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Director-General Zhong Jichang of the Liaison Office participates in the distribution of COVID-19 supplies at PolyU

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PolyU develops ultrasensitive and portable detection sensor for rapid, easy and low-cost COVID-19 antibody test
PolyU develops ultrasensitive and portable detection sensor for rapid, easy and low-cost COVID-19 antibody test

26 May 2022

As the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has continued for over two years, a fast and accurate antibody...

PolyU research reveals that over 10% Hong Kong people exhibit PTSD symptoms one year after the onset of the pandemic
PolyU research reveals that over 10% Hong Kong people exhibit PTSD symptoms one year after the onset of the pandemic; Severity of symptoms is associated with time spent watching pandemic-related news

25 May 2022

Two years on, various activities in the community have been gradually resuming amid the COVID-19 pandemic...

Intentions to receive vaccines are associated with the intensity of the pandemic waves and the toughness of anti-pandemic measures
Intentions to receive vaccines are associated with the intensity of the pandemic waves and the toughness of anti-pandemic measures A “rising then declining” trend was observed in vaccine hesitancy, PolyU study finds

17 May 2022

Since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, Hong Kong has recorded a total of 9,000 COVID deaths...

Director-General Zhong Jichang of the Liaison Office participates in the distribution of COVID-19 supplies at PolyU
Director-General Zhong Jichang of the Liaison Office participates in the distribution of COVID-19 supplies at PolyU

27 Apr 2022

Mr ZHONG Jichang, Director-General of the Department of Liaison with Public Organizations, Liaison Office of the...

distribution of anti-epidemic packages to PolyU staff and students
PolyU and Youth Anti-Coronavirus Link join hands to distribute anti-epidemic packages to PolyU staff and students

13 Apr 2022

We are thankful for the donation of anti-epidemic packages arranged by the Youth Anti-Coronavirus Link to our...
RS students join forces to help at hostels for persons with disabilities and the elderly in the pandemic
Visit to students from the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences serving at residential care homes by Under Secretary for Labour and Welfare

12 Apr 2022

Mr Ho Kai-ming, JP, Under Secretary for Labour and Welfare, visited RS students who have joined HKCSS’s...
PolyU develops portable nucleic acid testing device for COVID-19 to enable fast and accurate results on-site
PolyU develops portable nucleic acid testing device for COVID-19 to enable fast and accurate results on-site

12 Apr 2022

Over the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has imposed a tremendous impact on society as well as on the daily lives of individuals. In the...
PolyU's Department of Applied Social Sciences launches an online platform to encourage continuous learning in the midst of the pandemic
PolyU's Department of Applied Social Sciences launches an online platform to encourage continuous learning in the midst of the pandemic

11 Apr 2022

To encourage continuous learning during the fight against COVID-19, the Department of Applied Social Sciences...
PolyU community engages in frontline anti-epidemic work
PolyU community engages in frontline anti-epidemic work

1 Apr 2022

The PolyU community continues to engage in frontline anti-epidemic work. A start-up company established by PolyU...
Secretary for Food and Health visits the Caroline Hill Road Community Vaccination Centre today
Secretary for Food and Health visits the Caroline Hill Road Community Vaccination Centre today

31 Mar 2022

Professor Sophia CHAN, Secretary for Food and Health, today visited the Caroline Hill Road Pop-up Community...
PolyU’s School of Nursing strongly supports the Caroline Hill Road Pop-up Community Vaccination Centre Chief Executive and Secretary for the Civil Service visit the Centre today
PolyU’s School of Nursing strongly supports the Caroline Hill Road Pop-up Community Vaccination Centre Chief Executive and Secretary for the Civil Service visit the Centre today

29 Mar 2022

Vaccination is paramount to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the community demand for vaccination...
PolyU startup iMeddy provides free video medical consultation to COVID-19 patients to help fight the pandemic leveraging innovative technology
PolyU startup iMeddy provides free video medical consultation to COVID-19 patients to help fight the pandemic leveraging innovative technology

24 Mar 2022

Amid the severity of the fifth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, a startup nurtured by The Hong Kong Polytechnic...
Research reveals over 40% of COVID-19 survivors still suffer from fatigue syndrome after one year; PolyU develops “Rehab 8 Forms” programme to aid post-COVID recovery
Research reveals over 40% of COVID-19 survivors still suffer from fatigue syndrome after one year; PolyU develops “Rehab 8 Forms” programme to aid post-COVID recovery

23 Mar 2022

After two years of battling the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) has suggested that while most...
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PolyU researchers join frontline forces to fight the pandemic with their expertise

18 Mar 2022

In view of the severe epidemic situation, members of the PolyU community are joining frontline forces to fight against...
Secretary for Food and Health visits PolyU’s new support centre for the Hospital Authority’s COVID-19 hotline
Secretary for Food and Health visits PolyU’s new support centre for the Hospital Authority’s COVID-19 hotline

18 Mar 2022


PolyU alumni and students on the Mainland give back to their alma mater by donating supplies to fight the COVID-19 pandemic
PolyU alumni and students on the Mainland give back to their alma mater by donating supplies to fight the COVID-19 pandemic

16 Mar 2022

Hong Kong is battling an unprecedented wave of the novel coronavirus epidemic. PolyU alumni and students located in...
PolyU stands together with the Hong Kong community in collaborative efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic
PolyU stands together with the Hong Kong community in collaborative efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic

11 Mar 2022

Hong Kong is battling an unprecedented wave of the novel coronavirus epidemic. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University...

PolyU develops novel anti-virus 3D printing material that terminates over 90% of COVID-19 in 10 minutes
PolyU develops novel anti-virus 3D printing material that terminates over 90% of COVID-19 in 10 minutes

13 Jan 2022

With the Omicron variant making its way into the local community, the Government announced tightening...
PolyU strengthens community COVID-19 prevention and rehabilitation with Health and Medical Research Fund studies
PolyU strengthens community COVID-19 prevention and rehabilitation with Health and Medical Research Fund studies

27 Sep 2021

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) received HK$55.9 million in funding from the government’s Health...

PolyU’s research finds contact tracing is an effective way for controlling the spread of COVID-19 when borders reopen
PolyU’s research finds contact tracing is an effective way for controlling the spread of COVID-19 when borders reopen

1 Sep 2021

As some countries in the world begin to consider adjusting their pandemic control strategy from “zero COVID” to...

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PolyU organises on-campus COVID-19 vaccination campaign for students and staff

7 Jul 2021

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) organised an on-campus COVID-19 vaccination campaign for its...
PolyU develops a range of advanced patented technologies to expedite smart city development in Hong Kong
PolyU develops a range of advanced patented technologies to expedite smart city development in Hong Kong

26 Apr 2021

In the “Hong Kong Smart City Blueprint 2.0” released in 2020, the Hong Kong government put forward a number of...
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PolyU welcomes additional funding for promoting virtual teaching and learning

21 Jan 2021

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) welcomes the additional funding launched by the University Grants...
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PolyU master’s degree programmes train talents in occupational therapy and physiotherapy meeting urgent demand from the social welfare sector for healthcare/ rehabilitation manpower

12 Aug 2020

While the demand for healthcare services is growing drastically in Hong Kong, the supply of qualified therapists...
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PolyU secures HK$18.2 million funding from Health and Medical Research Fund to conduct eight studies on COVID-19

11 Aug 2020

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has secured over HK$18 million funding from the Health and Medical...
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PolyU collaborates with Macau University of Science and Technology to advance diagnosis of COVID-19 pneumonia

15 Jun 2020

COVID-19 is taking its toll on the world, affecting more than 200 countries and regions. In the face of a surge in cases...
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