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- Environment & Sustainability
COVID-19 and the climate emergency
03/05/2021
Prof. Laurence L DELINA from Division of Environment and Sustainability wrote an article saying that saying the Filipino societies should sustain the carbon emission reduction induced by the COVID-19 pandemic through making long term structural changes.
Inquirer.net
COVID-19 and the climate emergency
Inquirer.net
COVID-19 and the climate emergency

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- Business & Economy
A Graying China May Have to Put Off Retirement. Workers Aren’t Happy.
27/04/2021
Prof. Albert PARK from Division of Public Policy said in an article on China’s plan to lift the retirement ceiling that the government needs some resolve to push the plan through as the plan may jeopardize the employment of older workers given they tend to be much less skilled or educated than their younger counterparts.
The New York Times
A Graying China May Have to Put Off Retirement. Workers Aren’t Happy.
紐約時報中文網
中國推「延遲退休」應對老齡化,引發爭議和反彈
A greying China may have to put off retirement. Workers aren’t happy
Bdnews24.com
A greying China may have to put off retirement. Workers aren’t happy
Today Online
The New York Times
A Graying China May Have to Put Off Retirement. Workers Aren’t Happy.
紐約時報中文網
中國推「延遲退休」應對老齡化,引發爭議和反彈
A greying China may have to put off retirement. Workers aren’t happy
Bdnews24.com
A greying China may have to put off retirement. Workers aren’t happy
Today Online

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- Environment & Sustainability
Carbon neutrality needs major shift in thinking
27/04/2021
Chief Development Strategist Prof. Christine LOH from Division of Environment and Sustainability wrote an article on the polarization of electric vehicles. She thinks it is positive that the government has started to think about the need to change so that a signal could be sent to owners and operators. The route to success rests with clearly articulated targets and timelines, and through transformative collaboration.
China Daily HK Edition
Carbon neutrality needs major shift in thinking
China Daily HK Edition
Carbon neutrality needs major shift in thinking

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- Public Policy
Hong Kong’s shortage of births goes from bad to worse as Covid-19 health risks deter women from having babies
24/04/2021
Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN from Division of Public Policy said it is not surprising that people are discouraged from having babies during the pandemic, as it feels like a bad time to bring children into the world when there are lots of uncertainty, whether economic or social.

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- Environment & Sustainability
US-China summit in Alaska shows road to fighting climate change is paved with political minefields
13/04/2021
An article by Division of Environment and Sustainability Chief Development Strategist Prof. Christine LOH on how the US and China can work together to combat climate change.
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- Public Policy
Population ages amid COVID-19
13/04/2021
Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN from Division of Public Policy said in an article on ageing population that Hong Kong’s married adults have intergenerational obligations - which are mentally, physically and financially taxing, and these responsibilities dissuades young people from getting married.

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- Business & Economy
- Social Changes and Health
A post-COVID-19 green stimulus for Philippines
12/04/2021
An article by Division of Environment and Sustainability Assistant Prof. Laurence DELINA on how the Filipino government should turn the country’s economy into a green one riding on the post-COVID-19 economic recovery to create more jobs and a sustainable future.

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- Innovation & Technology
- Social Changes and Health
Face Masks Reduce Intake of Cancer Causing Chemicals
08/04/2021
A research team led by Division of Environment and Sustainability Prof. Jianzhen YU and Assoc. Prof. Wan CHAN has recently proved that wearing surgical masks not only reduces the risk of coronavirus infection, but also effective in blocking airborne carcinogens, reducing cancer risks such as lung cancer and leukemia.
RTHK English News
Face masks reduce intake of cancer causing chemicals
香港電台
科大研究指外科口罩過濾七成致癌物
東方日報
科大研究 祭祀時戴口罩 減吸致癌物質
香港經濟日報
科大團隊研究發現 戴口罩可過濾空氣中致癌化物
香港中通社
香港科大研究發現外科口罩能阻隔空氣中致癌物
中評社
科大研究:医学口罩过滤七成致癌物
RTHK English News
Face masks reduce intake of cancer causing chemicals
香港電台
科大研究指外科口罩過濾七成致癌物
東方日報
科大研究 祭祀時戴口罩 減吸致癌物質
香港經濟日報
科大團隊研究發現 戴口罩可過濾空氣中致癌化物
香港中通社
香港科大研究發現外科口罩能阻隔空氣中致癌物
中評社
科大研究:医学口罩过滤七成致癌物
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- Business & Economy
Why hasn’t Hong Kong updated its antiquated property title system yet?
27/03/2021
Prof. HUI Kai-Lung, Co-director of Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management co-wrote an article on Hong Kong’s system of land and property titles.

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- Innovation & Technology
PRAISE-HK Helps to Identify Polluted Spots For Students
26/03/2021
Using the data provided by PRAISE-HK – a mobile app developed by HKUST scholars that offers real-time personalized statistics on individuals’ exposure to air pollutants, Clean Air Network has identified 50 more polluted spots where students usually gather. The NGO also found that half of the ten locations in Tuen Mun with the highest nitrogen dioxide concentration, are bus stops.

