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Curious about where a master’s degree in public policy can take you? Hear from HKUST’S MPP alumni.

Have more questions? Email us at [email protected] or find our dedicated phone lines here https://ppol.hkust.edu.hk/general-enquiry

🎉 Exciting News from PPOL! 🎉
We are proud to announce that ZENG Yuqiyu, a MPP student from the Division of Public Policy, has secured 2nd Runner-Up at the HKUST Talent Quest 2025, held to celebrate HKUST’s 35th Anniversary!
A vibrant showcase of creativity and diversity, the competition featured 12 finalists who brought a stunning array of talents—including singing, dancing, guitar performances, and magic acts—while representing rich cultural traditions from China, Vietnam, India, and beyond. Yuqiyu’s standout performance captured the spirit of the event and earned her this well-deserved recognition.
Congratulations to Yuqiyu on this wonderful achievement! This success highlights not only her exceptional artistic skills but also the vibrant, multicultural spirit of our PPOL community, where students shine both in academics and creative pursuits.

🎉Congratulations to Dr. Xinyi Wang and Prof. Naubahar Sharif recently published article in the British Educational Research Journal!🎉

Their paper, titled “Life as an ethnic minority (EM) university student: Comparing mental health challenges among local and international EM students in Hong Kong", examining the mental health challenges faced by ethnic minority (EM) university students in Hong Kong, comparing experiences between local and international EM students. Their work highlights the unique pressures, systemic barriers, and nuanced disparities affecting EM students’ well-being, offering critical, evidence-based insights to inform more inclusive mental health policies and support services in higher education.

We are proud to see our researchers advancing impactful, community-focused scholarship that addresses pressing social issues🎊.

🎉 Now out: Issue #9 of the PPOL Newsletter!
We’re excited to share the release of our 9th issue, featuring the latest on research as well as social engagement initiatives led by students and faculty.
In this edition, we take you behind the scenes and give you a glimpse of the milestones we’ve achieved so far—and the momentum we’re building for what’s next.
Thank you to everyone contributing to PPOL’s work and the growth of the division 🙌
👇 Visit our website for the readable versions https://ppol.hkust.edu.hk/newsletters

🎉 Congratulations to Prof. Yarime Masaru! 🎉

We are delighted to celebrate Prof. Masaru YARIME from the Division of Public Policy at HKUST for his newly published article in the Research Policy Journal.

"Directing environmental innovation toward radical clean technologies for sustainable transitions: Market-based vs. command-and-control policies".

His study examines how different policy instruments—market-based versus command-and-control approaches—shape the direction of environmental innovation, driving the development and adoption of radical clean technologies to advance sustainable transitions.

Click here for the article: https://lnkd.in/gAyCVFWG

🎉 Big congratulations to Prof. Alex HE Jingwei 🎉

We are delighted to share that Prof. He has been appointed as a Member of the Humanities and Social Sciences Panel (Joint Research Schemes) of the Research Grants Council (RGC).

Prior to this appointment, Prof He has served on the assessment panel of RGC’s Competitive Research Funding Schemes for the Local Self-financing Degree Sector since 2020.

He is an outstanding faculty member at PPOL and HKUST at large. His impressive record of major grants and awards continues to inspire both colleagues and students alike.

Congratulations, Prof. Alex HE Jingwei, PPOL wishes you continued success in this new role! 🙌

Join us for the Mini-Lecture & Info Session on the Master of Public Management (MPM)!

The HKUST Division of Public Policy (PPOL) invites you to a hybrid info session on the Master of Public Management (MPM)—a great opportunity to learn more about the program and experience a taste of the lecture.

Date: April 2, 2026 (Thursday)

Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM (HKT)

Mode: Hybrid (In-person & Online via Zoom)
Venue: HKUST Business School Central, 1501-02, Hong Kong Club Building, 3A Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong

Zoom details: To be provided upon successful registration

What to expect:

Mini-lecture on the Chinese Economy by Prof. Donald Low
First-hand sharing from current MPM students
Detailed program information
Q&A
Whether you are considering graduate studies or simply curious about the program, this is a great opportunity to learn more.



🔗 Register by March 31, 1:00 PM:
https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bkH8jKMNu3UxzVA



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✨Exciting News! ✨

We're thrilled to announce the latest issue of the Public Policy Bulletin from the Division of Public Policy at HKUST! This edition features an interesting study on The impact of rainfall on productivity: Implications for Chinese manufacturing, shedding light on how climate change-driven rainfall volatility risks China’s manufacturing sector— the global powerhouse accounting for 22% of world manufacturing output.

This insightful study by Xiaodong Chen, Yatang Lin and Pengyu Zhu uncovers critical productivity risks from extreme rainfall and offers targeted policy solutions to safeguard China’s industrial sustainability.

Read more about the findings and evidence-based recommendations for climate-resilient manufacturing governance! 🌏💡

More about PPOL Public Policy Bulletins 👇 https://lnkd.in/gcaWV5DZ

🏀 Exciting News from HKUST! 🏀

We are proud to announce that our Women's Basketball team has secured 3rd place in the DW-Sport HK Basketball League's 20th Division!

A special shoutout to PAN Eryu, an MPP student from the Division of Public Policy, for her amazing contributions to the team's success. 🎉

Congratulations to all the team members for their hard work and dedication! This achievement highlights not only our commitment to academic excellence but also our passion for sports and teamwork.

🎉 Congratulations to Prof. Alex Jingwei He! 🎉

We are proud to announce that Professor He has been recognised in Stanford/Elsevier's top 2% of scientists for 5 consecutive years!

Field: Public Administration
Hong Kong Rank: 3rd
Global Rank: 462nd

This achievement highlights his outstanding contributions to the field and reflects the excellence within our Division of Public Policy at HKUST.
Join us in celebrating this remarkable accomplishment!