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- Environment & Sustainability
Hong Kong to lead on climate, sustainability
12/10/2025
A column article by Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist and Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR), on the measures outlined in the 2025 Policy Address as well as the challenge faced by Hong Kong. She noted the government must integrate its commitments into strategies that can be clearly promoted locally and internationally, as HK gradually repositions itself as a hub for clean energy and environmental technology. (China Daily - HK)
China Daily - HK
Hong Kong to lead on climate, sustainability
China Daily - HK
Hong Kong to lead on climate, sustainability

Media Credit: RTHK
- Public Policy
RTHK Radio Program Backchat
09/10/2025
Prof. Masaru YARIME, Associate Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), spoke with RTHK radio program Backchat, regarding the newly elected leader of the Liberal Democratic Party in Japan and the significant policy challenges the country is currently facing, both domestically and internationally.

Media Credit: 香港經濟日報網
- Innovation & Technology
AR提升生活品質 科幻小說漸成真
08/10/2025
Two articles by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) on AR tools that can make life easier and improve the quality of life. (HK Economic Times and HK Economic Journal)

Media Credit : EIN PRESSWIRE
- Environment & Sustainability
The World Alliance of International Financial Centers concludes its Annual General Meeting in Germany
06/10/2025
Vivi LIAO Yuwei, HKUST PhD candidate in Environmental Science, Policy and Management, won the first place in the fourth WAIFC Young Academic Award, with her paper “Adaptation Finance for Emerging Markets.”

Media Credit : 大公文匯網
- Environment & Sustainability
【創科獻港力】港科大新招抑藻繁殖解紅潮 同步滅除有害微生物 為水質調控提供更環保經濟方案
05/10/2025
The team led by Prof. YEUNG King-Lun, the Chair Professor of Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering (CBE) and Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR), successfully developed a groundbreaking method for preparing inorganic matrices, involving the precise quantitative addition of dissolvable sodium chlorite to efficiently and safely regulate algae growth in water. Prof. YEUNG recently presented the technology in an interview with Wen Wei Po. (tkww.hk and Wenweipo)

Media Credit: 香港經濟日報網
- Innovation & Technology
觀察辯論到實戰 AI助提升思辨力
01/10/2025
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)

Media Credit : 每經網
- Environment & Sustainability
0死亡!"樺加沙"巨風無巨災,"風王"襲擊之下的深港澳做對了什麼?
27/09/2025
Prof. SHI Xiaoming, Associate Professor of Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR), said in an interview last Thursday that precautionary measures can significantly reduce casualties and economic losses caused by typhoons. (Various media)

Media Credit: 香港經濟日報網
- Innovation & Technology
Voice + AI激發創意 讓思考變得有聲
24/09/2025
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)

Media Credit : 明報新聞網
- Environment & Sustainability
港青受太古市集啟發 創業做回收 白色聖誕市集力求實現「零廢物」
23/09/2025
Donica, a student of Environmental Management and Technology (EVMT), participated in Swire Properties’ White Christmas Street Fair and endorsed wholeheartedly Swire Properties' concept of environmental protection. (Ming Pao Daily)

Media Credit: 中國經濟觀察網
- Innovation & Technology
AI搜索流量將超過傳統搜索!大模型將如何重構搜索引擎?
23/09/2025
More coverage on predictions that AI search traffic will surpass traditional search traffic. Prof. HAN Sirui, the Assistant Professor of Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), 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)

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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.