On 14 June, the Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD) at PolyU was officially opened. Through research and knowledge transfer activities, consultancy services and professional training, the RISUD is committed to multi-disciplinary collaborations to address urban planning and environmental issues.

Led by its Director Prof. Teng Jin-guang and Associate Director Prof. Li Xiang-dong, the RISUD comprises 26 research groups which are organized into five divisions: (1) Urban Planning and Management; (2) Urban Infrastructure; (3) Urban Environment; (4) Digital Technology in Urban Development; and (5) Building Energy and Environmental Performance.

Officiating at the inauguration ceremony were Dr Qiu Baoxing, Vice Minister of the Central Government’s Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, Mr Wong Kam-sing, Secretary for the Environment of the HKSAR Government, Prof. Timothy W. Tong, PolyU President, Dr Andrew Chan ka-ching, Chairman of International Advisory Committee of RISUD, and Prof. Teng Jin-guang, RISUD Director. PolyU Council Chairman Ms Marjorie Yang also extended her congratulations through a video message.

The inauguration ceremony was followed by a series of seminars and workshops, including Dr Qiu Baoxing’s keynote speech on “Challenges of Urbanization in China”. Details>>