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PolyU Beijing Alumni Network - Salon on theme song lyrics development for PolyU 85th anniversary

To celebrate the 85th Anniversary of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, PolyU Beijing Alumni Network organised a “Salon on theme song lyrics development for PolyU 85th anniversary” on 6 June 2021. Mr Yang Dongri, President of Beijing Alumni Network hosted the event. Around 20 alumni and guests including Ms Hai Mo, a renowned screenwriter, poet and Deputy Director of China Tianhan Research Association (Project Department of Drama Committee), Ms Yang Wenming (米乐), former Director of CCTV (Micro Film Programme), Deputy Director of New Audio-visual Language and Industry Research Project, Communication University of China, and members of Beijing Alumni Network participated in the event.

PolyU Shanghai Alumni Network – 2nd Annual General Meeting cum Reunion

On 29 May 2021, the 2nd Annual General Meeting of PolyU Shanghai Alumni Network was successfully organised at Shanghai Huating Hotel and the 2nd Executive Committee was elected at the Meeting. The event received an overwhelming response with around 150 guests and alumni participated. President Professor Jin-Guang Teng, Executive Vice President Dr Miranda Lou and the Mainland Alumni Affairs team of Chinese Mainland Affairs Office joined the event in Hong Kong. President Teng addressed a remarks and Dr Lou shared information about the preparation of PolyU’s 85th Anniversary. The Network has composed a theme song for PolyU’s 85th Anniversary and sang at the event. Mr Cheung Hon Wan, the first President of PolyU Shanghai Alumni Network concluded the fruitful results of the Network in 2020 and set out the Network’s resolution for the coming year. At the Annual General Meeting, revised constitution of the Network was passed and adopted by the participated alumni, and the 2nd executive committee members were elected. The evening was remarkably fruitful. We are honoured to have invited Mr Michael Ross, awardee of Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award, Vice Chairman of Charoen Pokphand Group and Co-chairman of CP Commercial Real Estate to give us a sharing on 85th Anniversary of our alma mater. Furthermore, our alumni Mr Dickson Szeto, graduated with a Master degree in International Real Estate, Ms Ying Wang, graduated with a Master degree in Social Service Administration, and Mr Jacky Wong, graduate of School of Design, gave us talks on their professions. Special thanks to the below organisations/ individuals for their generous sponsorship and support to the event: -     Chinese Mainland Affairs Office, PolyU -     Alumna Ms Yici Li -     Alumnus Mr Nixon Chung -     歇心堂·定瓷茶文化生活馆 -     Noyoke -     Zhixue Property Management Academy Please watch the event highlight below.  

Workshop on tips on conducting online meeting and webinar for alumni leaders

On 25 May 2021, PolyU Alumni Affairs and Development Office and Public Relations and Alumni Activities of the Federation of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Alumni Associations (FHKPUAA) jointly organized an online workshop on “Tips on Conducting Online Meeting and Webinar". Around 40 alumni leaders attended the event.  Representatives from the Information Technology Services Office of PolyU, The HK PolyU MBA Alumni Association and the Young Alumni Sub-committee of FHKPUAA introduced various online platforms and shared practical tips on how to set up an online meeting and organize a webinar.   The participants were pleased to learn the useful tips from the facilitators. Ir Yau Kwok Fai, Convenor of the Public Relations and Alumni Activities Sub-Committee of FHKPUAA, encouraged the alumni associations to make use of the online platforms to engage their members in the new normal.  

PolyU Graduating Class Ambassadors

This year, around 200 final year students from all faculties and schools of PolyU as well as the Hong Kong Community College have been appointed as PolyU Graduating Class Ambassadors (GCAs).  They are committed to supporting their alma mater to maintain close ties with its graduates.  They would take the lead to keep regular communication with their fellows and help promote University’s latest development and alumni activities to classmates. Nearly 100 GCAs attended the briefing sessions on 17 and 18 May 2021 at Alumni Atrium. They were excited to learn about their important roles and meet with other enthusiastic graduating students at the events. The Ambassadors look forward to supporting and participating in the alumni activities and University events.  

