The cover story captures the auspicious Spring Reception the University held recently to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our School of Hotel and Tourism Management and to introduce its development plan in support of the economy of Hong Kong and the region. The occasion was graced by the presence of Financial Secretary
Dr Henry Tang and industry leaders.


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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, Aileen Wong
Deputy Editor: Barbara Chung
Designer: Karen Leung
Chinese calligraphy on cover: Prof. Leung Tin-pui
Photography: Bruce Chan and contributors
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February 2006
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  • Asia’s top tourism school unveils teaching hotel plan
    亞洲頂尖旅遊學院 公佈教學酒店計劃

P.6-9
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  • Chinese Vice-President impressed with PolyU innovations
  • 國家副主席參觀理大科研成果並見證京港理大簽署合作協議
  • 11th Congregation salutes 9,200 graduates 8
  • President calls for more first-degree places

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  • President receives Long Service Award
  • Dual honours for Council Chairman
  • National accolades for scientists
  • PolyU members appointed to Commission on Strategic Development
  • Top honours for research breakthroughs
  • myCar makes debut appearance in HK
  • Outstanding staff honoured
  • Strong industry support for student and faculty development
  • Influential papers in operational research cited in top journal
  • MBA programmes win international acclaim
  • Partnering for Beijing Olympics
  • Joint Research Institute set up to promote mathematics
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  • Research breakthroughs in E-textiles and devices
  • PolyU plays a role in Shenzhou VI space mission
  • Signing of pact with AWI witnessed by Nino Cerruti
  • Distinguished Chinese scholars honoured
  • Breakthrough in glaucoma detection
  • Smart fabrics for magic cosmetics
  • Environmental expert takes the lead in acid rain research
  • Chinese Consortium for Higher Nursing Education established
  • Conferences at a glance
  • PolyU and CII-HK release report on healthy buildings
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  • SPEED and HKCC send forth 1,386 graduates
  • HKCyberU celebrates its fifth anniversary
  • AD graduates advancing to degree study doubled
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  • Community service programme launched to serve the needy
  • Global outlook cultivated
  • Student entrepreneurs nurtured
  • Info Day for prospective applicants
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  • Alumni join hands for a greener Hong Kong
  • 2005-07 FHKPUAA Board of Directors elected
  • Gigi shines at homecoming concert
  • Singapore Association inaugurated

Last updated: 28 February, 2006

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