July 2022 Issue 20 | Pulse@PolyU

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PolyU InnoTech Open Day showcases the University's contributions to I&T development

The PolyU InnoTech Open Day was held on campus on 16 July 2022 to showcase the University’s latest endeavours in education, interdisciplinary research, knowledge transfer and entrepreneurship which are helping to empower the innovation and...

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PolyU holds flag-raising ceremony to celebrate the 25th anniversary of HKSAR establishment

On 1 July 2022, a solemn flag-raising ceremony in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) was held at PolyU. Dr Lawrence Li Kwok-chang, Deputy Council Chairman of PolyU, Dr...

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PolyU confers University Fellowships on eight distinguished personalities

PolyU is pleased to announce the conferment of University Fellowship on eight distinguished individuals in recognition of their remarkable contributions to the University and the community. Presided over by Dr Lam Tai-fai, Chairman of the...

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Thetos Foundation supports PolyU to establish Endowed Young Scholar position in Social Services

PolyU is committed to embracing the opportunities and challenges posed by an ageing society through interdisciplinary research, education, and practice. Thetos Foundation, a strong supporter of organisations that serve the community, has recently...

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Endowed Professorship in Accounting and Finance established with donation from Hong Kong Sustaintech Foundation

Sustainable development is a topic of great importance to society today. Over the years, PolyU has focused on interdisciplinary research in order to provide innovative solutions to societal challenges. Founded by several eco-conscious and tech-savvy...

Research & Knowledge Transfer

Establishment of the Joint Research Centre of Advanced Aerospace Propulsion Technology

PolyU has joined forces with the Academy of Aerospace Propulsion Technology (AAPT) to establish the “Joint Research Centre of Advanced Aerospace Propulsion Technology”. Spearheaded by the Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering (AAE),...

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PolyU launches GBA’s largest interdisciplinary research platform

The PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR), the largest interdisciplinary research platform in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, was inaugurated on 16 July 2022. Comprising 16 research institutes and centres, over 400 PAIR researchers are expanding knowledge and solving challenging problems through interdisciplinary research in frontier areas.

Research & Knowledge Transfer

Three scholars awarded prestigious RGC Senior Research Fellow grants

The Research Grants Council's (RGC) Senior Research Fellow Scheme (SRFS) aims to provide sustained support to exceptionally outstanding researchers at UGC-funded universities in Hong Kong. Nominees are assessed based on various criteria that include...

Research & Knowledge Transfer

Key study on air pollutants supported by RGC Theme-based Research Scheme

Air pollution is the greatest environmental health risk factor for premature deaths worldwide. Amongst the many pollutants, fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is one of the biggest concerns. A large-scale joint study led by Prof. Xiang-dong Li, Dean of...

Research & Knowledge Transfer

PolyU and HKIAA collaborate on talent nurturing and research for the aviation industry

PolyU and The Hong Kong International Aviation Academy (HKIAA) signed a two-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) with an aim of contributing to the local aviation industry by cultivating talents and conducting aviation-related research projects...

Achievements

PolyU attains encouraging results in the latest ShanghaiRanking subject list and Rankometer

PolyU has attained encouraging results in several recent authoritative global universities and academic subject rankings, an affirmation of the University’s education and research excellence. In the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS)...

Achievements

PolyU sports teams continue to win big in Inter-Collegiate Competition

Enthusiastic applause to PolyU sports teams for once again achieving fantastic results in the 2021-2022 Inter-collegiate Competition organised by the University Sports Federation of Hong Kong, China. Both the PolyU men’s and women’s basketball...

Events

PolyU Design Show 2022 open to all

This year’s PolyU Design Show 2022 will be unveiled on 1 August 2022, both physically and virtually. As an annual highlight event for the creative and innovation industries in Hong Kong, it showcases design projects created by individual students...

Events

PolyU X HKFYG fashion show demonstrates youth creativity for social good

Fashion can be a tool of empowerment and helps social inclusion and cohesion. 20 teenagers with vulnerable and challenging backgrounds from the Youth Crime Prevention Centre of The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG), presented 20 fashion...

PolyU in the News

PolyU InnoTech Open Day in-depth feature stories

A number of feature stories have been run in the media following the inaugural PolyU InnoTech Open Day, with in-depth reports on the University’s latest endeavours in education, interdisciplinary research, knowledge transfer and entrepreneurship....