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85A Alumni Tourcation - Treasure Hunting in PolyU’s “Technical Library” (Second Tour)

Industrial Centre (IC) is one of the popular spots on campus. The second guided tour to this “Technical Library” was successfully held on 20 October 2022, attended by more than 30 alumni who practise different professions.  The participants met up at the Alumni Atrium, where they signed on a big birthday card for their alma mater, and posed for a group photo in front of the recently installed LED wall. They then visited PolyU Main Entrance, Stephen Cheong Kam Chuen Memorial Plaza, Chan Sui Kau & Chan Lam Moon Chun Square, as well as the Jockey Club Innovation Tower. After entering IC, the group not only enjoyed showcases related to robot workshop, immersive technologies and smart energy, but also got to see in person how the newly launched 3D concrete printing works. They were thrilled to know that the first 3D concrete printer in Hong Kong is housed at PolyU. Touching and examining the products on site was especially intriguing. We always welcome alumni to join our Tourcations and other activities, meeting old friends as well as making new ones at their alma mater. We look forward to seeing each and every one of you in the upcoming events!

Alumni webinar discusses the hype and potential of NFTs

The Alumni Affairs Office hosted a webinar on “The Hype of NFT – What’s Next?” on 20 October, bringing together four alumni across different fields to share their insights with the PolyU community. Apart from examining the NFT fundamentals, the speakers also discussed the trends and prospects with our audience. The event attracted 440 registrations and was well received by the participants. Mr Dick Fong, our Computing graduate and Venture Leader of McKinsey & Company, set the scene through an introduction to NFTs. Illustrated with vivid examples, his insightful presentation covered the evolution, latest applications and market trends of the digital assets. Mr Keith Wong, our Fashion and Textile graduate and Chairman of APPortfolio, talked about the application of NFTs in the art and design industries. He explained how the world of craftsmanship has changed since then, as well as the creative ways that international brands adopted to capitalise on NFTs. A panel discussion was conducted after the presentations. Joined by the event MC Dr Peter Ng, our Computing graduate and Teaching Fellow, and moderated by our DBA graduate Prof. Dicky Shek, Vice President of the GBA Business School, the session was especially enlightening with many in-depth questions from our audience. All speakers agreed that it is important for us to keep abreast of technology trends so that we would have an edge in the digital world. Dr Ng made the concluding remarks that in the recently announced “Best Universities for Blockchain 2022”, PolyU stands out among 240 universities and is ranked No. 1 in the world. The University has also launched Hong Kong’s first Master of Science in Blockchain Technology this year, followed by the Master of Science in Metaverse Technology in 2023. To help our alumni community stay on top of emerging technology trends, the University and the Alumni Affairs Office are going to organise more programmes and activities. Please stay tuned.

The first MOOC about Data Analytics on edX

This data analytics course takes an interdisciplinary approach to demonstrate the data analytics process in the context of accounting and finance. The growing volume of both structured and unstructured data has pushed forward a more data-driven form of decision-making in accounting and finance. In order to keep up with the Big Data era advancements, accountants and finance professionals need to have a data analyst mindset to excel in their jobs. This course will illustrate different concepts of accounting and finance with the application of data analytics. It will not only help the learners to develop their skills to ask the right questions but also teach them how to master the data and use different tools like Excel and Tableau to analyze the data. In the end, the learners will be able to interpret the results and make their decisions effectively. This course is currently open and will end on 30th January 2023. Please join via below enrolment link: Course Enrollment: https://www.edx.org/course/data-analytics-in-accounting-and-finance Course Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rdi_P5MksRI&t=1s  

2022 National Day Flag-Raising Ceremony and Campus Tour

On 1 October 2022 morning, PolyU held a flag-raising ceremony on campus in celebration of the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. With a mood of elation on this special occasion, exclusive campus tours were organised subsequently for participating alumni, their families and friends. The participants were divided into two groups, touring around designated spots on campus: PolyU Main Entrance, Alumni Atrium, Stephen Cheong Kam Chuen Memorial Plaza, Pao Yue-kong Library, Jockey Club Innovation Tower, as well as the footbridge connecting the Main Campus with Block Z. They valued the opportunity of returning to their alma mater for such an important ceremony, and were pleased about the various new developments on campus. We welcome all alumni to come back often. Please join our “85A Alumni Tourcations” as well as other university-wide celebratory activities. We look forward to receiving each and every one of you!

