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BRE Distinguished Lecture by Sr Dr CHEUNG Tin Cheung, SBS, Recipient of the Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award 2023

BRE Distinguished Lecture aims to enhance the network between BRE and the industry, providing an excellent platform for industrial professionals, our students, staff, and alumni to partake in advanced learning. We were honored to host Sr Dr CHEUNG Tin Cheung, SBS, who delivered a distinguished talk on 'Green Building Drive Heading Towards Carbon Neutrality' in May 2024. His comprehensive sharing marked an important milestone for this signature event, ‘BRE Distinguished Lecture’ and was concluded with enthusiastic applause. We trust that the participating students, alumni, colleagues, and industry professionals found the Lecture both informative and enjoyable.

Prof. Geoffrey SHEN Recognised amongst the World’s Most Highly Cited Researchers 2023 by Clarivate

The ‘2023 Highly Cited Researchers Awards Ceremony’, jointly officiated by Prof. Christopher CHAO, PolyU Vice President (Research and Innovation), and Mr Osher GILINSKY, Clarivate™ Vice President for Asia Pacific (Academia and Government), was held on 15 March 2024, honoring 15 PolyU academics. These academics have been named Highly Cited Researchers by Clarivate earlier for their substantial impacts and noteworthy contributions in their respective research fields. Among the esteemed scholars, Prof. Geoffrey SHEN, Associate Vice President (Global Partnerships) and Chair Professor of Construction Management, Department of Building and Real Estate, was honoured to receive the Highly Cited Researcher Certificate from Mr Gilinsky. This accomplishment certainly serves as a significant affirmation of Prof. Shen's unwavering commitment to research excellence. In 2023, a total of 6,849 researchers from 67 countries and regions, spanning diverse research field, were on the list of selected highly-cited researchers. These scholars have earned recognition for their influential contributions, demonstrated by their production of numerous papers that rank in the top 1% by citations for their respective fields and publication year, according to the Web of Science™, over the past 11 years. The inclusion of PolyU's academics in this prestigious group underscores the university's commitment to advancing research excellence and making positive societal changes through various channels. Congratulations to Prof. Geoffrey SHEN again! More about Prof. Shen: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/bre/people/academic-staff/prof-geoffrey-qp-shen/ 

Sign up for Online Info Seminar on MSc in Construction and Real Estate Programme on 20 Apr 2024, 2:00pm-3:00pm

Are you eager to gain new perspectives and make an impact on your career? Now, let’s help shape your lifelong learning journey, one that leads you to excel in the construction and real estate industry of today. Our ‘MSc in Construction and Real Estate Programme’ is designed for graduates and professionals, who are qualified in the construction and real estate sectors at various levels of responsibility, offering them up-to-date knowledge based on contemporary research findings, specific specialist skills beyond the first undergraduate degree level, and the opportunity to study construction and real estate practices in the Chinese mainland. Sign up for Online Info Seminar (20 Apr, 2:00pm-3:00pm) now: https://polyu.hk/HxSly (registration is closed)

The Most Outstanding PolyU Student – Miss Connie WONG Sze Lam

Heartfelt Congratulations to Miss Connie WONG Sze Lam, our Property Management Student, on being selected as ‘The Most Outstanding PolyU Student’ for her remarkable accomplishments and contributions! Connie was honoured with the award from Prof. TENG Jin Guang, the President of PolyU, at the Presentation Ceremony on 26 March 2024. This special occasion was awash with resounding applause and heartfelt congratulations. We couldn’t be prouder of Connie. The Outstanding Student Awards of PolyU aims to recognize full-time final-year students for their excellence in both academic and non-academic endeavors. The Awards are given at department, faculty and university levels every year. Stay tuned for more about Connie in the coming BRE Connected.

BRE Distinguished Lecture ‘Green Building Drive Heading Towards Carbon Neutrality’ – Sign Up Now

We are privileged that Sr Dr CHEUNG Tin-cheung, SBS, Chairman, Hong Kong Green Building Council and recipient of the Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award 2023, the Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU FCE 2023 and the Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU BRE 2023, will be giving us his valuable insights into the topic, ‘Green Building Drive Heading Towards Carbon Neutrality’. Please join us for this enlightening session on 9 May, from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Sign up NOW: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/mysurvey2/index.php/197286?lang=en (registration is closed)

Sign up for Online Info Seminar on Doctor of International Real Estate and Construction Programme on 20 Apr 2024, 11:00am-12:30pm

Doctor of International Real Estate and Construction Programme (DIREC) is especially designed for you, a senior executive with a wealth of experience in the real estate and construction industry. The programme has received very positive comments and feedback from the members of the validation panel, including Dr Cheung Tin-cheung, FormerDirector of of Buildings, Dr Tony Leung Ka-tung, Former President of HKIS and Prof. Makarand Hastak (Purdue University). Applying to study with us is an important path on your journey of self-fulfillment and career advancement. Because of very limited places, your early application is strongly encouraged to avoid disappointment. To learn more about DIREC, sign up for Online Info Seminar now:https://polyu.hk/pMmLw  (registration is closed)  

Young Engineer of the Year Award 2024 of HKIE – Ir Dr David KWOK Tai Wai, DIREC Graduate

Congratulations to Ir Dr David KWOK Tai Wai, a distinguished graduate of our Doctor of International Real Estate and Construction Programme (DIREC), on being honored with the Young Engineer of the Year Award 2024 by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE)! This prestigious award is a well-deserved honor for David’s brilliant achievements in the engineering field as well as his significant contributions to the community and HKIE. Ir Dr Barry C H LEE, President of HKIE and Chairman of Panel of Judges says, “All the entries were of very high quality and this has made the selection process most difficult. The decision on the final selection has never been easy for the Panel of Judges.” This is truly an accomplishment worthy of pride! Again, congratulations to David on this remarkable success!

Sign up for Online Info Seminar on Doctor of International Real Estate and Construction Programme on 9 Mar 2024, 11:00am-12:30pm

Doctor of International Real Estate and Construction Programme (DIREC) is especially designed for you, a senior executive with a wealth of experience in the real estate and construction industry. The programme has received very positive comments and feedback from the members of the validation panel, including Dr Cheung Tin-cheung, FormerDirector of of Buildings, Dr Tony Leung Ka-tung, Former President of HKIS and Prof. Makarand Hastak (Purdue University). Applying to study with us is an important path on your journey of self-fulfillment and career advancement. Because of very limited places, your early application is strongly encouraged to avoid disappointment. To learn more about DIREC, sign up for Online Info Seminar now:https://polyu.hk/pMmLw (registration is closed)  

Online Info Seminar on Master of Science in Project Management on 9 Mar 2024, 11:00am-12:00nn

Why not take a significant step forward to reach new heights in your career? Our 'Project Management Programme' provides exceptional opportunities for practicing architects, construction managers, engineers, surveyors, technologists, and related professionals to expand their understanding of project management. This programme equips students to analyze challenges comprehensively and solve problems with innovative approaches. Sign up for Online Info Seminar (9 Mar, 11:00am-12:00pm) now: https://polyu.hk/HxSly (registration is closed)