September 2023 Issue 34

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Prof. Jin-Guang Teng re-appointed as PolyU President

The Council of PolyU is pleased to announce the re-appointment of Prof. Jin-Guang Teng as President of the University for five years. Prof. Teng’s second term will commence on 1 July 2024, and continue until 30 June 2029.

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PolyU partners with investment firms to support research commercialisation in GBA

PolyU has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shenwan Hongyuan and Joincap Capital to support the HKSAR Government’s “Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus Scheme” (RAISe+ Scheme), which aims to promote commercialisation...

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PolyU-Jinjiang Technology and Innovation Research Institute officially launched

PolyU and the Jinjiang Municipal People’s Government held a signing ceremony on 2 September to officially inaugurate the PolyU-Jinjiang Technology and Innovation Research Institute, located in Jinjiang, Fujian province. This marks the first...

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PolyU researchers awarded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China

PolyU has been recognised for its high-quality research through several awards from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC). Three research projects have been awarded under the NSFC’s Key Programme, eight research projects under the...

Achievements

Three PolyU-nurtured startups listed on Forbes Asia 100 To Watch 2023

Forbes Asia recently released the third annual edition of the 100 To Watch list, which spotlights small companies and startups in the Asia-Pacific region that are on the rise. Three startups nurtured by PolyU, namely Eieling Medical Limited, Fleming...

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PolyU scholars honoured with national awards for contributions to China’s space missions

Congratulations to Prof. Yung Kai-leung, Director of the University Research Centre for Deep Space Explorations (RCDSE) and Prof. Wu Bo, Associate Director of RCDSE on receiving the Outstanding Award (Individual) for China’s Lunar Exploration...

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PolyU secures funding for 27 projects from the Health and Medical Research Fund

PolyU has been awarded over HK$25 million in funding across 27 projects under the latest round of Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF). The funded projects span a diverse range of disciplines including health technology, nursing, rehabilitation...

Research & Knowledge Transfer

PolyU and HKATG strengthen collaboration on satellite technology research

PolyU and the Hong Kong Aerospace Technology Group (HKATG) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration in key areas of satellite technology. Under this collaborative framework, HKATG will provide PolyU with conventional...

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PolyU calls for stronger ties between academia and industry to drive Chinese Medicine innovation in GBA

Traditional Chinese Medicine (CM) plays a crucial role in Hong Kong’s healthcare system. To grasp the enormous opportunities brought by the Greater Bay Area (GBA), the Policy Research Centre for Innovation and Technology and the PolyU Research...

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Inspiring Young Minds: PolyU nurtures research skills in secondary school students

PolyU has always emphasised nurturing innovation and technology talents through holistic education. To stimulate research interest among secondary school students, PolyU this year successfully organised its third “Junior Researcher Mentoring...

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PolyU researcher develops liquid metal microelectrodes to be used for implantable bioelectronic devices

A research team led by PolyU has developed liquid metal microelectrodes (μLMEs) that are uniquely suitable for attaching to skin or even implanted in the human body, and which will be trending in the near-future technology. In the paper...

Events

Over 500 experts gathered at PolyU for Global Smart Cities Summit cum the 3rd International Conference on Urban Informatics

The Global Smart Cities Summit and 3rd International Conference on Urban Informatics (GSCS & ICUI 2023) were held at PolyU on 20 August, attracting over 500 participants from 21 countries. Prof. Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and...

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Over 800 professionals trained in “Belt and Road Advanced Professional Development Programme in Power and Energy”

The sixth “Belt and Road Advanced Professional Development Programme in Power and Energy” co-organised by PolyU, Xi’an Jiaotong University (XJTU), the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) and The Hongkong Electric Company, Limited (HK...

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PolyU launches the Yuen Ren Chao Prize in Language Sciences

The Faculty of Humanities has launched the Yuen Ren Chao Prize in Language Sciences to honour distinguished contributions to the field. Named after the late Prof. Yuen Ren Chao, a pioneering linguist, the biennial prize will have two awards - a...

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PolyU presents Hong Kong People's Ancestral Origins: Guangzhou – Talk

The University established the PolyU Artists’ Alliance earlier this year to enhance the PolyU community’s appreciation for art and culture. Dr Joseph S.P. Ting, one of the members of the Alliance, PolyU Historian-in-Residence and Former Chief...

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PolyU student leaders advance competitiveness in GBA and Singapore

24 student leaders from affiliated PolyU student organisations recently joined a seven-day Greater Bay Area and overseas learning trip led by PolyU Vice President (Student and Global Affairs), Prof. Ben Young, and Dean of Students, Prof. Albert Chan....

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Upcoming: PolyU Information Day 2023 (Undergraduate & Taught Postgraduate Programmes) to be held on 21 October

PolyU Information Day (Undergraduate & Taught Postgraduate Programmes) is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 21 October 2023. It is a great way to explore our programmes and career pathways. Participants will have chance to explore the campus, talk...

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PolyU startup pilots radiative cooling coatings to combat heat in old buildings

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Prof. Joanne Yip introduces scoliosis treatment system