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  • Environment & Sustainability
HKUST Collaborates with HKSAR Government on Solving Regional Ozone Pollution in Greater Bay Area
29/09/2021
HKUST announced a three-year partnership with Environmental Protection Department (EPD) and the Government Flying Service to study the cross-border ozone pollution issue in the Great Bay Area (GBA) through ocean-going vessels and helicopter fleets equipped with advanced sensing systems. Division of Environment and Sustainability Associate Prof. NING Zhi, lead of the project, said the study will help “transform the scientific knowledge into actions for evidence-based policy making and improve the environment of Hong Kong as well as the GBA.”
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  • Business & Economy
Evergrande: Shares in crisis-hit firm jump as debt deadline looms
29/09/2021
In an article on the debt crisis of Evergrande Group, Division of Public Policy Senior Lecturer Prof. Donald LOW said that it’s too soon to say whether the Group’s latest agreement with Chinese bond holders was just “a brief respite” or it signified that “a rescue plan is in the works”.
  • Environment & Sustainability
HKUST launched HK’s first Sustainable and Green Finance UG program
21/09/2021
HKUST launched Hong Kong’s first Sustainable and Green Finance undergraduate program to nurture green and sustainable finance experts in support of Hong Kong’s development into a leading green finance center. Jointly offered by School of Business and Management and Division of Environment and Sustainability, the program will welcome the first cohort of 30 students in 2022/23 academic year.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
How Hong Kong Can Achieve Carbon Neutrality Goal
09/09/2021
Division of Environment and Sustainability Chief Development Strategist Prof. Christine LOH wrote an article on how Hong Kong can achieve its carbon neutrality goal.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
HK has much to offer nation in long-term planning process
07/09/2021
Chief Development Strategist of Division of Environment and Sustainability Prof. Christine LOH wrote an article on how different sectors in HK could play a role in the nation’s 14th Five-Year Plan and carbon neutral plan.
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  • Public Policy
  • Social Changes and Health
Hong Kong can break free from its zero-Covid corner. Here’s how.
23/08/2021
Prof. Donald LOW from Division of Public Policy wrote an article on what measures the Hong Kong government should adopt to transit from a “zero-COVID infection” stance to one that looks for coexistence with COVID-19.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Why Hong Kong needs all hands on deck to meet the climate change challenge
23/08/2021
Division of Environment and Sustainability Chief Development Strategist Prof. Christine LOH wrote an article on Hong Kong’s climate change challenge.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Plastic Tableware — End In Sight
23/08/2021
Adjunct Assistant Professor Davis BOOKHART from Division of Environment and Sustainability talked about Hong Kong government’s proposal on banning disposable cutlery by 2025 in an article, saying the timeline was too long and a number of local restaurants have already stopped using disposable plastic products, and there are "quite a few" non-plastic alternatives available.
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  • Innovation & Technology
  • Student Bonding & Development
駕馭AI育新人 大學變革刻不容緩
03/09/2025
A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) titled "It is imperative for universities to harness AI to cultivate talents". (HK Economic Times)
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  • Innovation & Technology
  • Student Bonding & Development
選擇正確工具 AI時代學習新常態
10/09/2025
An article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) on the importance of choosing the right learning tools in the AI era. (HK Economic Times)
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  • Public Policy
香港電台網站 : 第三台|Backchat|2025 IMD World Talent Ranking / Chinese medicine development
11/09/2025
On RTHK program Backchat, experts including Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) and Division of Social Science (SOSC), 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)
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  • Environment & Sustainability
如何提前預測整端降雨?
12/09/2025
A column article by Prof. Alexis LAU Kai-Hon, Head of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR); and Prof. SHUN Chi-Ming, Chair Professor of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CIVL), and Adjunct Professor of ENVR, former Director of the HK Observatory, on forecasting extreme precipitation. (Master Insight)
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  • Public Policy
第三台|Backchat|Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba's resignation
12/09/2025
Prof. Masaru YARIME, Associate Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was featured as a speaker in RTHK 3's current affairs program Backchat last Friday, discussing the current state of Japanese politics and the leadership race. (RTHK)
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Hong Kong charting the future of flood-fighting
12/09/2025
In articles on the efforts made by the HKSAR to address the evolving threat from extreme rains turbocharged by a warming climate, Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist and Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), was quoted as describing the Drainage Services Department as an “unsexy” department with a compelling story, especially in today’s climate change context. (Various media)
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  • Innovation & Technology
未來·無限 - 晶片設計與人工智能發展
13/09/2025
Prof. TSUI Chi-Ying, the Professor of Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering (ECE) and Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), appeared on RTHK’s Infinite Future program, sharing his views on chip design and AI development. (RTHK)
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  • Innovation & Technology
從靈感到實踐 AI時代創業新思維
17/09/2025
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)
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  • Business & Economy
  • Public Policy
80 Years of UN: How has it led global sustainable development
18/09/2025
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, Prof. QI Ye, the Chair Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL), reflected on UN's crucial role in climate action and sustainable development. (cgtn.com)
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  • Student Bonding & Development
跨学科学院:培育复合型人才,课程升级对接未来产业
21/09/2025
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.
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