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CSocD64: Prof. Eric Chui Shares Experience in Responding to the Hong Kong Tai Po Fire

The 64th session of the United Nations Commission for Social Development held a side event last night with the theme of "Empowering Communities," focusing on strengthening community participation, promoting social inclusion, and enhancing the response capacity of social services. Prof. Eric Chui, Head of Department of Applied Social Sciences of PolyU and Co-Director of PReCIT, used the Tai Po fire incident as an example at the meeting, explaining how various sectors of society collaborated to assist in the community's recovery and reconstruction. Prof. Chui shared that PolyU provided critical support and community services during the incident, including collaboration with non-governmental organisations to offer expertise in nursing and social work, as well as providing professional training for communities with needs.

APEC 2026: Prof. Christopher Chao on Hong Kong’s Innovation and Technology Ecosystem

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2026 Senior Officials’ Meeting commenced in Guangzhou under the theme “Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together,” with three priorities of “Openness, Innovation, and Cooperation.” Prof. Christopher Chao, Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU and Director of PReCIT, discussed Hong Kong’s innovation ecosystem and its world competitiveness: five universities ranking among the world’s top 100 with 1,821 "Top 2% Most Cited Scientists", and the InnoHK attracting over 30 leading research institutions from 12 economies, engaging over 3,000 local and international researchers. Prof. Chao shared that Hong Kong is playing a dual role as a “super connector” and “super value-adder,” efficiently bridging innovation resources of the Chinese Mainland and the world to advance regional collaboration.

Prof. Christopher Chao on Optimising I&T Supporting Systems

The State Council's report on application of sci-tech achievements released in December 2025 shows that China has witnessed a marked increase in both the volume and quality of applications of sci-tech achievements, effectively transforming innovations into productive forces. However, it highlights the need to strengthen the development of technology transfer manager teams and reinforce policy system regarding benefit distribution from achievement commercialisation and professional promotion. Prof. Christopher Chao, Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU and Director of PReCIT, shared with Wen Wei Po that technology transfer managers are the key connection between “research” and “production”. Their professional training and value recognition require national policy and institutional support to effectively benefit the innovation ecosystem. Additionally, Hong Kong can leverage its mature international network and rich experience in connecting with global market rules, as well as utilise regional collaboration and financial innovation advantages to help systematically cultivate a national talent pool of technology transfer personnel with international perspectives. Online Coverage:  Wen Wei Po - https://polyu.me/46wpOvF

國際註冊技術轉移經理人資格認證課程在南京順利舉行 助力創新成果轉化及市場發展

由中共南京市委組織部（人才辦）、南京市科學技術局、江蘇省科技資源統籌服務中心、南京人才集團、南京科技成果轉化學院、香港理工大學（理大）科技及創新政策研究中心、理大知識轉移及創業處、理大南京技術創新研究院聯合主辦，以及南京市鼓樓高新區管委會、南京市鼓樓區科技局支持的國際註冊技術轉移經理人（RTTP）資格認證課程於 2025 年 12 月 19 日至 20 日在南京舉行，吸引逾 50 多位來自政府、醫療科技、法律、金融、民生建設、高校科研等領域的學員參加。 開班儀式邀得南京市科學技術局成果轉化處處長陳志俊先生、江蘇省科技資源統籌服務中心主任戴力新先生、南京東南國資投資集團辦公室主任兼南京人才集團副總經理孫琦傑先生與理大南京技術創新研究院執行院長陳熒先生致辭；結業儀式由理大高級副校長（研究及創新）、國際應用科技開發協作網（ISTA）理事長趙汝恒教授與南京東南國資投資集團有限公司董事長井深先生共同主禮；理大科技及創新政策研究中心副主任吳池力博士，以及南京市鼓樓高新區管委會主任談韌先生等嘉賓亦出席支持。 趙汝恒教授指，理大擅長整合前沿研發與國際資源，並擁有全球視野捕捉創新機會；而南京則具有豐富產業基礎和對行業痛點的深刻理解。是次 RTTP 資格認證課程是「香港發現、南京創造」協同模式的生動實踐，雙方構建常態合作亦是「本土需求+國際智慧」耦合，進一步加速科技落地。 井深先生表示，南京市高度重視技術經理人培養，是次RTTP培訓也是落實市委市政府關於培養技術經理人要求的重要舉措，並期望未來能繼續與理大深化合作，貢獻南京新時代人才強市建設。 陳志俊先生表示，是次RTTP資格認證課程是南京市技術轉移人才隊伍建設的一件大事，更是推動科技成果轉化、支撐新質生產力的重要舉措，期望藉RTTP課程的引入全面提升相關人才技術轉移的專業能力，拓展其國際視野及增強實踐經驗。   孫琦傑先生表示，南京人才集團作為南京市委、市政府著力打造的綜合性人才服務平台，始終以「賦能人才發展，支撐產業升級」為使命。RTTP資格認證培訓開班是南京人才集團與理大深化合作的重要成果，亦是引入國際先進經驗及補齊本土人才短板的重要實踐。 陳熒先生表示，全球科技競爭格局下，技術轉移的精細化、系統化已成為創新生態的核心競爭力。理大南京技術創新研究院的目標是成為接軌國際的科創策源地與新興產業智穀，持續賦能寧港兩地融合協同。是次 RTTP 資格認證課程能為寧港共築協同創新生態，為國家高質量發展注入澎湃動能。 課程聚焦技術轉移工具，旨在幫助學員掌握技術轉移框架及配套工具，以協助技術轉移辦公室提升效率，通過科學的機制識別高潛力技術，並推向匹配的市場，從而促成符合技術轉移目標的交易。課程邀得上海交通大學先進產業技術研究院副院長劉歡喜博士；理大知識轉移及創業處顧問、薈港資本行政總裁林曉鋒教授·工程師·太平紳士，以及睿思創新有限公司董事長曹健博士三位專家擔任授課講師。 RTTP 由國際技術轉移聯盟（ATTP）建立，是唯一的國際知識交流及技術轉移經理人專業資格認證。ISTA 是 ATTP 現時在大中華地區唯一認可的成員組織，理大作為 ISTA 創立成員之一，將在中國內地不同城市開辦 RTTP 系列課程，培訓技術轉移人才並協助取得相關認證，助力創新成果轉化，邁向全球市場。   相片集：瀏覽這裡 影片：瀏覽這裡

