News and Achievements

Rowing Club Women’s Team Became the Gold Medallist

PolyU SAO Rowing Club women’s team seized the gold medal at HILX Challenge Cup 2024 Hong Kong Universities Rowing Championships.   Beaming sunshine marked the start of the Men’s 4 Heat and Women’s 2x Heat events on 24 August 2024, a highly anticipated sporting event among higher education rowers. Fierce competition took place on the gleaming waters of Shing Mun River, with our 24 PolyU Rowing Club members rushing their adrenaline to the finishing line to enter the finals held on 25 August. Riding on the success of the 1st runner-up achievement in the same competition last year, our students have started intensive training since July and are aiming even higher this year. The 11 race teams demonstrated their strength in the Women’s 4 Final, Men’s 4 Final, Women’s 1x Final, Women’s 4+ Final, Women’s 8+ Final and Men’s 8+ Final.   Our Women’s team continued to prove they are the best team among universities, earning championship title in three of the four races and topping the overall scoreboard. The women’s team gold medallists celebrated with Acting Dean of Students, Prof James Dai, at the prize-giving ceremony.   The 2024-25 Executive Committee of PolyU SAO Rowing Club attributed the victory to the team’s dogged determination. Arduous physical training not just drilled their body but also challenged themselves to the limit, unleashing their potentials to more opportunities. With the continuous support from SAO, the Club is ready to take to the next level.   Job well done, PolyU SAO Rowing Club.  

PolyU hosts Orientation Info Day 2024 to welcome over 1,900 freshmen

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) hosted its annual Orientation Info Day on 29 August, ushering in the 2024/25 academic year with the theme “Navigate Your Future.” Organised by the Student Affairs Office, the event welcomed new students who will soon embark on their university journey at PolyU. This morning, about 1,900 freshmen attended the President’s Welcome address at the Jockey Club Auditorium, and watched the live stream at the Wong Man and Tang Kit Wah Global Student Hub and at various other venues on campus. In his address, Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, President of PolyU extended his warmest welcome to the freshmen and introduced the history of and talent development in PolyU. He remarked, “With the vision of being an innovative world-class university, PolyU aspires to nurture students into socially responsible professionals and leaders with a strong sense of national pride and a global perspective. We also strive to embed the spirit of innovation in everything we do at PolyU, hoping that our students will become leaders and drivers of innovation, and bring direct benefits to society.”  In the sharing session that followed, Dr CAI Jin, recipient of the 2023 Outstanding Young Alumni Award in Professional Achievement of the PolyU Faculty of Business and Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Sing Tao News Corporation Limited, gave an engaging speech about his academic and personal development at PolyU, while current students talked about their campus life. The event also featured vibrant student dance as well as a musical performance by the PolyU Orchestra and PolyU Choir, celebrating the University’s vibrant and artistic environment. The Orientation Showcase, a vibrant hub of activity, was held at the Shaw Sports Complex throughout the day. Around 60 booths hosted by different academic departments, student societies and interest clubs provided freshmen with a comprehensive view of PolyU’s diverse range of co-curricular activities and support services. The Showcase allowed them to interact with staff and senior students, learn about holistic student development programmes offered by the University, and explore various opportunities for personal and professional growth.  Prof. Teng showed his support by visiting the Showcase. He encouraged the freshmen to seize the opportunity to participate in different activities offered by the University and engage with peers from various backgrounds so as to broaden their horizons and unleash their potential.   Media Coverage: Sing Tao Daily Sing Tao Daily (Video) Press Release:  English Chinese

PolyU Inter-Collegiate Mixed Gender Water Polo Invitational Tournament

PolyU promotes Women’s Water Polo at the Inter-Collegiate Mixed Gender Water Polo Invitational Tournament held on 24 August 2024. The result of 6 participating teams and the individual awards are: Champion: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) 1st Runner-Up: The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) 2nd Runner-Up: City University of Hong Kong (CityU) 4th Place: The University of Hong Kong (HKU) 5th Place: Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) 6th Place: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Men’s Top Scorer: CHING Tsz Shun (PolyU) 39 Goals Women’s Top Scorer: CHAN Pak Yin (CUHK) 40 Goals Men’s Most Vaulable Player: YIU Wan Hin (PolyU) Women’s Most Vauluable Player: SEETO Wai Ching (PolyU) Congratulations to the PolyU Water Polo Team and all winning teams. If you are interested in playing water polo, please do not hesitate to contact PolyU Water Polo Tean via email sportsdev@polyu.edu.hk.   

