On 6 July 2024, PolyU Jiangsu Alumni Network was officially established. Dr Lam Tai-fai, Chairman of PolyU Council, Professor Jin-Guang Teng, President, Dr Miranda Lou, Executive Vice President, Professor Christopher Chao, Vice President (Research and Innovation), Professor Li Xiangdong, Dean of Faculty of Construction and Environment & Chair Professor of Environmental Science and Technology, Professor Jiannong Cao, Director of Research Institute for Artificial Intelligence of Things & Chair Professor of Distributed and Mobile Computing, Professor Lu Haitian, Director of Mainland Development, Dr Sean Xu, Assistant Director of Mainland Development, guests from the Jiangsu Provincial People's Government, mainland universities’ representatives, PolyU's sister Alumni Networks as well as Alumni Networks of other mainland universities, alumni and friends in Jiangsu, gathered to witness this memorable moment.
The first General Meeting of Jiangsu Alumni Network was held, followed by the celebration dinner for the establishment.
Dr Lam delivered a warm welcome speech, congratulating the establishment of Jiangsu Alumni Network. He hopes that Jiangsu Alumni Network could unite alumni in Jiangsu and give back to the alma mater. President Teng also took this opportunity to express that the establishment of Jiangsu Alumni Network would actively contribute to national development of PolyU.
During the event, Dr Lou presented appointment letters to the first executive committee members of Jiangsu Alumni Network. Dr. Jiang Yisong, President of Jiangsu Alumni Network, shared the Network’s upcoming initiatives and goals.
The event concluded successfully amidst laughter and joy.