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- Business & Economy
- Innovation & Technology
AI潛藏企業「性格」 怎選合適夥伴
24/12/2025
An article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor in the Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD), on how to choose AI models to align with the company's culture, governance and risk management.

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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.

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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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- Innovation & Technology
Innovation of an Antimicrobial Polymer (MAP-1) Coating
06/07/2020
Prof. Joseph KWAN, Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) and Mr. Hamilton HUNG, consultant of the HKUST-CIL Joint Laboratory of Innovation Environmental Health Technologies talked about the innovation of an antimicrobial polymer (MAP-1) coating and its wide application in the community.

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- Environment & Sustainability
- Business & Economy
When Might You See ESG Issues Align With Stock Performance?
08/07/2020
Prof. Michael EDESESS, Adjunct Associate Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) commented on the relationship between Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) issues and stock performance, saying a company with an environmental liability is likely to have an accordingly depressed stock price.

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- Environment & Sustainability
- Innovation & Technology
Lockdown in Cities Improves Air Quality
09/07/2020
Prof. Guojun HE, Assistant Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared his thoughts on how lockdown in mainland cities trigged by COVID-19 has improved air quality.
中國新聞網
最新研究稱,疫情防控封鎖措施改善城市空氣質量
HKUST Press Release
HKUST Study Finds City Lockdown Improves Air Quality May Delay 24,000 – 36,000 Early Death Cases
Mirage News
HKUST Study Finds City Lockdown Improves Air Quality May Delay 24,000 – 36,000 Early Death Cases
中國新聞網
最新研究稱,疫情防控封鎖措施改善城市空氣質量
HKUST Press Release
HKUST Study Finds City Lockdown Improves Air Quality May Delay 24,000 – 36,000 Early Death Cases

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- Public Policy
Why Singapore May Lose, Whatever the Final Score
13/07/2020
Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) shared his thoughts on Singapore’s 2020 General Election and the campaign of People’s Action Party.

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- Environment & Sustainability
- Business & Economy
What Happens To Your ESG Investment When Money’s Tight For Others?
15/07/2020
Prof. Michael EDESESS, Adjunct Associate Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared his thoughts on Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) investment, saying for fashion consumers, even if they say they prefer green products, in the end they just want to purchase items that are stylish.

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- Public Policy
What to Care About in Singapore’s General Election?
15/07/2020
Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) shared his thoughts on Singapore’s general election that Singaporean voters care about more than just bread-and-butter issues.

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- Environment & Sustainability
- Student Bonding & Development
Being a Butterfly Conservationist in Hong Kong
15/07/2020
Ms. Colleen CHIU, EVSM alumnus talked about her career as a butterfly conservationist in Hong Kong.

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- Social Changes and Health
Businesses with Pandemic Insurance may Happen but Won't be Cheap
21/07/2020
Prof. Michael EDESESS, Adjunct Associate Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared his thoughts that the authorities could issue “catastrophe bonds” to businesses as an effort to help businesses cope with the economic hardship.
Triangle Business Journal
Businesses with pandemic insurance? — Yes, it may happen but won't be cheap (subscription required)
Triangle Business Journal
Businesses with pandemic insurance? — Yes, it may happen but won't be cheap (subscription required)

- Social Changes and Health
Life Sharing of Prof. Paul Forster
21/07/2020
Prof. Paul FORSTER, Co-Director of Environmental Management and Technology Program (EVMT) who just received the IPO Teaching Excellence Award 2019, shared his life story and how he copes with depression over the years.

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- Business & Economy
Young Generation Told to Look For Opportunities Beyond Hong Kong
24/07/2020
Prof. Christine LOH,Chief Development Strategist of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared her thoughts that HK’s young people should set their sights on opportunities on mainland, in particular the Bay Area, which shall be one of the few areas to see growth this year.