November 2025 Issue 60

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Hong Kong’s first Global Confucius Institutes Forum pioneers digital and AI advancement

A landmark event of Confucius Institutes worldwide, the first-ever “Global Confucius Institutes Hong Kong Forum” was held on the PolyU campus, gathering 150 delegates from 79 Confucius Institutes across 69 countries and regions, along with PolyU...

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Novel Co-GenAI significantly reduces costs and democratises AI research

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) models have long been seen as the domain of tech giants, mainly because of the immense resources required to train them. However, a recent breakthrough by PolyU researchers is set to challenge this...

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Nobel Laureate and brain-computer interface unicorn founder awarded honorary degrees for exceptional achievements

PolyU’s 31st Congregation awarded honorary doctorates to Nobel Laureate Professor Barry James Marshall and Mr Han Bicheng, founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Qiangnao Technology, in recognition of their remarkable achievements and...

Achievements

20 PolyU scholars among the elite 1% worldwide by citation impact

PolyU continues to shine as a hub of academic excellence. In the recently published “Highly Cited Researchers 2025” list by Clarivate Analytics, PolyU has once again demonstrated its global research excellence, with 20* esteemed academics...

Achievements

EDUtech Asia 2025 honours education innovator from PolyU

As Asia’s largest education conference and exhibition, EDUtech Asia spotlights trailblazers in sustainability, innovation in artificial intelligence, EdTech implementation, STEAM education, industry-academia collaboration, and educator excellence....

Achievements

Six type C projects top Hong Kong and Macau institutions in GBA innovation drive

PolyU leads in the 2025 Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Macau Technology Research Programme (Type C) funding, with six projects spanning new energy, advanced materials, aerospace, electronic information, intelligent manufacturing, and high-tech services. Each...

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Unveiling of Wuhan and Shaoxing MTRIs: new milestones in Mainland expansion

PolyU’s Mainland Translation Research Institutes (MTRIs) are rapidly becoming a cornerstone of the University’s strategy to drive high-quality development across China. Twelve MTRIs have already been established in strategic cities, with several...

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Innovations from PolyU startups shine at global entrepreneurship competitions HICOOL and GITEX

To empower PolyU startups to become entrepreneurial leaders, the University provides international exposure and networking opportunities through global entrepreneurship events. Notably, at recent events such as HICOOL in Beijing and GITEX in Dubai,...

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Hong Kong’s first chip-based quantum network and test successfully completed by PolyU

A research team at PolyU has reached a major milestone by developing a quantum communication chip, paving the way for Hong Kong’s first quantum communication network. This advancement showcases PolyU’s proactive efforts to address cybersecurity...

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Two PolyU professors combat drug resistance in hard-to-treat liver cancer

Liver cancer ranks fifth in Hong Kong’s 2022 cancer statistics, according to the Cancer Online Resource Hub of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China. It is challenging to cure, as many...

Education

Fostering global connections: PolyU’s educational delegation visits Europe

In an era where global outreach is essential for academic institutions to foster collaboration and innovation, PolyU has recently concluded a delegation visit to Portugal, Spain, and Türkiye as part of its ongoing efforts to expand its global...

Education

Smart care for seniors: PolyU student’s innovation wins national spotlight

When Xiang Muze, a Year Four student at PolyU’s Department of Computing, learned that his grandmother had suffered an accident while home alone, he was struck with a lingering regret and a burning question: “Many elderly people aren’t uncared...

Events

Vice Minister of Science and Technology acknowledges PolyU’s role in national innovation

A recent visit to PolyU’s campus by a delegation led by Mr Chen Jiachang, Vice Minister of Science and Technology, involved in-depth discussions with PolyU management and researchers focusing on PolyU’s core initiatives to promote innovative...

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Insights into China’s diplomacy from former Ministry of Foreign Affairs ambassadors

As the world’s second-largest economy, China’s diplomatic endeavours are not only crucial to national development but are also closely linked to Hong Kong’s future. To inform University members about the knowledge and skills in Chinese...

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Ambassador George Hara inspires innovation with visionary lecture and strategic dialogue

PolyU recently welcomed Ambassador George Hara, Chairman of the Board of the Alliance Forum Foundation and Group Chairman & CEO of DEFTA Partners (Japan), for a campus visit. Ambassador Hara, a distinguished member of PolyU’s International Advisory...

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Cast a vote in the 2025 Legislative Council General Election

The 8th Legislative Council Election in 2025 will be held on 7 December (Sunday). This is a major event in Hong Kong’s progress towards “advancing from stability to prosperity,” a significant milestone for accelerating economic development and...

Events

Don’t miss out! Threads of Unity: Belt & Road Fashion Gala

Step into the vibrant legacy of the Silk Road, where silk and stories travelled across continents, weaving together cultures, ideas, and artistry. Now, that spirit comes alive in a spectacular showcase of fashion and creativity! “Threads of Unity:...