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PolyU Gen AI app updates on 1 June 2026

On 1 July 2026, PolyU GenAI added Nano Banana 2, Qwen3.7-Plus, and Mistral-Medium-3.5, upgrading image generation, multimodal agent tasks, reasoning, coding, vision, multilingual support, and large-context productivity features for users.

Canvas workshops for staff and students

To help the University community get ready for using Canvas, a new learning management platform, a series of introductory workshops is arranged for both students and teaching staff.

Try Canvas with Your Own Sandbox Course

Interested in exploring Canvas before using it for teaching? Staff members can now request a Canvas Sandbox course to try out the new platform in a practice environment.

The PolyU AI Tutoring System

The AI Tutoring System (AITU) is a 24/7 virtual tutor for enrolled students. AITU helps students strengthen foundational and prerequisite knowledge at their own pace outside of class.

New version of the Identity Portal

We are delighted to announce a new version of the PolyU Identity Portal, which features a refreshed layout and enhanced security for managing NetID and passwords. The new PolyU Identity Portal will be released to all staff and students from 1 July 2026.

Microsoft service updates and retirements

Microsoft is updating and retiring several services to better align with its product positioning. The following changes may affect users of Microsoft 365 and related services.

Microsoft Licensing and Subscription Services

Through the Joint University Computer Centre (JUCC)’s arrangement, the University offers a comprehensive range of Microsoft products and services under the Microsoft Enrolment for Education Solutions (EES) for a three-year from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029.

Student Computer Centre

The Student Computer Centre (SCC), conveniently located on the 4th floor of the Li Ka Shing Tower, offers a modern, technology-enabled environment designed to support both students and staff.

PolyU Gen AI app updates on 1 June 2026

The PolyU Gen AI app has been updated with new models and features on 1 June 2026, bringing enhanced reasoning, coding, agentic workflow, and image-generation capabilities for staff and students.

Cybersecurity advisory: Think twice before saving NetID passwords in MS Edge browser

Recent public reports by security researchers indicate that the built-in password manager in Microsoft Edge may load all saved passwords into the browser's process memory in plain text when the browser starts.