The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Foundation (PolyU Foundation) held two appreciation receptions on 27 May and 10 June 2021 to express its gratitude to its new and upgraded members in the categories of Honorary Life Chairman, Honorary Life President and Honorary Life Vice President. The tremendous contributions from members enabled the University to forge ahead with the commitment to pursuing education and research excellence.
Dr Katherine Ngan, Chairman of the PolyU Foundation, expressed her heartfelt thanks to the members for their long-standing support under the pandemic. She also introduced members the newly launched Endowed Young Scholars Scheme and encouraged for their continued support. The Scheme supports and nurtures distinguished young scholars at Associate Professor or Assistant Professor level, and is a partnership for excellence between the donor and the University in driving innovations that bring positive and long-term changes to the world.
Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, PolyU President, gave members an update on PolyU’s latest developments in education and research. He was delighted to share the encouraging results of Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2020, in which PolyU received high ratings in various research areas. He also shared with members one of the main themes of the 85th anniversary celebrations will be “Alumni Homecoming” and encouraged them to actively participate in the celebratory activities.
As a token of gratitude, a Certificate of Appreciation and a specially designed souvenir were presented to members by Prof. Teng and Dr Ngan.
