PolyU sent forth about 9,700 students at its 15th Congregation held on the university campus on 17 October. Presiding over the occasion were Mr Victor Lo, Chairman of PolyU Council, and Prof. Timothy W. Tong, President.

During the Congregation, the University conferred honorary doctorates upon five prominent figures in recognition of their distinguished accomplishments and contributions. The honorary degree recipients are Mrs Rita Fan Hsu Lai-tai, former President of the Legislative Council; Dr Stefano Marzano, CEO and Chief Creative Director of Philips Design; Professor Robert A. Mundell, Nobel Laureate in Economics; Professor Poon Chung-kwong, President Emeritus of PolyU; and Dr Samuel Yin Yen-liang, CEO of Ruentex Group, Taiwan.

Speaking at the Congregation, President Tong urged the community not to under-estimate the contributions or potential contributions from industrial development.

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Press release on the honorary degree recipients
Press release on President’s Congregation Address
President’s Congregation Address