Media Review (No.34/2002)
Prepared by the Office of University Development and Public Affairs A total of 195 substantive reports mentioning UST were collected.
** denotes items involving OUDPA in providing information or statements upon enquiries, issuing media invitation, issuing press releases, or setting up interviews.
1. News reports and commentaries on the proposed merger between UST and
CUHK**
99 clippings (21/10-4/11).
2. Dr Yufei TAO, PhD graduate of UST, was one of the winners of the Young
Scientist Award 2002. The awards were presented at the 10th annual conference of the HK Institution of Science held at UST**
HK Commercial Daily(4/11); Wen Wei Po (3/11); Ming Pao Daily News,
Sing Pao Daily News, Oriental Daily News, The Sun and Apple Daily
(3/11).
3. CELT has developed a self-learning on-line platform "IDEAS"** Ming Pao Daily News (4/11).
4. Prof Francis LUI (ECON) commented on economic issues 19 clippings (22/10-4/11).
5. A newspaper report said some patrons of the LG1 canteen did not pay
for their meals**
Apple Daily (3/11).
6. HKUST Business School was ranked first in the Asia Pacific in economics
and finance research output**
SCMP (2/11); HK Economic Times, Wen Wei Po, Sing Tao Daily News,
Ta Kung Pao and The Sun (1/11); Sing Tao Daily News, Ming Pao
Daily News and Apple Daily (31/10).
7. Prof Michael LOY (DSCI) said the increased presence of highly-motivated
non-local students would enhance the overall learning atmosphere on
campuses
SCMP (2/11).
8. The Department of Chemical Engineering is working with Green Island
Ming Pao Daily News (1/11); HK Economic Journal, Ming Pao Daily
News, Sing Tao Daily News, Wen Wei Po, HK Commercial Daily, HK Daily News, Apple Daily, HK Economic Times, Oriental Daily
News and Ta Kung Pao (31/10).
9. UST is working with mainland tertiary institutions on research and development in Shenzhen
Ta Kung Pao (1/11), Capital magazine (Oct 2002 issue). 10. Dr Yan XU (ISMT) commented on telecommunications issues Wen Wei Po (1/11).
11. Dr Samuel YU (SEPO) discussed gas safety matters Ming Pao Daily News (31/10).
12. UST students wrote on campus life Ta Kung Pao (24/10 and 31/10).
13. A charitable foundation of the Sun newspaper has provided financial
assistance to a UST student The Sun (31/10).
14. Dr Chi Cheung CHOI (HUMA) discussed local festivities and culture Wen Wei Po (30/10).
15. UST and San Jose-based WebEx will set up a joint IT research institute
at UST to develop advanced web service technologies**
Wen Wei Po (30/10); Sing Tao Daily News, Wen Wei Po, Ta Kung Pao-
2 clippings, HK Commercial Daily (25/10).
16. President of the Students' Union Tony CHAN commented on student affairs
Sing Tao Daily News (30/10) and Ming Pao Daily News (28/10). 17. Prof Samuel CHANSON (COMP) discussed internet security matters PC Market, HK Economic Times (30/10); Sing Pao Daily News (29/10);
HK Economic Times, Ta Kung Pao (23/10); Sing Tao Daily News (21/10)
18. UST takes part in the development of the Nansha IT Park SCMP (30/10) and HK Economic Times (11/10).
19. Winners of the HKUST President Cup discussed their experience** Ta Kung Pao (30/10).
20. Dr Ngok MA (SOSC) was one of the organizers of a signature campaign
calling for a White Bill on the legislation for the implementation of
Article 23 of the Basic Law
Ming Pao Daily News, Sing Pao Daily News, Sing Tao Daily News,
HK Economic Journal, HK Economic Times (30/10). 21. The Dance Society of UST organized a dance performance of university
students
Easyfinder (30/10).
22. UST PhD student Brian Wong commented on current affairs Metro Daily (28/10).
23. Dr Steve DEKREY (SBM) commented on MBA education SCMP (26/10).
24. Dr Christopher CHAO (MECH) discussed air conditioning technology The Sun (26/10).
25. Articles on the industrial applications of nanotechnology mentioned
researches conducted at UST
HK Commercial Daily, (25/10, 14/10); Machinery & Materials (Oct 2002 issue).
26. Prof K C CHAN (DBM) commented on economic issues Wen Wei Po and HK Daily News (25/10).
27. Prof David ZWEIG (SOSC) commented on China affairs The Standard (25/10).
28. Dr Barry SAUTMAN (SOSC) commented on China affairs SCMP (24/10).
29. Courses offered by CL3
HK Economic Times (23/10 and 24/10), Ta Kung Pao (24/10). 30. UST has engaged an international fund-raising consultant to conduct
a study on the University's fund-raising potentials** Ming Pao Daily News (24/10).
31. Dr Carsten HOLZ (SOSC) wrote on the Chinese economy SCMP (22/10).
32. UST held the HKUST Forum on the Future Development of HK** HK Business (Oct 2002 issue).
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Because of restrictions on photocopying newspaper articles, OUDPA is unable to provide clippings for photocopying. Most of the clippings are however available in HKUST News Clippings Online
(http://library.ust.hk/cgi/db/newsclip.pl) through the Library's subscription to the WiseNews service.
This review is mainly based on newspaper clippings about UST. All
and terms are translated from the Chinese as best as we can when
official translations are not immediately available. South China Morning Post (SCMP) and The Standard are English newspapers. Enquiries can be made to the Office of University Development and Public Affairs (ext 8555 or 6305).
