In the highly competitive subject category of Economics and Business, PolyU has once again secured the No. 1 position in Hong Kong in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings 2026-27, also achieving an impressive 26th place globally. This marks a continued affirmation of PolyU Business School’s leading position in Hong Kong, following its top ranking locally in the previous edition of the rankings.
The rankings are based on academic research performance in the field of Economics and Business, considering key indicators such as publications, citations, and global and regional reputation.
This achievement reflects the dedication and excellence of PolyU Business School’s faculty and researchers in producing high-impact scholarship and advancing knowledge creation in business and economics, reinforcing the University’s strong international standing among the world’s leading institutions in the field.
For more information on the rankings, please visit www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/economics-business.
PolyU has achieved a significant milestone in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026 by Subject, rising from 37th last year to 25th globally in Business and Economics. This accomplishment also positions PolyU as the top-ranked university in this subject area in Hong Kong.
This year, the THE ranking assessed 1,067 institutions across 91 countries and territories, evaluating performance across three core disciplines: Business and Management, Accounting and Finance, and Economics and Econometrics The recognition highlights the collective strength, dedication, and impact of our faculty, students, alumni, and partners. At PolyU Business School, we remain committed to advancing impactful research, nurturing future scholar leaders, and deepening connections between academia and industry.
For more details on the THE World University Rankings by Subject 2026, please visit: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2026/subject-ranking/business-and-economics
Congratulations to the following academics from the School of Accounting and Finance (AF), the Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies (LMS), and the Department of Management and Marketing (MM) on receiving the Faculty’s Outstanding Achievement Awards, Faculty Prizes, and the PBS Fellow Awards for the Academic Year 2024/2025.
Faculty Awards 2025
| Individual Award | |||
| Category | Department | Awardee | |
| Teaching | Outstanding Teacher | AF | Dr Justin Law |
| Outstanding Early Career Teacher* | AF | Prof. Tracie Frost | |
| Research and Scholarly Activities |
Outstanding Researcher | AF | Prof. Jie Jay Cao |
| Outstanding Early Career Researcher** | LMS | Prof. Kai Pan | |
| Research Student Supervision | LMS | Prof. Yulan Wang | |
| Team Award | |||
| Category | Department | Awardee | |
| Knowledge Transfer | Industry | LMS | Prof. Chris Lo Prof. Chi Wai Kan |
| Services | LMS | Prof. Mike Lai Prof. Dong Yang |
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Faculty Prizes 2025
| Individual Prize | |||
| Category | Department | Awardee | |
| Teaching | Outstanding Teacher | MM | Dr Winslet Chan |
| MM | Dr Pamsy Hui | ||
| MM | Dr Simon Chan | ||
| MM | Dr Annie Ko | ||
| Outstanding Early Career Teacher** | MM | Prof. Boris Ka Chung Ng | |
| Research and Scholarly Activities |
Outstanding Researcher |
MM | Prof. Krishna Savani |
| Outstanding Early Career Researcher** | AF | Prof. Chengzhu Sun | |
| LMS | Prof. Jinzhi Bu | ||
| LMS | Prof. Yan Liu | ||
| MM | Prof. Qiyuan Wang | ||
| Research Student Supervision | AF | Prof. Qiang Wu | |
| MM | Prof. Yuwei Jiang | ||
| Services | AF | Dr William Wong | |
| LMS | Prof. Kai Pan | ||
| Team Award | |||
| Category | Department | Awardee | |
| Teaching | Outstanding Teacher | AF | Prof. Lolita Edralin Dr Mingming Ji Dr Noor Nahar Begum |
| Knowledge Transfer | Industry | MM | Prof. Flora Gu |
| Services | AF | Prof. George Wong Dr Josephine Wong |
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| MM | Prof. Jun Melody Zhang Prof. Man-Nok Wong |
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* Early career teachers are those with no more than six years of teaching experience in higher education institutions.
** Early career researchers are those with no more than 15 years of research experience after obtaining a PhD degree or equivalent.
PBS Fellow Award 2024/25
| Department | Awardee |
| AF | Dr Bruce Li |
| Prof. Nancy Su |
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| Prof. Joanna Tang |
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| Dr Paul Wang |
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| Prof. Georgy Wong |
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| Dr Josephine Wong | |
| LMS | Prof. Edwin Cheng |
| Prof. Jimmy Jin |
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| Prof. Guang Xiao |
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| Prof. Zhou Xu | |
| MM | Prof. Katherine Feng |
| Prof. Chelsea Jiang |
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| Prof. Yuwei Jiang |
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| Prof. Krishna Savani |
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| Prof. Xin Xu |
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| Prof. Qi Zhu |
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| Awardees at the Prize Presentation Ceremony |
A case series developed by the PolyU Business School Case Centre (PBSCC) has won second prize in the 2025 Global Contest for the Best China-Focused Cases, organised by the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS).
The case series, titled ‘Citychamp Watch and Jewellery Limited: The Corum Conundrum’, was one of 16 prize-winning submissions. Co-authored by PBSCC Director Dr Justin Law, Prof. Nancy Su from the School of Accounting and Finance, Prof. Anthony Pang from the Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies, Dr Pamsy Hui from the Department of Management and Marketing, and Prof. Shimin Chen of CEIBS, the case series has been accepted into the CEIBS global platform of China-focused case studies at ChinaCases.org.
The contest promotes the teaching and research of management issues and business practices from a global perspective. In 2025, it attracted 413 submissions from 172 schools and institutions globally — a 20% increase compared with the previous year.
For details of the prize winners, please visit: www.ceibs.edu/media/news/case/28828.
The School of Accounting and Finance (AF) received the Merit Award at the Investor and Financial Education Award (IFEA) 2025 for its project ‘Financial Literacy Education to LowIncome Communities’.
The award, organised by the Investor and Financial Education Council (IFEC), recognises impactful initiatives that advance financial literacy and investor education in Hong Kong.
The project builds on a service learning subject that promotes financial literacy among low income communities. Working with local schools, NGOs, and community organisations, the project delivers practical financial literacy education while fostering social awareness, responsibility, and community engagement.
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| Dr Derek Yim representing AF to receive the award |
Prof. Richard Leung Tim-chiu, Professor of Practice (Finance) at the School of Accounting and Finance, has been conferred the title of University Fellow by PolyU in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the University and the wider business community.
An accomplished finance professional and leader, Prof. Leung brings over three decades of distinguished experience at some of the world’s leading financial institutions. He is also a dedicated community servant committed to empowering youth.
Prof. Leung served as a PolyU Council Member from 2016 to 2024, contributing to the University’s financial health through key roles on multiple committees. He currently serves as a PolyU Court Member and sits on the International Advisory Committee of the Research Institute for Future Food. Beyond the University, he is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Orion Astropreneur Space Academy, where he actively supports Hong Kong’s commercial space ecosystem.
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| PolyU Council Chairman Dr Lam Tai-fai (left) and PolyU President Professor Jin-Guang Teng (right) welcomed four new Fellows, including Prof. Leung (second from left), at the University Fellowship Conferment Ceremony |
Prof. Michael Bond from the Department of Management and Marketing received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 14th Conference for Chinese Psychologists, held in Shenzhen on 27–28 March 2026.
The conference was co-organised by the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and CUHK–Shenzhen, and hosted by the Division of Applied Psychology at CUHK–Shenzhen’s School of Humanities and Social Science.
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| Prof. Michael Bond receiving the award at the conference |
