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Switch to the new Global Protect VPN service before 28 May 2021

As communicated in the ITS Notice dated 12 April, a new Global Protect VPN service will replace the existing Pulse Secure VPN for remote access to PolyU internal applications and data. The Pulse Secure VPN service will be phased out after 28 May 2021. ..

PolyU websites win 13 awards at the Web Accessibility Recognition Scheme 2020/21

To comply with the legal requirement on protection against disability discrimination and fulfill social responsibility, PolyU makes every effort to adopt accessibility design in website development projects. This year, a total of 13 websites of PolyU won the ‘Silver Award’, ‘Gold Award’ and ‘Triple Gold Award’...

New VPN service available in April

To strengthen the security for remote access to PolyU internal applications and data outside campus, a new VPN service will be made available commencing early April for all staff...

Briefing to instructors / invigilators and students on online invigilated exam

Based on feedback and experience of 2020/21 semester 1 and the latest development on LEARN@PolyU platform and cloud based video conferencing tool, relevant changes and updates have been reflected...

Microsoft Teams meeting supports more meeting participants

MS Teams meeting expands maximum concurrent participants from 300 to 1000. The refresh at PolyU O365 Connect instance to include this new enhancement will take place in mid-April 2021...

Skype for Business will retire on 31 Jul 2021

As previously communicated, Skype for Business will be phased out on 31 July 2021. Microsoft Teams will be the primary tool for audio/ video conferencing meeting on Office 365 going forward...

IT security online training course – Module 9 available for students

New module of the IT Security Online Training Course for students is now available on LEARN@PolyU. Module 9 will introduce how to protect yourself from malicious free public WiFi...

IT security online training course – module 15 available for staff

How to compress and encrypt files with 7-Zip

Handy tools for staff to protect sensitive message content and confidential document being sent via email