On 25 March 2024, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Foundation (PolyU Foundation) organised a spring appreciation reception dedicated to acknowledging the continuous support and contributions of its esteemed members. The event also served to extend our warm welcome to those who have recently joined or upgraded their membership status to Honorary Life Chairman, Honorary Life President, and Honorary Life Vice President. During the reception, Dr

25 Mar 2024

PolyU Foundation organised a luncheon seminar titled “Blockchain Technology: From Groundbreaking Research to Applications and the Future” on 21 March 2024 to explore the transformative power of blockchain technology. PolyU stands at the forefront of blockchain innovation. It has been ranked No. 1 in the "Best Universities for Blockchain 2022" by CoinDesk. The speaker, Professor Allen Au from the Department of Computing at PolyU, is a pioneer in t

21 Mar 2024

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has recently renamed the Block BC building on campus as the “Seal of Love Foundation Building”. A Naming Ceremony was held on 8 December to honour the recognition and generous support of the Seal of Love Charitable Foundation (the Foundation) for PolyU’s education and research development. Dr LAM Tai-fai, PolyU Council Chairman, accompanied by Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, PolyU President, presented mementos t

8 Dec 2023

Sustainable development is one of the world’s most urgent issues. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has dedicated itself to responding to societal needs through scientific innovation. Able Engineering Company Limited has been a staunch supporter of PolyU for many years and has donated funds to establish the Michael Anson Endowed Professorship in Civil Engineering. Ir Professor C. S. Poon, Head of the Department of Civil and Environment

27 Nov 2023

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) have signed a collaborative agreement to establish the SINOPEC “Cleaner Energy Better Life” Outstanding Student Award Scheme. This award scheme provides scholarships to support PolyU's efforts in nurturing a diverse pool of talents for society. It also seeks to recognise and encourage undergraduates with outstanding academic achievements, as well as

22 Nov 2023

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has recently named one classroom on the PolyU campus after Dr Joseph Lee, President of Wofoo Foundation Limited. A naming ceremony was held on 20 October in appreciation of Dr Lee’s generous support to the University’s education and research development. A seasoned entrepreneur, Dr Lee made significant contributions in the fields of social services, manufacturing, and trade. He founded Wofoo Plastics L

20 Oct 2023

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has recently renamed the Global Student Hub on campus the “Wong Man and Tang Kit Wah Global Student Hub” and held the Naming Ceremony on 11 October to honour Mr King WONG and his family’s recognition for and generous support to PolyU’s education and research development. Dr LAM Tai-fai, PolyU Council Chairman, accompanied by Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, PolyU President, Dr Sunny CHAI, PolyU Foundation Chairma

11 Oct 2023

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) Foundation held an appreciation reception on 6 October 2023 to show appreciation to its members for their long-standing support to the University. Among the guests invited were new and upgraded members in the PolyU Foundation membership categories of Honorary Life Member, Life Member and Senior Member. Dr Sunny Chai, Chairman of the PolyU Foundation, took the opportunity to express his heartfelt thanks

6 Oct 2023

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Accel Group Holdings Limited (Accel Group) have established the “PolyU-Accel Group Metaverse+ Joint Laboratory” (Joint Lab). The Joint Lab aims to foster the research and application of metaverse technology in various sectors, accelerate the ongoing development of Hong Kong as a green and smart city, strengthen industry-academia-research collaboration and cultivate professional talents. The Accel G

9 Aug 2023

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Foundation has launched a new initiative – PolyU Foundation Luncheon Series to promote insightful exchanges between PolyU and our supporters. Three luncheon seminars have already been organised and have received enthusiastic responses from members and friends of the PolyU community. Each seminar in the series focuses on a captivating topic that is closely related to our daily lives. Renowned PolyU experts are

14 Jul 2023