PolyU holds the 31st Congregation, envisioning a future driven by innovation

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) held its 31st Congregation last Saturday (10 May), presided over by PolyU Council Chairman Dr LAM Tai-fai and President Prof. Jin-Guang TENG. At the Congregation, held in the Jockey Club Auditorium on campus, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees were awarded to 226 graduates.

Prof. Jin-Guang Teng extended his warmest congratulations to all the doctoral graduates and shared PolyU’s vision of being an innovative world-class university that pursues excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer for the benefit of Hong Kong, the Nation, and the world. He said, “We aspire for our graduates to be able to connect their academic research to societal needs and to solve complex problems by driving innovation, contributing to building a better future for the world.”

Prof. Teng added, “PolyU has proactively evolved its initiatives and strategic directions to meet the needs of the Nation’s strategic development and the changing demands of society. Embracing the opportunities and challenges brought about by artificial intelligence (AI), PolyU established the Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences earlier this year and the PolyU Academy for Artificial Intelligence (PAAI) recently, promoting AI research and applications while elevating Hong Kong as a global centre for generative AI development.”

Prof. Teng also mentioned that PolyU has submitted an innovative and forward-looking proposal for Hong Kong’s third medical school to the Hong Kong Government. Leveraging the University’s strong foundation of excellence in health sciences, engineering and AI, as well as its extensive experience in training healthcare professionals, PolyU envisions nurturing the next generation of socially responsible and technologically proficient medical talents for the future AI-driven healthcare landscape. He believes this initiative will support Hong Kong’s development into an international health and medical innovation hub, and address the city’s critical healthcare needs, including primary healthcare and preventive medicine. PAAI will also play a pivotal role in strengthening PolyU’s leadership in AI-driven healthcare and medicine, giving the University an even stronger foundation for the new medical school.

Prof. Teng emphasised that continuous innovation is the key to remaining competitive in a rapidly evolving global environment. He encouraged the graduates to drive positive change and innovation in their respective fields, carrying forward PolyU’s spirit of innovation and excellence.

This Congregation Session was held for the presentation of awards to PhD students who graduated between October 2024 and March 2025. The Congregation Sessions for PhD students who graduated between April and September 2025, as well as for graduates of all other award levels, including professional doctoral degree, Master of Philosophy degree, taught master’s degree, bachelor’s degree, postgraduate diploma and higher diploma, will be conducted in November this year.

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