Spring 2022 - Issue 7 | Excel x Impact@PolyU

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PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research – A visionary platform to solve pressing global issues

Fostering world-class interdisciplinary research and innovation in Hong Kong We are in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which is underpinned by emerging technologies that are profoundly changing the way we live and work. The 21st...

Feature Story

PolyU stands united with the Hong Kong community

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges to Hong Kong in recent months. During these critical times, PolyU has been devoted to collaborating with the Hong Kong community and the Government to fight the virus. Hundreds of students,...

Dialogue

A conversation with Vice President (Research and Innovation) Professor Christopher Chao — Taking research and innovation to the next level

With extensive leadership experience in the higher education sector and an outstanding track record in research publications and grants, Professor Christopher Chao was appointed Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU in September 2021. He...

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Scientific research and innovations to fight the virus

Together we make a difference in fighting COVID-19 As Hong Kong battles an unprecedented COVID-19 wave, PolyU staff, students and alumni have made a concerted effort to fight the virus. From pandemic-related research and innovations to joining...

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PolyU’s world-class research competence leads InnoHK Centres in AI, design and vision science

With the rapid development of the Nation and the Greater Bay Area bringing unprecedented opportunities for innovation and technology, Hong Kong will play an even more important role in the ongoing process of innovation. PolyU will strongly support...

PolyU Community

Gifted PolyU researcher in supramolecular chemistry wins Croucher Innovation Award

Dr Franco Leung Bachelor of Science in Chemical Technology, PolyU (2011) Master of Philosophy, PolyU (2013) Doctor of Philosophy in Electronic Chemistry, Tokyo Institute of Technology (2017) Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Groningen, the...

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Advancing research in smart cities and smart energy with the support of Otto Poon Charitable Foundation

With a generous donation from the Otto Poon Charitable Foundation, PolyU has established two research institutes under the PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research to support its research endeavours on smart cities and sustainable energy. Ir...

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Jiangsu-Hong Kong-Macao University Alliance inaugurated

Harnessing the strengths of partner institutions for fruitful collaboration The Jiangsu-Hong Kong-Macao University Alliance (JHMUA) jointly established by Nanjing University, PolyU and the University of Macau was officially inaugurated in December...

PolyU Community

Meet PolyU’s outstanding students

PolyU organises the Outstanding Students Award Scheme annually to award full-time final-year students who excel in both academic and non-academic pursuits during their studies. This year, a total of 26 students were selected as outstanding students...

Research & Innovation

Striving towards carbon neutrality on campus and beyond

Climate change and high carbon emissions are among the world’s most pressing problems. To help achieve carbon neutrality on campus and support Hong Kong’s goal of reaching carbon neutrality by 2050, PolyU has established a Task Force on Campus...