The first MOOC about Visual Function and Eye Health on edX

A Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) developed by PolyU School of Optometry about vision science, the first of its kind on the edX platform, is now open for enrolment. This course develops your understanding of vision and discovers how visual functions relate to your daily life. It consists of 6 modules including structures and functions of the eye, the resolution of the eye, depth perception, colour vision, common eye conditions and how to protect your eyes. Whether you have a background in vision science or not, you are more than welcome to join. The first run of the course will start on 31 May! First Run of the MOOC: 31 May to 19 July 2021 Course Enrollment: https://www.edx.org/course/how-we-see-the-world-visual-function-and-eye-health Course Trailer: https://youtu.be/BGfO6CORAjk Follow Course Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PolyUOPT101x   

PolyU SHTM Mainland Alumni Forum cum Reunion - Shanghai

On 15 May 2021, PolyU School of Hotel and Tourism Management Mainland Alumni Network (PolyU SHTMMAN) successfully organised a forum cum gathering dinner in Shanghai, bringing together around 200 alumni from Yangtze River Delta to witness the establishment of PolyU SHTMMAN and share valuable memories in PolyU, as well as great ideas on innovation and talent development in the industry. The establishment of the Alumni Network provides an ideal platform for SHTMers to get connected with each other.  Professor Kaye Chon, Dean of School of Hotel and Tourism Management, and Dr Olive Wang, Senior Manager of Chinese Mainland Affairs Office, joined the event from Hong Kong. Professor Chon congratulated the establishment of PolyU SHTMMAN and Dr Wang hoped for the Network’s prosperous development in the future. Mr Elton Sun, President of PolyU SHTMMAN delivered a remarks and showed his enthusiasm in contributing to SHTM alumni. At the event, alumni from HTM2000 to HTM2020 shared their precious memories in the University. Renowned SHTM alumni shared their experiences and insights on talent development, as well as the new challenges and business opportunities in the industry. Last but not least, the event was concluded with a warm reunion dinner. Please watch the event highlights of the gathering below.

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

Check out the cover story of the Spring issue featuring ten distinguished alumni who have been honoured with the Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award. We are proud of their dedicated work and commitment to giving back to society on different fronts. Their accomplishments inspire the younger generation to follow their dreams and shape the future. Read on to discover other articles featuring the University’s latest achievements and developments in education, research and knowledge transfer, as well as inspirational stories about people from the PolyU community.  

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

PolyU will celebrate its 85th anniversary in 2022. To mark this important milestone, we would like to welcome our 400,000+ alumni back to relive their fond memories of campus life at PolyU, to celebrate our proud history and achievements with the whole University community, and to advance PolyU as a leading university with world-class education and impactful research. As part of the celebratory activities, we would like to call for ideas from members of the PolyU community on the following:

The 5th webinar of “Enlighten@PolyU Series” explores PropTech and its impacts

The 5th webinar of “Enlighten@PolyU Series” on the topic of “How does PropTech impact our lives” was successfully held on 27 April 2021. Distinguished scholar, alumni and supporter of the University were brought together to share views on how PropTech is revolutionizing the industries, reshaping our homes and workplaces, and impacting our daily lives. The event was jointly organized by the Alumni Affairs and Development Office, Institute for Entrepreneurship and The PolyU DBA Alumni Association Limited (DBAAA). It received 760 registrations. The webinar was presented by Prof. Eddie Hui Chi-man MH, Associate Head and Professor, Department of Building and Real Estate, PolyU; Dr William Chan, Advisor, Kerry Properties Limited and Ir Andrew Young, Associate Director (Innovation), Sino Group.  Dr Charles Lam, Managing Director – Real Estate, Baring Private Equity Asia and Chairman, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University DBA Alumni Association Limited was the moderator. Dr Lam presented a market overview of PropTech to start the dialogue. Prof. Hui introduced the rise and trend of PropTech, and talked about its current development in Hong Kong. Dr Chan elaborated the impact of PropTech from the perspectives of end-users, contributors and drivers, and used the application of Building Information Modelling (BIM) as an illustration. Ir Young shared his experience and some examples of the use of PropTech. He revealed that a group of industry players has set up an alliance to create an ecosystem to accelerate the adoption and/or investment of PropTech solutions.  The panel discussion has attracted many insightful questions from the participants and led to in-depth discussion on the topic, covering applications and integrations of PropTech, as well as issues on redevelopment and sustainability. Apart from technology advancement, the group agreed that human factor plays an important role in the growth and development of PropTech. Please view the event recording below.