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- Innovation & Technology
黑客雲端盜身份入侵 企業「零信任」防禦
28/11/2025
Prof. GUO Song, Chair Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and the Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD) noted AI makes it more challenging to prevent identity theft. He suggested using AI to combat AI-related crimes, adding that defensive AI agents can help enhance the reliability of defense systems through intelligent deployments. (Sing Tao Daily)
星島日報網
黑客雲端盜身份入侵 企業「零信任」防禦
星島日報網
構建智慧學習系統 「紅」「藍」資安演練自動化
星島日報網
黑客雲端盜身份入侵 企業「零信任」防禦
星島日報網
構建智慧學習系統 「紅」「藍」資安演練自動化

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- Innovation & Technology
不靠AI也掀起「遊戲革命」
02/12/2025
A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) on reforming the gaming sector without using AI. (HK Economic Journal)

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- Student Bonding & Development
AI教學丨連鎮邦:學習夥伴「Professor E」擬拓展至中學 公民科內地考察試用 助引導學生反思
03/12/2025
At the 60th anniversary of Hong Kong Association of the Heads of Secondary Schools, Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), stated that the Dustykid AI, opened free to the public free since last week, attracts thousands of users daily. Via collaboration with the HK Council of Social Service, Dustykid AI, featuring a psychological counseling framework, can provide emotional support for the affected residents in the Tai Po fire. In addition, "Professor E", launched three years ago, aids students with psychological issues and stress at five universities and will be extended to secondary schools. (Sing Tao Daily and Ming Pao Daily)

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- Business & Economy
- Public Policy
Temasek and GIC underperform peers, raising questions on China strategy and future direction
06/12/2025
In an article on Temasek and GIC underperforming peers, as reported by Financial Times, Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice in Public Policy, Senior Lecturer of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) was quoted expressing that, as an amateur retail investor, he has matched Temasek and GIC's mediocre ten-year performance. He argued that while returns in China are achievable, they required deep familiarity with industries and firms - insight that the funds may have lacked. (The Online Citizen)

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- Environment & Sustainability
2025大灣區科學論壇關注海洋科學與海洋產業發展
07/12/2025
A series of seminars took place as part of the 2025 GBA Science Forum. Prof. GAN Jianping, Chair Professor of Department of Ocean Science (OCES), Department of Mathematics (MATH), and Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), shared his insights on how science and AI empower digital twin systems in analyzing and predicting South China Sea environment. Prof. Lionel NI, Professor of HKUST(GZ) shared his insights on technological innovation and future development in the GBA. Prof. XIONG Hui, Associate Vice-President for Knowledge Transfer of HKUST(GZ), called for the deep integration of "industry, academia, research, application, and investment," aiming to maximize the release of innovation value. Prof. LI Zexiang, Professor of Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE), emphasized the need to establish a new STEM education system centered on the cultivation of entrepreneurial talent. (Various media)
中國新聞網
2025大灣區科學論壇關注海洋科學與海洋產業發展
羊城晚報
大灣區科學論壇舉辦 多領域院士專家開講
羊城晚報
大灣區科學論壇舉辦 多領域院士專家開講

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- Innovation & Technology
- Student Bonding & Development
金寶湯高層失言風波拆解:3D 列印食物=垃圾?其實係長者恩物!
08/12/2025
Elevatefoods, a start-up led by PhD students of Division of Integrative Systems and Design, developed a 3D food printer that can create soft meals in just 3 minutes. The technology can make fresh ingredients into swallowable shapes, allowing seniors with swallowing difficulties to enjoy aesthetically pleasing and nutritious soft meals. (Yahoo News)

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- Innovation & Technology
AI由陪吹水變職場「神隊友」
09/12/2025
A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) on how AI can serve as a powerful personalized career coach. (HK Economic Journal)
信報網
AI由陪吹水變職場「神隊友」
香港經濟日報網
AI從「吹水」到交貨 邁向資產生產?
信報網
AI由陪吹水變職場「神隊友」
香港經濟日報網
AI從「吹水」到交貨 邁向資產生產?

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- Public Policy
Saving lives, not raising birthrates, is Eastern Europe’s best hope against population decline
15/12/2025
A study, co-authored by Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of the Division of Social Science (SOSC) and Division of Public Policy (PPOL), indicated that investing in public health to reduce preventable deaths is more effective than increasing birth rates to combat population decline. Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN highlighted that in countries facing significant population decline, achieving mortality rates similar to Japan’s could lower the projected population loss from 33.8 million to just 1.7 million people.

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- Environment & Sustainability
- Public Policy
Why AI chatbots are unlikely to bring about human extinction
18/12/2025
A column article by Prof. Michael EDESESS, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), saying chatbots are unlikely to bring about human extinction.

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- Innovation & Technology
可灵AI亮相首届香港国际AI艺术节 携产学研代表探讨AI创作新趋势
22/12/2025
Prof. RAO Anyi, Assistant Professor of the Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC) and Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), highlighted the core contradictions in AI creation and discussed the controllable AI models developed by his team that improve generation accuracy at the Global AI Creation Ecosystem Forum.