PolyU’s Magazine – Excel x Impact (Summer 2022)

Check out the cover story featuring one of PolyU's 85th Anniversary highlight events, “The PolyU InnoTech Open Day”, as well as stories on the inauguration of the PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR), and on PolyU’s latest research and innovation, including coverage of the President’s Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Knowledge Transfer and Young Innovative Researcher Award.  

Hotel ICON 11th Anniversary Celebration Offer

In celebration of Hotel ICON’s 11th anniversary, a series of exciting offers and activities including 11% savings on Bed & Breakfast, 15% savings on the ever-popular durian afternoon tea, new “crablicious” dishes at The Market and more than 300 rewards will be given away on our social media platforms. What’s more? Adding to our initiatives for sustainable development, local sea salt from Yim Tin Tsai will create a unique dining experience for our guests who order selected dishes in our restaurants. Hotel ICON offers and menus include: - 11th Anniversary Limited-time Bed & Breakfast Offer - 15% savings on “All About Durian” Southeast Asian Afternoon Tea - Delicious crab meat from The Market and Above & Beyond - Autumn Degustation Menu  - Snap & Share to win fantastic prizes - accommodation and food and beverage vouchers Learn more & book now: https://www.hotel-icon.com/offers/icon-anniversary-celebration

85A Alumni Tourcation – A Trip between Past and Present (Extra)

To cater for the large number of registrations for the “85A Alumni Tourcation – A Trip between Past and Present” at the beginning of this month, an extra tour was held on 24 September 2022. Around 40 alumni came back to PolyU for an exploration of new infrastructures while rekindling their nostalgic memories. On that day, the alumni group departed from Pauline Tsang Po Yan Gallery at the Alumni Atrium. They first visited the recently unveiled PolyU Main Entrance, which is an instaworthy attraction with the University’s symbolic red brick architecture and a distinctive colonnade design. After that, they entered the Pao Yue-kong Library to go on their first visit to the new 6/F – a glasshouse architecture with abundant natural light and panoramic views of the campus as well as the Victoria Harbour. Following the itinerary of the last tour, the participants also went to the Jockey Club Innovation Tower, enjoying the PolyU Design Show 2022 and getting to know the PolyU InnoHub. Finally, the alumni crossed the footbridge dynamically linking the Main Campus to Block Z, where vivid memories of their campus life came flooding back in a lecture room home to the Faculty of Construction and Environment. We were delighted to have received favourable feedback about the tour, as well as enthusiastic response regarding future visits to other sites and laboratories of PolyU. Thank you for your support, and let’s continue to have fun in the upcoming “85A Alumni Tourcations” !

85A Alumni Tourcation – Treasure Hunting in PolyU’s “Technical Library”

On 22 September afternoon, over 40 alumni joined a guided tour featuring PolyU’s “Technical Library”. Organised by the Alumni Affairs Office (AAO) and supported by the Industrial Centre (IC), the event attracted an overwhelming response from alumni across various disciplines and generations. All participants first gathered at the Alumni Atrium and gave their dearest wishes on a big birthday card for PolyU’s 85th Anniversary. With warm greetings from Ms Wanze Li, Section Head of AAO, the group first went to take photos with the recently unveiled PolyU Main Entrance, followed by Stephen Cheong Kam Chuen Memorial Plaza, Chan Sui Kau & Chan Lam Moon Chun Square, Jockey Club Innovation Tower, and finally arrived at the six-storey IC. On different floors, the staff members of this “Technical Library” led informative tours with showcases and demonstrations, telling participants more about artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, robotics, as well as other emerging technologies developed by their alma mater. Featuring alumni coming back, the “85A Alumni Tourcation” provides an immersive experience for alumni to rediscover their alma mater and share fond memories with their peers. As one of the favourite spots at all times, IC is going to present more eye-opening innovations and research projects in the upcoming tours. Please save the dates and join us!

