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Hong Kong Moonshot Projects? Ambitious Bids Desirable but Leadership Needed to Drive Interest, Investment, Scientists Say

In response to Alibaba Cloud founder Wang Jian’s suggestion of setting up a cloud-based research hub to leverage the yet-to-be launched Survey Space Telescope project, Prof. Christopher Chao, Vice President (Research and Innovation) and Director of PReCIT of PolyU told 《SCMP》that Hong Kong’s best moonshot opportunity would be taking part in China’s astronomy projects. Full version is available at: https://lnkd.in/gFw8n-R6 (SCMP)

Hong Kong’s Rash of Violent Crimes May Not Be The Result of "Copycat Effect"

Interviewed by 《SCMP》on the recent spate of knife attacks in the city, Professor Eric Chui Wing-hong, Head of the Department of Applied Social Sciences and Co-Director of the Policy Research Centre for Innovation and Technology, PolyU, warned those under huge mental stress and lacking the capacity to process such widely reported incidents were more likely to copy such crimes. Full version is available at: https://lnkd.in/gThqcvAE (SCMP)

PolyU’s PReCIT presents second talk in Consul General Talk Series

The second talk in the “Consul General Talk Series”, organised by the Policy Research Centre for Innovation and Technology (PReCIT) and supported by the Department of Applied Social Sciences and the Global Engagement Office of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), was successfully held on 14 June 2023. Mr Almas SEITAKYNOV, Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Hong Kong and Macao and Vice-consul Mr Kamil BEKENOV, spoke on the cooperation between Kazakhstan and Hong Kong in the field of innovation and technology. A PolyU student from Kazakhstan also shared her insights into student life in Hong Kong. The "Consul General Talk Series" aims to serve as a platform for the PolyU community and the general public to gain insights into and knowledge about the I&T development and policy, opportunities and prospects in Belt and Road Countries through the sharing from the Consuls-General in Hong Kong. Photo album: Click here Press release: English - Click here; Chinese - Click here  

PReCIT Assists in the Public Engagement of Green Deck Project

The Green Deck Office of PolyU introduced the Green Deck proposal to the business sector, Legco members, and other stakeholders. For details, please refers to 《Singtao》print version below.  The Green Deck, which would be built over the Hung Hom Cross Harbour Tunnel Toll Plaza, aims to improve air quality and community health, restore community connectivity, satisfy social needs, revitalize urban centers and boost the local economy. PReCIT is assigned to assessing public support on the latest Green Deck proposal by the project team and a forum for collecting public opinion was held in March and a study report will be published shortly.   《Singtao》Print Version:  

PolyU President: Mainland can enhance Hong Kong’s research commercialisation

Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, President of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, stated in an interview with 《Ming Pao》 that Hong Kong's industrial foundation is relatively weak, and Mainland can provide more opportunities for research commercialisation. He suggested that start-ups in Hong Kong conduct research locally, and cooperate with Greater Bay Area cities for subsequent production and commeralisation for a better outcome. He recommended that young I&T entrepreneurs understand national development and have a global horizon to explore opportunities. Full version is available at 《Ming Pao》 (Chinese only) : https://finance.mingpao.com/fin/dailym1633405584543/20230609/1686223179451/    

PolyU and AAHK join hands to foster Hong Kong's status as an international aviation hub

A task force meeting with the aim of reinforcing Hong Kong's competitiveness and international aviation hub status was held, driving thought-provoking discussions on research collaboration. Prof. Christopher CHAO, Vice President (Research and Innovation) and PReCIT Director, Prof. T. L. Yip, Associate Professor of the Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies and Director of CY Tung International Centre for Maritime Studies, and PReCIT team of PolyU, Fred Lam, CEO of the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), Vivian Cheung, Chief Operating Officer of AAHK, Julia Yan, General Manager of Corporate Planning of AAHK, and think tank representatives of One Country Two Systems Research Institute and Our Hong Kong Foundation discussed directions for fostering Hong Kong’s aviation development by leveraging current strengths and National Development Plan.  Further research studies would be conducted on aviation policy and airspace, collaboration with airports in GBA cities, and new industry opportunities from innovation and technology to enhance the development of Hong Kong’s aviation industry.

PReCIT project team meets with President of PolyU and representatives of The Greater Bay Area Association of Academicians

PReCIT has engaged in a research study commissioned by The Greater Bay Area Association of Academicians (GBAAA) under its Innovation and Technology Policy Research Collaboration Scheme.  On 5 June 2023, Prof. Eric CHUI, Head of Department of Applied Social Sciences and Co-Director of PReCIT, Dr Chili WU, Senior Research Fellow of Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering and Manager of PReCIT, and a group of research and administrative staff, had a meeting with Prof. Jin-guang TENG, President of PolyU and Vice President of GBAAA, Mr HSU Hoi-shan, Secretary General of GBAAA, Prof. QIAO Zhonghua, Deputy Secretary General of GBAAA, Ms Elaine RU, Deputy Secretary General of GBAAA and Ms Miriam ZHANG, Secretary of GBAAA, to report the latest progress of the study.  The project team received constructive comments and suggestions from Prof. TENG and the GBAAA’s representatives for improving the study report at the meeting.

PolyU establishes a research institute at Jinjiang

Prof. Christopher CHAO, Vice President (Research and Innovation) and PReCIT Director of PolyU signed MOU with Jinjiang Mayor to establish the PolyU-Jinjiang Technology and Innovation Research Institute (香港理工大學晋江技術創新研究院). The government will provide funding and space for core research in the first five-year operation.    Online Coverage: Sohu - https://www.sohu.com/a/681575253_121123695 (Chinese Only)

Prof. Christopher CHAO told 《SCMP》that San Tin Technopole won’t repeat history

Speaking on the development of San Tin Technopole, Prof. Christopher CHAO, Vice President (Research and Innovation) and Director of PReCIT, told SCMP that he believed it won’t repeat the history of Cyberport, whose growth was hindered by a lack of digital and fintech industries. He also hoped the new hub could also house university laboratories and institutes to provide research talent for multinational companies.    Full version is available at: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3222913/hong-kong-must-go-beyond-land-grants-make-proposed-technopole-succeed-learn-past-mistakes-science

Prof. Eric Chui shares insights at welfare summit

Prof. Eric Chui Wing-hong, Co-Director of PReCIT and Head of the Department of Applied Social Sciences, shared his insights into helping the disadvantaged at the “Starting a New Chapter in Hong Kong Social Welfare Summit” co-organised by the Labour and Welfare Bureau, the Social Welfare Department.   Online coverage: Ta Kung Pao - https://polyu.me/3C1SmO0