HKUST Inter-University Public Policy Case Competition 2024 The Public Policy case competition, gathered 42 teams from various universities, fostering a collaborative environment focused on addressing critical policy issues. Among the participants, HKUST stood out with 30 teams, including 14 undergraduate groups and 16 postgraduate teams, specifically 10 Master of Public Policy (MPP) teams. Non-HKUST institutions also made significant contributions, with teams from City University of Hong Kong , Hong Kong University, Lingnan University, Education University Hong Kong and Hong Kong Metropolitan University. The competition progressed through multiple rounds, with 12 teams shortlisted for Round 2. This group included 8 teams from HKUST (4 undergraduate and 4 postgraduate) and 4 teams from non-HKUST institutions (including HKBU, LingU, and EdUHK). The diversity of participants was impressive, representing a wide range of disciplines such as European Studies, Global China Studies, Quantitative Social Analysis, Environmental Science, Business Management, Computer Science and Engineering, Quantitative Finance, Journalism, and Public Policy/ Administration. This interdisciplinary approach enriched the discussions and solutions proposed during the competition. The event concluded with an exciting showcase of talent, where the winners were announced: Champion: Visionarius (HKUST Undergraduate: EVMT, QFIN, GBUS, GCS) First Runner-Up: Justanother Team (HKUST Undergraduate: SENG) Second Runner-Up: Foggy Dihards (HKUST Postgraduate: MPP, ENVR) Third Runner-Up: Pizza Hut (HKUST Postgraduate: MPP, MPM) The competition not only highlighted the exceptional skills of the participants but also emphasized the collaborative spirit that defined the event. Each team’s unique perspective contributed to a rich dialogue on pressing policy challenges, reinforcing the value of diverse academic backgrounds in crafting effective solutions. This year’s competition served as a testament to the capabilities and creativity of emerging leaders in policy-making. OUR JUDGES: Prof. Sr Daniel HO (HKU) Dr. Lawrence HO (EdUHK) Mr. Kin-kwok LAI (Saint Francis University) Dr. Kay LAM (Public Policy Consultant) Prof. Mee KANG (CityU) Sr Prof. Bay WONG (HKU; Former Assistant Director of Housing, HKSARG) Prof. Simon YAU (LingU) 34 STUDENT HUB
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