May 2026 Issue 66 | Pulse@PolyU

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PolyU scholar awarded prestigious BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize for pioneering photonics research

For Professor Yu Changyuan, Chair Professor of Photonic Information System in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at PolyU, light has been both his subject and his guide. From his early days studying semiconductor physics to his...

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Breathing risk: Study flags airborne microbes’ links to inflammation and drug resistance

Air pollution is widely recognised as a major public health threat, traditionally linked to visible smog and chemical emissions. However, new research suggests that some of the most serious health risks may come from microscopic biological components...

Achievements

Four high-impact research projects secure significant RAISe+ funding

Bridging the gap between lab discoveries and commercial applications is vital for modern academic and global success. In a significant milestone, four PolyU projects secured funding in the third round of the Innovation and Technology Commission of...

Education

PolyU Education 4.0: Redefining student roles from passive learners to co-creators

Imagine an educational landscape where students don’t merely absorb information but actively shape their learning journey. At PolyU, this transformative vision has become reality through the PolyU Education 4.0 initiative that reshapes the...

Research & Knowledge Transfer

2026 China Space Conference advances global exchange and GBA aerospace development

PolyU is strengthening its leadership in space science and innovation with the establishment of the PolyU Aerospace Research Academy (PARA) later this year, a strategic platform dedicated to advancing cutting-edge research, nurturing future talent,...

Research & Knowledge Transfer

PolyU accelerates innovation and its presence in Jinjiang and Qianhai, contributing to national development

PolyU is deepening its commitment to China’s technological advancement through an ambitious network of 12 Mainland Translational Research Institutes (MTRI), one Mainland Translational Research Centre (MTRC) and two Research Institutes across...

Research & Knowledge Transfer

PolyU International Future Challenge 2026 officially begins, shaping the future of AI+

Building on the resounding success of its inaugural edition last year, PolyU has officially returned with its flagship innovation and entrepreneurship competition: the PolyU International Future Challenge 2026 (PolyU IFC). The Launch Ceremony, held...

Events

From AI to startups: Showcasing interdisciplinary innovations at Asia Summit on Global Health

As global healthcare systems face mounting pressure from ageing populations and the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, innovation in medical technology and service delivery has become increasingly critical. The Asia Summit on Global Health, held...

Collaborations

New strategic partnerships to strengthen PolyU’s role in national innovation

Research excellence matters most when it serves genuine societal needs. This principle shaped discussions when PolyU welcomed two high-level delegations from Zhejiang and Hubei provinces in April. Strategic agreements were signed that mark a...

Achievements

Eminent scientist and Harbin Institute of Technology President conferred honorary doctorate for engineering and academic contributions

PolyU held the May Session of its 32nd Congregation earlier this month, celebrating the academic achievements of doctoral graduates. During the ceremony, held at the Jockey Club Auditorium, PolyU conferred the degree of Doctor of Engineering honoris...

Events

2026 Yuen Ren Chao Prize honours two leading scholars in language science

PolyU marked a significant milestone in advancing language science with the presentation of the 2026 Yuen Ren Chao Prize in Language Science at a ceremony held on 8 May. Established by the Faculty of Humanities (FH), the biennial award honours...

Achievements

Six rising stars at PolyU win 2026 Young Innovative Researcher Awards

PolyU has officially announced the six recipients of the 2026 Young Innovative Researcher Award (YIRA), recognising a new cohort of rising scholars for their outstanding research excellence. Now in its fifth year, YIRA has become a prestigious...