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Climate Change: The World’s Other Crisis
Although COVID-19 has understandably captured the world’s full attention this year, the dangers of climate change have not gone away. HKU scholars are applying scientific and legal expertise to assess the ecological and political dimensions of the problem, and the possible solutions. HKU also recently joined the International Universities Climate Alliance, a platform for researchers to exchange information on climate change and join forces in formulating solutions.
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Protests Sponsored by the State
Social movements used to be about disadvantaged groups rising against the state. But now, states themselves are initiating social movements. Political scientist Dr Yan Xiaojun has been investigating.
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Virtual Forum on the COVID-19 Pandemic
HKU researchers from multiple disciplines discussed approaches to tackling the COVID-19 pandemic and the potential for “big ideas” to bring new perspectives to huge issues faced globally.
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VP(R)'s Picks: Scaling Up Tech Innovation in the Classroom
The success of e-learning in schools has more to do with pedagogy than technology, as demonstrated in a Faculty of Education study of 10 special education needs (SEN) schools in Hong Kong that were determined to give their students the same learning opportunities as those in mainstream schools.
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VP(R)'s Picks: New Discovery on Cell Division
Errors in cell division can mean cells end up with an abnormal number of chromosomes, leading to disease and other health problems. Research from the School of Biological Sciences explains how these errors may arise, opening a new avenue for exploring diagnostic biomarkers and potential therapies.
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