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- Innovation & Technology
Disruptive Technology In Fight Against COVID-19
24/04/2020
Prof. WU Xun , Head of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) shared his insights in an event on the challenges of applying disruptive technology such as AI and big data to public administration in the fight against COVID-19.

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- Innovation & Technology
Will online education widen Asia’s digital divide?
22/04/2020
Prof. HUI Kai-Lung, Co-Director of Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management (T&M-DDP) shared his thoughts on whether online education will widen Asia’s digital divide, as online class quality depends very much on the home environment and equipment available to the students, which tends to put poorer students at a disadvantage.
Times Higher Education
Will online education widen Asia’s digital divide?
Times Higher Education
Will online education widen Asia’s digital divide?

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- Business & Economy
Impact on China’s Economic Development by COVID-19
21/04/2020
Prof. Albert HA, Affiliated Faculty of Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management (T&M-DDP) shared his thoughts that the western countries would want to punish China for the COVID-19 pandemic, this could lead to a further deterioration of China's international relations and further damage to its economic growth.

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- Public Policy
Why the East Asian countries have done well in the fight against Covid-19 ?
21/04/2020
Prof. WU Xun , Head of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) shared his thoughts on why the East Asian countries have done well in the fight against Covid-19, naming their experience in fighting past epidemics and decisive political leadership as two main factors.

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- Innovation & Technology
- Social Changes and Health
New Smart Anti-microbial Coating Will Be Applied to Buses
17/04/2020
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 140 buses of the New Lantau Bus company.

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- Public Policy
Singaporeans should not be boastful or “haolian” when they are doing well
15/04/2020
Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) commented about lockdown life amid the Covid-19 pandemic and the Singaporean government should have done more about the wretched living conditions of their foreign workers.

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- Innovation & Technology
- Social Changes and Health
New Smart Anti-microbial Coating is Helping the Needy
15/04/2020
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) was being used to sterilize the homes of 1,100 grassroots families under the sponsorship of the Lee Hysan Foundation.

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- Social Changes and Health
How social distancing might stick after the coronavirus
15/04/2020
Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) commented on how lock-down life amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

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- Innovation & Technology
- Social Changes and Health
Smart Anti-microbial Coating & the Possibility of Mask Reuse
15/04/2020
Prof. Joseph KWAN, Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) and his PhD student Kristy SUEN shared their research on smart anti-microbial coating and the possibility of mask reuse.

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- Social Changes and Health
Filtration Efficiency of Surgical Masks Sold In the Market
09/04/2020
Prof. Joseph KWAN, Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) helped test the filtration efficiency of surgical masks sold in loose packs in the market and found that their particle filtration efficiency only ranged between 1.3% to 59.6%. Prof. Kwan said these masks give the users a sense of false security and advised against buying them.

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- Innovation & Technology
屈華民教授:棋如人生,不可能總有「一招致勝」。國際棋局講究「本手」
09/08/2024
Prof. Huamin QU, Dean of Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS), was interviewed in a video as a Weiqi enthusiast to share his appreciation for Weiqi and its impact and inspiration on him. He also shared his insights on AI’s impact on traditional Weiqi.

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- Student Bonding & Development
香港科技大學跨學科學院 學習無界限 全面培育創新人才
05/09/2024
In a feature article by Capital magazine with AIS Dean Prof. QU Huamin, he mentioned that HKUST has established HK's first Division of Art and Machine Creativity, discussing the rising importance of interdisciplinary education at HKUST, and emphasizing its role in preparing students for complex societal challenges. He introduced HKUST's initiatives that aim to uphold HK's position as an innovation hub by cultivating interdisciplinary talents. By collaborating with industry experts, HKUST provides practical training and aims to make significant societal impacts through interdisciplinary research and learning.