HKSAR government officials and LegCo Members gather at PolyU for friendly futsal match; Chief Executive officiates at the match to cheer for the Hong Kong, China delegation to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

The HKSAR Government Football Team and the Legislative Council Football Team organised a friendly indoor futsal match at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Sports Centre on 20 July 2024. The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Mr John LEE, and the President of the Legislative Council, Hon. Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen, officiated at the friendly match and cheered for the Hong Kong, China Delegation to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. PolyU Acting President, Prof. Wing-tak WONG, and Executive Vice President, Dr Miranda LOU, extended a warm welcome to the Chief Executive. Joined by HKSAR government officials and Members of the Legislative Council (LegCo), they chanted the slogan “Stand shoulder to shoulder in support of the Hong Kong team and cheer for Hong Kong athletes” to cheer on the Hong Kong team and wish the Hong Kong athletes every success in the upcoming competitions. PolyU Council Chairman Dr LAM Tai Fai, President Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, and hundreds of PolyU faculty members and students participating in the service-learning programme in Rwanda, Africa, extended their congratulations on the success of the match. Dr Lam Tai-fai stated: “We warmly welcome Members of LegCo and HKSAR government officials to get together at PolyU for a friendly match that not only sharpens their futsal skills but also demonstrates team spirit. We believe that this game will contribute to fostering constructive and interactive relationships between the executive and the legislature. Additionally, I extend my best wishes for the success of the Hong Kong team in this year’s Olympic Games. Following their worthy performance in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, I am sure they will continue to strive for even greater success at the Paris Olympic Games and bring glory to Hong Kong.” Hon. Andrew Leung Kwan-yuen expressed his sincere gratitude to PolyU for providing the match venue and deploying professional staff to offer full assistance. He also commended the University for its warm hospitality and meticulous arrangements, as well as for working closely with the HKSAR government and the LegCo Secretariat, which contributed to the success of the match.

Visit from Ocean University of China

The delegation from the Ocean University of China (OUC), led by Ms Guan Peng, Program Manager of the International Office, and Ms Li Sitong, Director of the Science and Technology Innovation Service Center of the Communist Youth League Committee of OUC, along with 25 young student representatives, visited PolyU on 10 July 2024. They were warmly welcomed by Prof. James Dai, Associate Dean of Students. During the visit, Prof. Dai showcased various aspects of student support and development activities at PolyU, shared insights into PolyU's unique model of academic service learning, and the development of PolyU's Student Life Management and Student Flag Raising Team. Ocean University of China (OUC) is a key comprehensive university with unique strengths in oceanography and fisheries. The university places significant emphasis on fostering exchanges and practical collaboration with higher education institutions in Hong Kong. We eagerly anticipate future collaborations with OUC, valuing the exchange of ideas and insights that will drive our continued engagements.

PolyU Held Flag-Raising Ceremony to Celebrate 27th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) held a flag-raising ceremony on campus to celebrate the 27th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administration Region (HKSAR) on 1 July 2024.   The University is honoured to have had Mr DENG Jianwei, Director-General of the Bureau of Liaison, Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR and Mr WANG Jian, Director (Counselor) of the Department of International Organisations and Conferences, Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the HKSAR officiate at the ceremony. They were joined by PolyU President Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, Deputy Council Chairman Dr Lawrence LI Kwok-chang, University Court Chairman Dr Katherine NGAN, together with Council and Court members, University senior management, University Fellows, Outstanding Alumni, members of the PolyU Foundation, and around 600 distinguished guests, staff, students and alumni, wishing the Nation and Hong Kong prosperity and stability. The ceremony was jointly conducted by the Guo Qi Hu Wei Dui and the PolyU Student Flag-Raising Team.   Prof. Jin-Guang TENG remarked, “Over the past 27 years since the establishment of the HKSAR, with staunch support from the Nation and its own distinctive advantages, Hong Kong has grown from strength to strength. It has also actively integrated into the overall national development. As a member of Hong Kong’s higher-education sector, PolyU is dedicated to becoming an innovative world-class university and provides the best holistic education to nurture socially responsible talents who possess a strong sense of national pride and a global perspective. We will also continue to pursue impactful research and innovation to meet societal needs, contributing to Hong Kong’s development into an international innovation and technology hub and advancing national technological self-reliance.”

