March 2026 Issue 64 | Pulse@PolyU

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PolyU’s internationalisation efforts bolster “Study in Hong Kong”

Home to five universities ranked among the world’s top 100, Hong Kong stands out as an attractive destination for post-secondary education. PolyU is playing a key role in strengthening this position through its vision of internationalisation and...

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Scaling new heights: PolyU unveils work plan for the coming year

At the Spring Media Luncheon held in February, PolyU Council Chairman Dr Lam Tai-fai and President Professor Jin-Guang Teng shared the University’s future plans with the media, highlighting ten key initiatives for the coming year. As an innovative...

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Cast your vote for PolyU’s Top 10 Research and Innovation Stories of the Year

As an innovative world-class university, PolyU transforms visionary ideas into real-world impact. Guided by its mission to achieve “world-leading research and innovation for societal benefits” – as outlined in its latest Strategic Plan – the...

Achievements

PolyU innovations win 37 awards at International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva

PolyU’s research teams achieved remarkable success at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, capturing 37 accolades for 32 pioneering innovations that demonstrate outstanding transformative potential to tackle pressing global...

Achievements

Three groundbreaking projects secure Smart Traffic Fund to transform transportation safety and efficiency

PolyU is at the forefront of research in creating a smarter, safer future for transportation. In the latest round of support from the Smart Traffic Fund, three pioneering PolyU projects have collectively secured HK$18.6 million in funding. These...

Research & Knowledge Transfer

Sea urchins inspire next-generation sensors

Sea urchins may look like simple, spiky ocean dwellers, but their spines hold an extraordinary secret. Researchers at PolyU have uncovered a unique sensing mechanism in sea urchin spines that could transform the future of intelligent sensors and...

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EyeAgent 2.0 to advance clinical-grade intelligent decision support

An ageing population and a shortage of specialists are creating growing challenges in eye healthcare. In response, researchers at PolyU have launched EyeAgent 2.0, a next-generation clinical-grade ophthalmic artificial intelligence (AI) co-pilot...

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PolyU’s IntraSpect™ pioneering industry-academia-research integration in precision welding technology

The integration of industry-academia-research is at the heart of the leading-edge development IntraSpect™, a third-generation intelligent in-situ laser melt pool monitoring technology from PolyU. This collaborative effort between PolyU and various...

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All-acoustics brain-computer interface offers hope for non-invasive Parkinson’s treatment

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is an incurable neurodegenerative disorder affecting millions worldwide. Characterised by motor symptoms such as tremors, rigidity and slow movement, PD decreases patients’ quality of life. Existing treatments, including...

Education

Designing in an AI-driven era: Inside PolyU’s architectural studies programme

On 26 February, the PolyU Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architectural Studies hosted its Year 1 Student Installation Exhibition for the Hong Kong Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism/Architecture (UABB), transforming PolyU’s campus into a vibrant...