May 2025 Issue 16 | Excel x Impact@PolyU

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Going Global: Bringing Home New Perspectives

Championing international collaboration, promoting cultural diversity on campus, cultivating students’ global perspectives – PolyU is embracing internationalisation for societal benefits The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) embraces...

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Embracing an Inclusive and Enriching Educational Environment

PolyU brings together diverse talent from various cultural backgrounds, fostering innovativeness and enhancing educational excellence A diverse and inclusive campus fosters students’ international exposure and intercultural communication skills,...

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International Collaborations with Impacts

Forging a global network of educational and research partners to bolster the University’s impact on both international and local challenges A key element of internationalisation involves establishing partnerships with global entities in...

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Cultivating Students’ Global Perspectives

All PolyU undergraduate students will receive support from the University to go offshore at least once to gain invaluable learning experiences Participating in a semester of study abroad, engaging in an overseas summer internship, or applying...

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Leading PolyU’s School of Nursing into a New Era of Innovation and Excellence

Meet the pioneer who seamlessly incorporates digital technologies into healthcare At the forefront of digital health innovation to enhance patient outcomes and clinical practice is Professor Janelle Yorke, an internationally renowned nursing...

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Cracking the Code of Complex Diseases

When medical problems become the target of a computer scientist’s long-term aspirations and ambitions The medical field swiftly addressed the global COVID-19 pandemic. But tackling “complex diseases” like Alzheimer’s, cancer, and various...

Education

Leading the Tech Wave to Teach Digital Natives

An award-winning PolyU project is transforming education into a dynamic, learner-centred experience that fits the way this new generation thinks Digital natives—millennials and the generations to come—grow up with modern technologies such as...

Special Report

Flying High in the Emerging Low-Altitude Economy

Pioneering technologies that will put Hong Kong at the forefront of an exciting new industry With potential applications ranging from drone deliveries and flying taxis to aerial sightseeing and pesticide spraying, the burgeoning low-altitude...

Research & Innovation

Sensing Breakthroughs

Overcoming major hurdles to make artificial intelligence (AI) sensing systems more efficient Talking to Siri. Clearing immigration and customs with a facial scan. Receiving meals from a restaurant service robot. Riding in a self-driving vehicle....

Research & Innovation

New AI Paradigm Levels the Playing Field for Large Language Model Development

Fusing small domain-specific models into a single powerful one could cut Centralised AI training costs by over 99.9% In January, China’s DeepSeek artificial intelligence (AI) startup made headlines with the surprise launch of its large language...

Education

Sailing Ahead: Promoting Maritime Excellence in Hong Kong

As Hong Kong is strengthening its status as an international maritime centre, PolyU has been building the foundation by nurturing the much-needed professionals When Alex, a 2024 graduate of the Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies (LMS) at...

Research & Innovation

Taking Aim at Dangerous Ice

New nature-inspired approach prevents ice build-ups and eliminates safety hazards Ice can be a major safety hazard. When it settles on pavements, driveways, and stairs, it dramatically increases the risk of slips and falls which can lead to...