On RTHK program Backchat, experts including the Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) and Division of Social Science (SOSC), Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN discussed HK’s rise to 4th place globally in the 2025 IMD World Talent Ranking. Besides, Chinese medicine professors from multiple local universities, including HKBU Associate VP (Clinical Chinese Medicine) Prof. BIAN Zhaoxiang, HKU School of Chinese Medicine Director Prof. FENG Yibin, and CUHK School of Chinese Medicine Director Prof. LIN Zhixiu, discussed their collaboration with the new Chinese Medicine Hospital of HK to boost clinical services, teaching and research. (RTHK)

The Professor of Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering (ECE) and Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), Prof. TSUI Chi-Ying appeared on RTHK’s Infinite Future program, sharing his views on chip design and AI development. (RTHK)

A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), on new entrepreneurial thinking in the AI era. (HK Economic Times)

In an interview with CGTN on the UN's role in promoting global sustainable development, HKUST(GZ) Thrust of Carbon Neutrality and Climate Change and Thrust of Innovation, the Chair Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL), Prof. QI Ye reflected on UN's crucial role in climate action and sustainable development. (cgtn.com)

跨学科学院（AIS）是香港科技大学的第五所学院，致力于推动创新教学与前沿跨学科研究，以培育复合型人才，应对全球社会日新月异的挑战。
香港科技大学跨学科学院代表、环境管理与科技课程联席主任王哲教授介绍，本年度跨学科学院新增“可持续发展延伸主修”，学生可在理、工、商、人文社会科学以及其他跨学科主修课程之外，同时修读热门的可持续发展主题课程作为延伸主修。
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Prof. WANG Zhe, Co-director of the Environmental Management and Technology Program, represented the Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) to share the updates of AIS UG programs, including the new extended major in Sustainability and the renaming of BSc in Integrative Systems and Design to BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology to groom technologists and innovators. Prof. Wang also shared the AIS graduates' strong employment prospects, a remarkable 21% increase of the starting salary over the previous year, amid global volatility.

More coverage on predictions that AI search traffic will surpass traditional search traffic. The Assistant Professor of Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), Prof. HAN Sirui remarked that while search engines can quickly provide a large amount of relevant information through keyword matching and indexing, large language models excel at understanding natural language and generating more readable, conversational responses. (eo-china.com.cn)

The student of Environmental Management and Technology (EVMT), Donica participated in Swire Properties’ White Christmas Street Fair and endorsed wholeheartedly Swire Properties' concept of environmental protection. (Ming Pao Daily)

A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), on how Voice + AI can transform thought into audio and spark creativity. (HK Economic Times)

Associate Professor of Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR), Prof. SHI Xiaoming said in an interview last Thursday that precautionary measures can significantly reduce casualties and economic losses caused by typhoons. (Various media)

A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), titled "From observing debates to practical applications: AI helps enhance critical thinking skills". (HK Economic Times)