Highlights
The patented Defocus Incorporated Soft Contact lens for myopia control developed at PolyU has recently been licensed to a local company. This kind of custom-made lens will benefit hundreds of thousands of children in need.
With its 3,000-strong running team, PolyU won the Champion of the "Most Supportive Group Award" for the ninth consecutive year at the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon held on 21 January. PolyU runners also bagged multiple prizes at the race.
Achievements
On 30 January, seven outstanding individuals were conferred with the title of University Fellow in recognition of their significant contributions to PolyU and the community.
Viewpoint
An East meets West approach in rehabilitation
PolyU Long Service Award recipient Prof. Hector Tsang shared his two-decade research in integrating traditional Chinese health exercises with Western medical sciences to promote mental wellness.
PolyU Long Service Award recipient Prof. Hector Tsang shared his two-decade research in integrating traditional Chinese health exercises with Western medical sciences to promote mental wellness.
Research
A research team led by Dr Yao Zhong-ping has developed a novel method to quickly authenticate genuine and counterfeit species of Chinese medicine, classify wild and cultivated types as well as differentiate their geographical origins.
Connections
UGC members recently paid a visit to PolyU where they learned about the University's major developments and exchanged with teachers and students.
Snapshots
At a recent symposium held at PolyU, experts from local and overseas institutions shared ideas and experiences in the pursuit of teaching excellence.