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- Student Bonding & Development
香港科大跨學科課程 突破傳統界限 出路更多更廣
24/10/2022
IPO’s diverse and innovative academic programs, including Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management (T&M-DDP), BSc in Environmental Management and Technology (EVMT), BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major (IIM) and BSc in Sustainable and Green Finance (SGFN), are featured in an article. The unique curriculum and learning experience help students to become more competitive.

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- Public Policy
How Hong Kong’s policy address projects could give the city an edge
23/10/2022
Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), wrote an article expressing her views on the series of measures rolled out by the new Policy Address.

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- Public Policy
Chinese Premier Li exits leadership body as Xi’s power grows
22/10/2022
In an article on Premier LI Keqiang being excluded from the newly elected Central Committee, Prof. Edwin LAI, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that President XI Jinping is a strong leader, so the premier will have to play second fiddle in the future.

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- Environment & Sustainability
A sizzling problem
21/10/2022
In an article on blistering temperatures arising from climate change, Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), shared the impact on society brought by extreme heat.

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- Innovation & Technology
China forging ahead as innovation powerhouse
18/10/2022
Prof. Naubahar SHARIF, Acting Head and Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), explained why China will assume global technological leadership in an article on its I&T capacity and development.
China Daily - Global
China forging ahead as innovation powerhouse
China Daily - HK
China forging ahead as innovation powerhouse
China Daily - Global
China forging ahead as innovation powerhouse
China Daily - HK
China forging ahead as innovation powerhouse

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- Business & Economy
港發揮「橋頭堡」作用 助啟資本雙向開放新時代
15/10/2022
Prof. Edwin LAI, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), said in an article that Mainland China has adopted the “One Currency, Two Markets” approach for RMB internationalization, and the policies launched over the years have cemented HK’s position as an offshore RMB hub.

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- Environment & Sustainability
Climathon Pasig 2022: From competition to cooperation
13/10/2022
Leslie Anne YASIS, a PhD candidate studying in Environmental Science, Policy and Management Program (ESPM), is among coaches advising participants of the Climathon Pasig, the annual ideathon for climate action, to create solutions tackling environmental issues.
Business World Online
Climathon Pasig 2022: From competition to cooperation
Business World Online
Climathon Pasig 2022: From competition to cooperation

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- Environment & Sustainability
Is breaking things the best way forward for climate activists?
13/10/2022
Prof. Laurence DELINA, Assistant Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), warned against the danger of labeling people in masks as terrorists and it can be taken advantages of by others to demonize activities and undermine their message.

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- Innovation & Technology
大學生入住科技園InnoCell 多元智能設備及共享空間 促進人才交流
13/10/2022
Prof. Rong ZHANG, lecturer of the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), Laila ALBUQUERQUE, a Year 4 student studying in the Environmental Management and Technology Program (EVMT), and two other students shared the experience of living in the HKSTP’s InnoCell, a smart living and co-creation space.

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- Environment & Sustainability
Eco-governance key to carbon neutrality
10/10/2022
An article co-written by Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), addressed the importance of concerted efforts needed to achieve carbon neutrality.
China Daily
Eco-governance key to carbon neutrality
China Daily
Eco-governance key to carbon neutrality

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- Innovation & Technology
AI雖不會做夢亦可創無限可能
16/02/2024
In an article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he elaborated on the use of AI to unleash infinite possibilities.

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- Innovation & Technology
HKUST researchers develop new integration technique for efficient coupling of III-V and silicon
16/02/2024
The team of researchers led by Prof. XUE Ying, Research Assistant Professor, and Prof. LAU Kei-May, Research Professor from the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), have developed a new integration technique for efficient integration of III-V compound semiconductor devices and silicon, paving the way for photonic integration at low cost, large volume, and high speed and throughput that could revolutionize data communications.
Bioengineer.org
HKUST researchers develop new integration technique for efficient coupling of III-V and silicon
EurekAlert
HKUST researchers develop new integration technique for efficient coupling of III-V and silicon
semiconductor-digest.com
HKUST researchers develop new integration technique for efficient coupling of III-V and silicon
MSN.com
HKUST researchers develop new integration technique for efficient coupling of III-V and silicon
Phys Org
HKUST researchers develop new integration technique for efficient coupling of III-V and silicon
Bioengineer.org
HKUST researchers develop new integration technique for efficient coupling of III-V and silicon
EurekAlert
HKUST researchers develop new integration technique for efficient coupling of III-V and silicon
semiconductor-digest.com
HKUST researchers develop new integration technique for efficient coupling of III-V and silicon
MSN.com
HKUST researchers develop new integration technique for efficient coupling of III-V and silicon

