PolyU holds 2025 New Year’s Day flag-raising ceremony and University Gallery opening ceremony

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) held a flag-raising ceremony on campus this morning to welcome the New Year. PolyU Council Chairman Dr LAM Tai-fai, President Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, Deputy Council Chairman Dr Daniel YIP Chung-yin, University Court Chairman Dr Katherine NGAN, Treasurer of the University Mr Arthur LEE Kin, Honorary Court Chairman Dr Roy CHUNG Chi-ping, President Emeritus Prof. the Honourable POON Chung-kwong, together with Council and Court members, University senior management, outstanding alumni, members of the PolyU Foundation, distinguished guests, and over 500 staff, students and alumni attended the ceremony, wishing Hong Kong and the Nation prosperity and stability. The ceremony was performed by the PolyU Student Flag-Raising Team.

Dr Lam Tai-fai said, “PolyU has excelled in education, research, knowledge transfer, and innovation and entrepreneurship over the past year, yielding remarkable results in various world-recognised rankings. As we step into the new year, the University welcomes new Council members. We will continue to foster a spirit of unity and progress among PolyU members and take the University to new heights. The University will also remain committed to supporting the HKSAR Government in embracing new opportunities and opening new horizons for our city, and contributing to the advancement of Hong Kong and the Nation.”

Prof. Jin-Guang Teng remarked, “From a humble technical institution in Wan Chai to a top 100 university in the world, PolyU boasts a remarkable history spanning over 80 years. The exhibits in the University Gallery evoke wonderful memories for alumni and provide visitors with an opportunity to delve deeper into PolyU’s history and development and its significant achievements in teaching, research and knowledge transfer.”

University Gallery presents the tremendous achievements of PolyU

Preceded by the flag-raising ceremony, the opening ceremony of the University Gallery was held, with Dr Lam Tai-fai, Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, Dr Daniel Yip, Dr Katherine Ngan, Mr Arthur Lee, Dr Roy Chung, Prof. the Honourable Poon Chung-kwong, PolyU Deputy President and Provost Prof. Wing-tak WONG and Executive Vice President Dr Miranda LOU officiating at the ribbon cutting. Located on the podium of PolyU’s campus, the University Gallery is adjacent to the Pao Yue-kong Library and the University Square. Through engaging profiles and exhibits, the Gallery illustrates how the University has evolved from the Government Trade School in the 1930s to an innovative world-class university ranked among the global top 100, showcasing over eight decades of PolyU’s rich history and impact on society.

The University Gallery welcomes visitors to explore its different exhibition zones, discover the PolyU’s unique features, and uncover remarkable stories that define its legacy. It highlights the University’s endeavours over the years in offering quality education and nurturing future leaders to meet the needs of social and economic development, while also sharing stories of distinguished PolyU researchers who are devoted to translating their research outcomes into innovative solutions to address global challenges, thereby benefiting Hong Kong, the Nation, and the world.

The distinctive cement block wall at the entrance of the University Gallery reflects PolyU’s visual identity, characterised by its signature red brick architecture throughout the campus. The hollow design of the cement blocks allows glimpses of the red bricks behind, symbolising the University’s significant role in Hong Kong’s industrial development. These hollow cement blocks are made of PolyU-developed sustainable cement, highlighting the University’s leadership in innovative technology for environmental sustainability.

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