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Add Meaning to Your Graduation

The Add Meaning to Your Graduation campaign is specially presented to the Class of 2020.  By donating HK$350, you will receive an exclusive edition of Class of 2020 Certificate Holder, and bring benefits to PolyU and many generations of students to come!   FAQ

Special Offer from Hotel ICON – Set Dinner Menu at GREEN and The Market Canadian Snow Crab

Set Dinner Menu at GREEN GREEN presents exciting yet delicious four-course set dinner menus every day of the week with free-flow of selected beverages.  From “Sea You Tonight” on Mondays to Tuesdays, to “The Beef Fest” on every Wednesday, Thursday and the famous “Shell We Eat” every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night, look no further than Hotel ICON's bright and bustling brasserie for a mouthwatering dining experience.  Learn more: https://www.hotel-icon.com/dining/green   The Market Canadian Snow Crab Taking inspiration from the dynamic energy and exuberance of food markets around the world, The Market features 7 open kitchens that showcase world cultures in a wide selection of global delicacies prepared by chefs from their respective countries. Voted as the Best Buffet in Hong Kong for nine consecutive years, The Market is a Hong Kong buffet escapade not to be missed. Seafood in the Market has long been fancied by our guests, especially the Canadian snow crab legs. The snow crab legs are fresh and tasty, the chewiness of meat takes you all the way to the pacific ocean. Come and join The Market for an exciting culinary experience that will excite your taste buds! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3gSTAy8  

PolyU PRD Alumni Network – Visit to Tencent

On 10 August 2021, a delegation visit to Tencent Headquarters, the Tencent Seafront Towers, was organised by PolyU Pearl River Delta Alumni Network. Ms Chen Lijuan, President of PRD Alumni Network, Ms Li Zhuan, Training Manager of PolyU Shenzhen Research Institute, alumni, staff of PolyU Shenzhen Research Institute, representatives of Postdoctoral Fellows joined the visit. A guided tour at the Tencent showroom was given to the delegation and followed by a sharing talk on talent management by Mr He Jinghua, PolyU alumnus and leader of the Tencent Academy. The delegation enjoyed a fruitful discussion during the talk. As a token of appreciation for the hospitality, President Chen and Ms Li presented souveniors to alumnus He.

FHKPUAA Board of Directors (2019-2021) inaugurated

The Federation of PolyU Alumni Associations (FHKPUAA) elected its new Board of Directors (2019-2021) and Convenors of the Sub-committees in early 2020. They are:  President      Dr David Ng Kin-ching     1st Vice President     Ms Susanna Chan Sau-ha     2nd Vice President     Ir Yau Kwok-fai   (Convenor of Public Relations and Alumni Activities Sub-Committee) Honorary Treasurer     Mr Bayern Chui Kin-pong     Honorary Secretary     Mr Johnny Shing Wai-lam     Directors     Mr Samson Cham Kwok-wing   (Convenor of Community Services Sub-Committee) (in alphabetical order of last name)     Mr Patrick Chan Yun-sum               Dr Steven Chen Xingguang   (Convenor of Mainland and International Alumni Sub-Committee)        Ir Johnny Fan Siu-kay   (Convenor of Alumni Ambassador Sub-Committee)       Mr Ho Chi-kong           Ir Chris Kwan Ho-sum        (Convenor of Membership and Benefits Sub-Committee)       Mr Raymond Kwong Chu-ming           Mr Joseph Leung Che-wai           Mr Francis Leung Hung-chi           Ms Connie Li Kam-mei           Mr Frederick Lo Ting-hung           Miss Winky Lui Ka-wing           Mr Justin Ng Yu-fung           Mr Dominic Tse Siu-kei   (Convenor of Young Alumni Sub-Committee)       Mr Eddy Wu Ka-shing     Congratulations to all newly elected Directors of FHKPUAA!  We look forward to their continued support for the University and alumni development.  

PolyU’s Magazine – Excel x Impact (Summer 2021)

Summer issue of PolyU’s magazine, Excel x Impact, is out! Leading national aerospace scientists visited Hong Kong in June. As the only tertiary institution in Hong Kong with international space exploration experience, PolyU was honoured to be the co-organiser for a series of celebratory events on Space Technology. Check out the cover story of the Summer issue featuring the Distinguished Chinese Scientists Public Lectures at PolyU, the Centennial Exhibition on Chinese Scientists and Lunar Soil, as well as PolyU’s milestones in space research. Read on to stay informed about the University’s achievements and developments in education, research and knowledge transfer, as well as to discover inspirational stories about the PolyU community.   

Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award 2022

In celebration of the 85th Anniversary of PolyU in 2022, the Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award 2022 will incorporate new features to recognise our distinguished alumni’s diverse accomplishments and contributions in various areas, including professional achievement, entrepreneurial achievement, scholarly achievement, and community service achievement. Special recognition for outstanding young alumni is also added.  The Award will be organised at Department, Faculty/School and University levels. Please visit the Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award 2022 webpage for more information about nomination and selection.

Hotel ICON Academy – Make 2021 yours with our Summer Activities!

