https://www.scmp.com/rss/510190/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Donna Mah Donna Mah Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionised the way humans interact with technology. AI can help automate tedious tasks that would otherwise take up valuable time, allowing people to focus on more important projects or activities. Additionally, AI can be used as an aid for decision making by providing data-driven insights into complex problems leading to faster and possibly better solutions. AI is already being used in many industries such as healthcare, finance, transport, and... https://www.scmp.com/yp/native/discover/lifestyle/article/3218305/ai-technology-used-augment-human-strengths-bright-future-it?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/native/discover/lifestyle/article/3218305/ai-technology-used-augment-human-strengths-bright-future-it?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Apr 2023 10:00:44 +0000 Donna Mah Donna Mah Many people may think that IT and I&T are the same thing. This misconception can lead to a narrow view of the Innovation and Technology (I&T) field and limit people’s perception of what it really encompasses. The truth is, I&T is a vast field that supports many aspects in our daily lives, from communication to entertainment and even healthcare. Working in I&T offers tremendous opportunities for growth for companies as well as individuals. For students looking at careers in I&T, internships are... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3217923/passion-it-opens-world-opportunities?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3217923/passion-it-opens-world-opportunities?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Apr 2023 11:51:47 +0000 Donna Mah Donna Mah Thomas Chan, co-founder of Career Hackers at the Hong Kong Science Park, says you can work in I&T without having a background in tech. His start-up is an AI-powered virtual simulation all-in-one career platform. And he believes it has the potential to be a game changer in the recruitment sector in Hong Kong and across Asia. be a game changer in the recruitment sector in Hong Kong and across Asia. Thomas has already made a new milestone in his start-up journey as he took Career Hackers to... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/article/3217544/non-techies-or-self-taught-talent-can-thrive-hong-kongs-innovation-ecosystem?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/article/3217544/non-techies-or-self-taught-talent-can-thrive-hong-kongs-innovation-ecosystem?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 19 Apr 2023 05:11:40 +0000 Donna Mah Donna Mah Jobs in technology have a huge array of career prospects and the flexibility offered is remarkable. The possibilities mean that everyone can develop a career that is fulfilling and has purpose. Whatever your background may be, jobs in Innovation and Technology (I&T) are providing countless opportunities for people to grow and blossom. Wilbert Averil, an assistant at InnoAcademy Team at the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), spoke with us about his journey so far in I&T... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/article/3217293/hong-kongs-largest-it-ecosystem-offers-growth-opportunities-tech-and-non-tech-talents?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/article/3217293/hong-kongs-largest-it-ecosystem-offers-growth-opportunities-tech-and-non-tech-talents?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Apr 2023 04:54:57 +0000 Donna Mah Donna Mah Mattis Tsang definitely looks cool in his aviator jacket, but then he is a licensed pilot, as well as the managing director of Aerosim, a Hong Kong Science Park start-up at the forefront of next-gen aviation training technologies. Indeed, the company has just signed an MOU (memorandum of understanding) with Boeing to collaborate on cutting-edge training programmes which aimed to expedite the digital transformation for the future of aviation in Asia. The insignia patch on the jacket reads... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3217064/variety-domain-knowledge-essential-it-success?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3217064/variety-domain-knowledge-essential-it-success?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 14 Apr 2023 08:03:45 +0000 Donna Mah Donna Mah Anushka Purohit is the CEO and co-founder of lifestyle product brand Breer. Based in the Hong Kong Science Park, the company upcycles unsold bread to make craft beer in a range of “edgy” flavours such as pineapple bun. In this way, Breer combines aspects of a chill lifestyle with doing social good by promoting sustainability. What could be cooler? Many think Anushka is a force of nature. From that eureka moment when she and her co-founders hit on the idea of using bread to brew beer, she has... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3216913/hong-kongs-innovation-technology-sector-thrives-diversity?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3216913/hong-kongs-innovation-technology-sector-thrives-diversity?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 13 Apr 2023 07:27:49 +0000 Donna Mah Donna Mah The myth that Innovation and Technology (I&T) companies only welcome people with a technical background is far from the truth. There are many examples of successful tech entrepreneurs and leaders who have come from diverse backgrounds. Tech mogul Elon Musk who studied physics and economics at university, stressed in his speech at a Caltech’s 118th annual commencement ceremony, that being able to bring a lot of people together to work with you to create something is necessary if you want to... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3216881/diverse-teams-spark-impact-through-game-changing-innovation?