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Zhejiang University – PolyU Joint Centre Alumni Network l Second Annual General Meeting

On 3 December 2022, Zhejiang University – PolyU Joint Centre Alumni Network successfully organised its second Annual General Meeting in Hangzhou. Mr Zhu Yuan, Party Secretary and Associate Dean of ZhejiangU School of Management, Dr Olive Wang, Senior Manager of PolyU Mainland Development Office, Ms Miao Yiru, Director of Development Centre, ZhejiangU School of Management, Ms Zhu Jiping, Director and Ms Mao Qi, Assistant Director of ZhejiangU–PolyU Joint Centre as well as Ms Han Fang, President of first Executive Committee of ZhejiangU – PolyU Joint Centre Alumni Network together with more than 80 guests and alumni attended the meeting in hybrid mode. Mr Cao Bin, Vice President of first Executive Committee of the Alumni Network, hosted the event. Mr Zhu Yuan and Dr Olive Wang addressed remarks at the event. Ms Han Fang, President of the first Executive Committee concluded the fruitful results of the Network and Mr Liu Wei, Vice President and Secretary presented the financial report of the Network. At the Annual General Meeting, revised Constitution of the Network was adopted by the participated alumni, and the second Executive Committee members were elected. Ms Han Fang, being re-elected as the President, shared the Network’s plan for the coming five years. Last but not least, congratulatory videos with sincere greetings from Presidents and Secretaries of other PolyU Alumni Networks were received and presented, which concluded this Annual General Meeting.

Refer alumni to PolyU and get a special souvenir

The PolyU alumni community is growing bigger and stronger with almost 460,000 graduates worldwide. We are keen to know the whereabouts of our members, and to reconnect with some long lost friends.     You are cordially invited to update your contact information for lasting ties with your alma mater. We would also appreciate it if you could help reconnect us with your fellow schoolmates, as well as other PolyU graduates that you are acquainted with, including your friends and family members. Given our inadequate records, many of them could hardly be reached, making it challenging for us to keep them up to date with the latest news and happenings of PolyU.   Please take a few minutes to update your contact information, and refer your fellow alumni to us by entering their names and email addresses. For successful submission on or before 16 December 2022, a special souvenir will be given on a first come, first served basis, while stocks last. Act now!   Update Profile and Refer Alumni

PolyU Tongli Alumni Network Third Executive Committee Meeting

The third Executive Committee Meeting of PolyU Tongli Alumni Network was successfully organised on 25 November 2022 in the evening. The meeting was held online due to the pandemic situation in Xi’an. In the past year, the originally planned Executive Committee meeting has been repeatedly postponed due to the outbreak of COVID-19. However, the Executive Committee members were not affected by the pandemic, and enthusiastically participated in the Network’s work and activities. Mr Li Yubing, President of PolyU Tongli Alumni Network concluded the results of the Network in 2022 and presented the prospects of the Network in 2023. Mr Wei Baolin, Director of Xi’an Tongli International College, expressed his gratitude to the Network in organising a series of alumni activities in 2022 and looked forward to serving more alumni in the future. The Executive Committee meeting coincided with the PolyU 85th Anniversary Celebration Dinner held in Hong Kong. Although the Committee members were unable to return to their alma mater, they joined the dinner online and congratulated PolyU for its 85th birthday.

85A Alumni Tourcation – A Fitness Journey Starts!

On 19 November 2022, over 60 alumni joined the campus tour “85A Alumni Tourcation – A Fitness Journey Starts!”. They had a great trip home with their families and friends by visiting the Block X Sports Centre as well as different campus spots. The participants were greeted at the Alumni Atrium by Ms Wanze Li, Interim Director of Alumni Affairs, and Ms Betty Simpson, Vice Chairlady of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management Alumni Association (SHTMAA). To begin their tour of athletics and recreation, the group navigated through the southwestern part of their alma mater – everyone had been looking forward to taking pictures at the new PolyU Main Entrance! Heading north afterwards, our alumni arrived at the Block X Sports Centre, where they not only learned about the wide range of amenities in the redeveloped sustainable building, but also reminisced their good old days playing sports on campus. They further felt the University’s vibrancy by going on a southbound tour to Mr and Mrs Chan Chak Fu Building, which adjoins Hotel ICON and houses the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM). Jointly organised by the Alumni Affairs Office (AAO) and SHTMAA, as well as supported by SHTM and the Federation of PolyU Alumni Associations (FHKPUAA), this was the last “85A Alumni Tourcation”. We enjoyed meeting all our long-standing friends along the way! While this series has come to an end, don’t forget that your alma mater always welcomes you back!

