Policy Dialogue Series 2023-24
Check out our Policy Dialogue Series organised in conjunction with EdUHK. Topical sessions tackling Hong Kong's economic positioning with regards to China and the world. Hosted by the HKUST Division of Public Policy and the EdUHK Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies.
HKUST Inter-University Public Policy Case Competition 2024
The HKUST Inter-University Public Policy Case Competition is a flagship event at the Division of Public Policy of HKUST. The Competition aims to provide students with an opportunity to analyze pressing public policy issues and recommend practical solutions to policy makers. The inaugural session was successfully launched in Spring 2019, followed by the second session in Spring 2021.
Seminar by Dr. Kimitaka Asatani
The relationship between science and policy is crucial for shaping society’s well-being, as policy decisions are significantly influenced by high-impact papers. However, the factors driving policy citations of academic papers remain unclear despite extensive research on paper citations. In this study, we examined the citation patterns between 230,000 papers and intergovernmental organizations' policy documents published after 2015, finding notable differences in policy citation rates across countries. These variations are influenced by factors such as publishing journals, proximity to policy, and the authors’ previous policy citations. Highly-cited authors often play a dominant role in certain fields, forming influential networks, particularly in areas like climate change. Our findings provide insights into the mechanisms underlying the integration of scientific knowledge into policymaking.
Programs
Master of Public Policy
Taught Postgraduate Programs
An interdisciplinary program equips students with knowledge of the full impact of science and technology innovations and professional skills in formulating and implementing innovative solutions to current and emerging global challenges
Master of Public Management
Taught Postgraduate Programs
The MPM program focuses on the managerial and leadership challenges in the public sector and equips students with interdisciplinary perspectives needed for a successful career in the public sector or organizations that work with governments
MPhil / PhD in Public Policy
Research Postgraduate Program
Provides rigorous training in public policy research to academically outstanding students aspiring to pursue a career in policy research and teaching
Research
Case Development Program
The Case Development Program is a pioneering initiative established in Fall 2017 to promote the case pedagogy in public policy education. The Program develops teaching cases which address pressing public policy issues in Hong Kong and Mainland China. The policy areas revolve mainly around four research clusters – science, technology and innovation policy; environmental policy and sustainability; social changes and policy; and China’s development policy.
