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PolyU wins international recognition in world university subject rankings

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is committed to fulfilling its Vision: “Be a leading university that advances and transfers knowledge, and provides the best holistic education for the benefit of Hong Kong, the nation and the world.”...

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PolyU design students win big at HK4As Students’ Award

As the cradle of young design talents, PolyU’s School of Design (SD) has long been nurturing designers who are not only innovative...

Research

How does frequent use of e-devices affect the brain in understanding complex concepts?

Students say electronic devices help their learning. Parents say digital gadgets cause distraction. What do experts say? Let’s hear it from Prof. Li Ping, PolyU’s Dean of Humanities and Chair Professor of Neurolinguistics and Bilingual Studies....

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PolyU researchers use mathematical models to help the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic

Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, scientists around the world are working hard to understand the transmission patterns and find mitigation strategies to fight against this global pandemic. At PolyU, three associate professors, Dr He Dai-hai and Dr Lou...

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Scholar inducted into international nurse researcher hall of fame

Prof. Alice Loke, Associate Head (Postgraduate Education), School of Nursing, will be inducted into the International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) in July this year for her...

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PolyU technologies effectively monitor sulphur dioxide emission from vessels

Without our knowing, we may be taking in a certain level of sulphur dioxide (SO2) in food preservatives every day. But when exposed to excessive sulphur dioxide, one may experience burning of the nose and throat, breathing difficulty, and even severe...

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Revamped English programme sharpens students’ competitive edge

To strengthen students’ professional competence, PolyU’s Department of English has revamped its undergraduate programme BA (Hons) in English Studies for the Professions (BAESP). The revamped programme allows students to tailor-make their...

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Partnering up to advance development of industrial big data

PolyU signed an agreement with industry partners CASICloud and Altai Technologies Limited to establish the Greater Bay Area Industrial Big Data Joint Laboratory on PolyU campus and a branch lab in Guangzhou. The collaboration will pool the three...

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Triple honours for PolyU Annual Report

With the theme of “Inspire Innovate Impact”, PolyU Annual Report 2018/19 gives an account of the University’s major achievements and developments of the year. In the latest Vision Awards Annual Report Competition, our University’s entry has...

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