Media Review, No. 19/2002

Abstract

[evdate 2002-06-20]

Media Review (No.19/2002)

Prepared by the Office of University Development and Public Affairs

A total of 72 substantive reports mentioning UST were collected. ** denotes items involving OUDPA in providing information or statements upon media enquiries, issuing media invitation, issuing press releases, or setting up interviews.

1. UST's China studies ranked 2nd in the world in terms of the number

of papers published in the 3 top journals** Huaiqao Bao (11/6) and Ming Pao Daily News (10/6).

2. President Paul CHU talked about the developments of UST** Ta Kung Pao (11/6); HK Commercial Daily (9/6); Sing Tao Daily News (3/6).

3. CL3 offers an on-line English course Ming Pao Daily News (11/6).

4. Prof Francis LUI (ECON) commented on economic matters Ming Pao Daily News (3/6, 11/6); Sing Tao Daily News (10/6).

5. Prof Leonard CHENG (ECON) commented on education matters HK Economic Journal (10-11/6); Ming Pao Daily News (8/6); Sing Tao Daily News (20-21/5);

6. A woman was arrested at UST for an alleged theft offence at UST's bookstore Sing Tao Daily News and Apple Daily (11/6).

7. A link to a gambling site was found on a web page of the UST Students' Union site** Sing Tao Daily News (11/6).

8. Press reports said the heads of the eight tertiary institutions had different views on the proposed credit transfer system** Sing Tao Daily News (7/6, 11/6).

9. The School of Engineering of UST and the Jiaotong University of Shanghai joined hands in offering an MTM program Xinkuai Bao (10/6); Ta Kung Pao (20/5).

10. Dr Charles WW Ng (CIVL) discussed slope safety issues Sing Tao Daily News (10/6).

11. A report on universities' research activities mentioned that UST got the biggest number of patents among all 8 institutions** Sing Tao Daily News (10/6).

12. Founding President, Prof Chia-Wei WOO, was appointed as non-executive director of a few companies The Sun, Apple Daily, HK Economic Times, and Sing Tao Daily News (10/6); Next magazine (6/6); Sing Tao Daily News (24-25/5).

13. The Heung To Educational Fund donated $400,000 to the School of Science of UST** Wen Wei Po and Ming Pao Daily News (8/6).

14. UST was named in a writ filed by a construction company** Ming Pao Daily News, Sing Tao Daily News, and HK Economic Times (8/6).

15. UST is conducting a consultation on a draft code of conduct for students** Ming Pao Daily News (7/6).

16. Articles on various aspects of campus life at UST Sing Pao Daily News (4-5/6, 7/6); Ta Kung Pao (23/5,6/6).

17. UST's undergraduate program on logistics was the most sought after course this year** Sing Tao Daily News, Ming Pao Daily News, Oriental Daily News, HK Economic Times, Ta Kung Pao, and Wen Wei Po (6/6).

18. A computer network problem has led to difficulties in posting messages on June 4 commemoration activities on the ENB** Apple Daily and The Sun (5/6).

19. The first session of the HKUST Forum on the Future Development of HK was held to discuss HK's relations with the Pearl River Delta** The Sun and Macau Daily (4/6).

20. Mr C D Tam, chief executive of the HK Science and Technology Parks Ltd., would visit the Nansha IT Park, a joint project of the Henry Fok Foundation and UST HK Economic Times, HK Economic Journal, Ta Kung Pao and The Standard (4/6).

21. A column on MBA courses mentioned that the MBA program of UST was

ranked 47th in the Financial Times' global ranking HK Economic Times (3/6 and 21/5).

22. A website set up by a group of UST students on environment education, www.pepa.com.hk, was inaugurated** Ta Kung Pao (27/5) and Wen Wei Po (25/5).

23. Dr Alexis LAU (CCAR) commented on pollution issues SCMP (27/5).

24. UST offers 3 courses to gifted secondary school students this summer Ming Pao Daily News (25/5).

25. Dr Chi Cheung CHOI (HUMA) conducts researches on the Chinese festivals and customs in the South China region HK Economic Times (25/5).

26. Articles on the nano science and technology researches at UST** Macau Daily (24/5), HK Economic Journal (23/5), and J&M/Industri-Teknik (April 2002).

27. Dr Issac TAM (SAO) commented on graduates' employment situation Ming Pao Daily News (22/5).

28. Dr Wan Keung WONG (BICH) commented on some health products Next magazine (23/5).

29. Dr Wan Keung WONG (BICH) conducts researches on human epidermal growth factor Ming Pao Daily News (22/5); HK Economic Times (21/5).

30. Prof Tony EASTHAM (AVPRD) discussed research funding matters** HK Economic Times (21/5).

31. A guide on a day out on UST campus** HK Daily News (3/5).

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 information recorded here is as reported in the original articles. Names 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).