Cover story: By creating a smart video monitoring system, mechanical engineering student Billy Fung and his team scored victory in an innovative entrepreneur contest. The masterminds behind this competition tell how they foster a culture of innovation on campus, and Billy shares his story.


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back issue

January 2002

Part 1
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  • Igniting the spirit of innovation
  • 燃點創新精神 讓夢想成真

Part 2
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  • Congregation: Time for celebration
  • Pledge to build talent for knowledge economy

Part 3
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  • Naming of campus facilities
  • Blazing new trails in chemistry
  • Chemist earns nation's top academic title
  • New website to promote quality teaching
  • Innovative projects on display
  • Tool for Mars mission strikes gold in Eureka fair
  • Advanced research institute unveiled in Shenzhen
  • SMILE develops assessments system for Examinations Authority
  • Industrial Centre celebrates silver jubilee

Part 4
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  • Tribute to renowned mainland scholars
  • Flashback: Major conferences
  • Antioxidants study attracts grant from World Cancer Research Fund

Part 5
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  • PolyU and Harbin institute launch international college
    in Zhuhai
  • DBA for Motorola's senior executives in China
  • Grooming accounting professionals for Ernst & Young
  • Info-packed fiesta for all
  • Going hand in hand with construction industry
  • Academic year starts with expanded range of programmes

Part 6
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  • International acclaim for nursing team
  • External appointments
  • Prestigious accolade for tourism expert
  • Tribute to excellence in textile research

Part 7
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  • Placements broaden outlook of students
  • Immersing in Chinese culture
  • Applause for student projects
  • Overseas study scholarship from Hongkong Bank Foundation
  • Dinner talks for students
  • Creating their dream toys
  • Fashion talent shines through

Part 8
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  • A warm welcome to our first graduates!
  • New cabinet of alumni federation elected

Last updated: 11 March, 2002

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