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Photography Tour in Maoqiao Village on Dragon Boat Festival

On 26 June 2020, the day following Dragon Boat Festival, PolyU Shanghai Alumni Network organised a photography activity in Huating, Jiading, Shanghai. Located at the Northeast of Shanghai, Huating is not only a place with long history, but is also famous for its natural beauty. This activity was proposed and arranged by our alumni and was also the 1st event organised by Shanghai Alumni Network after the epidemic. It was a beautifully sunny day, over 20 alumni and family members arrived at Maoqiao Village and enjoyed the stunning natural scenery, by horse-riding, fruit picking and traditional wine and sauce production workshop. Strolling along the countryside, our alumni captured the beauty of nature, shared photographic tips, and most importantly, fostered the relationship among alumni. Take a guess on who the winner is!

Invite to Offer Job Opportunities to PolyU Students

STEM Internship Scheme The Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC), Government of the HKSAR has recently set up a pilot programme namely the STEM Internship Scheme to encourage STEM students gaining innovation and technology (I&T)-related internship experience thereby fostering their interest in pursuing a career in I&T after graduation, and to enlarge the local I&T talent pool. Under the Scheme, students of ITC-approved STEM study programmes who successfully complete an internship of an I&T-related nature this summer are eligible for the Scheme’s subsidy amounted to HKD10,500 per month for a maximum of 2 months per student intern. We would like to solicit your support for this Scheme through offering related internship positions to our well-equipped students whose studies are application-oriented.  Details of the requirements and internship arrangements are spelt out in the “Note to Employers”.   We would be very grateful if you could provide internship opportunities for us via this on-line form preferably before 28 June 2020.   Graduate Job Opportunities Since the global outbreak of COVID-19, PolyU has been making great efforts in providing enhanced career support to our students. In this regard, PolyU is inviting alumni associations, alumni and external partners to provide graduate job opportunities to final year students in order to assist them in starting their careers under the pandemic. PolyU Job Board is our job portal for PolyU students where employers can post job vacancies and students submit applications according to their professional needs. Employers may use this job posting service by completing and submitting the job request form.   For assistance or inquiries, please feel free to contact us. STEM Internship Scheme: Mr Leung (Tel: 2766 6807  Email:  hy.leung@polyu.edu.hk) Graduate Job Opportunities: Ms Chan (Tel: 3400 3850  Email: bonnieswc.chan@polyu.edu.hk)

Fast Track Application for PolyU PhD Scholarship

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is now inviting outstanding applicants to apply for the PolyU PhD Scholarship via fast-track application for full-time PhD programmes. If you wish to have a quick PhD offer decision plus an attractive scholarship with tuition fee waiver, monthly scholarship and other funding support for your postgraduate studies in a top university, APPLY NOW! Eligibility With a postgraduate degree containing significant research component; OR With a bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours or the equivalent Application Please email your CV, transcripts, and a PhD admission offer from a reputable university (if any) to roro@polyu.edu.hk on or before 30 June 2020. Enquiries Email: roro@polyu.edu.hk Telephone: (852) 2766 5016 / (852) 3400 8540 The Hong Kong Polytechnic University www.polyu.edu.hk

Invite to Offer Job Opportunities to PolyU Graduating Students

Since the global outbreak of COVID-19, PolyU has been making great efforts in providing enhanced career support to our students. In this regard, PolyU is inviting alumni associations, alumni and external partners to provide graduate job opportunities through the following recruitment services in order to assist our graduating students in starting their careers under the pandemic: Online Recruitment Talk Through hosting online recruitment talks, employers can interact with PolyU students, give a thorough introduction to their business and job opportunities, as well as identify and recruit talents. Interested employers please complete and submit the registration form, and we will contact you to make further arrangements PolyU Job Board PolyU Job Board is our job portal for PolyU students where employers can post job vacancies and students submit applications according to their professional needs.  Employers may use this job posting service by completing and submitting the job request form. For assistance or inquires, please send email to bonnieswc.chan@polyu.edu.hk or kelvinch.cheng@polyu.edu.hk. 

PolyU Graduating Class Ambassador 2020

This year, over 150 final year students from all faculties and schools of PolyU as well as the Hong Kong Community College have been appointed as PolyU Graduating Class Ambassadors (GCAs).  They are committed to supporting their alma mater to maintain close ties with its graduates.  Despite social distancing, five online briefing sessions were held on 15 May 2020 to kick off the scheme, in which the GCAs got together to learn more about their roles.  They would take the lead to keep regular communication with their fellows and help promote University’s latest development and alumni activities to classmates. 

