PolyU launches “85th Anniversary Interview Series” - Dr Liza Wang speaks to former Council Chairmen and Presidents

In celebration of the 85th Anniversary of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), the University is pleased to present a series of short videos featuring interviews with five former Council Chairmen and Presidents of PolyU, sharing their contributions, achievements and experiences in driving the University forward. The “85th Anniversary Interview Series” will take viewers on a journey exploring how PolyU has evolved over the decades and turned into a world-leading university.

Starting today, the series of video interviews will be rolled out over four consecutive weeks on various PolyU social media platforms on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and five weeks on WeChat. Please click here to watch the videos.

PolyU is highly honoured to have invited renowned artist Dr Liza Wang Ming-chun, a PolyU University Fellow and Artist-in-Residence, to conduct the series of interviews.

The interview series will include:

• Prof. Poon Chung-kwong (1991-2008: PolyU President)
• Dr Sir Gordon Wu Ying-sheung (1997-2003: PolyU Council Chairman )
• Dr the Hon. Victor Lo Chung-wing (2004-2009: PolyU Council Chairman)
• Dr Marjorie Yang (2010-2015: PolyU Council Chairman)
• Prof. Timothy W. Tong (2009-2018: PolyU President)

The interviews capture the important developments and milestones of PolyU, as well as provide some thoughts and insights into the future development of the University.

Over the years, PolyU has grown into one of the top 100 universities in the world, making remarkable contributions to society through world-class education and research and the nurturing of talents in different fields.

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