The cover story tells the success stories of seven distinguished graduates who have made their marks in their respective professions and rendered strong support to PolyU. Taking pride in their achievements, the University presented to them the Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award.

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PROFILE is published quarterly by the
Communications and Public Affairs Office for staff and friends of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. For an electronic version, please visit the University's website: www.polyu.edu.hk/cpa/profile

Editor: David Poon
Managing Editors:Terry Leung
Deputy Editor: Aileen Wong, Venus Tsang, Agnes Lan
Designer: Karen Leung
Chinese calligraphy on cover: Prof. Leung Tin-pui
Photography: Bruce Chan and contributors
Printer: Impact Printing & Graphics Company Limited

Contact for contributions and enquiries:
Editor, Profile
Communications and Public Affairs Office
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hung Hom, Kowloon
Hong Kong
Phone: 2766 5100 Fax: 2364 0246
c The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 2005

May 2005

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• Shimmering awards for outstanding alumni

P.6 133KB

• Tribute to 13 University Fellows
• 十三傑出人士獲頒大學院士銜
  

P.8-12 954KB

• Top physician’s formulas lead to new health products
• 理大漢方精研所進軍現代中藥市場
• National honour for digital mapping expert
• 地圖測繪專家榮獲國家自然科學獎
• PolyU inventions shine in Geneva
• Top international award for energy-efficient designs
• New Council members on board
• PolyU graduates in hot demand
  

P.13-14 954KB

• New book captures 50 success stories
• Rekindling spirit of dedicated therapist
• Golfing sport unites supporters of higher education
• Honouring TST Kaifong Welfare Association
  

P.15-20 73KB

• Centre for Infection Control opens
• World's first soft mannequin
• Vice President speaks on quality assurance in higher education
• Forums in Shenzhen and Xi’an promote good business practices
• International coalition to preserve terra-cotta warriors
• 理大獲邀參與研究保護兵馬俑
• New treatment for broken wrists
• A close look at old buildings and green buildings
• Conferences highlights
  

P.21 57KB

• HKCC offers bright path for secondary school graduates
• HKCyberU launches online MBA
• SPEED courses for working professionals

P.22-24 487KB

• Staff awarded for remarkable professional services
• Tribute to long-serving staff
• Honour for tourism educator
• PolyU Team: 2nd Top Fund-raiser in Walk
• External appointments

P.25-28 487KB

• Applause for outstanding students
• High-fliers join ‘I Can Fly’ project
• Business talents notch up HSBC Awards
• Design students sweep lighting awards
• Tourism students honoured for outstanding papers
• Language students win high praise
• Bravo to our best athletes!
• From hall life to global experience
  

P.29 361KB

• Mainland graduates and students get together
• PolyU ambassador meets with overseas alumni