FCE and CEDD renew MoU to advance sustainable infrastructure development

Dean's/FCE Awards reward outstanding academic and non-academic staff

Congratulations to the following academic and non-academic staff members for receiving the 2025 Dean's/FCE Awards in recognition of their exceptional contributions and outstanding achievements.

*Team leader

FCE engages with alumni and industry to drive technical innovation in construction

On 2 May 2025, FCE held a meeting with alumni and industry partners with the theme “Technical Advancement in the Construction Industry” to cultivate opportunities that propel innovation within the construction sector and support the Faculty's ongoing development.

Prominent alumni and stakeholders from the construction profession were invited to exchange with FCE academics, including Ir Eric MA, President of The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), Ir Kwok-fai YAU and Ir Dickson LO from Able Engineering Holdings Limited, as well as Ir Thomas TONG and Mr Ocean WANG from Asia Infrastructure Solutions. The meeting centred around cutting-edge research related to Modular Integrated Construction (MiC). FCE academics showcased their pioneering research and shared valuable insights into MiC-related innovations and technologies.

Prof. Xiang-dong LI, Dean of Faculty, emphasised the significance of such exchanges, noting FCE’s potential to address technical challenges in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and beyond through its wide alumni network and steadfast bond with the industry. He further expressed FCE's commitment to organising regular interactions with alumni and industry partners to explore additional avenues for knowledge transfer and collaboration.

The meeting underscored FCE's dedication to fostering collaboration and driving advancements that will shape the future of construction, both locally and globally.

FCE senior alumnus shares first-hand insights into heavy industrial engineering and construction projects

Over the years, FCE has received generous support from our alumni in various forms, primarily through the FCE Fund, which provides funding support for the Faculty’s research and student initiatives.

Recently, one of our senior alumni, Mr Michael SUNG, shared two insightful papers with FCE. These papers delve into the roles of engineering groups in both pre-feasibility studies and project execution plans, particularly within the realm of heavy industrial engineering and construction projects. Mr Sung’s insights presented in these papers are invaluable for those seeking to understand the complexities and challenges faced in these fields.

We are delighted to share the papers with our readers, especially FCE students, as they will enhance your understanding and better prepare you for future career opportunities in these dynamic industries.

Follow the links to read the papers:
New Mine Development
Project Execution Plan – Table of Contents

FCE innovations win medals at Geneva Inventions Expo 2025

PolyU has demonstrated outstanding research capabilities and innovation commitment by winning 36 awards from 33 projects at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva. Notably, FCE researchers led or co-led nine of these award-winning projects. As the world's largest global exhibition on inventions, this annual event attracted over a thousand entries from nearly 40 countries and regions, highlighting PolyU's strong global competitiveness in research and innovation.

Congratulations to the following FCE awardees:

 
Please visit the Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office (KTEO) website to learn more about the award-winning projects.

FCE academics secure funding for research on critical environmental and public policy challenges

The Faculty is pleased to share that several FCE academics have received substantial funding from the Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF) and the Public Policy Research Funding Scheme (PPRFS), underscoring their commitment to advancing research that tackles pressing environmental and public policy challenges.

• The ECF supports projects aimed at enhancing Hong Kong’s overall environmental quality, raising local environmental awareness, and promoting public participation in green and low-carbon living.
• The PPRFS funds research that informs government policy-making, drives transformative changes, aligns with National and international trends, and contributes to policy development.

These achievements reflect the Faculty's dedication to fostering innovative research that not only contributes to academic advancement but also creates tangible impacts on policy development and environmental sustainability in Hong Kong.

FCE/EDC Sharing Session on Teaching Excellence 2025

To maintain and enhance the quality of teaching at FCE, the Faculty co-organised a sharing session on teaching excellence with the Educational Development Centre (EDC) on 22 May 2025.

Accomplished pedagogical experts from both FCE and EDC were invited to present their pedagogical innovations and insights, fostering an exchange of best practices among participants from FCE and other PolyU units. Prof. Xiang-dong LI, Dean of Faculty, and Prof. Charles WONG, Associate Dean (Teaching and Global Engagement) of Faculty, expressed FCE’s unwavering pursuit of quality education and highlighted the vital role of teaching in upholding FCE’s academic excellence.

The sharing session was part of the Faculty’s continuous efforts to enhance teaching quality.

PolyU JUPAS Consultation Day 2025

The PolyU Consultation Day for Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS) applicants, an annual event that allows JUPAS applicants to explore their programme options, took place on 24 May 2025.

The FCE booth attracted over 200 visits from JUPAS applicants and parents. Representatives from the Faculty and the four departments addressed inquiries regarding the curricula, admission requirements, and career prospects associated with the undergraduate programmes offered by FCE, in particular the new programmes launched by the Faculty. Tailored advice was provided for prospective students on their JUPAS programme selections.

In addition to one-on-one consultations, FCE departments also organised mock admission interviews, programme seminars, and lab tour, giving participants firsthand experience of the academic environment at FCE and empowering them to make informed decisions for their academic futures.