Highlight
Record number of PolyU runners at HK Marathon
At the Hong Kong Marathon on 17 January, the 4600-strong PolyU running team bagged the “Most Supportive Group Award” championship for the seventh consecutive year. Like last year, runners’ calories burnt were converted into food units for donation to those in need.
Achievements
With boundless creativity, PolyU students and graduates at the School of Design scooped awards in various international and local competitions.
Viewpoint
Radiotherapy places nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients at higher risk of stroke?

Dr Michael Ying at the Department of Health Technology and Informatics shared the findings of a recent study on the influence of radiotherapy on nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients.
 
Research
A world-wide study about happiness of various ethnic groups showed a significant link between genetic makeup and perceived happiness.
Connections
PolyU Fundraising Dinner was held on 25 January with the theme "A Legacy to Cherish ‧ A Future to Build".
Snapshots
Education experts from international and local institutions exchanged views at the International Conference on Service Leadership Education in Service Economies.