Election of Student Members for Appointment to the PolyU Council
In accordance with Section 10(1)(f) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Ordinance (Cap. 1075), the composition of the University Council includes 2 members from the full-time students appointed by the Council :
i. One student is to be elected by and from the full-time undergraduate and sub-degree students (Category A); and
ii. Another student is to be elected by and from the full-time postgraduate students (Category B).
When a vacancy of elected student members arises, an election shall be conducted among the full-time students of the respective Category for appointment to Council provided that they remain eligible members of their respective Category.
Election in Progress
A new round of election is conducted for Category B, to elect a postgraduate student member.
For the conduct of this Election, “full-time” students refer to students enrolled on full-time and mixed-mode full-time programmes, based on the central student records kept by the Academic Registry as of 15 January 2026. Those who cease to be registered full-time taught postgraduate or research students of the University subsequent to the aforementioned date due either to graduation or other reasons should not participate in this Election.
Enquiry: council.elect@polyu.edu.hk
Key Dates
Check important dates and key actions during the election period of student member of PolyU Council (Category B).
Nomination period: 17 – 30 January 2026
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Nomination forms should be returned via email to council.elect@polyu.edu.hk.
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Second nomination period: 2 - 15 February 2026 (if no nomination has been received)
Announcement of Nomination: 2 February 2026
- Nominations received will be announced through email from the Election Officer on 2 February 2026.
- Second nominations received will be announced through email from the Election Officer on 16 February 2026.
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Period for a possible withdrawal of nomination(s): 3 – 9 February 2026
- Nominee(s) may withdraw his/her consent to nomination by emailing the Election Officer at council.elect@polyu.edu.hk before Hong Kong Time 23:59 on 9 February 2026.
- Period for a possible withdrawal of nomination(s): 17 – 23 February 2026 [For second nomination]
Confirmation of the final list of nomination(s): 10 February 2026
- If a second nomination period applies, confirmation of the final list of nomination(s) will be announced on 24 February 2026
Polling Period (7-day online via E-Ballot): 13 – 19 March 2026
- Each full-time postgraduate students (eligible elector) will be invited to access the electronic polling platform via connect email.
- Voting after the close of the polling period will not be accepted.
- Each eligible elector can only submit one ballot.
Announcement of results: 20 March 2026
- Election results will be announced on 20 March 2026 via email.
Period for lodging complaints: 21 – 22 March 2026
- Any complaint arising from the conduct of the election shall be lodged with the Election Officer during 21-22 March 2026 by email.
Announcement of final election results: 23 March 2026
- Confirmation of final election results will be announced on 23 March 2026 subject to no complaints being received.
