The Department of Land Surveying and Geospatial Science (LSGS) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) recently hosted its Career Talk 2026 to provide students with practical insights into the public surveying and geo-informatics sectors. The event was attended by undergraduate and master’s degree students seeking information on future employment pathways and training opportunities within the HKSAR Government. The session featured a prese

27 Oct 2026

Ir Prof. Wallace Wai Lok LAI, Associate Head (Teaching) and Professor of the Department of Land Surveying and Geospatial Science (LSGS), was recently featured on TVB’s programme News Magazine. During the interview, Prof. LAI showcased the innovative pipeline robots developed by PolyU to tackle Hong Kong's chronic underground utility challenges. Functioning similarly to a medical endoscope for the city's hidden infrastructure, these compact robots

24 Oct 2026

The 1st Cross-Strait, Hong Kong and Macao Conference on the Development of Surveying, Mapping and Geospatial Information was successfully convened from 21 to 22 October 2026 at the Jockey Club Auditorium, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), attracting over 500 participants. The landmark event was jointly organized by the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) and the Hong Kong Geographic Information System Association (HKGISA). It was

23 Oct 2026

Nine academic staff members from Department of Land Surveying and Geospatial Science (LSGS), including Prof. John Wenzhong SHI, Prof. Qihao WENG, Prof. Jianli CHEN, Sr Prof. Charles Man Sing WONG, Prof. Bo WU, Prof. Joseph AWANGE, Prof. Diansheng GUO, Prof. Xiaolin ZHU, and Prof. Tony Chengxiang ZHUGE, have been ranked among the World’s Top 2% most-cited scientists in career-long and single-year categories, according to the Stanford University li

10 Oct 2026

We are delighted to announce that Prof. Qihao WENG, Director of the Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Geomatics (RCAIG) and Chair Professor of Geomatics and Artificial Intelligence in the Department of Land Surveying and Geospatial Science (LSGS) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), has ranked 7th globally in the Geological and Geomatics Engineering sub-field on Stanford University’s 2026 "World's Top 2% Scientists" list.

10 Oct 2026

The PolyU Info Day 2026 for Undergraduate Admissions was successfully held on 10 October 2026, which attracted over 49,000 visitors, including secondary school students, parents, and members of the public. The campus came alive with more than 250 activities, offering a vibrant mix of admission talks, sharing sessions, workshops, and guided tours. The Department of Land Surveying and Geospatial Science (LSGS) welcomed crowds at Wing CF with intera

10 Oct 2026

We are pleased to share that Prof. Zhizhao (George) LIU, Professor of the Department of Land Surveying and Geospatial Science (LSGS), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), has been selected as an Ewha Global Fellow (EGF) for 2027–2029 at the Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 1886, this year marks the 140th anniversary of the Ewha Womans University, one of the world’s largest women's research universities and a leadin

29 Sep 2026

Sr Prof. Charles Man Sing WONG, Associate Dean (Teaching & Global Engagement) of the Faculty of Construction and Environment (FCE), Associate Director of the Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD), and Professor of the Department of Land Surveying and Geospatial Science (LSGS), recently shared his team’s innovative application of AI sensors for real-time tree monitoring at an international forestry symposium in Beijing. To t

16 Sep 2026

The Department of Land Surveying and Geospatial Science (LSGS) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is pleased to announce its exceptional achievements in the ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) 2026. In the latest evaluation, LSGS has secured prominent international positions in two of its core disciplines, ranking 23rd globally in Geography and 24th globally in Remote Sensing. These placements underscore LSGS's str

16 Sep 2026

The Department of Land Surveying and Geospatial Science (LSGS) is organizing a STEAM Talk Series with the aim of introducing daily life applications and potential developments in Geospatial Science. The series will cover a wide range of topics, including Land Surveying, Remote Sensing, Global Positioning System (GPS), Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), Geographic Information Science (GIS), Underground Utilities Imaging and Diagnosis, Clim

10 Sep 2026