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IT workshops in March

These hands-on sessions are designed for both students and instructors eager to enhance their skills and explore the latest in AI technology.

PolyU GenAI App updates on 1 Mar 2026

GenAI App update (Mar 1, 2026) introduces Alibaba’s Qwen3-Max series with advanced reasoning and chat models, plus the Deep Research Tool’s “Model as a Judge” option.

New release of PolyU Staff Mobile App

We are delighted to announce the new version of the PolyU Staff Mobile App, featuring a refreshed layout and design.

Office 365 tools for enhancing digital learning experience

To support students in engaging effectively, Microsoft Office 365 provides a range of tools designed to enhance learning, collaboration, and productivity.

Containing risks of abusive or malicious deepfakes

Artificial intelligence (AI) has made it easier than ever to create realistic looking falsified photos, videos, and audio recordings involving staff and students—known as deepfakes.

Auto-archive before mailbox reaches storage threshold

To ensure uninterrupted email service —especially when you are focused on other priorities rather than managing mailbox content — Microsoft will deploy a new auto-archiving feature starting in early February 2026.

Semester 2 IT workshops

This February, workshops on Gen AI tools and prompting techniques, featuring practical use examples, will be available for students, instructors, and administrative staff. Please enrol and reserve your spot for a hands-on experience.

PolyU Gen AI App updates on 1 Feb 2026

The Gemini 3 Pro Preview model demonstrates significant improvements in high-level reasoning, complex instruction following, agentic and tool use cases, as well as long context capabilities.

Windows 11 upgrade notice

Microsoft releases major feature updates for Windows 11 annually, with each version receiving three years of security and performance support.

Highlights from the January Department CLO Briefing

Key updates on January Departments Computer Liaison Officers (CLO) Briefing. Department Computer Liaison Officers’ collaboration is vital to ensuring that IT services continue to meet the needs of staff and students.