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  • Innovation & Technology
How Tech Giants' Business Decisions Affects Privacy Protection
29/01/2021
Prof. HUI Kai-Lung, Co-director of Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management wrote an article on the privacy concerns sparked by tech giants’ business decisions.

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  • Environment & Sustainability
Extreme Weather: Reflection of Global Warming
29/01/2021
In an article on an exceptionally cold December in Hong Kong this year, Head of Division of Environment and Sustainability Prof. Alexis LAU said such extreme weather is a reflection of global warming and if humans do not reduce carbon emission, the occurrence of extreme weather conditions will be frequent.
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  • Public Policy
Biden Administration on China Policy
22/01/2021
Prof. Albert PARK from Division of Public Policy commented on the Biden administration’s China policy in an interview, saying Biden will not change the tough stance on China, but he will focus on the U.S. domestic epidemic in the short term.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Asia’s climate optimism
21/01/2021
In an article co-written by Division of Environment and Sustainability Chief Development Strategist/ Adjunct Prof. Christine LOH, she discussed about collaborations in Asia to combat climate issues.
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  • Social Changes and Health
Why Are We Muddling Through Vaccination?
19/01/2021
In a column article on different countries’ mass vaccination programs against COVID-19, Prof. Donald LOW, Senior Lecturer from Division of Public Policy said there is precious little space for ethics when conversations focus on cost-benefit analysis.
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  • Business & Economy
China-US tech rivalry: National Labs to Boost Investment
11/01/2021
In an article on Beijing’s plan to realign hundreds of major state laboratories with the country's technology priorities, Division of Public Policy Assoc. Prof. Naubahar SHARIF said state labs were the main vehicles that the Chinese authorities employ to direct resources towards advancing basic research capacity and capabilities. Meanwhile, HKU, CUHK, HKUST and PolyU were mentioned to have state laboratories on campus.
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  • Public Policy
The Importance of Privacy Protection in Hong Kong
04/01/2021
An article written by Co-Director of Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management Prof. HUI Kai-Lung on doxxing, in which he stressed the importance of strengthening the public's awareness of privacy protection.

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  • Environment & Sustainability
Critical Role of Hong Kong for Asia's Green Transition
30/12/2020
Division of Environment and Sustainability Chief Development Strategist Prof. Christine LOH wrote an article on how Hong Kong’s financial sector has a critical role in helping to raise funds for the Asian region’s green transition.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Smog and Air Collusion Likely to Remain in Hong Kong
29/12/2020
Prof. Alexis LAU from the Division of Environment and Sustainability said in an article on the recently worsened air pollution in Hong Kong, that the air quality was especially bad due to the weak winds, making pollutants difficult to disperse.

