Developed by IHERD and Department of Computing, PolyInterview: A Multi-Agent Interview Practice Platform for Communication Education has been awarded Champion in the Stream 2 (Challenge): Development of Tailored AI Agents category of the 2nd International Competition on AI in Education 2026, organised by the Artificial Intelligence Education and Research Alliance (AIREA) of The Education University of Hong Kong on 15 July 2026.  The competition

15 Jul 2026

The 9th Education Transformation and Innovation (ETI) Salon, hosted by Prof. CAO Jiannong, Vice President (Education) and Director of IHERD, brought together University staff to explore a proposed AI and Digital Competency Centre, one of the University-led initiatives envisioned to support the implementation of the PolyU Education 4.0 Blueprint. During the presentation, Prof. Cao outlined the rationale and vision for establishing a dedicated cap

28 Aug 2026

As AI transforms industries worldwide, higher education is undergoing a major shift: what role should universities play in the AI era? Prof. CAO Jiannong, Vice President (Education) and Director of IHERD, joined Metro Finance’s show “AI in Action” to share his insights. Traditional lectures are teacher-centric, leaving students with diverse interests constrained by a passive, one-size-fits-all model. PolyU’s Education 4.0 framework hands learnin

1 Aug 2026

The team of Prof. HU Xiangen, Director of Educational Research Centre [to be renamed as the Educational Research and Technologies Centre (ERTC) on 1 September 2026], IHERD, launched the “Pacesetting Global Educational Transformation Report: AI-Driven Innovations from 100 Selected Top Universities” at the Global Smart Education Conference 2026 in Beijing on 18 August. The report, published in six official UN languages, examined 100 representative

20 Aug 2026

The restructuring of IHERD will be effective from 1 September 2026.  IHERD is positioned as PolyU’s nexus for education transformation. By bridging cutting-edge pedagogical research with technological innovation, it empowers the university community to cultivate future-ready graduates and drive global educational excellence. The restructuring integrates the Digital Transformation Division (DTD), the Educational Development Centre (EDC) and the E

10 Aug 2026

The 8th Education Transformation and Innovation (ETI) Salon, hosted on 29 July by Prof. CAO Jiannong, Vice President (Education) and Director of IHERD, successfully brought together University staff to discuss the execution of the PolyU Education 4.0 Blueprint. The presentation established PolyU's institutional roadmap, highlighting key governance structures, strategic actions, and performance benchmarks for AI and digital transformation. Associ

29 Jul 2026

While AI advancements are rapidly reshaping the learning landscape, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is taking the lead by initiating the International Consortium for Higher Education Transformation and Innovation with AI (ICHETI). Officially launched on 3 July, the strategic alliance of world-leading universities at the forefront of educational transformation and innovation is dedicated to jointly drive this unparalleled paradigm sh

3 Jul 2026