A group photo of the delegates and PolyU members.
Ms ZHANG Xiaomei (left) and Prof. Christopher CHAO, Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU (right).
A delegation led by Ms ZHANG Xiaomei, the Director of Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the Hubei Provincial People's Government visited PolyU on 18 December. The delegates were received by Prof. Christopher CHAO, Vice President (Research and Innovation) and members of PolyU. Discussions were held to review the major collaboration projects including the establishment of the PolyU-Wuhan Technology and Innovation Research Institute (Research Institute) and the joint laboratory between PolyU and Wuhan University of Technology. Both sides expected that the Research Institute will serve as a platform to further facilitate the technology innovation, technology transfer and talent development to a new level with national and international vision, and contribute to the Nation's high-quality development with breakthrough research results. The delegation also visited the University Library to learn about its modern facilities and systematic user services.
In October, PolyU and Wuhan Municipal Government had signed a framework agreement to establish PolyU - Wuhan Technology and Innovation Research Institute, marking the official launch of the significant industry-academic-research cooperation between PolyU and Hubei Province.