  • Student Bonding & Development
MPP Press Conference on Graduates Employment Statistics
18/12/2020
Head of Division of Policy (PPOL) Prof. WU Xun introduced the Master in Public Policy (MPP) program in a media conference yesterday as over 80% of its first batch of graduates received 1 or more job offers despite the downturn in economy. Second year student Justin NG, an undergraduate from New York University who returned to Hong Kong for MPP, said this technology and environmental policy -focused program has given him lots of opportunities amid the innovation and tech development at Greater Bay Area. He already got two job offers before his graduation next June. Fresh graduate PENG Guoxian, now working in Tencent as a Product Manager, talked about how the 2-year program has helped him stand out in job interviews with tech giants. Meanwhile, PPOL is launching a new part-time MPP program next year.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Changemakers Program Gains Traction as Hang Lung Partners with Tenants in Vibrant Sustainability Community
29/04/2025
The Chief Development Strategist and Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR), Prof. Christine LOH said during a panel discussion at the Changemakers Tenant Sustainability Awards 2025 in HK that it's important to strive for crossover collaboration and explore new green development models. (Various media)
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  • Innovation & Technology
AI電影時代已經到來? 業內人士:大幅提升效率 製作長片仍存挑戰
30/04/2025
More coverage on the HKUST inaugural AI Film Festival (AIFF). Research Assistant Professor of Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC), Prof. XU Xian shared the details of the AIFF in a RTHK program, while the Honorary Advisor of the Hong Kong Society of Cinematographers Mr. Tony NGA, HKUST PhD students Ms. TANG Yuying and Mr. WEI Zheng shared their views into the AI film industry in a feature story in Wen Wei Po. (RTHK and Wenweipo)
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  • Innovation & Technology
HKUST startup team develops AI-assisted 3D food printer
06/05/2025
More coverage on an exclusive interview following the Soft Meal event, with a start-up team comprised of two Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) PhD students introducing their innovative startup, Elevatefoods, which is at the forefront of patented 3D food printing technology utilizing a Graphene Heater and multilayer heating techniques. This system leverages AI and 3D printing technology to produce soft foods like chicken legs and broccoli in under 3 minutes – three times faster than traditional handcrafting methods. (Various media)
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  • Student Bonding & Development
Tech-infused new majors to fortify cross-sector future
07/05/2025
In an article on the new UG majors to be introduced by Chinese Ministry of Education this fall, it was mentioned that HKUST set up the Division of Arts and Machine Creativity in 2024, offering PG programs aimed at nurturing talent who can leverage technologies such as AI in the art-creation process. (The Standard)
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  • Student Bonding & Development
JUPAS焦點學科2025【十一】:科大科技管理雙學位 跨學科思維雙軌並進
13/05/2025
In Wenweipo’s series of JUPAS programme highlights, the HKUST Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management (T&M-DDP) is featured. As the first of its kind in Hong Kong, this program allows students to earn two internationally recognized degrees in just five years: a BEng or BSc, alongside a BBA. T&M-DDP is designed to provide a world-class interdisciplinary education, emphasizing technological innovation and managerial leadership with a global perspective. The program enrolls 40 to 50 students annually, with a JUPAS to non-JUPAS admission ratio of 41:59 and an admission rate of 26% for JUPAS Band A applicants. For the 2025/26 academic year, 22 places are available for JUPAS applicants, with HKUST highlighting interview performance as a critical factor in the admissions process. (Wenweipo)
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  • Public Policy
香港科技大學│公共管理碩士課程 培養跨界領導力 開啟事業新篇章
16/05/2025
In an advertorial on the Master of Public Management (MPM) program, the Associate Dean (Taught Postgraduate Studies) of Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) and MPM Program Director, Prof. Kira MATUS emphasized the program's focus on leadership, organizational management, and cross-departmental collaboration, addressing topics such as sustainable development, the digital economy, and inequality challenges. The Professor of Practice of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) and the founding Program Director, Prof. Donald LOW noted that the program aims to cultivate a diversified thinking framework, with courses taught by faculty from around the globe. (HK01)
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  • Innovation & Technology
聚焦全球變局與 AI 革命 政商學三界共同探討創新人才培養
18/05/2025
At a forum on the revolution of enterprise and social decision-making amidst the advancement of global transformation and AI disruption on Saturday, Founder and President of Center for Globalization Hong Kong Dr. Peter QIU signed a MoU and an agreement with Dean of Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS), Prof. QU Huamin and the Associate Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL), Prof. ZHU Pengyu, respectively. These agreements aim to promote the world's first strategic interdisciplinary education project, which will focus on key issues shaping today's world and cultivate leaders for the mid-21st century. (Ta Kung Pao)
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  • Innovation & Technology
OpenAI智譜鋪路IPO 人工智能新戰局
21/05/2025
An article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), on OpenAI's IPO plan.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
South Asia facing extreme, frequent heat waves
21/05/2025
More coverage on the Chief Development Strategist and Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR), Prof. Christine LOH's concerns that a pattern of severe heat waves in South Asia is "clear and accelerating", citing the abnormally high temperatures in some parts of Pakistan. She warned that such heat waves will lead to heat stress or dehydration, as well as water stress, calling for local agencies to take preventive measures to combat the impact of the heat on humans and save lives. (ECNS.cn)
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  • Innovation & Technology
Text-to-cookie: Scientists simplify custom food printing
06/06/2025
Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have developed an innovative AI-assisted 3D food printing system that integrates extrusion-based printing with simultaneous infrared cooking.

Croucher News recently interviewed Prof. Mitch Li, Assistant Professor of the Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD), who led this research.