On 16 December 2024, a delegation from AMap (高德地图) visited the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics (LSGI) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) for a significant signing ceremony. This event marked the formalisation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two parties, aimed at fostering collaboration in research development and technology transfer within the Greater Bay Area (GBA). The delegation from AMap was wa

16 Dec 2024

From 5 to 11 December 2024, a group of 13 students from the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics (LSGI) and the Department of Chinese History and Culture (CHC) at the Polytechnic University of Hong Kong (PolyU) embarked on an enriching study tour to Beijing, China. This trip was conducted under the project "粵港澳大灣區戰略背景下京港應對氣候變化的政策機制比較與分析," led by Dr Pei Qing, Associate Professor from PolyU, and Prof. Wang Can from Tsinghua University.

12 Dec 2024

The inaugural Asian Cartographic Conference, AsiaCarto 2024, co-hosted by the International Cartographic Association (ICA) and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), concluded with resounding success on December 9-10. The Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics (LSGI) was proud to be one of the sponsors of this groundbreaking event, which took place at PolyU. The conference attracted over 200 map enthusiasts and experts from more

10 Dec 2024

The Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics (LSGI) is organizing a STEAM Talk Series with the aim of introducing daily life applications and potential developments in Geo-Informatics. The series will cover a wide range of topics, including Land Surveying, Remote Sensing, Global Positioning System (GPS), Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), Geographic Information Science (GIS), and Underground Utilities Imaging and Diagnosis. We are

9 Dec 2024

On December 4, 2024, the RICS Hong Kong Student Awards Ceremony celebrated the outstanding achievements of students in the field of surveying and geospatial sciences. Among the honorees were three exceptional students from the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics (LSGI) who received prestigious awards for their academic excellence and contributions to the field. YIN Ruoxin, LSGI Bachelor programme student, along with ZHANG Ouwen and C

4 Dec 2024

At the 2024 ASAIHL Conference (Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning), held at Universitas Airlangga in Surabaya, Indonesia, from 19-22 November 2024, LSGI Scholar Prof. George Zhizhao Liu was invited to represent Hong Kong and present the Region/Country Report for Hong Kong (China). This year's ASAIHL conference focused on the theme “University’s Role in Advancing Climate Crises Reduction.” At the conference, Prof. Liu

23 Nov 2024

On 19 November 2024, "Aerospace Innovation Research Summit (AIR Summit)" was held at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The morning session from was held at Jockey Club Auditorium, PolyU. The event was co-organized by below units and departments:  RIO, Research and Innovation Office KTEO, Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office PReCIT, Policy Research Centre for Innovation and Technology AAE, Department of Aeronautic

20 Nov 2024

On 16 November 2024, the Geospatial Lab hosted a workshop titled "Smart City and 3D Mapping in Hong Kong" at the Geospatial Lab. We sincerely thank all participants for their enthusiastic engagement and support.   Dr. Sissi Chen, Lecturer of LSGI, was invited to be the guest speaker for the talk. Dr. Chen presented various perspectives on how spatial data can be leveraged to optimize resource allocation, alleviate traffic congestion, and enhance

16 Nov 2024

The 30th Congregation for the Faculty of Construction and Environment – LSGI session was held on 14 November 2024 at the Jockey Club Auditorium. Professor Xiang-dong Li, Dean of the Faculty, officiated the ceremony. We were honored to have Mr. Kelvin Lo Kwok Wah, SBS, Director (Development and Works) of the Hospital Authority, HKSAR Government, as the Guest of Honour. During the ceremony, over 170 students graduated with Higher Diplomas, Bach

14 Nov 2024

A research team led by Prof. WU Bo, Associate Head of LSGI and Associate Director of Research Centre for Deep Space Explorations, have gathered new evidence that Mars once hosted an ocean billions of years ago. This discovery was made through the analysis of data from China’s Zhurong rover and orbiting satellites. Prof. Wu was interviewed by the Reuters on 8 Nov 2024 and shared that these findings not only provide further evidence to support the

8 Nov 2024