Special Offer from Hotel ICON

With extended school-free days in Hong Kong, this may be the best time to plan a family-friendly staycation or an exquisite dining experience in town! Hotel ICON has curated a collection of room packages catering to bon vivants big and small along with exclusive dining offers for PolyU Alumni. But beware, some of these treats won’t be around forever, so get your bookings going in 3…2…1…! [BOOK NOW] What’s more? GREEN and Above & Beyond are also resuming normal operating hours, effective from today, promising you an elevated experience unlike any other with delectable menus specially crafted with premium and seasonal ingredients. PolyU Alumni can enjoy 20% off total bill throughout June 2020 when dining at Hotel ICON! Terms and conditions apply. [LEARN MORE] To find out more about Hotel ICON’s precautionary measures against COVID-19, please click here.

Reusable Face Shields designed by PolyU

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought great challenges to all walks of life.  At PolyU, we have been closely monitoring the situation and have devised plans to help contain the spread of the coronavirus and seek sustainable measures to cope with the situation. In February 2020, we designed and started producing disposable face shields for the Hospital Authority in order to alleviate the immediate need for protective gear amongst frontline medical professionals.  In April, we launched two new reusable face shields, which provide enhanced protection to those in need and help contain the spread of the coronavirus in the community.   The “General Use Face Shield” (General Version) is suitable for everyone; while the “Extra Protection Face Shield” (Enhanced Version) offers broader protection by covering the forehead and hair.   We are delighted to announce that PolyU alumni can order the face shields online now!   

Hotel ICON Mother's Day Specials for PolyU Alumni

For details of Staycation Packages, please click here. For Food & Beverage options, please click here. Terms and conditions: The 25% discount is applicable to the total bill (excluding alcoholic beverages) during all meal periods (excluding breakfast) at the three restaurants at Hotel Icon from now until 31 May 2020. This offer is non-transferable and is applicable to a maximum of 30 persons including the eligible cardholder who must dine with his/her guests at the hotel restaurants. Guests must present their student ID cards or alumni cards when making reservation or walk-in. Also, the guests would be requested to present the above mentioned cards to the concerned restaurant manager when dining in and/or upon bill settlement. The above offers exclude gratuity, service charge and alcoholic beverages. The above offers cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions, discount offers and membership privileges including UnlikeAnyOther and ICONIC Eats. Advance bookings are highly recommended. Hotel ICON reserves the right to reject any booking based on outlet business level or business situation. Hotel ICON reserves the right to revoke or change the terms and conditions of this benefit at any time without prior notice.

Overcoming difficult times in solidarity

The COVID-19 pandemic has been seriously impacting all businesses and all walks of life.  At PolyU, we are particularly concerned with the financial challenges faced by some of our students and their families due to the current situation. Therefore, we have decided to establish the PolyU COVID-19 Student Support Fund to provide support to our students who are greatly affected by COVID-19. The Fund aims to relieve the financial hardship of PolyU students in need; strengthen the spirit of solidarity of the PolyU community to tide over the difficult times; and enhance the resilience of our students.  To kick-start the Fund, the Management team (including the President, Deputy President and Provost, Executive Vice President and all Vice Presidents) will donate 10% of our salaries over a period of 12 months from April 2020. We also appeal to you, our alumni, other members of the PolyU community and our supporters to contribute to this meaningful cause.  To support and find out more about the PolyU COVID-19 Student Support Fund, please click the Fund page.  We believe that mutual support is the key to overcoming this public health crisis. In addition to extending care and concern to our students, it is heartening to see that our staff, students and alumni have also extended their care to the wider community. Our researchers have supported frontline medical professionals by developing specially-designed 3D-printed face shields for their enhanced protection, and they have also innovated the world’s most comprehensive automated multiplex diagnostic system to provide quick virus testing. Do visit the dedicated section on the PolyU website: Combat COVID-19 in concert 凝心聚力 携手抗疫 to know more about how the University community has been contributing to the global fight against the pandemic. You will find that in the face of the challenges, PolyU members have indeed lived up to the spirit of the University’s motto: “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”.

Alumni Salon: The Impact and Response to COVID-19

The entire mankind  is under the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic!  While the virus infection surged in foreign countries, our fight-against the pandemic showed satisfactory progress with the concerted efforts of the country’s medical team and the full support of the community. The pandemic has dealt an unprecedented blow to the economies of almost all industries across the world. We therefore organised this alumni sharing to show the impact of COVID-19 on enterprises and suggest ways for alumni to deal with the possibly prolonged difficult period. The Pearl River Delta Alumni Network invited three alumni guests from the sectors of supply chain, online education, retail and equity investment to share their views on how to cope with the tough situation.