Prof. Christopher Chao on Supporting Science and Technology Internationalisation in Hong Kong

Prof. Christopher Chao, Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU and Director of PReCIT, penned an article in Wen Wei Po, discussing a recent study conducted by PReCIT on the topic of " Internationalisation of Science and Technology Development in Hong Kong," commissioned by the Ministry of Science and Technology’s National Center for Science and Technology Evaluation. The article also explored the roles of local higher education institutions in supporting the Government and industries in their push for internationalisation. Prof. Chao shared the need for "institutional opening" in Hong Kong, with universities serving as the core hub for knowledge transfer, their research acting as a tool to support industry decision-making, and their think tanks acting as key partners in internationalisation. Online Coverage:  Wen Wei Po - https://polyu.me/48v5jjo

晉江第二期國際註冊技術轉移經理人資格認證課程圓滿結束

由香港理工大學（理大）晉江技術創新研究院、理大科技及創新政策研究中心、知識轉移及創業處合辦，晉江市科學技術局的關心和指導，福建泉州人才發展集團有限公司、中關村硬創空間（晉江）科技有限公司承辦，晉江市創新創業創造園開發建設有限公司協辦的國際註冊技術轉移經理人（RTTP）資格認證課程晉江第二期於2025年11月22日至23日舉辦，吸引逾30多位來自政府、醫療科技、糧食產業、高校科研、技術轉移服務機構等領域的學員參加。 開班儀式邀得晉江市科學技術局黨組書記林萍拉女士與理大電機及電子工程學系教授兼晉江技術創新研究院院長余長源教授致辭；結業儀式由理大高級副校長（研究及創新）、國際應用科技開發協作網（ISTA）理事長趙汝恒教授主禮；理大科技及創新政策研究中心副主任兼晉江技術創新研究院助理院長吳池力博士、知識轉移及創業處副總監陳翠芳女士、知識轉移及創業處助理總監羅秋媚女士，以及泉州人才發展集團總經理黃永昌先生等嘉賓出席支持。 林萍拉書記在開班致辭中表示，RTTP作為全球技術轉移領域的「黃金認證」，培訓課程落地晉江，既是「晉江經驗」在科技創新領域的延伸實踐，更是深化「企業家+科學家」融合創新的戰略舉措。 趙汝恒教授指，早前通過的「十五五」規劃建議中明確提出「加快高水平科技自立自強」，其中「科技」和 「創新」分別被提及46次和61次，足見我國對科技創新發展的重視。是次培訓緊扣「科技」和「創新」主題需求，圍繞技術轉移工具、效率提升及市場推廣等重要課題，兼具理論高度與實踐深度。 余長源教授指，第二期培訓的開展既是對首期成果的延續深化，更是響應國家「加快高水平科技自立自強，引領發展新質生產力」戰略的關鍵實踐。余教授強調技術經理人是連接創新鏈與產業鏈的關鍵橋樑，期待學員通過本次培訓掌握技術轉移工具，為晉江及國家貢獻動能。 課程聚焦技術轉移工具，旨在幫助學員掌握技術轉移框架及配套工具，以協助技術轉移辦公室提升效率，通過科學的機制識別高潛力技術，並推向匹配的市場，從而促成符合技術轉移目標的交易，全面提升技術商業化的成功率。課程邀得理大知識轉移及創業總監、國際應用科技開發協作網秘書長王家達先生、上海交通大學先進產業技術研究院副院長劉歡喜博士、華潤知識產權管理有限公司副總經理廖驍博士，以及理大知識轉移及創業處高級法律經理曾肇俊先生四位專家擔任授課講師。 RTTP由國際技術轉移聯盟（ATTP）建立，是唯一國際為知識交流及技術轉移和商業化的認可技術轉移經理人專業資格。ISTA是ATTP在大中華地區唯一認可的成員組織，理大作為ISTA創立成員之一，將在國內不同城市開辦RTTP系列課程，培訓技術轉移人才並協助取得相關認證，助力創新成果轉化，邁向全球市場。   媒體報導： 晉江新聞網 – https://news.ijjnews.com/jjxw/cycj/2025/11/24/457964.shtml 晉江電視台 – http://www.jinjiang.tv/video/jjxw/jjxwjx/2025-11-24/171305.html   相片集：瀏覽這裡 影片：瀏覽這裡

