
International Research Centre for the Advancement of Health Communication (IRCAHC)
The Centre develops research strengths in areas such as the social psychology of language in health communication, E-Health, health economics, business and management, innovative methodology, and explores the role of the community, organisations, groups and individuals who negotiate and manage patient care and safety.

PolyU – Peking U Research Centre on Chinese Linguistics (P2U2 ReCCL)
The Centre is devoted to research and applications in the area of Chinese Linguistics, especially in Modern Chinese Linguistics. The primary aim of the Centre is to conduct academic research based on its major research areas such as Chinese syntax, and jointly enhancing further development for postgraduate research students from both institutions in relevant disciplines.

Research Centre for Chinese History and Culture (RCCHC)
To become a leading research centre for Chinese history and culture at home and abroad via collaboration with local and non-local institutions and organizations.

Research Centre for Language, Cognition, and Neuroscience (RCLCN)
Inaugurated in January 2019, the Centre uses psychological and brain-imaging techniques, such as Electroencephalography (EEG), functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to look at language-related issues in the brain from an evolutionary perspective.

Research Centre for Professional Communication in English (RCPCE)
The Centre aims at providing a forum for academics and practitioners with an interest in communication in professional settings to engage with each other and exchange ideas; creating and hosting on-line specialised corpora for researchers’ and practitioners’ reference; promoting best practices in professional communication; and promoting knowledge transfer of Applied Linguistics research to the wider community.

Centre for Translation Studies (CTS)
The Centre is dedicated to conducting academic and professional research in translation studies and related areas. It is also actively involved in organising relevant academic conferences and publications.

Speech Therapy Unit (STU)
The Unit aims to create a platform to serve clinical education and research purposes through the provision of speech therapy services. It serves both adult and child clients with a wide range of communication disorders and swallowing disorders.