Professor Christina Wong, Director of Research and Innovation at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), and the IPAO team were invited to participate in the Times Higher Education (THE) Global Sustainable Development Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, from 10 to 13 June 2024. More than 3,000 global thought leaders, innovators and academics gathered to discuss solutions for a sustainable future.
Prof. Wong delivered an informative presentation during the panel discussion on “Global collaboration in research: Uniting minds for a sustainable tomorrow”. Together with two other panellists, she shared insights on integrating the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into research strategies.
PolyU has made significant contributions to the SDGs through research and innovative technology projects. The University's combined efforts led to its impressive debut in THE Impact Rankings 2024, attaining the 77th spot globally. This ranking reflects the University’s commendable achievements and commitment to sustainability.