85A Alumni Tourcation - A Trip between Past and Present

On 3 September 2022, more than 40 alumni came back to explore their alma mater with a team of teachers, students and alumni leaders. The participants were warmly greeted at the Alumni Atrium by Ms Wanze Li, Section Head of the Alumni Affairs Office; Mr Ivan Au, Chairman of the Accounting and Finance Graduates Association; and Prof. Nancy Su, Professor and Head of the School of Accounting and Finance. Their first stop on this tour was the recently unveiled PolyU Main Entrance. After that, the alumni visited the Pao Yue-kong Library, where they were amazed by the spectacular glasshouse on the new top floor, as well as the scenic study space built with contemporary infrastructure and modern facilities. To further experience the current vibrancy of PolyU, they travelled to the Jockey Club Innovation Tower, appreciating students’ creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship through the PolyU Design Show 2022 and PolyU InnoHub. As “time travellers”, the alumni also recalled their good old days when entering Cheung On Tak Lecture Theatre (TU201) and the lecture room Z206 of Block Z. Having enjoyed interactions with their juniors, the participants cherished the time they spent together on campus, witnessing the latest development of their alma mater while sharing their fond memories along the way. They were eager to join other tours in the future! Jointly organised by the Alumni Affairs Office (AAO) and the Accounting and Finance Graduates Association (AFGA), and supported by the School of Accounting and Finance (AF) and the Federation of PolyU Alumni Associations (FHKPUAA), this is the 5th event of the “85A Alumni Tourcation” series. In view of the overwhelming response and tripled registrations, AAO is going to organise an extra tour on 24 September. We sincerely thank every alumnus for supporting us and look forward to seeing you all in the upcoming journeys of reminiscence!

85A Alumni Tourcation – A Dialogue with Creations at PolyU Design Show 2022

Design, creativity and everyday life are intricately interwoven. Last weekend, over 40 alumni from various disciplines experienced the glamour of design at PolyU by joining the “85A Alumni Tourcation”, which shone the spotlight on PolyU Design Show 2022. The event was jointly organised by the Alumni Affairs Office (AAO) and the School of Design Alumni Association (SDAA), and supported by the Federation of PolyU Alumni Associations (FHKPUAA) and the School of Design (SD). Two tours were held on 19 August afternoon and 20 August morning respectively. Ms Wanze Li, Section Head (Alumni Affairs and Associations) of AAO, and Mr Samuel Yau, Chairman of SDAA, first gave a warm welcome to participants at the Alumni Atrium. After that, the group set off for the new landmark on campus – PolyU Main Entrance. They took photos excitedly, and then continued to tour round Stephen Cheong Kam Chuen Memorial Plaza, Chan Sui Kau & Chan Lam Moon Chun Square, and finally arrived at the Jockey Club Innovation Tower, where the PolyU Design Show 2022 took place. Student docents unveiled the design concepts behind the diverse projects done by undergraduate and postgraduate students of the School of Design; the alumni were amazed by the great creativity of their works. As PolyU members of different generations, the students and alumni also shared with each other their own interesting university stories. This “85A Alumni Tourcation” continued to attract an overwhelming response. All participants highly recommended the tour, and were eager to join the next event. Under the theme “We Are PolyU • Together We Excel”, PolyU 85th Anniversary celebrations place emphasis on the homecoming of alumni. Apart from exploring various favourite campus spots and iconic buildings, the campus tours will also feature the University’s latest development, as well as different PolyU blocks and teaching facilities – definitely an excellent opportunity for you to rediscover your alma mater!