Thanks to Supporters

PolyU receives generous donation from Crystal Group to support Institute of Textiles and Clothing development

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has recently received a generous donation of HK$1 million from Crystal Group to support the development of the Institute of Textiles and Clothing (ITC). A cheque presentation ceremony was held on 6 May 2016. PolyU Chairman of Council, Mr Chan Tze-ching, BBS, JP (second from the right) and Acting Head of ITC, Prof. Calvin Wong (first from the right) received the cheque from Mr Kenneth Lo, Chairman of Crystal Group (first from the left) and Mr Andrew Lo, CEO of Crystal Group (second from the left) on behalf of the University.

Appreciation Reception for Scholarship and Bursary Donors 2015/16

PolyU held an appreciation reception at the Innovation Think Tank of Jockey Club Innovation Tower on 18 April 2016 to thank donors who set up scholarships and bursaries for students in the academic year 2015/16. Certificates of appreciation were also presented to the donors who had made continued contributions for over two decades. In 2015/16, the University received HK$45 million from around 300 private firms, charitable organizations, professional bodies and individuals for awarding scholarships to high achievers, providing financial assistance to financially needy students, and supporting student activities, benefiting about 2,500 students. While extending his heartfelt gratitude to the donors, President Prof. Timothy W. Tong said that both the donors and the University shared the same expectation of our students that they would become successful professionals and responsible global citizens, and make contribution to society and the world.

PolyU receives generous donation from Dr Susan Tang to support university development

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has recently received a generous donation of HK$1 million from Dr Susan Tang, JP to support the University’s development. A cheque presentation ceremony was held on 14 March 2016. PolyU President Prof. Timothy W. Tong (left) and PolyU Foundation Chairman, Dr Patrick Poon Sun-cheong (right) received the cheque from Dr Tang on behalf of the University.

PolyU celebrates the establishment of the Ko Jan Ming Endowed Professorship in Sustainable Structures and Materials

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) held an appreciation luncheon at Hotel ICON on 1 February 2016 to express its gratitude to the Vantage Charity Foundation Limited for establishing an endowed professorship in sustainable structures and materials. The appointee of the professorship is Professor Teng Jin-guang, Chair Professor of Structural Engineering of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Director of the Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development of PolyU. Ko Jan Ming Endowed Professorship in Sustainable Structures and Materials is the 15th endowed professorship established by PolyU since the launch of the Endowed Professorship Scheme in 2012. Marking the first endowed professorship set up at the Faculty of Construction and Environment, this professorship is a great encouragement to the staff and student of the Faculty, driving them to strive for excellence in education and research in the area of sustainable structures and materials. Participants of the luncheon included (from left) Professor Ko Jan Ming, Mr Eugene Fung Pui Cheung, Independent Non-executive Directors of the Vantage International (Holdings) Limited, Dr Patrick S.C. Poon, Chairman of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Foundation, Professor Timothy W. Tong, PolyU President, Mr Ngai Chun Hung and Mr Yau Kwok Fai, Directors of the Vantage Charity Foundation Limited, The Hon. Yip Kwok Him, Independent Non-executive Director of the Vantage International (Holdings) Limited, Professor Teng Jin-guang, Ko Jan Ming Endowed Professor in Sustainable Structures and Materials and Ir Professor Xu You-lin, Dean of the Faculty of Construction and Environment. The Endowed Professorship Scheme is an initiative of PolyU to honour distinguished scholars for their outstanding academic and research achievements. The Scheme provides philanthropists with the unique opportunity to partner with the University to advance research and academic activities of a discipline of their choice for the benefits of the wider community. For more information of the Scheme, please visit the designated website here.

