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First Mitacs–PolyU Collaboration Creates 60 Research Internships in Canada

Vancouver, BC — Mitacs and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have signed an agreement that creates research exchange opportunities in Canadian universities for 60 senior undergraduate students. The partnership supports Mitacs’s commitment to foster international connections, which enhance research quality, create training opportunities, and build knowledge networks.   Starting in the summer of 2022 through 2024, up to 20 PolyU students will have the opportunity to join the annual cohort of the Globalink Research Internship (GRI) program. Interns will travel to Canada to undertake 12-week research projects in their areas of interest. They will count on the supervision of a professor in a Canadian university and will be invited to take professional skills training and workshops provided by Mitacs.   “PolyU is delighted to partner with Mitacs through the GRI Program. Our students are very often encouraged to demonstrate an enthusiasm for research and intellectual curiosity during their studies here, and this summer research internship at Canadian institutions offers that excellent opportunity with funding support for them to acquire valuable hands-on research skills as well as to gain international experience. I look forward to seeing the first batch of PolyU students participating in the Program next summer and hearing their exciting research projects upon return.” said Ir Professor Ben Young, Vice President (Student and International Affairs), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.   “Mitacs is pleased to embark on our first partnership with the Hong Kong Polytechnic University as we work to build meaningful international networks. These connections not only support Canadian innovation, but also are important opportunities for PolyU students to develop skills and competencies that will help them succeed. We thank our federal, provincial, and territorial funders in Canada for supporting us to fuel research collaborations.” said Dr. John Hepburn, CEO and Scientific Director, Mitacs.  If you are interested to collaborate with PolyU, explore a new partnership or arrange a delegation visit, please contact us.

Five PolyU Subjects Ranked in the Top 50 Worldwide

Five subjects taught at PolyU have been ranked in the top 50 worldwide in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject 2021. Of these, three subjects are ranked among the top 20, namely Hospitality & Leisure Management (9th), Architecture/Built Environment (18th) and Art and Design (20th). Rounding out the five subjects are Civil and Structural Engineering (21st) and Nursing (43rd). PolyU has been ranked among the world’s top 100 institutions for the second year in a row, and has risen 16 places to 75th in the QS World University Rankings (WUR) 2021. PolyU is also ranked 25th among the Top 500 Asian Universities in the QS Asia University Rankings, and 6th in the QS Top 50 under 50. Click here to learn more about the proud history and achievements of PolyU.

PolyU Student Brings Home the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) Creativity Competition Trophy

PolyU student Ada LO Wing-yan snapped up the winner's title of Tiny Model (Public Category) of the Maintenance and Appreciation of Historical Buildings Creativity Competition organised by HKIS. The model created by Ada is of 1 to 200 scale of Lui Seng Chun, a 4-storey Tong-lau built in 1931, with the major portion of the model in beige and grey colors. The two colors demarcate the original portion of the building structure with that of the revitalized new structure. From the cross-section cut design on the top and back of the model, one can see clearly the revitalized new structure, and the ability of Lui Seng Chun to uphold the original architectural value and satisfy the modern-day building code successfully. The Competition, which has four categories, i.e. Tiny Model, Microfilm, Drawing and Photography, received over 750 entries from the public, schools and other organizations. The competition was part of the "Maintenance and Appreciation of Historical Buildings" with an aim of encouraging the public to understand and appreciate the rich history, cultural traditions and conservation of Hong Kong historical buildings; as well as to educate the public about the importance of timely maintenance of these buildings.   To learn more about the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics under the Faculty of Construction and Environment and its programmes, please click here. 

GEO Exchange and Study Abroad Fair 2020

Although we found ourselves living in very different live then what we have planned for this year because of Coronavirus, our support to students’ learning continues. This year we have turned our Study Abroad Fair 2020 online and it was successfully organised between 12 – 23 October 2020. This 2-week event offered more than 30 hours of live presentations and consultations and has attracted more than 2200 student visits. These sessions covered the information about what we offer to students in terms of student exchange, other outbound opportunities, financial support, returned students sharing, and live presentations from selected partner institutions at different locations. Students, staff and partners treasured this opportunity to gather together and exchange the latest updates on exchange and study abroad opportunities in 2021. For more information about exchange and other outbound opportunities, please visit our study abroad page to learn more.

