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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.

FHKPUAA Board of Directors (2019-2021) inaugurated

The Federation of PolyU Alumni Associations (FHKPUAA) elected its new Board of Directors (2019-2021) and Convenors of the Sub-committees in early 2020. They are:  President      Dr David Ng Kin-ching     1st Vice President     Ms Susanna Chan Sau-ha     2nd Vice President     Ir Yau Kwok-fai   (Convenor of Public Relations and Alumni Activities Sub-Committee) Honorary Treasurer     Mr Bayern Chui Kin-pong     Honorary Secretary     Mr Johnny Shing Wai-lam     Directors     Mr Samson Cham Kwok-wing   (Convenor of Community Services Sub-Committee) (in alphabetical order of last name)     Mr Patrick Chan Yun-sum               Dr Steven Chen Xingguang   (Convenor of Mainland and International Alumni Sub-Committee)        Ir Johnny Fan Siu-kay   (Convenor of Alumni Ambassador Sub-Committee)       Mr Ho Chi-kong           Ir Chris Kwan Ho-sum        (Convenor of Membership and Benefits Sub-Committee)       Mr Raymond Kwong Chu-ming           Mr Joseph Leung Che-wai           Mr Francis Leung Hung-chi           Ms Connie Li Kam-mei           Mr Frederick Lo Ting-hung           Miss Winky Lui Ka-wing           Mr Justin Ng Yu-fung           Mr Dominic Tse Siu-kei   (Convenor of Young Alumni Sub-Committee)       Mr Eddy Wu Ka-shing     Congratulations to all newly elected Directors of FHKPUAA!  We look forward to their continued support for the University and alumni development.  

Joint efforts to fight against epidemic

Joint efforts to fight against epidemic Our alumni and students of the Institute for Disaster Management and Reconstruction co-established by PolyU and Sichuan University have been supporting the frontline medical staff in Wuhan to cope with the coronavirus outbreak. Click here for details (in Chinese).

PolyU Alumni Special Dining Discount

Terms and conditions: 1. The 25% discount is applicable to the total bill (excluding alcoholic beverages) at The Market during lunch and dinner and GREEN during lunch and afternoon tea from now until 29 February 2020. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. The above offers exclude gratuity, service charge and alcoholic beverages. 5. The above offers cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions, discount offers and membership privileges including UnlikeAnyOther and ICONIC Eats. 6. Advance bookings are highly recommended. 7. Hotel ICON reserves the right to reject any booking based on outlet business level or business situation. 8. Hotel ICON reserves the right to revoke or change the terms and conditions of this benefit at any time without prior notice.

The 2nd Alumni Affairs Development Roundtable Meeting 2019 cum Dinner with President Jin-Guang Teng

On 21 December 2019, the second PolyU Alumni Affairs Development Roundtable Meeting was held in Beijing. President Professor Jin-Guang Teng and Executive Vice President Dr Miranda Lou, together with 20 alumni leaders from all six mainland alumni networks, attended the meeting to explore the development of alumni affairs in the coming year. President Teng shared the latest situation on campus and the restoration plan. Dr Lou sincerely thanked the Pearl River Delta Alumni Network for their generous support and assistance in providing arrival and accommodation services for more than 300 PolyU Mainland students who left Hong Kong for Shenzhen during the emergency period in mid-November. All alumni leaders have expressed their goodwill to help  rebuild PolyU’s reputation. They actively shared views on and insights into how alumni networks could contribute to the restoration, support student development and strengthen the bond of the PolyU alumni family. Together with Dr Lou and supported by PolyU Beijing Alumni Network, President Teng also met with 70 mainland alumni in the evening to share first-hand information about  PolyU’s recent situation. It was not just a good opportunity for networking and exchange for PolyU alumni, but also an embodiment of alumni support for the University’s development.  

Communication Session for Alumni Leaders

On 17 December 2019, Council Chairman and Senior Management of PolyU hosted a communication session to share with alumni leaders the latest situation on PolyU campus and the restoration plan. The event was attended by 63 alumni including the Board of the Federation of PolyU Alumni Associations, Board of the Outstanding PolyU Alumni Association, representatives from alumni associations as well as Alumni Ambassadors. They were pleased to exchange comments and suggestions with the panel members including Dr Lam Tai-fai, Council Chairman, Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, President, Prof. Philip C. H. Chan, Deputy President and Provost, Dr Miranda Lou, Executive Vice President and Prof. Ben Young, Vice President (Student Affairs). The Panel Members appreciated the care and support from the alumni leaders as well as their constructive ideas on how to bring PolyU back on track and rebuild the confidence and reputation. They encouraged the alumni community to help explain the situation, clarify the myth and actively support the restoration initiatives to help rebuild the University.

Hotel ICON Special Privilege for PolyU Alumni

Cardholders of Federation of PolyU Alumni Associations Card or Bank of East Asia PolyU Graduate Visa Gold/ Platinum Card can enjoy 20% off the total bill (exclude alcoholic beverages) at "The Market", "GREEN" and "Above & Beyond". For enquiries, please contact Hotel ICON at 3400 1388. Date:                  From now until 21 December 2019 Venue:               GREEN, The Market, Above & Beyond Chinese Restaurant Time:                 All meal periods Target:              Staff, students and alumni of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Special Offer:  20% off the total bill (exclude alcoholic beverages) at the above three restaurants