Valuable Experience Sharing between the PolyU Student Flag-Raising Team and the Guangdong National Flag-Raising Team

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) held a flag-raising ceremony (the Ceremony) on campus to celebrate the 27th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administration Region (HKSAR) on 1 July 2024. The Ceremony was jointly conducted by the PolyU Student Flag-Raising Team (the Team) and the Guangdong National Flag-Raising Team.   Comprising retired members of the People’s Liberation Army who have conducted national flag-raising ceremonies in Beijing Tiananmen Square, the Guangdong National Flag-Raising Team is dedicated to school national defense education, national flag education, and standardised flag-raising ceremonies.   The PolyU Student Flag-Raising Team comprises both undergraduate and postgraduate students, and performs flag-raising ceremonies on important days, such as HKSAR Establishment Day, PolyU’s Anniversary, and National Day.   The PolyU Student Flag-Raising Team greatly benefited from the sharing of the Guangdong National Flag-Raising Team. Arriving a day prior to the Ceremony, members of the Guangdong National Flag-Raising Team conducted a rehearsal with the PolyU Student Flag-Raising Team, and the flag-raising techniques of the Team members were drastically improved. The PolyU Student Flag-Raising Team, together with the Guangdong National Flag-Raising Team, had a brilliant performance at the Ceremony. Following the event, the Guangdong National Flag-Raising Team members also shared their extensive flag-raising experiences with the PolyU Team, creating a valuable and unforgettable exchange for the Team members.

PolyU Student Flag Raising Team Certificate Presentation and Appreciation Dinner

The PolyU Student Flag Raising Team Certificate Presentation and Appreciation Dinner was held on 23 May 2024 at U. Green. Nearly 20 participants, including the Dean of Students, other SAO staff, and PolyU Student Flag Raising Team members, witnessed this significant occasion and celebrated the joyful moment together.   Officiating at the ceremony, Prof. Albert Chan, Dean of Students, expressed his warmest congratulations to the 25 students who were recognised and promoted as Advance Members of the PolyU Student Flag Raising Team. He appreciated the team’s tremendous efforts in practising and performing flag-raising ceremonies on key dates, such as National Day and PolyU anniversaries. Prof. Chan hoped that the team would continue to uphold the spirit of diligence, perseverance, and patriotism through their flag-raising activities.   Prof. Albert Chan and Prof. James Dai, Associate Dean of Students, then presented appreciation certificates and souvenirs to the promoted Advance Members.   In his closing remarks, Prof. Dai encouraged the Advance Members to take up more responsibility and actively participate in future flag-raising events.

Visit from Nanyang Technological University

The Nanyang Technological University (NTU) delegation led by Deputy Associate Provost (Student Life) Prof. Andy Khong, and Deputy Associate Provost (Residential Education) Prof. Low Chuen-Chuen, Valerie, alongside other senior NTU members paid a visit to PolyU today on 23 May 2024. They were warmly welcomed by PolyU Associate Vice President (University Programme) Prof. Daniel Shek, Dean of Students Prof. Albert Chan, Registrar Mr Edward Shen, and other senior management in SAO. The visit is a follow-up of the PolyU Student Leaders’ GBA & Overseas Learning Trip to NTU in August 2023, which sparked significant interest and paved the way for NTU’s visit to PolyU. This exchange aimed to further enrich impactful discussion on student affairs and development. During the visit, Prof. Chan presented various aspects of student support and development activities at PolyU, while Prof. Shek and Mr Shen shared insights into PolyU unique model of academic service learning and the development with regard to the Student Life Management and Analytic Platform (SLMAP) respectively. The delegation also explored the Diversity Resource Centre, gaining insights into how different assistive devices and resources aid PolyU students with special education needs. The day was concluded with a luncheon, fostering valuable exchanges. We eagerly anticipate future collaborations with NTU, cherishing the shared ideas and insights that will pave the way for continued engagements.

Work-Integrated Education (WIE) Kick-off Ceremony 2024

The WIE Kick-off Ceremony 2024 was initiated by Prof. Albert Chan, Dean of Students, officially commencing the summer WIE 2024 on 10 May. Over 170 students participated in the ceremony and team-building activities, as well as the departure briefing sessions to prepare for their upcoming non-local internships. We wish them to have fruitful adventures and unforgettable internship experiences this summer.