On Thursday's programme, we first speak with representatives from the Civil Engineering and Development Department to learn about the latest tech in boosting slope safety and addressing extreme weather.We also learn more about its work in managing coastal risks ahead of the typhoon season.

After the break, we check out the world’s first nose-to-brain NanoPowder nasal spray. A researcher will tell us how this medication can be used to immediately provide emergency aid to stroke patients.

And finally, we hear from UK politics experts, as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defied calls to resign after the ruling Labour Party suffered heavy early losses in the elections last week.

9:05am-9:30am: Slope safety and shoreline management

Speakers:

Lawrence Shum, Deputy Head of the Geotechnical Engineering Office (Island)

Cheung Wing Hong, Acting Deputy Head of the Civil Engineering Office ( Port & Land )

9:31am-9:42am: HKU's nose-to-brain NanoPowder nasal spray

Speaker:

Aviva Chow, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong

9:42am-10:00am: UK local elections

Speakers:

Roger Scully, Professor and Dean of Arts and Social Sciences at Hong Kong Metropolitan University

Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University