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Alumni Seminar Explores the Exciting Potential of AI

The alumni seminar “ChatGPT Unravelled: Surfing the Wave of AI”, held on 4 May 2023, brought the PolyU community together both online and offline to explore this hot topic from various aspects. Our honourable speakers and panellists guided the audience through commercial applications, academic preparation and real-life usage, helping them to embrace this big wave. Mr Eric Chin, our Business graduate and Partner Development and Marketing Lead at Microsoft (Hong Kong), opened the topic by introducing the concept of AI and generative AI. Demonstrating with ChatGPT’s interesting responses, the audience was made aware of the technology’s usefulness and limitations. Mr Chin also showed potential use cases to illustrate the power of generative AI.  Prof. Wong Kwok-yin, our Vice President (Education), examined the matter from an academic perspective, starting with the University’s stance and related programmes offered. He then discussed guidelines and support for students and teaching units, depicting PolyU’s readiness to welcome this new era.  Moderated by Prof. Dicky Shek, our DBA graduate and Professor of Practice (MIS), the interactive panel discussion also featured Mr Darron Sun, President of The Computing Alumni Association and Head of Information Technology at the Hong Kong Housing Society. The speakers and panellists shared their views on the transformative technology and answered questions from the floor and via Zoom. The seminar ended with insightful discussion mixed with advice on adopting AI in work and daily life, and received astounding applause.  This event had overwhelming response with over 1,100 registrations. The Alumni Affairs Office is committed to organising more events to keep our alumni community up to date with emerging trends. Stay tuned for more programmes and activities.  For more photos of the event, please refer to our Facebook post.

Mainland Alumni Homecoming - Graduates of Master Degree in Business Management

On 29 April 2023, a delegation of Master Degree in Business Management visited PolyU. The group was warmly received by Dr Sean Xu, Assistant Director of Mainland Development Office. Dr Xu introduced the latest developments of PolyU, as well as its alumni engagement in the Mainland. Our alumni were so proud of their alma mater with its significant achievements. A campus tour was arranged for the delegation. The first stop of the tour is Alumni Atrium, which is a dedicated venue for alumni activities set up by the University.  Alumni were very impressed with the architecture and the environment of the campus. On this special occasion, Professor Vincent Leung and Professor Dicky Shek from Faculty of Business joined the networking luncheon, which was filled with laughter and endless sharing. 

Alumni Tourcation – It’s Time to Go Green!

What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of “green”? At PolyU, green isn’t just a colour – it embodies the spirit of environmental protection. On the last Saturday morning in April, a group of green-spirited alumni gathered for a campus walk that featured sustainability facilities. By engaging with the campus and its offerings, our participants were glad to learn about PolyU’s latest developments in energy saving and sustainability engagement initiatives. These include the trail of lightweight, flexible PV panels at the covered walkway outside Shaw Amenities Building and Shaw Sports Complex; the PolyU GreenCoin initiative; as well as the academic collaboration project between the Campus Facilities and Sustainability Office and the Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering, which focuses on smart building energy management technologies for carbon neutral campus. Actions speak louder than words, especially when it comes to ESG. The group made the most of their tour by visiting the urban farm on campus, and by making their own tie-dye organic products during our exclusive DIY workshop. All of them left with happy faces, proudly bringing their own “green” works home as souvenirs. The green facilities, activities and greenery at PolyU can be a memorable experience for you too. We will organise the same Alumni Tourcation again in June. Register now to guarantee your spot!  For more photos of the event, please refer to our Facebook post.  

Delegation from Southern University of Science and Technology Visits PolyU

PolyU has been dedicated to strengthening collaboration with Mainland universities for multilateral benefits. On 26 April 2023, Dr Zhang Ling, Vice Chairperson of the University Council of Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), led a delegation to visit PolyU. They were warmly received by President Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, as well as Dr Miranda Lou, Executive Vice President of the University. The visit was organised on the theme of alumni affairs and institutional advancement. Ms Wanze Li, Interim Director of Alumni Affairs, and Dr Olive Wang, Section Head of the Office of Institutional Advancement, gave an introduction to the various endeavours made by PolyU. They also had a constructive exchange of views with the delegates. A campus tour was arranged afterwards, during which the delegation visited PolyU Main Entrance, Alumni Atrium and other landmarks. In the evening, President Teng hosted a dinner at Hotel ICON, the unique teaching and research hotel wholly owned by PolyU. They had a warm and pleasant evening with one another. We were grateful for visit. In the future, we look forward to more and more exchange and cooperation activities with SUSTech. Through promoting closer ties between universities in Hong Kong and the Mainland, we will continue to join hands to make greater contributions in the higher education context.  

