April 2026 Issue 65 | Pulse@PolyU

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Mr Xia Baolong visits PolyU-Daya Bay Technology and Innovation Research Institute, highlighting GBA innovation drive

At a time of deepening regional integration and strategic national planning, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA) continues to be a key focus of attention. In early April, Mr Xia Baolong, Director of the Hong Kong and Macau Work...

Research & Knowledge Transfer

Over 7,700 votes spotlight 10 PolyU research and innovation stories shaping Hong Kong’s innovation future

Effective university research is best seen in its real-world impact – as demonstrated by the inaugural PolyU “Top 10 Research & Innovation Stories of the Year”. From 20 standout projects unveiled in 2025, over 7,700 members of the public and...

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Forging stronger ties with Jinjiang to elevate sporting prowess in China

In March, PolyU welcomed a delegation from the CPC Jinjiang Municipal Committee, led by Mr Wang Mingyuan, Secretary of the CPC Jinjiang Municipal Committee, and Mr Ding Shizhong, Standing Committee Member of the Chinese People’s Political...

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Celebrating the launch of the Third Chinese Culture Festival and unveiling a revitalised Lam Tai Fai Amphitheatre

The Opening Ceremony of the Third PolyU Chinese Culture Festival was officiated by Mr Liu Maozhou, First-Level Inspector of the Department of Educational, Scientific and Technological Affairs of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government...

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Professor Zheng Zijian to lead knowledge transfer and innovation

PolyU has announced the appointment of Professor Zheng Zijian as its new Vice President (Knowledge Transfer), effective 1 April, 2026. A distinguished scholar and serial entrepreneur, Professor Zheng is set to steer the University’s strategic...

Achievements

PolyU secures five global top-30 and four Hong Kong top spots in 2026 QS World University Subject Rankings

The University has solidified its international standing in the latest QS World University Subject Rankings, with five disciplines in the global top 30 – Hospitality & Leisure Management (15th), Civil & Structural Engineering (18th), Nursing...

Achievements

A record HK$2.98 billion in knowledge transfer propels PolyU to second place in Hong Kong

Translating academic theory into tangible societal benefit is a core part for global higher education sector. For PolyU, the 2024/25 academic year has been nothing short of transformative. Generating HK$2.98 billion in total knowledge transfer income...

Research & Knowledge Transfer

Inauguration of PolyU-Xingguo and PolyU Shenzhen (Futian) Technology and Innovation Research Institutes to broaden national presence

Dr Lam Tai-fai (3rd from right), Prof. Christopher Chao (2nd from right), Prof. Fan Jintu (1st from right), Mr Li Jiangui (1st from left), Mr Lei Ming (2nd from left), and Ms Yan Yan (3rd from left) officiated at the unveiling ceremony in Xingguo. ...

Research & Knowledge Transfer

Academia-industry synergy fuels smart “Generator Inspector Robot” innovation and talent development, co-developed by PolyU and CLP Power

Innovation continues to reshape the way we power modern life. A recent collaboration between PolyU and CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) exemplifies how partnership between academia and industry can spark new possibilities, combining advanced...

Events

Inaugural Qian Weichang Summit unites global experts to advance science and engineering

Scientific breakthroughs rarely happen in isolation. They are born of dialogue – across disciplines, borders and generations. It was in this spirit that PolyU convened the inaugural Qian Weichang International Summit (QWIS), positioning itself at...

Student Life

Meet outstanding PolyU students Jenny and Edwin on their discovery of passion and purpose

How does passion meet purpose? For many students, it is a weighty question. Two exceptional PolyU talents – Jenny He Jingyun, the Most Outstanding Student of the Year, and Edwin Lam Yiu-chung, recipient of the Presidential Student Leadership Award...

Events

AI and art take centre stage as 6,000 alumni gather for PolyU Homecoming 2026

More than a reunion, PolyU’s annual Homecoming has become a celebration of shared identity and collective achievement. This year, over 6,000 alumni returned to campus for “PolyU Homecoming 2026: AI．Art”, transforming the University into a...