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- Public Policy
SCMP – Mega-port reshapes China-Latin America trade amid US tariff threats
23/11/2024
In an article on Chancay port reshaping China-Latin America trade amid US tariff threats, the Head and Professor in the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), Prof. Naubahar SHARIF, was quoted as saying that the new port will improve the efficiency and scale of trade between Latin American and China, and potentially more broadly with Asia. (SCMP)
South China Morning Post
Mega-port reshapes China-Latin America trade amid US tariff threats
South China Morning Post
Mega-port reshapes China-Latin America trade amid US tariff threats

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- Innovation & Technology
專訪|港科大副教授翟成興:捕捉神秘粒子 探索宇宙奧妙
04/12/2024
A feature interview with Prof. ZHAI Chengxing, Associate Professor of Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), on his insights on the nature of neutrinos and the significance of exploring them.

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- Public Policy
信報財經新聞 – 法籍核專家「諸葛亮」鍾情中國文化
06/12/2024
A feature interview with Prof. Julien DE TROULLIOUD DE LANVERSIN, Assistant Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL), one of the young scholars recruited globally by HKUST in the past two years, delves into his research journey on national and international security policies concerning nuclear technology, encompassing his academic pursuits in France and Tsing Hua University in China. He also shared his fascination with Chinese culture and reasons for joining HKUST, as well as his insights into the current nuclear safety situation in HK and the development of US-Sino relations. (HK Economic Journal)
信報財經新聞
信報財經新聞– 法籍核專家「諸葛亮」鍾情中國文化
信報網
信報網 – 全球安全分析
信報財經新聞
信報財經新聞– 法籍核專家「諸葛亮」鍾情中國文化
信報網
信報網 – 全球安全分析

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- Innovation & Technology
HKUST hires most popular AI lecturer as anchor to report on university achievements
18/12/2024
HKUST’s Global Engagement and Communications Office (GECO) has designated AI Lecturers as AI Anchors to report on the University's developments, research achievements, and major events. Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA) and HKUST(GZ) Thrust of Computational Media and Arts (CMA) Chair Prof. HUI Pan noted that over 90% of surveyed students expressed a desire for AI lecturers to continue teaching. He added that the University's team is actively working on launching AI Lecturer 2.0, which will feature a Q&A function to enhance teaching interactivity. Associate Vice-President (Global Engagement and Communications) Ms. Daisy CHAN stated that HKUST remains committed to promoting the widespread application of AI technology, exploring its potential, and leading advancements in technology and innovation. (Various media)

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- Student Bonding & Development
am730網 – 旅遊與影視
18/12/2024
In a column article on tourism development in HK, the commentary by Division of Public Policy (PPOL), Professor of Practice in Public Policy, Prof. Donald LOW, and his two master students was quoted as stating that the local film industry is crucial to building HK as a tourist city. (am730)

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- Innovation & Technology
香港經濟日報網 – 聖誕節AI心水禮物 感受科技力量
20/12/2024
Two articles by the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), Prof. Erwin HUANG, on the power of technology and the importance of storytelling skills in the AI era. (HK Economic Times and HK Economic Journal)
香港經濟日報
香港經濟日報網 – 聖誕節AI心水禮物 感受科技力量
香港經濟日報網
香港經濟日報網– 新年願望 在AI世界堅守初心
香港經濟日報
香港經濟日報網 – 聖誕節AI心水禮物 感受科技力量
香港經濟日報網
香港經濟日報網– 新年願望 在AI世界堅守初心

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- Student Bonding & Development
一場特別的職業圍棋邀請賽
22/12/2024
The Adjunct Associate Professor of Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), Prof. XU Ying, won the championship in the professional women's tournament of “The Cross-Strait, HK, and Macau Hao Jie Cup Weiqi Invitational Tournament. Prof. Xu has been teaching a Weiqi course at HKUST from this fall semester, which has become popular among students. (Xinhuanet.com and Sina)

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- World Relations
The US Congress lives in an imaginary world
02/01/2025
An article by an Adjunct Professor in the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), Prof. Michael EDESESS, on the latest annual report published by the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC). He criticized the U.S. Congress, stating that it lives in an imaginary world. (China Daily - HK)
China Daily Hong Kong
The US Congress lives in an imaginary world
China Daily Hong Kong
The US Congress lives in an imaginary world