PolyU is celebrating its 80th anniversary with the core message of “Proud of PolyU • Proud of Hong Kong”, reflecting its efforts to shape a promising future by drawing on a heritage of excellence. PolyU 80th anniversary website
Grand opening of the 80th anniversary celebration
A series of events held on 25 November last year marked the beginning of the year-long celebrations.
Anniversary Launch Ceremony
A launch ceremony held in the evening was graced by the presence of Mrs Carrie Lam, former Chief Secretary for Administration, and Mr Carlson Tong, University Grants Committee Chairman, together with 800 guests.
A video themed “Our Pride • Our Vision • An Exciting Future” recapped PolyU’s remarkable accomplishments at home and abroad. “A Prelude to the Celebrations” then followed, with a stirring performance by the PolyU Orchestra and the premiere of the 80th anniversary theme song “Shape the Future” by C AllStar and the PolyU Choir. Students from four University Alliance of the Silk Road (UASR) institutions also added colour to the occasion with cultural performances.
Congratulatory messages from near and afar
Students, staff, alumni and friends of PolyU have sent congratulatory messages and birthday wishes to the University. Videos can be viewed at the 80th anniversary website.
Congratulatory messages from near and afar
Congratulatory messages from near and afar
International Forum
The celebrations began with an international forum themed “Nurturing Talent and Building Capacity in Supporting the Belt and Road Development”, drawing an audience of 300 from academia, industry and social services for an open discussion on the Belt and Road Initiative. The Forum saw enthusiastic participation by presidents of the UASR, which has a membership of 132 universities from 32 countries/regions along the Belt and Road.
Alumni Atrium Opening Ceremony
Some 200 alumni witnessed the grand opening of the PolyU Alumni Atrium, a perfect place for reunion activities. The plaque unveiling ceremony in honour of Ir Dr Otto Poon Lok-to and the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Wong Tit Shing Alumni Common were also held at the event.
