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  • Innovation & Technology
  • Social Changes and Health
Newly Developed Smart Anti-microbial Coating to Kill Bacteria and Viruses
11/05/2020
A research team led by Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) and Prof. YEUNG King Lun, Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) developed new smart anti-microbial coating which is effective in killing 99.9 percent of bacteria and viruses- including Covid19 theoretically.
  • Innovation & Technology
  • Social Changes and Health
Newly Developed Smart Anti-microbial Coating to Kill Bacteria and Viruses
11/05/2020
A research team led by Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) and Prof. YEUNG King Lun, Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) developed new smart anti-microbial coating which is effective in killing 99.9 percent of bacteria and viruses- including Covid19 theoretically.
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  • Business & Economy
The Change of Acquisition Policies of Various Countries
11/05/2020
Prof. Edwin LAI, Professor of Division of Public Policy(PPOL) shared his insights about the change of acquisition policies of various countries.
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  • Innovation & Technology
Understanding zoonotic diseases: "Enthusiasm for game meat to have prime impact on human health"
08/05/2020
Dr. Nirmal Kumar GALI, Research Associate of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared his thoughts about how zoonotic virus work when they encounter the human body.
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  • Social Changes and Health
COVID-19 Pandemic and its Aftermath
06/05/2020
Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) shared his thoughts about COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath in a webinar hosted by Academia.SG.
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  • Public Policy
A New Approach to Measuring Inequalities in Development
05/05/2020
Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) and International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis has designed a viable alternative to the conventional Human Development Index as a means of measuring progress in development.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
How China and Britain can lead the biodiversity and climate debate in the Covid-19 era
28/04/2020
Prof. Christine LOH,Chief Development Strategist of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared her thoughts on how China and Britain can lead the biodiversity and climate change global discussion amid the pandemic.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
  • Innovation & Technology
New Smart Anti-microbial Coating Will Be Applied to HKSI Facilities
28/04/2020
The new smart anti-microbial coating developed by the research team led by Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) and Prof. YEUNG King Lun, Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) will be applied to the Fo Tan facility of the Sports Institute to keep the elite athletes and coaches safe during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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  • Public Policy
Real lessons from Covid-19 to Singaporean Governement
27/04/2020
Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) commented that Singaporeans should learn from the COVID-19 outbreak, with one being they must embrace diversity and their government should be open-minded about dissenting perspectives, as that would facilitate flexible decision making in a rapidly evolving crisis.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Eliminating silos in higher education to tackle climate change
17/07/2024
During the 2024 THE Global Sustainable Development Congress in Bangkok, Prof. Alexis LAU, Head and Chair Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) and Prof. Fei CHEN, Associate Head and Professor of ENVR led the panel discussion about the development of early warning systems for extreme weather.
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  • Public Policy
  • Social Changes and Health
Gerontech can help address aging problem
18/07/2024
Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), wrote an article on how Gerontech can help address the aging problem.
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  • Student Bonding & Development
成績非人生所有 換位思考迎未來
19/07/2024
Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), shared tips and advice for HKDSE candidates to plan their future.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
【#香港家書20240720】 香港科技大學環境及可持續發展學部主任及講座教授劉啟漢
20/07/2024
In RTHK’s “Letters to Hong Kong” radio program, Prof. Alexis LAU, Head and Chair Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), explained the reasons for the extreme heat and the corresponding strategies we could adopt.
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  • Public Policy
China’s Third Plenum Offers Little Hope for a Flagging Economy
22/07/2024
In an article by Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice in Public Policy of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), he shared his thoughts on how the outcome of China’s recently concluded Third Plenum indicates a mismatch between what the Chinese economy requires for a swift recovery and what policymakers are prepared to deliver.
  • Student Bonding & Development
Top programs see stiff competition at universities
22/07/2024
In the final round of JUPAS choice modification, BSc in Environmental Management and Technology (EVMT) program saw the strongest competition at HKUST, with 149 students vying for just 16 available places.
  • Innovation & Technology
科大推全港首個藝術與機器創造力學部 25/26學年推4個研究生課程
23/07/2024
HKUST announced the establishment of the Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC), a cross-disciplinary center that promotes the convergence of technology and art. As the first of its kind in Hong Kong, the Division will launch PG programs with curricula comparable to renowned institutions like MIT's famous Media Lab to nurture Art Tech talents who can leverage cutting-edge technologies such as AI and machine learning in art creation process.
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  • Public Policy
社創生力軍系列:關注少數族裔精神健康,強化求助支援機制
01/08/2024
Cassy CHAN, Project Manager of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), shared her thoughts on raising awareness about minority groups' mental health and the development of a sound support system for them.
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  • Innovation & Technology
向畢加索學創意 解構與重建新思維
02/08/2024
Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), expressed his thoughts on "learning from Picasso's creativity to deconstruct and reconstruct new thinking" in his column article.
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  • Innovation & Technology
以設計思維作人生規劃
02/08/2024
Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), expressed his thoughts on "making life planning with design thinking" in his column article.