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3216881/diverse-teams-spark-impact-through-game-changing-innovation?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 13 Apr 2023 06:00:26 +0000 Donna Mah Donna Mah For companies in the tech space, diversity is more important than ever. That’s because employers accept the evidence that having people with different backgrounds and perspectives leads to better problem solving, greater creativity, and more innovation in the workplace. It has also been shown that companies with diverse teams find it easier to attract top talent. They understand the value of new ideas and individual experience. And they see that people with unique skill sets should be celebrated... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3216775/it-companies-need-diversity-create-dynamic-teams?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3216775/it-companies-need-diversity-create-dynamic-teams?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 12 Apr 2023 07:19:09 +0000 Donna Mah Donna Mah Leading up to the 2023 Hang Lung Mathematics Awards (HLMA), a sharing session was organised on 11 March which featured past winners, Dr Brian Chung, 2010 Silver Award winner and Dorothy Cheng, 2016 Bronze Award winner. The session was moderated by Professor Shing Yu Leung, Associate Dean of Science at HKUST and over 100 students signed up. Brian and Dorothy shared what they learned from their HLMA experience, their current work, and how mathematics has helped them in their careers. After... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3214123/power-mathematics-exploration-hlma-winners-share-life-lessons?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3214123/power-mathematics-exploration-hlma-winners-share-life-lessons?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Mar 2023 04:30:46 +0000 Donna Mah Donna Mah Mathematics provides amazing tools for science and study that has been in existence for centuries! It gives us a better understanding of the world around us, and can help us uncover the mysteries of the universe. An essential part of this discipline is mathematics research. It’s all about proving and creating theories, finding new applications, and exploring unsolved problems. Plus, it helps us to develop new technologies and advance science. Pretty cool, right? Two winners of the Hang Lung... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3210842/journey-infinite-possibilities-through-mathematics-exploration?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3210842/journey-infinite-possibilities-through-mathematics-exploration?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Feb 2023 09:07:01 +0000 Donna Mah Donna Mah Travel provides the best onsite learning opportunities for people to immerse themselves in a different part of the world, to explore new learning experiences and connect with the world. Overseas study tours place students in new environments where students naturally learn to adapt, to be agile and boost confidence, which helps them to navigate their own paths to success. Preface, an industry-leading EdTech company, partnered with UNESCO to offer the first-ever international coding summer... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/article/3210013/world-our-classroom?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/article/3210013/world-our-classroom?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Feb 2023 06:56:58 +0000 Donna Mah Donna Mah In a highly-charged atmosphere of excitement, the first-ever Hong Kong Science Fair was held from June 25 to 26 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Young innovators exhibited projects they had grown and cultivated from seedling ideas to working prototypes. Three tech-driven interactive zones also gave visitors a chance to experience different types of technology and their inventive applications. Organised by the Hong Kong Innovation Foundation (HKIF), 120 primary and secondary... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3183158/big-ideas-brought-life-first-ever-hong-kong-science-fair?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3183158/big-ideas-brought-life-first-ever-hong-kong-science-fair?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Jun 2022 05:00:24 +0000 Donna Mah Donna Mah Did you know that theatre can be traced back to Ancient Greece in the 6th Century BC? Theatre has a rich history and people have been enjoying drama, comedy, music and other forms of entertainment for a long, long time. Theatre allows us to step into someone else’s shoes and see life from a different point of view, to learn to relate to others and be empathetic. One Hong Kong taiko group talks about merging local culture with Japanese drums The Absolutely Fabulous Theatre Connection (AFTEC) has... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3181660/delve-world-theatre-aftec-free-online-platform?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3181660/delve-world-theatre-aftec-free-online-platform?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Jun 2022 10:07:45 +0000 Donna Mah Donna Mah Three secondary students spoke with the founders of the Clean Waterways Initiative about why they started the non-profit, what has happened since its establishment in 2019, and their upcoming plans. The students share what they’ve learned with Young Post readers here. Chemists cook up way to remove microplastics from waste water using okra Couple builds legacy for the greater good Charlotte Wan Man-nok (Form 3, HKUGA College) Picture yourself taking a refreshing stroll near the sea, but instead... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3172088/cleaning-hong-kongs-waterways-and-beyond?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3172088/cleaning-hong-kongs-waterways-and-beyond?