Call for Nominations Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU Department of Management and Marketing 2025

The Department of Management and Marketing (MM) is delighted to announce that the new round of nominations for the Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU MM 2025 is now open. The award aims to publicly recognise outstanding graduates of MM for their professional achievements and significant contributions to the community and their alma mater.   Eligibility The nominated candidate must be a graduate who has successfully completed full-time or part-time programme offered by PolyU (or its forerunners: Hong Kong Government Trade School, Hong Kong Technical College, and Hong Kong Polytechnic) which led to an academic award accredited by the respective Institution.   The proposer can be PolyU graduate, Honorary Graduate, University Fellow, PolyU staff, current PolyU Council and Court member and current Advisory Committee member.  There is no limit to the number of nominations to be submitted by each proposer.  However, the proposer cannot be the candidate himself/ herself or a direct relative of the candidate.   Award Categories and Selection Criteria In addition to honouring distinguished graduates for their distinction in their chosen fields, the Award recognises the alumni’s active support to their alma mater. Support and Contribution to PolyU is one of the key selection criteria at all levels.   Three specific areas of achievement would be given recognition, they include Professional Achievement, Entrepreneurial Achievement and Scholarly Achievement.   Alumni who are aged at/under 40 would be eligible for the Outstanding Young Alumni Award.   Award Category Description Professional Achievement This category recognises alumni who have attained distinguished achievements, demonstrated exemplary leadership, and made a strong impact on their profession/ industry/ society. Entrepreneurial Achievement This category recognises alumni who have demonstrated outstanding innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as founded or advanced business or technology ventures with impact. Scholarly Achievement This category recognises alumni scholars who have made notable scholarly or research contributions in their disciplines, with proven track record and excellent reputation in the field. Notes: The bestowal of the award shall subject to individual merits of the candidates.  No award shall be given out in a certain category if no suitable candidate is identified.   Nomination and Selection Schedule The nomination form could be downloaded here. Please return the completed form to mm.dept@polyu.edu.hk or yannes.choi@polyu.hk with all required supplementary documents (such as a current curriculum vitae of the nominee and two written references) on or before 16 July 2025 (Wednesday). Selection Committee and Result Announcement Selection Committee will examine the nominations and assess candidates’ qualifications and performance for the awards. The result will be announced in late Aug.   Confidentiality All information submitted on this nomination form will be kept strictly confidential and will only be used by the Selection Committee for the purpose of the selection process.  The candidate will not be contacted by the MM until he/she is selected as the awardee of the Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award.  Enquiries Department of Management and Marketing The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Email: mm.dept@polyu.edu.hk    

IACMR Dinner Buffet Reception 2025

MM successfully hosted a dinner buffet reception at the 11th IACMR Biennial Conference in Xi'an on 12 June 2025. The reception provided a wonderful opportunity to catch up with friends and alumni, as well as to network with scholars from around the world. It was great to see so many familiar faces and exchange ideas in such a warm and friendly atmosphere. Those interested in MM’s postdoctoral fellow or PhD student scholarship positions are warmly invited to reach out to our academic staff. We look forward to building new collaborations and continuing the meaningful conversations that began during the reception. 

Public Lecture by Prof. Tat Chan – “Algorithms on Online Platforms: Three Field Experiment Studies”

On June 6, MM had the pleasure to host a Public Lecture on “Algorithms on Online Platforms: Three Field Experiment Studies,” presented by Prof. Tat Chan (Philip L. Siteman Professor of Marketing, Olin Business School, Washington University in St. Louis). In the lecture, Prof. Chan shared findings from three large-scale field experiments conducted on video-sharing, music-streaming, and online retail platforms. His studies examined how algorithmic design influences user behavior, content production, and platform welfare, while also addressing methodological challenges in estimating causal effects from observational data using algorithmic scores. The talk provided valuable insights for both researchers and practitioners on the interplay between algorithms, user engagement, and platform strategy.

Invitation to PolyU MM - Online PhD Recruitment Summer Camp 2025

The Department of Management and Marketing at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University will hold the Online PhD Recruitment Summer Camp on 19 August 2025. We are excited to invite you to join our upcoming Online PhD Recruitment Summer Camp on 19 August 2025 (TUE). This camp aims to introduce prospective candidates to PolyU MM and PhD Programmes. You will present your research idea to potential supervisors and seek their advice. Additionally, our PhD alumni and current students will share their experiences, offering you valuable insights into the academic opportunities and student life at PolyU. The summer camp welcomes applicants who fulfill all of the following criteria: plan to apply for our PhD programmes in management, marketing, or information systems hold (/anticipate) an undergraduate degree from a top university (e.g., a World Top-200 university based on QS/THE rankings, or a Top university in China) have an excellent undergraduate GPA (e.g., higher than 3.6/4 or 90/100) possess additional academic merits (e.g., postgraduate degrees, national scholarships, research publications, competition awards, etc.)   The deadline of camp application will be 15 Jul 2025 (Application link: https://hkpumarketing.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eCzI7sBC5oFGvr0). Qualified students are highly encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will be notified in early August.  

