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Innovations garner four awards at international trade fair

PolyU scientists won three Gold Medals and one Special Merit Award at the 71st International Trade Fair for Ideas, Inventions and New Products held in Nuremberg, Germany. More than 800 innovations from over 30 countries were showcased in the Fair....

Achievements

Scholars honoured with State Science and Technology Awards

Congratulations to two PolyU outstanding scholars who have recently been bestowed the State Scientific and Technological Progress Awards (Second Class Prize) in recognition of their contributions to advancing technology and bringing benefits to the...

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PolyU makes special arrangements to protect students and staff during virus outbreak

The health of students and staff is always a priority of PolyU. In light of the current coronavirus epidemic, the University has stepped up precautionary measures and made special arrangements to safeguard the health of its students and staff and...

Research

Bacteria on hand hygiene facilities pose risk to infection

We all know the importance of washing hands after using the washroom. It is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of bacteria. True. However, findings of a research conducted by PolyU researchers show that it is not only handwashing...

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PolyU appoints new Court Chairman and Honorary Chairman

Dr Katherine Ngan Ng Yu-ying and Dr Victor Lo Chung-wing have been appointed as Chairman and Honorary Chairman of the University Court respectively, for a term of three years with effect from 1 January 2020. Dr Katherine Ngan, Vice President of...

Viewpoint

Novel optoelectronic device works like human retina - PolyU research published in Nature Nanotechnology

In everyday life, we are surrounded by technologies that utilise imaging systems, such as cameras and CCTVs. However, the complicated circuitry design entails large data storage space and high power consumption. Inspired by how the human retina...

Achievements

Academic comes first in business research publication ranking

Prof. Edwin Cheng, Dean of the Faculty of Business, is the number one researcher in P-Rank, a publication ranking which tracks the ranking schemes of different countries for business research with a view to recognising scholars with notable...

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Geotechnical engineering expert inducted into AIT’s hall of fame

Prof. Chau Kam-tim, Chair Professor of Geotechnical Engineering at PolyU’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and a graduate of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), has been inducted into his alma mater’s Hall of Fame for his...

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Neuroscience specialist named a rising star in the field

Dr Bolton Chau, Assistant Professor of the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, has been selected by the prestigious Association for Psychological Science (APS) in the US as an APS Rising Star. This designation is a recognition of outstanding...

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Fostering the Greater Bay Area development

PolyU has been engaging in the development of the Greater Bay Area (GBA), and has established research platforms and joint innovation centres with institutions in the GBA. Leveraging its strengths in areas including space and aviation, high speed...