PolyU is Ranked 129th in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2021

PolyU achieved encouraging results in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2021, advancing 42 places to 129th! With our unwavering pursuit of excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer, we will continue to strengthen our position as a world-class university to make greater contributions to Hong Kong, the nation and the world. More: https://bit.ly/3lPZLH2

Student Mobility Team Takes Action against COVID-19

Our support to students who is participating or planning to participate any student mobility programmes but being disrupted by COVID-19 and associated travel restrictions has been activated and will be continued.   Student Exchange and Clinical Placement More than 320 students took up student exchange programme or clinical placement in semester 2, 2019/20 and were affected seriously by Covid-19 outbreak. Although majority of our students were not able to complete their overseas exchange experience by attending classes physically, over 80% of them have completed their studies and are expected to obtain credit transfer in due course. GEO has been in close contact with students, respective academic departments and partner institutions since the very early stage. Apart from reaching out to students on a regular basis to ensure their health status, we also kept our students promptly informed on any HKSAR government announcement on Red Travel Alert in student’s hosting country and region. We have also connected with our students through channels to their convenience and provided support on issues such as return home, insurance cover, academic arrangements and any other concerns that our students experienced. Student Mobility in Chinese Mainland and Taiwan Starting from 1 July 2020, GEO’s portfolio in student mobility has expanded and will be responsible in managing all student mobility programmes including student exchange, summer exchange, clinical placement programme and any other outbound opportunities worldwide including Chinese Mainland, Taiwan. Although COVID-19 disrupts student exchange and other outbound programmes participation, GEO remains fully committed to robust mobility programmes once circumstances improve. If you are interested to join in 2021, please continue to browse our website to learn more about the PolyU’s mobility programmems.

PolyU Intimate Fashion Show 2020

Creativity knows no bounds. Graduating students displayed their fashion talent on the runway! Twelve gifted graduating students of the Institute of Textiles and Clothing majoring in Intimate Apparel and Activewear showcased their collections of six outfits at the PolyU Intimate Fashion Show. Students have overcome numerous challenges in completing their collections during school closure due to COVID-19, a testimony to their passion for fashion design.

Office Restructured and Renamed as Global Engagement Office (GEO)

The International Affairs Office (IAO) has been restructured earlier of the year and renamed as the Global Engagement Office (GEO) from 1 July 2020. Moving forward, GEO will be responsible for steering and coordinating the global engagement activities of the University’s operations and serve as the one-stop liaison unit of the University for the fostering of international collaboration in various aspects. In particular, we will be responsible for all global engagement activities of undergraduate programmes, including non-local undergraduate student recruitment and student mobility programmes and activities in Chinese Mainland.

PolyU is Ranked 6th in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) 2021 Top 50 Under 50 Rankings

PolyU moved up two places to 6th in the recently released Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) 2021 Top 50 Under 50 Rankings, which ranks the world’s top 50 universities established within the last 50 years. The universities were ranked based on their performance in research, teaching, employability and internationalisation.

Chinese Mainland JEE Student Recruitment Series

To promote diversity among our student body, we are excited to recruit Chinese mainland JEE students. For the last two months, we have relied heavily on digital media, such as online talks and social media sites such as Weibo and WeChat, to reach out to counsellors, students and students’ parents.   Parent consultation session for Chinese mainland JEE Students香港理工大学招生讲堂 理大副校在线为你答疑 On 20 June 2020, a parent consultation session was hosted for students’ parents. Professor Ben Young (Vice President of Student and International Affairs), Professor S. L. Ho (Associate Vice President of Academic Support), Professor Esmond Mok (Dean of Students) and Mr Eric Lo (Interim Director of Global Engagement) met with parents online. During this webinar, the speakers introduced the distinctive vision and uniqueness of PolyU and the essence of what makes PolyU different from other universities. The presenters discussed topics such as student development programmes and activities, offshore learning opportunities, admissions requirements, school fees, scholarships and other benefits of being a student at PolyU. This gave parents a chance to meet academic staff, discuss how the school operates and gain clarity on the University’s admissions procedures, student opportunities and other relevant topics. Three-day PolyU online information seminar 香港理工大学2020年本科线上说明会 Before the Parent Consultation Session in late June, an online information seminar series, held over three consecutive Saturdays (香港理工大学2020年本科线上说明会), was organised for Chinese mainland JEE students seeking university entry in 2020 or beyond. The sessions were held on 23 and 30 May and 6 June 2020. Professor Haitian Lu (Director of Chinese mainland Affairs) was invited to inform JEE students of the latest situation in Hong Kong and provide a better understanding of PolyU. General and special features of PolyU were also discussed, including rankings, scholarships, programme offerings, curriculums, an array of learning opportunities for students, graduate prospects and admissions requirements and procedures. The GEO will be glad to receive any further questions or concerns that students may have.  Speak with an advisor, please contact us at jee.study@polyu.edu.hk