The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) announced the results of its inaugural “PolyU Top 10 Research & Innovation Stories of the Year” selection and voting campaign, recognising research achievements with far‑reaching local and global impact.
From 20 outstanding research and technology stories published in 2025, the campaign attracted participation from over 7,700 members of the public and the PolyU community. Combined with assessments by a professional judging panel, 10 stories were selected as the final awardees, highlighting PolyU’s strong research excellence and significant societal contributions.
Notably, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and healthcare emerged as prominent areas among the winning stories. PolyU’s AI‑driven innovations and healthcare breakthroughs demonstrated how advanced data analytics, intelligent systems and interdisciplinary research are transforming medical diagnostics, patient care and public health, reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as an international innovation and technology hub.
The award‑winning stories span five strategic research areas identified by PolyU, including AI and data science, life sciences and healthcare, environment and sustainability, materials science, and smart cities, injecting strong innovation momentum into Hong Kong’s high‑quality development.
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PolyU announces “PolyU Top 10 Research & Innovation Stories of the Year”; Showcasing impactful research driving Hong Kong’s high-quality development
