On 15 April 2026, the Department of Food Science and Nutrition (FSN) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University welcomed a delegation from Ningde City, Fujian Province, led by Mr. Zhang Yongning, Secretary of the Ningde Municipal Committee. The two sides engaged in in-depth discussions on food nutrition, biotechnology, and industry–academia collaboration, exploring opportunities to leverage PolyU as a key bridge to promote cooperation and developmen

30 Apr 2026

Prof. Kenneth Lo Ka-hei, Assistant Professor at the Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Core Member of PolyU Research Institute for Future Food, and Vice President of Hong Kong Nutrition Association, was featured on Now TV’s programme “Medicine Online”.   During the interview, Prof. Lo discussed the emergence and rising popularity of the “New Inverted Food Pyramid”, offering expert insights into the science behind these updated dietary guid

27 Apr 2026

The Department of Food Science and Nutrition (FSN) successfully hosted its annual End-of-Semester cum Graduation Gathering on 14 April 2026, bringing together undergraduate students and the graduating Class of 2026. The event served as a formal occasion to recognize the academic achievements and dedication of the student body.   The gathering provided an opportunity for students and faculty to reflect on the accomplishments of the past academic y

16 Apr 2026

We were delighted to co-host a three-day visit (30 March – 1 April 2026) with the Research Centre for Chinese Medicine Innovation (RCMI) and welcome delegates from the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SHUTCM).  The visit was packed with meaningful exchanges: Curriculum development discussions for our BSc (Hons) in Human Nutrition & Health and MSc in Dietetics programmes Lab tour – delegates visited our cutting-edge fo

13 Apr 2026

Earlier in March, our DFSM team had the privilege of joining global leaders in Boao, Hainan for the Food for Health Science Conference & Expo 2026. Under the theme “Innovation Leading, Intelligent Health”, the event gathered industry pioneers, researchers, and innovators to exchange insights on the future of healthy food development.   We were proud to have our head of Department, Prof. Chen Sheng, and Associate Head, Prof. Chiou Jiachi, Amber, p

27 Mar 2026