PolyU Hall Festival

Purpose

This half-day dragon activity organized by Student Resources and Support Section (SAO) offers a powerful medium for integration and cross-cultural exchange by bringing together diverse participants in synchronized teamwork. This traditional Chinese practice creates meaningful connections as paddlers from different backgrounds unite toward a common goal, sharing cultural knowledge and building mutual understanding through shared physical experience. The inclusive nature of the sport, combined with its rich cultural heritage, provides natural opportunities for dialogue, friendship formation, and appreciation of cultural differences, ultimately strengthening community bonds across cultural divides.

Date

2 November 2025 (Sunday)

Time

1:00-5:00pm

Venue

Sha Ha Waterfront, Sai Kung

Activities

Opening ceremony, training sessions by professional coach, dragon boat experience session
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According to Admission Policies for Postgraduates, hall places for research postgraduate students use Special Warden Recommendation (SWR) instead of the mark allocation system mentioned above.

Purpose

The showcase is a vibrant celebration of the moments and memories that define our hall community. It invites viewers to relive a rich tapestry of experiences—from exhilarating sports competitions and unforgettable gatherings to quiet everyday joys and heart-warming community service projects. Through a dynamic display of videos, photographs, and artefacts, it captures the spirit, diversity, and unity of hall life, offering an authentic reflection of our shared journey and collective experiences.

Date

3-18 November 2025

Venue

Hung Hom Halls & Homantin Halls

Purpose

International Food Fair brings together diverse cuisines and cultural traditions, creating meaningful exchange opportunities among students. These vibrant events serve as gateways to understanding cultural identities through food sharing, transform campus spaces into inclusive gathering points, and encourage authentic interactions that extend to broader cultural discussions. Beyond being enjoyable social gatherings, these celebrations are powerful educational tools fostering intercultural competence that prepare participants to navigate our interconnected global society with greater appreciation for diversity.

Date

4 November 2025 (Tuesday)

Time

7:00-10:00pm

Venue

Communal Hall, Hung Hom Halls

Activities

Food and drink sharing stalls with information display, Kahoot game, costume sharing, dance and music performances
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 According to Admission Policies for Postgraduates, hall places for research postgraduate students use Special Warden Recommendation (SWR) instead of the mark allocation system mentioned above.

Purpose

This half-day symposium jointly organized by Student Resources and Support Section (SAO), Boyan Hall, and CURI Residential College will bring together international and local hall residents to showcase their research on innovations for sustainable future. We define “innovations” broadly—not limited to high-tech inventions like metaverse or biotechnology, but encompassing any new ideas, methods, or products that create value for a sustainable future.

The symposium aims to highlight that our hall community fosters both vibrant social engagement and serious academic pursuits, creating an environment conducive to residents’ holistic development. We welcome diverse approaches to the theme as we collectively explore new values for a sustainable future.

Theme

“Innovations for a Sustainable Future—Celebrating the Academic Aspiration of Hall Community 2025”

Date

8 November 2025 (Saturday)

Time

9:00am-1:00pm

Venue

Communal Hall/Fiona Cheung Lecture Theatre, Hung Hom Halls

Activities

Keynote sharing, a 3-minute oral presentation with a poster/ static PPT slide and a dedicated demonstration of a product/ artwork
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According to Admission Policies for Postgraduates, hall places for research postgraduate students use Special Warden Recommendation (SWR) instead of the mark allocation system mentioned above.

Purpose

This competition will bring residents together in a test of strength and teamwork. With a low threshold for physical fitness, the competition allows all residents to participate, contribute their strength and enjoy the camaraderie

Date

11 November 2025 (Tuesday)

Venue

Hung Hom Halls & Homantin Halls

Activities

Briefing, training and weighing sessions before the competition, competition

According to Admission Policies for Postgraduates, hall places for research postgraduate students use Special Warden Recommendation (SWR) instead of the mark allocation system mentioned above.