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2-year PC Bulk Purchase Agreement for staff

Great news! We've set up a new 2-year PC Bulk Purchase Agreement (BPA) with three vendors supplying workstations, desktops, notebooks, and monitors. Standard software images have been prepared for various brands and models.

Unlock enhanced computational power with MATLAB R2024a on Student HPC

We are excited to announce an upgrade to our Student High Performance Computing (HPC) services. MATLAB R2024a is now accessible via the Open OnDemand (OOD) web interface. This powerful tool offers seamless data analysis and visualization, allowing you to fully utilize our HPC resources without local installation—simply use a web browser.

Department Virtual Assistants on PolyULife

Academic departments that have commissioned the AI Virtual Assistant to address student study-related inquiries on their department website can now extend the Virtual Assistant to reach out to students via the PolyULife mobile app. Students, upon logging into the PolyULife mobile app, can click on the department Virtual Assistant link available under the Study Info page to inquire about study administration matters associated with their hosting department.

Security tips before scanning QR codes

In the fast-changing digital world, QR codes make accessing information quick and easy. However, with this convenience, there are also risks. Whether you are scanning a menu or visiting a business website, it is important to prioritize your safety.

IT workshops for students and instructors

We are excited to offer training workshops in October for students and instructors.

Decommissioning Class Collaborate Cloud VC tool

Blackboard has sold the Collaborate product and related product support will end in July 2025.

Using Zoom for students presentation

With Zoom's simultaneous screen sharing feature, class students can present from their devices in the classroom via Zoom screen share function during class.

Secure Remote Access for ARM64 Windows devices using GlobalProtect VPN client

To ensure secure remote access to PolyU’s internal applications and data from off-campus, PolyU users have been utilizing the GlobalProtect VPN client to establish VPN connections.

University Common Application Solutions relevant to Research Institutes / Centres

Researchers can leverage the common app solutions to enhance administrative efficiency.

Student online folders

Student O365 OneDrive The cloud-based OneDrive folder allows you to share files and content with classmates for collaborative projects and remote learning.