PolyU announces Strategic Plan for 2025/26 to 2030/31

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) today unveiled its new Strategic Plan, outlining the University’s development direction for the coming six academic years to seize emerging opportunities and reach new heights of academic excellence.

Under the theme “Unite to Meet Challenges, Innovate to Benefit Society,” the Strategic Plan sets forth PolyU’s visionary roadmap for 2025/26 to 2030/31. It will guide the University in its continued pursuit of excellence in teaching and research, empowering PolyU to further contribute to Hong Kong’s development into an international innovation and technology centre and international hub for post-secondary education, as well as to support the national plan to build China into a leading country in education.

The Strategic Plan was formulated under six key domains, namely:

1. Quality of Student Experience of Teaching and Learning
2. Research Performance and Research Postgraduate Experience
3. Knowledge Transfer and Wider Engagement
4. Enhanced Internationalisation and Engagement with the Mainland
5. Financial Health, Institutional Social Responsibilities and Sustainability
6. Development of College of Professional and Continuing Education

PolyU’s Strategic Plan is carefully aligned with the University Accountability Agreement framework of the University Grants Committee, ensuring that its goals are in harmony with the broader educational landscape in Hong Kong, while also empowering PolyU to make a positive difference in the world.

Dr LAM Tai-fai, PolyU Council Chairman, said, “Building upon a strong foundation, this Strategic Plan will serve as a catalyst for PolyU’s continued excellence in education and research, with the aim of enabling PolyU to make even more significant contributions to society.

I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to everyone involved in crafting this visionary Strategic Plan. With the collective support of the central and local governments as well as our Council and Court members, staff, students, alumni and other stakeholders in the PolyU community, I am confident that we will successfully realise this plan in the years ahead, propelling PolyU to new pinnacles of excellence, innovation and impact for the betterment of Hong Kong, our Nation, and the world.”

Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, PolyU President, stated, “The new Strategic Plan enhances the University’s Vision and Mission statements to reflect our latest aspirations and remarkable achievements in education and research. At the heart of our plan lies our commitment to being an innovative world-class university that pursues excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer for the benefit of Hong Kong, the Nation, and the world. Innovation, for us, holds a triple meaning. Firstly, our graduates should be leaders and drivers of innovation. Secondly, our research should lead to innovations with direct societal benefits. Thirdly, the spirit of innovation should be embedded in all our endeavours.”

PolyU follows a multi-dimensional and systematic process of planning, starting with a Strategic Plan every six years. This multi-dimensional planning approach allows PolyU to take a strategic and holistic view of both its short-term and long-term challenges and opportunities, aiming to maximise the University’s achievements within the constraints of its environment and resources. With its planning process commencing in May 2023, this Strategic Plan is the culmination of a rigorous and year-long process of deliberation, incorporating valuable insights from consultation sessions and engaging staff, students, alumni, and Council and Court members.

Please click here to view the PolyU Strategic Plan for 2025/26 - 2030/31.

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