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- Environment & Sustainability
- Business & Economy
Sustainability: Hong Kong university and green finance agency backed by regulators launch emissions calculation tools
21/02/2024
HKUST and the Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agency Steering Group have launched two new greenhouse gas emissions calculation and estimation tools to help HK firms and financial institutions with their sustainability reporting. Prof. Alexis LAU, Head and Chair Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) said HKUST has given special consideration to the needs of SMEs while designing these tools, which are practical, easy to use, and can adapt to users' specific data and operating regions. Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), said these simple and easy-to-use tools mark HK's first step in helping SMEs estimate their carbon footprint regularly.
阿思達克財經網
證監會梁鳳儀: 聯交所就制訂氣候相關資訊披露要求屆最後階段
東方報業集團
梁鳳儀:推碳排計算及估算工具 望解決披露困難及數據缺口
東方財富網
香港跨機構督導小組優化官方可持續金融網站
HONGKONG BUSINESS
GHG emissions tools launched in HK
阿思達克財經網
證監會梁鳳儀: 聯交所就制訂氣候相關資訊披露要求屆最後階段
東方報業集團
梁鳳儀:推碳排計算及估算工具 望解決披露困難及數據缺口
東方財富網
香港跨機構督導小組優化官方可持續金融網站
HONGKONG BUSINESS
GHG emissions tools launched in HK

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- Business & Economy
- Public Policy
【預算案】有學者支持政府發基建債「撲水」 智庫憂陷「糖衣陷阱」
22/02/2024
In a TV news story on the fiscal deficits of the HK government, Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice in Public Policy of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), said that debt financing may be the best short-term solution. Currently, debts account for around 4% of the city's GDP, which is lower compared to the average ratio of 50-60% observed in most developed economies.

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- Innovation & Technology
2024九峰山論壇大會搶先看!國內外院士嘉賓團領銜超強陣容公佈
21/03/2024
Academicians including Prof. Kei May LAU, Research Professor of the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), will attend the 2024 JFS Conference and China International Compound Semiconductor Industry Expo on April 8-11.

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- Innovation & Technology
為AI賦予面孔和性格
22/03/2024
In a column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he commented on "Giving AI a face and a personality"

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- Environment & Sustainability
- Public Policy
‘Renewable’ world in the making
22/03/2024
Hong Kong is implementing measures to create a circular economy, including the use of designated waste disposal bags to reduce garbage generation. Prof. Yatang LIN, Assistant Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that the government's decision to charge the public for waste disposal is a necessary and positive step in addressing waste management challenges.
China Daily - HK
‘Renewable’ world in the making
China Daily - HK
‘Renewable’ world in the making

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- Environment & Sustainability
‘Feels like a bun steamer': Hong Kong's poorer residents most affected by heatwave
14/07/2024
In an article on how Hong Kong's poorer residents suffer from the ongoing extreme heat this summer, the scientific study co-written by Prof. Jimmy FUNG, Associate Provost (Teaching & Learning) and Chair Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) was mentioned. The study shown that the number of hot nights in the city, where the daily minimum temperature is higher than or equal to 28 degrees Celsius, will increase by 50% to about 48 days a year by the 2040s.
The Star Online
‘Our home feels like a bun steamer'
The Straits Times
‘Feels like a bun steamer': Hong Kong's poorer residents most affected by heatwave
The Star Online
‘Our home feels like a bun steamer'

