News and Events

Workshop Series The Food Industry and Agribusiness in Transformation

It is with great pleasure that we welcomed Dr Zhaojie Chen, Managing Director of STS Sugar Company Limited, as the featured speaker of our workshop series, "The Food Industry and Agribusiness in Transformation."   Over the past three weeks, our students have gained invaluable insights from Dr Chen’s expertise, exploring the dynamic changes shaping the food and agribusiness sectors.   A heartfelt thank you to Dr Chen for sharing his knowledge and inspiring our future leaders in food science and nutrition!

Professor Wong Ka Hing Appointed as Chairman of Advisory Panel

We're excited to announce that Prof. Wong Ka-hing, Professor in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition, and Director of the Research Institute for Future Food, was recently appointed as the Chairman of Advisory Panel on the Safety Assessment of Cultured Meat, under the Expert Committee on Food Safety, by the Government of HKSAR, for a term of four years with effect from 14 February 2025. The panel is responsible for providing advice to the Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene on matters relating to the criteria for the safety assessment and the safety for human consumption of the cultured meat and its derived products. 近日我系黃家興教授獲政府委任為培養肉安全評估諮詢委員會主席，自2月14日起生效，任期四年。培養肉安全評估諮詢委員會主要負責就培養肉及其衍生產品的安全評估和人類食用安全向食物環境衞生署署長提供專業意見。

Boao Food for Health Science Conference and Expo

[Exploring Opportunities in Food Science and Nutrition at PolyU FSN] In late-February, the Doctor of Food Science and Management (DFSM) programme team embarked on an exciting journey to Boao, Hainan Island, to participate in the Food for Health Science Conference and Expo 2025. This five-days event brought together nearly 100 renowned food companies and organizations showcasing their latest innovations in healthy food products. The expo featured 42 conferences and specialized seminars delving into recent developments in food and health safety topics. At the expo, the DFSM programme team engaged with over 300 industry experts and professionals, seizing the opportunity to not only promote our programmes but also to explore potential collaborations for the university. *** Exciting news for prospective students! The taught postgraduate programmes offered by FSN are currently accepting applications until 30 April 2025. Don't miss out on this chance to apply and shape your future in the field of food science and nutrition. Submit your application through our eAdmissions portal!   For more details about our diverse range of programmes, visit our official webpage: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/fsn/study/taught-postgraduate-programmes-list/   Join us in shaping the wonderful future of food science and nutrition!

PolyU and CSD Sign MOU to Promote Upcycling of Food Waste and Development of Eco-friendly Products

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and the Correctional Services Department (CSD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 7 February 2025 to jointly promote the upcycling of food waste and the development of environmentally friendly products, injecting new impetus into the sustainable development of the correctional industry. The MoU sets out a framework for collaboration between PolyU and CSD to jointly promote innovative development initiatives over the next five years, including the application of Research Institute for Future Food scientific research results on food waste upcycling to industrial production in correctional institutions; and the provision of vocational training to persons in custody (PICs) in the design and production of environmentally friendly products by PolyU to enhance their employability. The collaboration not only promotes environmental protection but also assists in the rehabilitation of PICs. Other media releases on this topic: 【PolyU Website】https://polyu.me/4hmFOns 【Bastille Post】https://polyu.me/40L4FdH 【Wen Wei Po】https://polyu.me/41638QG 【Sina HK】https://polyu.me/3Q54rsW 【Hong Kong Business】https://polyu.me/42JkqV4 理大與懲教署簽訂合作備忘錄推動食物廢料升級及發展環保產品 香港理工大學（理大）與懲教署於2025年2月7日簽訂合作備忘錄，共同推動食物廢料升級及發展環保產品，為可持續發展的懲教工業注入新動能。 合作備忘錄為理大和懲教署的合作訂立框架，於未來五年共同推動創新發展方案，當中包括將未來食品研究院有關食物廢料升級的科研成果應用於懲教院所內的工業生產工作；以及理大為在囚人士提供環保產品設計和生產的訓練，以提升他們的就業能力等。有關合作在推動環保的同時，亦協助在囚人士更生。 閱讀更多： 【理工大學網址】https://polyu.me/4hmFOns 【巴士的報】https://polyu.me/40L4FdH 【文匯報】https://polyu.me/41638QG 【新浪香港】https://polyu.me/3Q54rsW  

Chinese New Year 2025

We wish you and your family a joyful holiday and a prosperous Year of the Snake.  

Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony between PolyU and Pok Oi Hospital Board

As Hong Kong faces an increasing aging population, the demand for skilled healthcare professionals in nursing, rehabilitation, and nutrition sciences is on the rise. To address this challenge, PolyU signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Pok Oi Hospital Board (Pok Oi) yesterday!  This partnership aims to provide internship opportunities for our students in relevant fields at Pok Oi's elder service units, working together to cultivate more nursing and specialized healthcare talent for Hong Kong. PolyU is committed to offering quality education and has developed numerous healthcare-related programmes to inject fresh energy into the local healthcare system. Through this collaboration, students from PolyU's Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Nursing, and Department of Rehabilitation Sciences will engage in internships, research projects, and service development at Pok Oi, allowing them to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world settings.  Together, we aim to enhance healthcare services in the community and contribute to building a robust talent pool for the industry. 香港人口老化問題日益嚴峻，社會對護理、康復治療及營養科學等專職醫療人才的需求不斷增加。為應對挑戰，香港理工大學昨日與博愛醫院董事局（博愛）簽署合作備忘錄，探討為相關專業的學生提供在博愛屬下安老服務單位的實習機會，攜手為香港培育更多護理及專職醫療人才。 透過是次合作，理大食品科學及營養學系、護理學院及康復治療科學系學生將有機會在博愛屬下服務單位進行實習、研究計劃及服務開發等。未來，雙方將深化在業界需求和人才培育方面的緊密交流，共同協作，就護理及復康治療課程、食品和營養健康的策劃及發展交流意見，以制定更切合本港專業需要的全方位課程，為擴大本地護理及專職醫療人才庫作出貢獻。

Academic Visits to Taiwan

Our academic team recently had an insightful visit Taiwan renowned institutions like National Taiwan University (NTU), National Chung Hsing University (NCHU), Tunghai University (THU), and the Food Engineering Research and Service Center (FIRDI), spanning from January 6th to 8th!  Through our engaging discussions with these organizations, we discovered exciting opportunities for joint ventures that align with our mission to advance knowledge and innovation in food science and nutrition. This visit not only strengthened our global academic network but also opened new avenues for collaboration. We were particularly impressed by the state-of-the-art lab equipment and resources at these institutions.  This experience has inspired us to cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships that empower our students and faculty to thrive on a global stage, fostering meaningful relationships with fellow scholars.   

6th Guangzhou International Congress

Prof. CHEN Sheng, our Department Head, and Prof. WONG Man-sau, Professor and Director of Research Centre of Chinese Medicine Innovation (RCMI), were invited as speakers at the 6th Guangzhou International Congress of Nutrition and Health & Lingnan Regional Nutrition Innovation Development Conference on 23 – 24 November 2024. They presented their insights and research breakthroughs on the topics “Understanding High Resolution Microbiomes of Gut, Food, and Environments Using a Hybrid of 2nd and 3rd Generation Metagenomics” and “Effects of Probiotics on Musculoskeletal Health and Vitamin D Metabolism.”

Celebrating Partnerships with CNS and HKNA

In alignment with FSN's strategic development, we have successfully launched a range of applied food science and nutrition programs over the past two years, reinforcing our dedication to excellence in this specialized field. Our partnerships with the Hong Kong Nutrition Association (HKNA) and the Chinese Nutrition Society (CNS) have been instrumental in building strategic alliances that drive our mission forward. On 13 December, a dinner was hosted with HKNA and CNS, coinciding with the HKNA’s Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM), which featured prestigious members from the CNS and legislative leaders from the Chinese government as keynote speakers. This gathering will not only commemorate our collaborative efforts but also pave the way for future advancements in nutrition and food science. 

Visit from South China Agricultural University

We were delighted to host a delegation from South China Agricultural University (SCAU) on 16 December 2024, following our visit to SCAU earlier this year. The visiting members included Ms. ZHOU Yanhua, Prof. LEI Hongtao, Dr. YANG Meiyan, and Ms. TANG Shichao. Engaging discussions on study programs and research directions took place, completed by a tour of our advanced laboratories and teaching facilities. Their visit was truly inspiring!