A recognition ceremony was held to honor Ms. LAU Siu Lai for her heroic, life-saving actions during a medical emergency on campus. Ir Dr. Ben Lau, Interim Vice President (Campus and Facilities), presented a Letter of Commendation on behalf of the President. The ceremony was attended by Mr. Steven Wong, Director of Campus Facilities & Sustainability (far left), Mr. Chris Leung, Director of Health & Safety (second from right), and Mr. Steven Lee, General Manager of CFM (far right).
On 20 November 2025, the Campus Control Centre received a report of a medical emergency on campus. A team of security guards rushed to the scene, where a student had suffered cardiac arrest after class. Acting swiftly and professionally, Ms. Lau Siu Lai administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), successfully reviving the student before emergency services arrived.
To recognize her courageous and life-saving actions, a commendation ceremony was held, during which a Letter of Commendation signed by the President was presented to Ms. Lau by Ir Dr. Ben Lau, Interim Vice President (Campus and Facilities).
“This incident reminds us how critical emergency preparedness is. Ms. Lau’s professionalism and bravery exemplify the values we uphold at PolyU,” remarked Ir Dr. Ben Lau during the ceremony.
This incident underscores the vital role of CPR and Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in emergencies. PolyU has installed over 20 AEDs across campus, and prompt CPR by bystanders can significantly improve survival rates.
Every member of the PolyU community can help make our campus safer.
To learn more about CPR and AED use, please visit:
• Hong Kong Fire Services Department: https://www.hkfsd.gov.hk/eng/education/amb_press_to_shock.html
• PolyU AED Locations: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hso/news-and-events/other-resources/automated-external-defibrillator-aed/
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