October 2025 Issue 59

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Excellence recognised: Second in Hong Kong for top-cited scholars, rising in THE Rankings

PolyU has reinforced its global research leadership, ranking second in Hong Kong with 428 scholars listed among Stanford University’s 2025 World’s Top 2% Most-cited Scientists. The University also rose to 83rd place in the Times Higher Education...

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PolyU welcomes distinguished leaders to senior roles

To support accelerated and sustainable growth as well as build a more resilient, dynamic, and well-rounded management structure, the University has announced the reappointment of Professor Wing-tak Wong as Deputy President and Provost, the...

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President of PolyU honoured as International Fellow by the Royal Academy of Engineering

The UK-based Royal Academy of Engineering, which brings together the world’s leading engineers to promote excellence in the field, recently welcomed 74 new Fellows, including 60 Fellows, nine International Fellows and five Honorary Fellows. Among...

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Global experts gather at PolyU for International LAE Summit to propel the ecosystem

The Chinese Mainland is championing the development of a “low-altitude economy” (LAE) in its 14th Five-Year Plan, focusing on drone services, aerial tourism, and advanced aircraft manufacturing. In support of this national vision, the Government...

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Two allied healthcare scholars honoured with the prestigious UGC Teaching Award

Educators from PolyU have received the prestigious 2025 University Grants Committee (UGC) Teaching Award, which honours outstanding teaching, leadership, and scholarly contributions by academics at UGC-funded universities. The Award includes three...

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Chang’e-6 team wins the “Oscar of Space” with PolyU-developed payloads

Regarded as the “Oscar of Space”, the World Space Award organised by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) is one of the highest honours in the field of international astronautics. This year, the prestigious award was presented to the...

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Driving healthcare innovation: PolyU secures HK$22.91M in research funding

Driven to advance healthcare innovation for societal needs, PolyU recently secured HK$22.91 million in the latest round of funding from the Health and Medical Research Fund to support 25 pioneering research projects. This significant achievement...

Education 4.0: Leading the shift to AI-empowered, personalised learning

With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), education is experiencing a profound transformation. At the forefront of this revolution is PolyU, pioneering the Education 4.0 (E4.0) initiative – an AI-empowered, student-centred...

Rehabilitation sciences empower National Games athletes

This November, as the 15th National Games of the People’s Republic of China—the first co-hosted by Hong Kong, Macau, and Guangdong—take place, a powerhouse team from PolyU’s Department of Rehabilitation Sciences is gearing up to support...

Life-enriching journeys through student exchange programmes

PolyU has long fostered international partnerships, offering students unique opportunities to expand their horizons. As of June 2025, PolyU has established global partnerships with over 360 academic institutions across more than 40 countries and...

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Empowering patient mobility through Qiangnao Technology’s brain-computer interfaces and intelligent prosthetics

In support of the recent Policy Address from the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, which introduces a two-year scheme to provide full subsidies for amputees in Hong Kong to access high-tech...

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Pioneering technologies to detect hidden water pipe leaks and underground voids

Hong Kong isn’t just crowded above ground; beneath the city lies a complex maze of utilities that makes maintaining vital infrastructure particularly challenging. To support sustainable urban development, PolyU researchers have developed innovative...

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Novel 3D microlaser sensor and tetrandrine mechanism unlock early disease detection and targeted therapies

Researchers at PolyU have achieved major breakthroughs in biomedical science with two innovative studies poised to transform early disease detection and targeted therapies for viral infections and neurodegenerative diseases. The first breakthrough...

PolyU grieves the loss of former Vice President (Academic Development), Professor Muhteşem Süleyman Demokan

PolyU is deeply saddened to announce the passing of former Vice President (Academic Development), Professor Muhteşem Süleyman Demokan, who passed away last month. Professor Demokan’s exemplary leadership and enduring commitment to academic...

National Day flag-raising ceremony draws 1,300 attendees

To celebrate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, PolyU hosted a flag-raising ceremony on campus, attracting over 1,300 distinguished guests, staff, students, and alumni. The ceremony, performed by the PolyU...

PolyU Mid-Autumn Festival Gala: A night of joy and cultural celebration

Under the bright moon, the PolyU campus was transformed into a vibrant hub of festivity and tradition as around 10,000 members of the PolyU community gathered for the Mid-Autumn Festival Gala, a highlight of the PolyU Chinese Culture Festival....

Join us in an insightful seminar on China’s diplomacy featuring ambassadors from China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs

With China continuing to strengthen its position on the global stage, understanding its foreign policy has become increasingly crucial. As a highlight of the PolyU Chinese Culture Festival, the University is proud to welcome two distinguished...

Generous donors fuel sustainable fashion, eye health, and Belt and Road initiative

PolyU continues to advance research and education thanks to the generosity of its donors, whose recent contributions have again enabled impactful projects across different sectors. Driving sustainable fashion innovation The GS Charity Foundation...

Run stronger, run smarter – Join us for exclusive marathon training and support!

Are you ready to hit the ground running? The PolyU Running Team is making its highly anticipated comeback at the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2026, and we want you to be part of the team! For PolyU students, staff, alumni, startups, or...