Lecture on Scientific Exploration in Earth's Extreme Environments Successfully Concludes

Organised by PolyU PReCIT, in collaboration with Student Affairs Office and Department of Applied Social Sciences, the Lecture on “Scientific Exploration in Earth's Extreme Environments” successfully concluded today. The Lecture featured Dr Tang Limei, the First Female Scientist Diving to the Ocean with Jiaolong Submersible, as the keynote speaker. Dr Tang provided insights into the mysteries of extreme environments, and shared how scientists overcome challenges and conduct cutting-edge explorations in these inaccessible areas, contributing to the expansion of human cognitive boundaries and national development. Prof. Christopher Chao, Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU and Director of PReCIT, expressed that exploring the unknown is the eternal driving force of human progress, and technological innovation is the core engine for addressing challenges and pioneering the future. Prof. Chao hoped the Lecture would ignite participants' enthusiasm for scientific exploration and, through the power of innovation, collectively open up broader possibilities for humanity. Prof. Bu Siqi, Professor and Associate Head of Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering of PolyU and Core Member of PReCIT, stated that the significance of the Lecture extends far beyond the realms of geography and technology. It is about the ability of technological innovation to address global challenges, as well as the ambition of nations and peoples to face the future, explore the unknown, and strategise for a better tomorrow.

Prof. Christopher Chao on Internationalisation of Science and Technology Development in Hong Kong

Funded by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and organised by the Ministry of Science and Technology’s National Center for Science and Technology Evaluation, the “Seminar on Strengthen the Internationalisation of S&T to Promote an Open Innovation Ecosystem in Asia-Pacific Region” is taking place in Shenzhen today. The Seminar focused on exchanging ideas on topics of internationalisation of science and technology as well as open innovative ecosystems. Prof. Christopher Chao, Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU and Director of PReCIT, as the representative of Hong Kong, shared on the topic of “Internationalisation of Science and Technology Development in Hong Kong” with representatives of APEC member economies. The discussion covered research results on Hong Kong's strategic layout, collaborative ecosystems, and international network construction in the development of science and technology internationalisation, and proposed development policy recommendations.

Prof. Christopher Chao on Empowering Innovation Through IP

PolyU recently held Patents Achievement Award Presentation Ceremony cum Seminar on “IP Protection in the AI Era,” celebrating the exceptional contributions of researchers and departments in patent filing and IP commercialisation. The event highlighted PolyU’s commitment to fostering a strong intellectual property (IP) culture and translating research into impactful solutions for industry and society. Prof. Christopher Chao, Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU and Director of PReCIT, shared in an interview with Headline Daily that the University’s IP policy aligns closely with the Government’s goal of developing Hong Kong into a regional IP trading centre. PolyU supports faculty and students in protecting IP, transforming innovative inventions into practical impact through patent applications and commercialisation, and continuously enhancing the effectiveness of knowledge transfer.   Online Coverage:  Sing Tao Daily - https://polyu.me/43GF9Z5

PolyU PReCIT Hosts Inaugural Forum of The Global Thought Leaders Forum Series, Examining Transformation of Global Political and Economic Landscape

PolyU is committed to advancing the frontiers of knowledge and innovative scientific research, with its PReCIT striving to contribute to the advancement of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world through interdisciplinary policy research. PReCIT has organised the new Global Thought Leaders Forum Series and hosted the inaugural forum today in collaboration with the PolyU Mainland Development Office (MDO) and Student Affairs Office. Featuring a keynote speech on the ongoing transformation of the global political and economic landscape by Prof. ZHANG Weiwei, Director of the China Institute at Fudan University, the Forum attracted over 510 PolyU students, staff and members of the public.  The Forum was held at PolyU campus. Prof. Christopher CHAO, Senior Vice President of PolyU and Director of PReCIT, and Prof. LU Haitian, Director of MDO and Core Member of PReCIT, delivered speeches, and Dr Laura LO, Associate Vice President (Institutional Advancement), and Prof. Horace MUI, Interim Dean of Students and Core Member of PReCIT, and other distinguished guests attended the event.    Press Release: English; 繁體中文; 简体中文 Photo Album: Click Here Video: Click Here