Media Review (No.18/2001)
Prepared by the Office of University Development and Public Affairs
Media Content Analysis of News Reports ======A total of 56 reports mentioning UST were received, of which 47 were substantive.
General (10) Teaching and Learning (8) Expert Opinion (9) Research (19) Students (1) Events (2) Service (3) Others (4)
** Items involving OUDPA media liaison, press inquiries, media invitation or supply of information.
1. The Physics Department of UST announced that it has developed a supercomputing platform** HK Economic Times and Hi-Tech Weekly (15/5), Sing Tao, The Sun, HK Economic Journal, HK Economic Times, Oriental Daily, HK Commercial Daily, Ta Kung Pao, Wen Wei Po (9/5).
2. Microsoft announced that it would work with HKU, UST and PolyU to set up a new development lab to provide advanced software training to students Hi-Tech Weekly and HK Economic Times (15/5), HK Economic Journal, Sing Pao, SCMP, Sing Tao, Wen Wei Po, Ta Kung Pao and Ming Pao (11/5).
3. Prof Bai Chunli, Vice-President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and one of the officiating guests of UST's Institute for Nano Science and Technology, gave an exclusive interview on nano technology Ta Kung Pao (15/5).
4. Dr John Milton (LANG) offers a new on-line course to help local students improve their English Ming Pao Daily News (15/5).
5. The choir of the University of Pennsylvania gave a charity performance to raise funds for scholarships of UPenn, CUHK and UST Ta Kung Pao (15/5).
6. A group of vice-mayors from the Chinese Mainland visited UST among other education institutions and community organizations Ta Kung Pao (15/5).
7. In an article that discussed education reforms, President Chia-Wei Woo's recent comments on the topic were being referred to Wen Wei Po (15/5).
8. UST offers revision courses for candidates sitting for examinations leading to Chartered Financial Analyst professional qualification HK Economic Times (15/5).
9. In an article discussing the academic qualifications of local universities, in terms the percentage of faculty members with PhD degrees, UST comes out on top HK Economic Journal (15/5).
10. UST recruits top students in Shenzhen this year** Ming Pao and Sing Pao (15/5), HK Commercial Daily and Shenzhen Special Economic Zone Daily (13/5).
11. UST's MBA program was mentioned as one of the 50 top programs of its kind in a global survey by the Financial Times Wen Wei Po (14/5).
12. Prof Otto Lin, VP-RD, told a US audience that HK would need to shape up or risk being left behind in the race to become a hi-tech city to compete globally SCMP (14/5).
13. A profile of the head of Global Green, a listed company which teams up with UST's biochemistry professors in developing new cosmetic products Sing Pao Daily News (14/5).
14. UST's returfing of lawn is queried** Apple Daily (14/5).
15. A columnist mentioned Dr Kin-Man Lee (CIVL)'s study of recycling tyres as one of the projects funded by the Research Grants Council Ming Pao Daily News (14/5).
16. Prof Francis Lui (ECON) commented on various economic issues Ming Pao (14/5, 11/5), HK Economic Times (12/5).
17. Student Counselor Kwong Miu Ha was quoted in an article on students' stress problems and universities' counseling service** SCMP (12/5).
18. Prof Samuel Chanson (COMP) comments on the computer system security issue in a report on a portal's leakage of readers' information The Sun (12/5).
19. A government official said Shanghai has explored the possibility of UST helping the city develop its computer chip industry HK Economic Times (12/5).
20. An unnamed UST student said there were around 300 MP3 music files available on the University's network SCMP (12/5).
21. UST is to host a symposium of university presidents as part of its celebration of the University's 10th anniversary** Sing Tao (12/5).
22. Prof Ka Lok Chan (FINA) commented on the state of the local economy Oriental Daily News (11/5).
23. Part Seven of the series of articles by Prof Yitao Wang of BRI TCM Center Ta Kung Pao (11/5).
24. Dr Yan Xu (ISMT) wrote about issues relating to merger and regulation in the telecommunications industry HK Economic Journal (11/5).
25. UST and the Kellogg Graduate School of Management provide management training to the MTR Corporation HK Economic Times (11/5).
26. In a commentary advocating closer integration between HK and the Pearl River Delta region, the writer mentioned views put forth by President Chia-Wei Woo Express Weekly (10/5).
27. Eight incidents involving chemical materials have happened at the eight tertiary education institutions in the past three years and UST has been issued 43 licenses for storing dangerous goods Sing Pao (10/5).
28. The founder of Netssage.com talked about how he started his business by first buying the required technology from a UST student Express Weekly (10/5).
29. A school in Tai Po is busily preparing for this year's International Robot Olympiad held at UST PC Xpress (9/5).
30. Part 34 of the series of articles on traditional Chinese medicine by Prof Shain-Dow Kung (BIOL) Ta Kung Pao (9/5).
31. The company investing in the Asia Vision Technology--a UST spin-off--has been planning to list on the Growth Enterprise Board HK Economic Journal (9/5).
32. In an article discussing the lack of enterprises founded by universities, UST's initiatives in encouraging entrepreneurship were mentioned HK Economic Journal (9/5).
33. UST students won the university netball tournament The Sun (9/5).
34. In a report on TeleEye, the newly listed company founded by CityU professors, UST's initiatives in fostering technology-based companies were mentioned HK Economic Times (9/5).
35. President Chia-wei Woo mentioned as one of the judges of this year's HK Newspaper Awards Ta Kung Pao (8/5).
36. UST was mentioned as a tourist attraction in the Clear Water Bay area Monday (4/5).
37. Two UST doctoral students have made contributions in the drive towards high-performance, low-voltage and low-power integrated circuit design** Nikkei Electronics Asia (May).
Please Note:
To comply with the amended Copyright Ordinance, which covers the unauthorized copying of all copyrights work including newspapers and magazines, we regret that we would not be able to provide copies of the news reports listed above. If you are interested in reading any of the above reports, please check the available originals of the newspapers and magazines at the University Library.
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 we can when official translations are not immediately available. South China Morning Post (SCMP) and Hong Kong iMail (iMail) are English newspapers. Enquiries can be made to the Office of University Development and Public Affairs (ext 6305 or 8555).