Bright Light Exposure and Shortsightedness Study (BLESS) - Recruiting myopia children

Myopia research team from School of Optometry of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University are recruiting school children to take part in a clinical trial on myopia control. The study aims to slow the progression of myopia in children using bright light therapy as higher levels of myopia are associated with increased risk of eye complications. Spectacles will be prescribed to eligible children and a bright light therapy lamp will be distributed. Throughout 2-year study period, children will be invited to visit Optometry Research Clinic in PolyU every 6 months. Comprehensive eye examination (with pupil dilation) will be conducted in order to evaluate children’s myopia development and general eye health. Participation is free of charge.   Target: • Children aged between 7 -12 years • Myopia between -0.75 D to -5.00 D • Astigmatism: less than ≤ 1.50 D • No history on myopia control such as atropine, orthokeratology, or myopic control contact lenses and spectacle lenses • No squint (crossed eye) or amblyopia (lazy eye)   For more information, please refer to above video or link: https://youtu.be/qLnAgHI4P1Y Registration: https://bit.ly/3h8gLr1 Email: rif.adm@polyu.edu.hk

PolyU Beijing Alumni Network - Annual General Meeting 2022

On 12 November 2022, the Annual General Meeting 2022 of PolyU Beijing Alumni Network was successfully organised at Beijing Social Work Development Center for Facilitators.  At the Meeting, Dr Yang Dongri, President of the first Executive Committee concluded the fruitful result of the Alumni Network. The Meeting was organised in hybrid mode, chaired by Dr Zhang Muhan, Vice President of the first Executive Committee. The 2nd Executive Committee, consists of 26 members, was elected at the Meeting. Through open ballot, the 26 members elected the core officers of the second Executive Committee. President Yang Dongri Vice President Ma Zhizhong, Li Bing, Li Zhen, Jiang Bo Treasurer Hu Bo Secretary Cai Lingfeng Vice Secretary Li Shenglan, Zheng Lixuan All members of the Executive Committee as well as Network members are committed to strive for greater achievements and a brighter future together with our alma mater, alumni, and the community.

Add Meaning to Your Graduation

The Add Meaning to Your Graduation campaign for class of 2022 is completed. The net proceeds generated from this campaign will be used to support the development of PolyU. Thank you very much for your support !

85A Alumni Tourcation – A Quest in the Fire Chamber

On 5 November 2022, more than 40 alumni from a wide range of disciplines and graduation years came back to join our campus tour “A Quest in the Fire Chamber”. The event was jointly organised by the Alumni Affairs Office (AAO) and the Alumni Association of Building Services Engineering of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (AABSE), and supported by the Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering (BEEE) and the Federation of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Alumni Associations (FHKPUAA). Gathered at the Alumni Atrium, the participants were warmly welcomed by Ms Wanze Li, Interim Director of Alumni Affairs, and Dr Jackie Ng, President of AABSE. Before starting their tour, the group grasped the opportunity to visit the Wall of Pride, where there are valuable historical photos telling the rich heritage of their alma mater. After going to some popular attractions on campus, our alumni were separated into two teams to visit the Fire Engineering Laboratory located at Block Z. The lab technicians and researchers first gave a brief presentation on their research projects, and then carried out two experiments – the simulation of tunnel fire detection and a test of material flammability. The impressive demonstrations drew many questions from the participants and initiated further discussions, making the tour even more fruitful.    As the celebration of PolyU’s 85th Anniversary is reaching a finale, the last “85A Alumni Tourcation” is around the corner. Don’t miss it!

