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Capture assessment moderation records on Assessment Moderation Platform (AMP)

Assessment moderation records should be entered into AMP in accordance with the assessment moderation policy. This will become mandatory from Semester 1 of the 2026/27 academic year.

Leverage the University Desktop Sharing (UDS) Platform for remote access to lab machines

The University has received an official notice from TeamViewer stating that there have been frequent remote connections originating from the PolyU network using the installed home version of TeamViewer software.

Renewal of SAS Statistical Software Licence

The current licence for the SAS statistical software will expire on 30 December 2026.

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.