Hotel ICON Academy – Make 2021 yours with our Summer Activities! Learn cooking skills in our newly opened cookery school Hotel ICON ACADEMY in the heart of Hotel ICON. We’ve created a dream kitchen at the Hotel ICON ACADEMY, where you’ll find the very best equipment in a welcoming and professional “MasterChef” setting. Book one of our three popular cooking or cocktail/mocktail classes in Hotel ICON ACADEMY and learn key skills, while you use your imagination in a fun and friendly setting.  Alternatively, get in touch to book your private cookery class; we are more than happy to create a bespoke course to fit your culinary desires. For PolyU Alumni eCard, FHKPUAA Card and PolyU Visa Card holders, they can enjoy a 15% discount on the activities offered by Hotel ICON Academy.   Learn more: https://www.hotel-icon.com/facilities-services/hotel-icon-academy  

Celebrating PolyU’s 85th Anniversary | Deadline extended: Share your ideas. Receive a cash award of HK$10,000 or other prizes!

PolyU will celebrate its 85th anniversary in 2022. As you may know, we have been welcoming ideas and contributions from members of the PolyU community to help commemorate this important milestone. Participants have the chance to earn a cash award of HK$10,000 or other prizes.We are delighted to have received many submissions for the lyrics contest. However, we would like to invite more people to submit entries for the other categories, namely videos, souvenirs and memorabilia. Therefore, we are pleased to extend the submission deadline for these three categories to 31 July 2021.In particular, we warmly welcome your ideas and contributions in the following areas:

Special Offer from Hotel ICON – Afternoon Tea, Brunch Buffet and Foodcation +

"All About Durian" Afternoon Tea at The Market From 5 July 2021, the renowned All About Durian Afternoon Tea will be relaunched with sumptuous dishes crafted by Chef Danny including Crunchy Baked Boston Lobster Stuffed with Durian and the Double-boiled Durian Soup. Two types of fresh durians will also be available, which are D175 Red Prawn and D197 from Malaysia as well as other signature durian petite treats. Two-hour free-flow of Homemade Durian Ice Cream or Durian X Godiva Ice-cream is what you cannot miss! Learn more: https://bit.ly/2M3iez6 Book now: https://bit.ly/3hijUnI   Silverbox Durian Brunch Buffet To celebrate our 10th anniversary, Hotel ICON has specially increased the Durian Festival to TEN events on July 16, 23, 24, 31 and August 7, 8, 14, 21, 28 and 29, 2021. The Silverbox Ballroom will be transformed into a grand durian buffet brunch venue, allowing more guests to taste a series of durian culinary delights and various Malaysian and international delicacies. Each brunch buffet guest will receive a complimentary Malaysian Goodie Bag. Learn More: https://bit.ly/2UQUyFU Book Now: https://bit.ly/3hi9mVu   FOODCATION + For a fuss-free getaway to celebrate special occasions, pamper yourself and your nearest and dearest with a food-cation at Hotel ICON. The package includes one-night stay (applicable to all room type booking for 2 persons) with buffet breakfast for 2 persons and one other dining option on check-in day, including the famous Durian brunch buffet! Learn More: https://bit.ly/3qj9OG2 Book Now: https://bit.ly/3duWYR3  

PolyU Members Commended on the 2021 Honours List

Our sincere congratulations go to the PolyU members who have been recently honoured or appointed Justice of the Peace by the HKSAR Government, in recognition of their significant contributions and dedicated services to the community. They are (in alphabetical order of last name):    Grand Bauhinia Medal (GBM) Dr the Hon. Bunny Chan Chung-bun, GBM, GBS, JP  Dr the Hon. Jonathan Choi Koon-shum, GBM, GBS, JP The Hon. Lo Man-tuen GBM, GBS, JP    Gold Bauhinia Star (GBS) Mr Martin Lee Ka-shing, GBS, JP  Mr Tang Ching-ho, GBS, JP  Ms Wong Wai-ching, GBS, JP    Silver Bauhinia Star (SBS) Mr Daryl Ng Win-kong, SBS, JP  Mr Tang Yi-hoi, SBS, CDSM  Dr Kelvin Wong Tin-yau, SBS, JP  Hong Kong Police Medal for Distinguished Service Mr Patrick Kwok Pak-chung, PDSM    Hong Kong Fire Services Medal for Distinguished Service Mr Tsang Wing-hung, FSDSM    Hong Kong Immigration Service Medal for Distinguished Service Mr Gavin Ho Ka-wing, IDSM   Bronze Bauhinia Star (BBS) Mr Douglas Woo Chun-kuen, BBS, JP    Hong Kong Police Medal for Meritorious Service Mr Peter Tse Ming-yeung, PMSM    Medal of Honour (MH) Dr Jason Chan Kai-yue, MH, JP  Mr Vincent Ho Kui-yip, MH, JP  Dr Lewis Luk Tei, MH, JP  Dr Irene Tang Mo-lin, MH  Mr Sam Wong Tak-sum, MH    Chief Executive’s Commendation for Government/Public Service Ms Sally Tsui Sheung-yee    Justice of the Peace (JP) Dr Sunny Chai Ngai-chiu, BBS, JP  Ms Chan Hang, MH, JP  Mr Nicholas Chan Hiu-fung, MH, JP  Professor Eddie Hui Chi-man, MH, JP  Miss Cally Kwong Mei-wan, JP  Mr Sin Yat-kin, SBS, CSDSM, JP  Professor Jin-Guang Teng, JP