Spring 2021 - Issue 4 | Excel x Impact@PolyU

Cover Story

PolyU honours ten distinguished alumni

With more than 80 years of proud tradition and ranking among the world’s top 100 institutions, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has nurtured more than 400,000 graduates, many of whom have become leaders in their professions. In order to pay...

Dialogue

A conversation with Chairman of the University Court Dr Katherine Ngan — Dedicated to expanding PolyU’s reach and impact

Dr Katherine Ngan Ng Yu-ying is a distinguished entrepreneur and President of May Cheong Group. She is also a strong supporter of PolyU, serving as the Chairman of the University Court since January 2020 and Chairman of the PolyU Foundation since...

Dialogue

A conversation with Deputy President and Provost Professor Wing-tak Wong — Advancing an interdisciplinary framework to foster education & research

With extensive management experience and an in-depth understanding of PolyU, Professor Wing-tak Wong assumed the post of Deputy Pr...

PolyU Community

President’s Awards For Outstanding Achievement

PolyU recognises the distinguished accomplishments and contributions of staff members through the President’s Awards for Outstanding Achievement. Categorised into individual and team awards, the accolades are given in the areas of teaching,...

Spotlights

PolyU Artist-In-Residence: Legendary performer Dr Liza Wang

PolyU has run an Artist-in-Residence Programme since 1999, reflecting the integral role art and culture plays in a holistic educat...

PolyU Community

Transforming with technology - How a technology leader sees changes in the post-pandemic world

Mr Horace Chow Chok-kee Diploma in Computing Studies, Hong Kong Polytechnic (1985) Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, University of Portsmouth, the UK (1989) Chief Operating Officer, Microsoft China Recipient of Distinguished Alumni Award,...

Research & Innovation

PolyU academic-led start-ups and researchers win six awards at 2021 Inventions Geneva Evaluation Days

PolyU’s scholars are committed to translating research outcomes into viable solutions that have a real-world impact. The University also offers significant support to foster entrepreneurship among academics and students to advance social and...

Research & Innovation

Highly permeable, superelastic conductor shapes future wearable electronics

Researchers at PolyU have developed a new type of stretchable conductor that is highly permeable and superelastic with good conductivity. The new conductor serves as a platform enabling the making of monolithic stretchable electronics that integrate...