PolyU HKJMA Invitational Golf Tournament raises funds for student development

The "PolyU HKJMA Invitational Golf Tournament" was held earlier at the Palm Island Resort, Huizhou. PolyU was pleased to have the Hong Kong Jewelry Manufacturers’ Association (HKJMA) as the Title Sponsor of this year’s tournament. Over 180 prominent business and community leaders, as well as friends and alumni of PolyU joined the match, of which many were staunch supporters. The tournament raised over HK$1.4 million for supporting student's all-round development. Officiating at the tournament’s Opening Ceremony were Mr Chan Tze-ching, PolyU Council Chairman, Professor Timothy W. Tong, PolyU President, Dr Adam Lau, Chairman of the Hong Kong Jewelry Manufacturers’ Association, Mr Bob Chong, Honorary Chairman cum Acting Chairman of the tournament’s Organizing Committee, Mr David Ting, Honorary Chairman cum Convenor of the Committee, and five other Honorary Chairmen, namely Dr Dennis Ng, Mr Y. F. Lee, Mr Patrick Luk, Dr K. C. Yip and Mr Peter Lau, the Hon. Ambrose Lee Siu-kwong, HKSAR Representative of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and Mr Jimmy Luk, General Manager of Palm Island. Addressing the Ceremony, Prof. Tong thanked the HKJMA and other sponsors, as well as the tournament’s Organizing Committee for making the event a great success. There were three team awards, namely the “Honorary Chairman Cup”, “Industrial & Commerce Cup” and “Company Cup”, and individual awards including “Best Gross Score”, “Best Net Score”, “Alumni Cup” as well as various hole awards. All awards were presented by PolyU Council Chairman Mr Chan, President Prof. Tong and the tournament’s sponsors at a ceremony held on the match day. The PolyU golf tournament was first organized in 2003 and now in its 13th year. Well received by PolyU’s business partners and friends, it has become a signature annual fund-raising event of the University.

PolyU Fund-raising Dinner 2015/16 Raises Funds for Student Development

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) Fund-raising Dinner 2015/16 was held on 25 January 2016 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. With the theme of "A Legacy to Cherish • A Future to Build", the Dinner brought together over 600 distinguished guests, alumni, staff, friends and supporters of PolyU for a meaningful reunion. The Dinner was kicked off by PolyU Council Chairman Mr Chan Tze-ching, PolyU President Professor Timothy W. Tong, Chairman of the PolyU Foundation Dr Patrick S.C. Poon, Chairman of the PolyU Court and Treasurer of the PolyU Foundation Professor Roy Chung, and Chairman of the Dinner's Organizing Committee Ms Fiona Cheung Sum-yu. Highlights of the Dinner included a sharing session featuring PolyU alumnus and artiste Miss Gigi Leung and a variety of musical performances. They are singing by Ms Fiona Cheung Sum-yu, Guzheng performance by Dr Raymond Chan and Dr Lunlun Zou, Jingqu performance by Mrs Peggy Mak and Mr Hugh Wong, as well as the performance by the President's Band comprising Professor Timothy W. Tong, students and alumni, with immediate past Council Chairman Ms Marjorie Yang, Ir Professor Daniel M. Cheng, Dr Allen Shi and Mr Johnny Yeung Chi-hung. Among the climaxes of the Dinner was a live auction of exquisite artworks, high jewellery and premium wines and items sponsored by Ms Shirley Chan Suk-ling, Miss Cally Kwong, Mrs Nina Lam, Dr and Mrs Samuel Lam, Mr Louis Mak Law-mo, Prince Jewellery & Watch, Seventh Son Restaurant, Mr Irons Sze, Dr Henry Tang Ying-yen and Mrs Cindy Young. A mini exhibition themed "Embarking on a Journey of Innovation and Creativity" was also staged concurrently with the Dinner, which featured a selection of interesting projects, demonstrating how PolyU researchers, graduates and students innovate to build a better future for the world. With its proceeds designated to support student development, the Dinner owed its success to the generous support of sponsors. They were Premier Sponsors Mrs Shirley Chan Pau Shiu-yeng and FANCL, Diamond Sponsor Dr Patrick S.C. Poon and Mrs Wendy Poon, and Gold Sponsors Ms Fiona Cheung Sum-yu and Win Hanverky Holdings Limited, various Jade Sponsors and Pearl Sponsors, as well as the sponsors of Dinner tickets and gifts. The PolyU Foundation was officially established on 1 July 2014. It aims to support the University's endeavours in the improvement of facilities and related resources, promotion of research and development, and enhancement of the all-round development and competitiveness of students. It serves to connect and recognize supporters and friends of the University.