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Meeting with Preparation Committee of PolyU Sichuan Alumni Network

On 17 April 2023, Dr Miranda Lou, Executive Vice President of PolyU, together with Ir Prof. Edwin Cheng, Dean of the Faculty of Business, and Dr Sean Xu, Assistant Director of Mainland Development Office, visited Chengdu, Sichuan. Dr Lou visited alumni's entreprises in Chengdu, which have achieved impressive results in their respective industries. After that, Dr Lou met with the Preparation Committee of PolyU Sichuan Alumni Network to discuss the establishment of the Network. She was so impressed with the passion and enthusiasm of Sichuan alumni and looked forward to the establishment of the Network to provide a platform to exchange alumni experiences and integrate alumni resources.

Easy Campus Access with New Feature on Alumni eCard

Your PolyU Alumni eCard now comes with a QR code for easy campus access! When you arrive at the University entrance, simply click “Campus Access QR Code” and then you can scan your one-day QR code at the turnstile. Haven’t activated your Alumni eCard? Get it within minutes now. Sign in “My Profile & eCard” with your Alumni NetID, upload a recent photo and update your personal profile – it’s all done! If you don’t have an Alumni NetID, register here to proceed with the eCard activation. We welcome you back with open arms – come and join our alumni activities or have a reunion with your friends! See you around! Activate Alumni eCard   FAQ  

President's Dialogue with Alumni

PolyU builds a vibrant alumni community through all levels of engagement. On 13 April 2023, the President’s Dialogue with Alumni was successfully held in a hybrid mode, attracting over 120 graduates worldwide who joined the event on campus and via Zoom. President Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, together with Dr Miranda Lou, Executive Vice President of the University, shared with everyone the latest development and upcoming plans of PolyU. As the event came at a time when most of the COVID-19 restrictions were lifted, President Teng was especially delighted to meet the alumni not only online but also face-to-face. To our graduates, in particular those attending the event physically, this was a unique homecoming opportunity for them to reconnect with their alma mater after trying times of the pandemic. To welcome everyone back to campus, the Alumni Affairs Office even prepared special souvenirs, which were greatly appreciated by our alumni. On this special occasion, President Teng presented to all Hong Kong, Mainland and overseas participants the various endeavours made by PolyU, including shooting up in higher education rankings, establishing research centres with an emphasis on interdisciplinary research for societal benefits, making breakthroughs in knowledge transfer and entrepreneurship, as well as launching a series of campus development projects. Our alumni were also enthusiastic about different plans of the University, such as student growth and talent cultivation, alumni engagement, industry collaboration, Greater Bay Area development and other global initiatives. President Teng and Dr Lou had a fruitful exchange of ideas with all participants. They thanked everyone for joining this special event, which facilitated open communication to promote mutual understanding and rally support for institutional advancement. They encouraged graduates to stay involved by coming back often and taking part in future activities. Being proud of PolyU’s achievements, the alumni community also looked forward to working in closer collaboration with their alma mater in the long run. 

Alumni Tourcation – Treasure Hunting in PolyU’s “Technical Library” 2.0

The Industrial Centre (IC) of PolyU boasts no shortage of gems waiting for treasure hunters to discover. On 29 March 2023, a group of alumni came back to visit this “Technical Library” and had an eye-opening experience learning about PolyU’s latest engineering facilities and equipment. Our participants were excited about exploring different areas of the IC. For instance, they went to the fifth floor that features 3D printing technologies, where the instructor demonstrated how they could aid researches in healthcare, engineering, product and fashion design. Another highlight of the tour was the Hybrid Immersive Virtual Environment (HIVE), which uses virtual technology to create a lifelike environment that enriches teaching and learning. Our alumni also participated in the Robotic and Automation Workshop at the Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Lab (AIR Lab), where they were amazed by the world’s first autonomous case-handling robotic (ACR) system developed by Hai Robotics – established by two young alumni, this company is the first unicorn start-up nurtured under PolyU’s entrepreneurship ecosystem. All participants found this campus tour intriguing. As always, our Alumni Tourcations not only aim at taking a walk down memory lane by visiting campus attractions, but also endeavour to showcase PolyU’s research facilities that all members are proud of. For more photos of the event, please refer to our Facebook post.

PolyU PRD Alumni Network - Spring Dinner 2023

PolyU Pearl River Delta Alumni Network organised the Spring Dinner on 25 March 2023 in Shenzhen. PolyU senior management, guests and approximately 400 PolyU alumni participated in the event. At the dinner, Ms Janet Chen, President of the PolyU PRD Alumni Network delivered a speech introducing the latest development of the Network. Professor Jin-Guang Teng, President of PolyU, acknowledged and thanked the Network for its remarkable achievements. President Teng also shared PolyU’s latest development, higher education rankings, and technological achievements, as well as a series of campus development projects in the future. He looked forward to getting more alumni connected to contribute to the development of their alma mater and the nation in the future.  Dr Miranda Lou, Executive Vice President of PolyU, presented the Certificate of Appreciation to the second Executive Committee members of the Network to express the gratitude for their dedication and support to the Alumni Network. The event came to a close in a joyful atmosphere. Thanks to the alumni’s sponsorship of the exquisite gifts. The dinner was filled with laughter and great conversations.