Highlight
PolyU recently presented Outstanding Students Awards to recognise high achievers. Award recipients Amy Chan Chi-in and Paul Szeto Chun shared how PolyU's education inspired them to give back to society through their start-ups.
Achievements
PolyU became the first university in the world that has taken four Reimagine Education Awards for its Service-Learning and leadership education subjects within two years, after winning two awards recently.
Viewpoint
Students turn racing dream into reality
HKPolyU Racing, the first and only formula racing team formed by local university students, shared its experience in representing Hong Kong in the 2017 Formula Student Electric China (FSEC) with its self-designed and manufactured racing car HKF-01E. With the preparation for 2018 FSEC underway, the team also unveiled plans for its dream electric vehicle HKF-02E.
HKPolyU Racing, the first and only formula racing team formed by local university students, shared its experience in representing Hong Kong in the 2017 Formula Student Electric China (FSEC) with its self-designed and manufactured racing car HKF-01E. With the preparation for 2018 FSEC underway, the team also unveiled plans for its dream electric vehicle HKF-02E.
Research
A PolyU research team studied local death statistics and discovered a sharp increase in the mortality rate of people with mental and behavioural disorders on heavily polluted days.
Connections
At the recent Times Higher Education's Asia Universities Summit, President Tong shared his insights on the challenges facing universities and economies in the new digital age.
Snapshots
To kick-start its service in 2018, the Vision of Love Mobile Eye Care Project will extend community eye care service and education to 13 districts in Hong Kong.