PolyU receives generous gift from a devoted alumnus Mr Wong Tit-shing for 5 consecutive years to support student development

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) Outstanding Alumnus and Chairman of Jetta Company Limited, Mr Wong Tit-shing, has made a generous donation of HK$2 million for the fifth consecutive year to support student development of the alma mater. A cheque presentation ceremony was held on 25 November 2015. PolyU President Professor Timothy W. Tong (right) and PolyU Foundation Chairman, Dr Patrick Poon Sun-cheong (left) received the cheque from Mr Wong Tit-shing on behalf of the University. President Tong expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Mr Wong for his keen concern for students’ holistic development. The donation will be used to support Service-Learning projects and to set up Wong Tit-shing Student Exchange Scholarship the same as last year.

PolyU holds Dr Ng Tat-lun Memorial Scholarship Presentation Ceremony 2015/16

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has earlier held the Dr Ng Tat-lun Memorial Scholarship Presentation Ceremony 2015/16 to honour 16 students, two from each of the eight Faculties, for their outstanding academic achievement, and for the first time presented full-tuition scholarships to two outstanding overseas students admitted in the academic year 2015/16. "Dr Ng Tat-lun Memorial Scholarship" was set up in 2013 to pay tribute to the late Deputy Council Chairman and Distinguished Alumnus Ir Dr Ng Tat-lun, for his tremendous contributions to the development of the University as well as his passion for lifelong learning. Officiating at the Ceremony were Mrs Millen Ng and Ms Irene Ng, wife and daughter of Dr Ng, Professor Timothy W. Tong, PolyU President and Dr Patrick S.C. Poon, Chairman of the PolyU Foundation. Members of the Governing Committee of the PolyU Foundation, PolyU staff, students and parents also attended the event. Addressing the Ceremony, Professor Tong said, "Dr Ng had a long affiliation with our Institution over the past fifty years as a student, alumnus and Council member. Not only has he witnessed the growth of our University, but also made significant contribution to its advancement. His enthusiasm in pursuing knowledge, treating others with the utmost honesty and respect, and his determination to serve the community has set a good example for us." On the occasion, Ms Irene Ng thanked PolyU again for naming the Scholarship after her late father, and called on the scholarship recipients to remain steadfast in their pursuit of knowledge and make untiring efforts to achieve their goals.

PolyU held Service-Learning Scholarships Presentation Ceremony

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) held Service-Learning Scholarships Presentation Ceremony on 2 November at Chiang Chen Studio Theatre to award 100 students who demonstrated outstanding performance in Service-Learning subjects in the academic year 2014/15. PolyU is committed to nurturing students to become all-round global citizens with professional knowledge and a caring heart. With the launch of four-year undergraduate curriculum in 2012, the University introduced Service-Learning (SL) as a mandatory credit-bearing subject. Professor Daniel Shek, Associate Vice President (Undergraduate Programme) addressed the ceremony and said, “Since the inception of the Service-Learning programme, a total of 5,164 undergraduate students have completed the SL subject and they served more than 200,000 hours. The establishment of Service-Learning Scholarship is not only to commend students with distinguished performance in SL subject, but also to encourage students to keep on engaging in community services.” Professor Shek also expressed his heartfelt thanks to the benefactors for sharing the University’s belief on Service-Learning and their generous contributions in establishing the scholarships. Through a short drama at the ceremony, three scholarship recipients shared their Service-Learning experience with the guests. Chen Hanshen, from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, utilized his professional knowledge and imagination to develop a watering system for mentally-disabled persons. Sun Rui, from the Department of Building and Real Estate, travelled to Inner Mongolia to record the history and culture of Orochen tribe, enlightening his interest in anthropology and cultural conservation. Chow Kin Yee, from the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, installed solar panels and lightings for villagers in Cambodia, bringing them electricity and improving their living standard. Although students faced hardships in their Service-Learning projects, the fruitful results drove them forward to continue serving the community. The scholarships were presented by the donors and donating organizations; Professor Roy Chung Chi-ping, PolyU Court Chairman; Ir Dr Peter Wong Kwok-keung, PolyU Court member; Professor Angelina Yuen, PolyU Vice President (Institutional Advancement and Partnership); and Professor Daniel Shek, PolyU Associate Vice President (Undergraduate Programme). After the Ceremony, guests were invited to the 2014/15 Service-Learning Photo Exhibition, which showcased over 30 photos taken by PolyU students during their services in Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland and overseas. The exhibition aims to introduce the different Service-Learning projects conducted by PolyU staff and students to the general public. PolyU established the Service-Learning Scholarship Scheme in 2013 to reward students with outstanding performance in Service-Learning subjects. All the scholarship recipients are required to join a leadership training workshop offered by the Office of Service Learning and complete 20 hours of service in support of the implementation of the Service-Learning subjects/projects of PolyU.

