cropland by 38%
01/02/2024
An international research team led by Prof. Jimmy FUNG, Associate Provost (Teaching & Learning) and Chair Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), has developed an AI model that not only reveals global ammonia emissions from cropland are lower than previously estimated, but also demonstrates how optimizing fertilizer management can effectively reduce emissions by approximately 38%. The study has been published in Nature, providing valuable insights for policymakers worldwide in addressing the UN’s SDGs pertaining to poverty eradication, food security, and sustainable agriculture.
PR Newswire
HKUST Researchers Develop AI-enabled Model to Help Mitigate Global Ammonia Emissions from Cropland by 38%
The National Tribune
HKUST Researchers Develop AI-enabled Model to Help Mitigate Global Ammonia Emissions from Cropland by 38%
Australian Associated Press
HKUST Researchers Develop AI-enabled Model to Help Mitigate Global Ammonia Emissions from Cropland by 38%
Latin Business Today
HKUST Researchers Develop AI-enabled Model to Help Mitigate Global Ammonia Emissions from Cropland by 38%
Manhattanweek.com
HKUST Researchers Develop AI-enabled Model to Help Mitigate Global Ammonia Emissions from Cropland by 38%
AsiaOne.com
HKUST Researchers Develop AI-enabled Model to Help Mitigate Global Ammonia Emissions from Cropland by 38%
Business Today
HKUST Researchers Develop AI-enabled Model to Help Mitigate Global Ammonia Emissions from Cropland by 38%
明報新聞網
科大AI模型助全球農田氨減排
信報財經新聞
科大機器學習助農田氨減排
百度新聞 APP
用AI促進農田氨減排,專訪《自然》文章背後的中國團隊
南方農村報
AI優化施肥管理 減少農田氨氣排放
PR Newswire
HKUST Researchers Develop AI-enabled Model to Help Mitigate Global Ammonia Emissions from Cropland by 38%
The National Tribune
HKUST Researchers Develop AI-enabled Model to Help Mitigate Global Ammonia Emissions from Cropland by 38%
Australian Associated Press
HKUST Researchers Develop AI-enabled Model to Help Mitigate Global Ammonia Emissions from Cropland by 38%
Latin Business Today
HKUST Researchers Develop AI-enabled Model to Help Mitigate Global Ammonia Emissions from Cropland by 38%
Manhattanweek.com
HKUST Researchers Develop AI-enabled Model to Help Mitigate Global Ammonia Emissions from Cropland by 38%
AsiaOne.com
HKUST Researchers Develop AI-enabled Model to Help Mitigate Global Ammonia Emissions from Cropland by 38%
Business Today
HKUST Researchers Develop AI-enabled Model to Help Mitigate Global Ammonia Emissions from Cropland by 38%
明報新聞網
科大AI模型助全球農田氨減排
信報財經新聞
科大機器學習助農田氨減排
百度新聞 APP
用AI促進農田氨減排,專訪《自然》文章背後的中國團隊
南方農村報
AI優化施肥管理 減少農田氨氣排放
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- Public Policy
陳建輝:推動在港設立國際紅十字人道主義中心
01/02/2024
In a column article on a proposal to set up an International Red Cross Humanitarian Center in HK, it was mentioned that Prof. Pengyu ZHU, Associate Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), had attended a conference with representatives from the International Academy of Red Cross & Red Crescent and the Association For International Soft Law Promotion.
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- Innovation & Technology
人工智能時代體驗式學習
02/02/2024
In a column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he introduced experiential learning in the age of AI.
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- Innovation & Technology
AI伴侶能治孤獨症? 如雙刃劍須運用得當
02/02/2024
In a column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he discussed the proper use of AI Chatbots.