Public Lecture by Prof. Tat Chan – 6 Jun 2025 (Fri)

You are invited to attend the MM Public Lecture on “Algorithms on Online Platforms: Three Field Experiment Studies” presented by Professor Tat Chan, Philip L Siteman Professor of Marketing, Olin Business School, Washington University, Visiting Chair Professor, Department of Management and Marketing, PolyU on 6 Jun 2025.   Date* : 6 Jun 2025 (Friday) Time* : 10:30 am to 12 pm (Public Lecture)             : 12 to 12:30 pm (Q&A session) *Hong Kong Time Venue : AG710, PolyU campus   Please register through the registration form https://forms.office.com/r/EzJHrkL9D9 on or before 4 Jun 2025 (Wed). You are welcome to disseminate the information to colleagues and friends who might be interested.   More Details.

Personnel Psychology Paper Development Workshop 2025

The Personnel Psychology Paper Development Workshop was successfully held on May 12, 2025, hosted by the Department of Management and Marketing, Faculty of Business, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The workshop featured 31 accepted research projects presented by international scholars, mostly coming from the Asia Pacific area. Participants had the valuable opportunity to discuss their work and receive developmental feedback from the journal's Editor and Associate Editors.   We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the Editor and Associate Editors — including Zhen Zhang, Beth Campbell, Hong Deng, Kaifeng Jiang, and Dave Welsh — for generously sharing their expertise on conducting high-quality research and navigating the publication process. Their insightful feedback and active engagement in the discussion sessions greatly contributed to the workshop's success.

IACMR Dinner Buffet Reception on 12 June 2025 (THU)

Department of Management and Marketing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University will be hosting a dinner buffet reception at the 11th IACMR Biennial Conference in Xi'an on 12 June 2025.   MM, PolyU – IACMR Dinner Buffet Reception Date: 12 June 2025 (Thursday) Time: 18:30 – 21:30 Venue: Room 402, Qujiang International Convention Centre, Xi'an   Due to limited seating, we would be grateful if you could register by 5 June 2025 if you are interested in joining us.   Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/yffRkckvPn   Please see the flyer for details. We hope to see you in Xi'an soon!  

Public Lecture by Prof. Shinobu Kitayama – 7 May 2025 (Wed)

On 7 May 2025, MM had the pleasure to host a Public Lecture on “Beyond East and West: Rethinking Cultural Diversity in Human Psychology”, presented by Prof. Shinobu Kitayama, who is the Robert B. Zajonc Collegiate Professor of Psychology at the University of Michigan.    In the lecture, Prof. Kitayama shared his extensive research on how basic psychological processes, including attention, cognition, emotion, and motivation vary across various regions of the world, including the West, East Asia, South Asia, Middle-east and North Africa, and Latin America, and how this variation has significant implications for organizational behavior and consumer behavior.

Public Lecture by Prof. Shinobu Kitayama – 7 May 2025 (Wed)

MM will hold a Public Lecture on the topic “Cultural Insights: Exploring Beyond East and West” on 7 May 2025.   Abstract: Our understanding of the self is more diverse than we once thought. While much research has compared Western and East Asian traditions, there is much to explore beyond this "East-West" framework. This presentation ventures into how various regions—like the Arab world, Latin America, South Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa—offer unique perspectives on the self. Many cultures outside the West emphasize interdependence, but this idea varies widely across different environments and histories. By exploring these cultural zones, we gain new insights into how they contrast with, and even shape, the Western concept of an independent self. Date* : 7 May 2025 (Wednesday) Time* : 2 to 3:30 pm (Public Lecture)             : 3:30 to 4 pm (Q&A session) *Hong Kong Time Venue : M1603, PolyU campus   Please register through the registration form https://forms.office.com/r/SbH0m23njT on or before 4 May 2025 (Sun).   More Details.

Workshop on the Frontiers of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (8-9 Apr 2025)

The Workshop on the Frontiers of Entrepreneurship and Innovation was successfully held on April 8-9, 2025 at PolyU. The event, centered around the theme "Where is Entrepreneurship and Innovation Research Heading?", included five panel sessions featuring 22 high-quality research papers presented by authors from Australia, Denmark, France, Hong Kong, Italy, Macau, mainland China, and Singapore. We sincerely thank all the keynote speakers (David B. Audretsch, Peter G. Klein, Siri A. Terjesen, Steve Gao, and Freeman Yeung) who generously shared their expertise and perspectives in the editors’ forum on April 8 and the entrepreneurs' forum on April 9. The workshop is co-organized by Centre for Leadership & Innovation (CLI) & Policy Research Center for Innovation and Technology (PReCIT).