PolyU - University Fellows Association inaugurated to support all-round development of students

Formed by over 80 University Fellows of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), "The PolyU University Fellows Association" (the Association) held its inauguration ceremony today (18 September). Since 2000, PolyU has conferred the title of University Fellowships upon a number of distinguished personages and leaders in Hong Kong and other parts of the world to record its appreciation and recognition of their significant contributions to PolyU and the community. To date, over 90 distinguished individuals have been conferred this prestigious title. The establishment of the Association is initiated by a group of University Fellows who are devoted to promote PolyU's mission in serving the community, in particular to support all-round development of students, through a strengthened network amongst the University Fellows. The Honourable John C Tsang, Acting Chief Executive of The Government of the Hong Kong SAR, was the Guest-of-Honour of the event. Over 200 guests, comprising the University Fellows, PolyU Court and Council members, PolyU senior management and student representatives, attended the event. Addressing the ceremony, Mr Tsang said, "Tapping on their diverse expertise and experiences, the University Fellows will make further contributions toward the university by fostering the all-rounded development of the young generation." Mr Tsang, accompanied by Prof. Timothy W. Tong, PolyU President and Honorary Patron of the Association, officiated at the inauguration ceremony of the Association and its first Management Committee and presented all members of the Association with membership certificates. Prof. Tong strongly believed that the University Fellows will offer their invaluable knowledge, expertise and insights to the University in support of its teaching, research and knowledge transfer for the benefit of the community. Delivering welcoming address at the ceremony, Prof. Tong said, "With the support of the Association, the University's efforts to fulfill its pledge of ‘Opening Minds • Shaping the Future' will be further strengthened." Prof. Roy Chung Chi-ping, and Mrs Katherine Ngan Ng Yu-ying, Co-Chairpersons of the Association stated that the University Fellows come from all walks of life, but they share the same vision and passion with PolyU to inspire students with all-round development to make contribution to the well-being of the society. The Association is organizing the "University Fellows Association Talk Series". Members of the Association will be speakers to share with PolyU students their invaluable knowledge and views on hot topics so as to widen students' horizons. The Association currently has 64 Founding Members and 18 Members from a wide range of industries, professions and disciplines. Members of the First Management Committee of the Association (2015-2017) include: Co-chairpersons:  Prof. Roy Chung Chi-ping, BBS, JP (2004/2005 Recipient) Mrs Katherine Ngan Ng Yu-ying, MH, JP (2006/2007 Recipient) Members (in order of year of conferment and English surnames): Dr Henry Tseng Chee (2000 Recipient) Dr Raymond Chan, JP (2002 Recipient) Dr York Chow Yat-ngok, GBS, JP (2004/2005 Recipient) Dr Yu Kwok-chun, GBS, SBS, JP (2006/2007 Recipient) Prof. Angel S.P. Chan Lau, BBS, JP (2009 Recipient) Ir Prof. Johnny Fan Siu-kay (2009 Recipient) Ms Fiona Cheung Sum-yu, MH (2010/2011 Recipient) Ms Katherine Hung Siu-lin (2010/2011 Recipient) Miss Cally Kwong Mei-wan (2011/2012 Recipient) Mr Wong Tit-shing (2012/2013 Recipient) Mr Johnny Yeung Chi-hung, MH (2013/2014 Recipient) Dr Dennis Ng Wang-pun, BBS, MH (2014/2015 Recipient)   For more details of the Association, please visit its official website at URL: www.polyufellow.hk