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 28 Mar 2022 03:30:44 +0000 Donna Mah Donna Mah A bold new initiative is giving secondary students in Hong Kong the chance to learn about the wonders of space. Known as Best Economy for Space Technology (BEST) programme, it is jointly run by the HKU Academy for the Talented, the HKU Laboratory for Space Research (LSR) and the Orion Astropreneur Space Academy (OASA), and is proving both instructive and inspiring. Participating students from 23 school teams are taught and mentored by HKU Academics and industry professionals on a range of... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3169038/best-programme-lets-students-explore-space-science-build?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3169038/best-programme-lets-students-explore-space-science-build?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 Mar 2022 03:36:31 +0000 Donna Mah Donna Mah Written by Charmaine Ng (Form 6, Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School) A study by the University of Hong Kong has shown that the city is home to 5,943 species of marine fauna and flora. Have you ever considered how human activities can harm these animals and their habitats? Whether it is due to factory run off, plastic pollution or even the inappropriate disposal of waste such as fishing nets, people in Hong Kong often seem to ignore the consequences of their wasteful actions due to how disconnected... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3166380/protect-marine-life-learning-live-sustainably?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3166380/protect-marine-life-learning-live-sustainably?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Feb 2022 08:26:02 +0000 Donna Mah Donna Mah By Edward Cheung, Form 5, Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School Did you know that there are trash collecting boats clearing over 5 trillion pieces of plastic that are floating in the oceans worldwide? Students from three local secondary schools attended a harbour observation tour in Aberdeen in December 2021 to learn about plastic pollution and see one of the vessels designed by the Clean Waterways Initiative, as part of the HSBC Clean Waterways Programme, in action. Hong Kong’s plastic pollution... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/environment/article/3165173/technology-helps-rid-waterways-rubbish?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/environment/article/3165173/technology-helps-rid-waterways-rubbish?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 31 Jan 2022 02:00:21 +0000 Donna Mah Donna Mah Awareness is key when it comes to dealing with the plastic pollution problem. With Hong Kong’s landfills running out of space, understanding of the waste we are generating is vital to working on solutions. Two Form 5 students at Po Leung Kuk Lee Shing Pik College, share an interview with Dana Winograd of Plastic Free Seas (Travis Li Cheuk-fung), and a guide to recycling with the Green 6 shops (Kiki Chung Yan-tung). In December, the students took part in an HSBC Clean Waterways observation tour... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3164480/plastic-pollution-problem?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3164480/plastic-pollution-problem?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Jan 2022 04:00:29 +0000 Donna Mah Donna Mah According to environmental group, The Green Earth, the equivalent of 5.28 million 430 ml plastic bottles is disposed of each day in Hong Kong. After Tropical Storm Lionrock and Tropical Storm Kompasu in October 2021 dumped piles of rubbish on the city’s beaches and coastline Hong Kong’s marine pollution problem was exposed for all to see. In December 2021, a group of secondary students was invited on a harbour observation tour to learn more about marine pollution in Hong Kong by the HSBC Clean... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3162598/cleaning-hong-kongs-waterways?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3162598/cleaning-hong-kongs-waterways?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Jan 2022 02:00:27 +0000 Donna Mah Donna Mah The annual Student of the Year (SOTY) Awards offers young people a chance to shine and show how they have contributed to the community. Now in its 40th year, the competition recognises the achievements of secondary students, with 11 awards being presented in nine different categories. The Best Devotion to School award acknowledges the work of individuals whose involvement and sense of service has won the respect and admiration of teachers and students alike. What the judges are looking for in a... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3139323/soty-2021-best-devotion-school-award-celebrates-students?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3139323/soty-2021-best-devotion-school-award-celebrates-students?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:17:51 +0000 Donna Mah Donna Mah Learning about money, including what it is and how we use it, is an important part of growing up, so a group of Form 4 students from Chiu Lut Sau Memorial Secondary School came up with an original approach to help today’s younger generation gain these valuable skills. They created a concept that likens good money management to a digital “pet” which can be “fed” with savings, along with a series of tasks and activities to mindfully help manage its growth. The Gen Z influencer using TikTok to... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3139122/hong-kong-students-use-digital-pet-promote-financial?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3139122/hong-kong-students-use-digital-pet-promote-financial?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 30 Jun 2021 02:17:25 +0000