PolyU Mainland Graduates 10-Year Graduation Reunion

On 5 November 2022, a homecoming event was successfully organised for the 2012 Mainland Graduates residing in Hong Kong. A total of 50 alumni visited their alma mater. The event was co-organised by Mainland Development Office and Mainland and International Alumni Sub-committee of Federation of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Alumni Associations (FHKPUAA). Our alumni visited the newly renovated Pao Yue-kong Library, “Walk of Friends” Wall, Block X, footbridge linking Block Z and the Main Campus, Alumni Atrium, as well as the recently unveiled main entrance. During the visit, the alumni participated in the “Shot on Phone Challenge”. Awards on the “Most Beautiful Campus”, the “Most Touching Photo” and the “Most Liked Photo in WeChat Moments” were presented to alumna Yan Jie, alumna Jiang Li and alumnus Li Guangda respectively. Prizes valued at around HK$6,000 were sponsored by Hotel ICON. After the campus tour, President Professor Jin-Guang Teng, together with Executive Vice President Dr Miranda Lou, Director of Mainland Development Professor Lu Haitian, President of FHKPUAA Ir Yau Kwok Fai and Convenor of Mainland and International Alumni Sub-Committee of FHKPUAA Ms Wen Yu, met the alumni in the Theatre Lounge. President Teng and Ms Wen introduced PolyU’s latest development and the work of the Federation. The event was hosted by 2012 graduates Cai Wenting and Gao Yunzhi. Alumni Zhang Quan and Zhang Yangyang, representatives of 2012 graduates, shared their feelings after graduated for 10 years, photos of their fond memories at PolyU and the microfilm created in 2012. The meaningful and memorable event brought the alumni together celebrating PolyU’s 85th Anniversary and reconnecting with the long-lost friends.

PolyU honours eight outstanding alumni

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is pleased to announce that it has bestowed the “Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award 2022” on eight alumni in recognition of their significant achievements in their respective fields as well as their contributions to their alma mater and society. They are fitting testament to PolyU’s accomplishments in nurturing leaders for Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. The Award aims to give recognition to distinguished graduates of PolyU and its forerunners, namely the Government Trade School, Hong Kong Technical College and the Hong Kong Polytechnic. Since its launch in 1996, over 90 graduates have been honoured for great distinction in their chosen fields, active support to their alma mater, as well as impactful contributions to the wider community. This year, achievement categories have been established to celebrate the considerable accomplishments of our alumni in specific areas. Recognition is now also given to outstanding young alumni. Organised at three levels, selection and result announcement of the Department and Faculty/School Awards had been completed prior to the selection of the University Award. Recipients of the Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award 2022, in alphabetical order of last name, are: Ir Dr Goman Ho Wai-ming Arup Fellow and Director of Innovation, Arup  Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award in Professional Achievement   Mr Peter Lam Wing-chap Principal Consultant, Business and Networking Consulting Department, Huawei Technologies Company Limited Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award in Professional Achievement   Ir Ricky Lau Chun-kit, JP Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), HKSAR Government Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award in Professional Achievement   Prof. Edman Tsang Shik-chi Professor of Inorganic Chemistry and Director of Wolfson Catalysis Centre, University of Oxford Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award in Scholarly Achievement   Recipients of the Outstanding PolyU Young Alumni Award, in alphabetical order of last name, are:   Mr Bayern Chui Kin-pong Partner, KPMG China Outstanding PolyU Young Alumni Award in Professional Achievement Mr James O Hing-pong Co-Founder and Head of Marketing and Advertising, GoGoX Outstanding PolyU Young Alumni Award in Entrepreneurial Achievement   Dr Gilman Siu Kit-hang Associate Professor, Department of Health Technology and Informatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Outstanding PolyU Young Alumni Award in Scholarly Achievement              Dr Bruce Wang Lei Founder and Chief Executive Officer, EcoFlow Inc. Outstanding PolyU Young Alumni Award in Entrepreneurial Achievement              (Please refer to the Appendix for recipient biodata.) The Selection Committee of the University Award was chaired by Dr Lam Tai-fai, GBS, JP, Council Chairman of PolyU. Members included: Professor Jin-Guang Teng, JP, President, PolyU; Mr Sin Yat-kin, SBS, CSDSM, JP, Council Member, PolyU; The Honourable Duncan Chiu, Court Member, PolyU; Dr Miranda Lou, Executive Vice President, PolyU; Ir Eric Ma Siu-cheung, GBS, JP, President, Outstanding PolyU Alumni Association; and Ir Yau Kwok-fai, President, Federation of PolyU Alumni Associations. The Award Presentation Ceremony will be held in December 2022.