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  • Innovation & Technology
研資局推多項新撥款項目 助應對香港挑戰 把握國家發展機遇
09/11/2022
Prof. Jianping GAN, Chair Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), was featured in an advertorial by UGC on its Theme-based Research Scheme, in which he shared his research projects on HK’s surrounding waters.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
北都綠色規劃不可缺少?三大專家話你知潛力多大
08/11/2022
In an article on the green planning in the Northern Metropolis, Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) mentioned that green development has become an indispensable driving force in the Mainland and the world, adding that green development would certainly have a prominent place in the Northern Metropolis project.
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  • Business & Economy
李家超:最壞情况已過 港返舞台中央 余偉文稱明年再辦峰會 學者:放寬防疫、招才更重要
03/11/2022
In an article on the Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit, Prof. Donald LOW, Senior Lecturer of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), said that he didn't think the 2-day Summit would bring substantial changes to Hong Kong, adding that the government should focus more on relaxing the anti-pandemic limitations and attract talents.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
香港首個校本空氣質素監測網絡成立 為小學提供儀器監察校園空氣
03/11/2022
Institute for the Environment (IENV) has collaborated with Clean Air Network to set up Hong Kong's first school-based air quality monitoring network, installing professional outdoor and indoor air quality monitors at eight primary schools in Tuen Mun and Sham Shui Po.
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  • Business & Economy
  • Innovation & Technology
創業港人:星貼身跟進如帶路人「聯繫新加坡」助協調跨國項目 2008年已起步吸初創
02/11/2022
In articles on Singapore's entrepreneurial environment, Prof. Donald LOW, Senior Lecturer of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), said that Singapore pays attention to manufacturing while it also stresses on AI and I&T development, adding that a large number of talents leaving Hong Kong is a reflection of Hong Kong failing to retain local talent.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Time to embed green development as a strategic mission of SAR policies
01/11/2022
In an article on Hong Kong’s green development by Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), she reckoned that Hong Kong should embed green development as a strategic mission throughout the Special Administrative Region’s policies to align with the Party’s and the national government’s strategic vision.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
健康空氣行動舉辦活動總結展覽日與社區研討會
29/10/2022
The Carry On! exhibition and seminar under the Clean Air Neighborhood program launched by Institute for the Environment (IENV) and Clean Air Network were held last Saturday. Dr. Michelle WONG, Senior Communications Manager (Environment) of IENV, said the Program could increase students’ understanding and participation in environment protection.
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  • Innovation & Technology
"元宇宙"進高校
28/10/2022
In an article on the introduction of metaverse into education, Prof. Pan HUI, Chair Professor of the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), shared the different stages of metaverse.
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  • Innovation & Technology
HKUST scientist on why he left career as paediatrician to do research
27/10/2022
In an interview with Awais FARID, a PhD graduate in Environmental Science, Policy and Management (ESPM), he talked about his career switch from a paediatrician to a researcher focuses on infection control as he realized that his passion to save lives should not be limited to a clinic.
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  • Student Bonding & Development
香港科大跨學科課程 突破傳統界限 出路更多更廣
24/10/2022
IPO’s diverse and innovative academic programs, including Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management (T&M-DDP), BSc in Environmental Management and Technology (EVMT), BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major (IIM) and BSc in Sustainable and Green Finance (SGFN), are featured in an article. The unique curriculum and learning experience help students to become more competitive.
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  • Public Policy
Approval of the National Security Law Might Lead to Another Protest
10/06/2020
Prof. Albert PARK, Affiliated Faculty of Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management (T&M-DDP) said the approval of the national security law might lead to another six to eight months of protests in the city.
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  • Public Policy
Better Childcare Can Help Raise Fertility Rate
10/06/2020
Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) and LI Zilin, PPOL PhD candidate discussed about why childcare services is an important factor that affects fertility rate.
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  • Public Policy
HK’s Inadequacy in Social Welfare and Protection
10/06/2020
Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) said the social unrest and the pandemic have exposed HK’s inadequacy in social welfare and protection, which the HK government should reflect upon.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Sustainable Fund Flow is Important to Urban Planning in China
10/06/2020
Prof. Ye QI , Director of Institute for Public Policy (IPP) shared his insights that the Chinese government should create opportunities for sustainable fund flow for infrastructure investment and financing, as well as strengthening urban planning in China in the long run.
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  • Business & Economy
It’s Time to Plan for a Messy U.S.-China Divorce
11/06/2020
Prof. Christine LOH,Chief Development Strategist of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared her thoughts that the U.S.-China divorce will likely involve deep and wide collateral damage, affecting US corporate interests in China.
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  • Business & Economy
China's Street Vendors Rush To Sell Despite Mixed Messages
16/06/2020
Prof. Albert PARK, Affiliated Faculty of Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management (T&M-DDP) said he is skeptical that promoting a street vendor economy will substantially boost consumption as hawkers may draw away businesses from regular shops.
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  • Public Policy
Same Criteria Needed in Evaluating Responses to Pandemic
19/06/2020
Prof. Naubahar SHARIF, Associate Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) stated the importance of using symmetrical criteria while analyzing or evaluating different places’ responses to COVID-19 crisis.
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  • Business & Economy
China and the US Must Find Ways to Coexist
23/06/2020
Prof. Christine LOH,Chief Development Strategist of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared her thoughts on why she thinks China and US should find ways to coexist instead of decoupling.
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  • Innovation & Technology
Early Responders Fight Pandemic
30/06/2020
The new smart anti-microbial coating developed by the research team led by Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) and Prof. YEUNG King Lun, Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) was featured in articles on the potential market of disinfectant products.
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  • Innovation & Technology
Study: Hong Kongers Value Environment But Lack Smart Tech To Track Energy-Saving
03/07/2020
Prof. Masaru YARIME, Associate Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL), Prof. Erik BAARK, Emeritus Professor of Division of Social Science, Prof. NG Tze-Ling, former Assistant Professor of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Dr. Constantine SPANDAGOS, Postdoctoral Research Fellow of PPOL, have conducted a study and found that smart technology tools could facilitate energy-saving in HK households.