January 2026 Issue 62

Spotlight On

Robot sensing tech company triumphs at PolyU International Future Challenge 2025, winning HK$500K and incubation at MTRI

Jinjiang ZD Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. garnered the BOCHK Innovation Cup. The team was congratulated by Prof. Jin-Guang Teng (right), Prof. Christopher Chao (left), and Mrs Ann Kung from BOCHK (2nd from left). After months of fierce...

Research & Knowledge Transfer

Game-changing "Zero-hallucination" AI literature review system reshapes the future of academic research

Artificial intelligence (AI) has come a long way in mastering language and reasoning, yet a persistent challenge remains – AI hallucinations. In certain instances, these systems produce responses that sound credible but lack factual grounding....

Research & Knowledge Transfer

Human-safe magnetorheological fibres set to transform smart wearable textiles

As the demand for advanced smart materials grows amid rapid developments in wearable technology, soft robotics and virtual reality, researchers are increasingly focused on creating textiles that combine flexibility, lightness, and intelligent...

Achievements & News

Ministry of Education honours two impactful PolyU research projects

Two PolyU research projects have been awarded the second-class award in the 2025 Outstanding Scientific Research Output Awards (Natural Sciences and Engineering Technology) by the Ministry of Education. These accolades recognise the research teams’...

Research & Knowledge Transfer

PolyU clinches Best of Innovation Award and achieves record-breaking success at CES 2026

PolyU’s innovative spirit and strong research capabilities were demonstrated at the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, one of the world’s largest consumer electronics exhibitions. The University led a delegation of 19 startups to Las...

Spotlight On

Four distinguished alumni honoured with Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award for their remarkable accomplishments

The Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award 2025 was recently bestowed upon four exceptional alumni – Dr Steve Chuang Tzu-hsiung, JP; Dr Elton Sun Wu; Ir Tony Wong Chi-kwong, JP; and Mr Eddie Wong Kwok-hing, CSDSM – in honour of their outstanding career...

Achievements & News

Three innovative teaching projects win two Silvers and one Bronze in QS Reimagine Education Awards

PolyU’s innovative pedagogies were recently recognised at the QS Reimagine Education Awards – often referred to as the “Oscars” of the education sector – where the University won two Silver Awards and one Bronze Award, the highest number...

Achievements & News

Breakthroughs in AI and biomimetic materials earn PolyU spot in Hong Kong’s top innovation and technology news 2025

As each year draws to a close, the media and organisations reflect on the breakthroughs that have defined our world. In the realm of innovation and technology, the annual “Hong Kong Top 10 Innovation and Technology News 2025”, organised by the...

Student Life

Desert dreams realised: Li Fang’s path from SHTM to ecotourism pioneer

Imagine standing at the edge of the Kubuqi Desert, where the sun casts golden hues on the sweeping sands that stretch endlessly into the horizon. In this vast expanse, Li Fang, general manager of the Yinkentala Desert Eco-tourism Attraction in Ordos...