Press Releases and Stories

2021

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Research, Economics
Impact Series: Asia’s Economy in Good Hands
https://30a.hkust.edu.hk/our-impact/asias-economy-good-hands
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Physics, High Energy Physics, Research
Expert Series: Into the Darkest Mystery
Sixty years ago, the whole world was gladly amazed when the first human blast
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Sustainability Smart Campus, Sustainability, Global and Community Engagement, Innovation
Universities Can Be 'Living Labs' For Sustainability
President Prof. Wei SHYY discusses the role of universities in creating a sustainable future.
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Artificial Intelligence, STEM Education, Automation technology, Health
Expert Series: Should We Harness AI Or Fear It?
Ever since computer science pioneer, Alan Turing, first asked “can machines t
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Women / Gender, Women in Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Electronic and Computer Engineering, Careers, Robotics
Prof. Pascale Fung: Woman Engineer Defies All Odds
The notable woman engineer reveals how she developed an interest in engineering as a kid, and what drove her to become an engineer in a male-denominated field.

2020

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Business, Business Management, Sustainability, Sustainable Development
Belt and Road Initiative Projects Need Sharper Focus on Sustainability
Research shows growing need for sustainability focus in Belt and Road Initiative projects in ASEAN. Chinese companies see diverse strengths of ASEAN market and collaboration the key for success.
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Humanities and Social Science, Pollution
COVID-19, City Lockdowns, and Air Pollution: Evidence from China
The rapid spread of COVID-19 is a global public health challenge. To prevent the escalation of its transmission, China locked down one-third of its cities and strictly restricted personal mobility and economic activities.
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Research and Technology, Global and Community Engagement
From Virus-slaying Air Purifiers to Delivery Robots, How HKUST Inventions are Fighting Covid-19
President Prof. Wei SHYY contributed an article to the World Economic Forum talking about the collaborative efforts made by HKUST and its fellow allies to fight Covid-19.