https://www.scmp.com/rss/516837/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The pursuit of knowledge has always driven human progress. From scientific discoveries to technological advancements, it has transformed lives, shaping the way we live, work and communicate.  With each increasingly rapid leap in science and technology, the humanistic perspectives underlying new innovations can sometimes be overlooked. In contrast, the gulfs between seemingly disparate fields, such as art and science, can... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/education/topics/new-era-humanist-technologists/article/3236893/envision-new-era-humanist-technologists?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/education/topics/new-era-humanist-technologists/article/3236893/envision-new-era-humanist-technologists?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Oct 2023 03:14:05 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] With a cheery disposition married to a steadfast demeanour, Professor Matthew MANNING left Australia for Hong Kong hoping to make a real impact on crime. As the new head of CityU’s Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences, he has great plans in mind.  “The reason I came to Hong Kong was I was always attracted to the prospect of developing a crime science programme within a university setting—and this will be the... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/education/topics/new-era-humanist-technologists/article/3236897/looking-ahead-crimes-come?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/education/topics/new-era-humanist-technologists/article/3236897/looking-ahead-crimes-come?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Oct 2023 03:13:05 +0000 In today’s digital age, the spread of information and its impact on society cannot be understated. During the years of COVID-19, information played a powerful role in determining—for better and for worse—how the pandemic panned out in communities across the world and affected billions of lives. This is one of the many reasons why Professor Vincent WANG Xiaohui’s work is so important in understanding the world we live in today. As an Assistant Professor in the Department of Media... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/education/topics/new-era-humanist-technologists/article/3236898/computational-social-science-social-impact?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/education/topics/new-era-humanist-technologists/article/3236898/computational-social-science-social-impact?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Oct 2023 03:12:23 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Building a smart city (SMC) is a sustainable goal of many nations, and technology is often assigned a pivotal role. Meanwhile, some theorists propose moving from a technology-centric approach to a more human-centric one in policymaking. So how will the SMC concept play out in reality? Professor HU Wanyang, Assistant Professor of CityU’s Department of Public and International Affairs, and her research team, studied SMC... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/education/topics/new-era-humanist-technologists/article/3236894/detecting-trajectories-smart-city-development-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/education/topics/new-era-humanist-technologists/article/3236894/detecting-trajectories-smart-city-development-china?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Oct 2023 03:11:39 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The celebrated poet Oscar WILDE once measured his time behind bars by throbs of pain, bringing to light the harrowing experience shared by many incarcerated individuals. But today, amid the darkness, a ray of hope shines through. A partnership between the Hong Kong Correctional Services Department (CSD) and the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences (SS) at CityU brings solace and healing to those in custody. It... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/education/topics/new-era-humanist-technologists/article/3236891/collaboration-between-corrections-and-psychology-blossoms?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/education/topics/new-era-humanist-technologists/article/3236891/collaboration-between-corrections-and-psychology-blossoms?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Oct 2023 03:10:05 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] When it comes to talking about history, a smile spreads across Professor TSUI Lik-hang’s face. When the conversation shifts to teaching, his eyes visibly light up. It’s impossible to miss how excited he is to bring history to life for his students, and it is his passion and enthusiasm that have earned him one of this year’s Teaching Excellence Awards (TEA) conferred by CityU. “I wouldn’t say I’m outstanding,” Tsui begins... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/education/topics/new-era-humanist-technologists/article/3236890/reimagining-role-technology-uncovering-history?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/education/topics/new-era-humanist-technologists/article/3236890/reimagining-role-technology-uncovering-history?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Oct 2023 03:08:59 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] For Sam MAN Cheuk-sum, his career started with a dream in secondary school. He wanted to be a disc jockey (DJ)—and he knew early on that he would be good at it. “When I was in secondary school, I already knew I wanted to go into the entertainment business,” he beams. After reading the book I Want to Be a DJ and observing his sister do her media studies, Man saw an obvious path in front of him. “At the time, I had no idea... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/education/topics/new-era-humanist-technologists/article/3236858/working-all-angles?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/education/topics/new-era-humanist-technologists/article/3236858/working-all-angles?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Oct 2023 03:08:01 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] From the bustling boulevards of New York City to the boisterous streets of Hong Kong, the Joint Bachelor’s Degree Program between City University of Hong Kong and Columbia University (“the Program”) offers an international education that promises a symphony of academic excellence and insights. On 15 May 2023, the School of General Studies at Columbia University organised the Class Day, a time-honoured tradition that... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/education/topics/new-era-humanist-technologists/article/3236852/global-learners-pen-tale-two-universities?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/education/topics/new-era-humanist-technologists/article/3236852/global-learners-pen-tale-two-universities?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Oct 2023 03:07:09 +0000