Our research team led by Dr Gail CHANG and Dr Amber CHIOU has developed AkkMore™, a fungus and plant-based fat replacer against obesity and metabolic diseases. AkkMore™ is not only effective in enhancing gut health, modulating the immune response, and relieving anxiety, but also helps to lower the calorific content of food and extends the shelf life of cream products. The research was awarded a silver medal at the 2022 International Exhibition of

22 May 2024

【PolyU JUPAS Consultation Day 2024】 Join us on 18 May (Saturday) for the PolyU JUPAS Consultation Day 2024. Academic staff from the four departments of Faculty of Science will answer students' inquiries about reprioritizing their JUPAS choices and programme details. Consultation Booth: Date: 18 May 2024 (Sat) Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Venue: Hong Kong Polytechnic University (BC202) Sign up now: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/conday Lab

14 May 2024

Join us for the Sustainability Lecture Series on Sustainable Food System!    Bonjour! The Sustainability Lecture Series is returning on 31 May, as part of the French GourMay!    Brought to you by PolyU and the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macau, this edition focuses on sustainable food system, from food production, the first step towards a more sustainable consumption, to food waste management, creating values in food waste throug

8 May 2024

We have held a successful Career Talk event on 13 April featuring special guest speaker, dietitian Ms. Grace Tam, and our amazing alumni! During the event, they shared their inspiring professional journeys and provided valuable career advice to help our students shape their future paths. We also had a hands-on session where we prepared healthy and delicious food together, learning about important nutritional knowledge along the way.  We are gra

19 Apr 2024

Our academic team recently embarked on a prestigious visit to Guangzhou from 8th to 10th April! We had the privilege of meeting with experts in the fields of food science, nutrition, and health from three renowned universities in China: South China University of Technology (SCUT), South China Agricultural University (SCAU), and Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU).  During this visit, we also had the honor of witnessing the cutting-edge lab equipment a

12 Apr 2024