Spring 2023 Issue 10 | Excel x Impact@PolyU

Cover Story

Harnessing excellence to drive impact - PolyU innovations win record-high awards at Geneva inventions exhibition

PolyU teams won a record 31 awards at the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva for impactful innovations developed by the PolyU community. The prizes reflect the success of the University’s PolyImpact initiative, which seeks to...

Spotlights

PolyU establishes Research Centre for Chinese History and Culture

With the aim of promoting Chinese culture and history, strengthening national education, and enhancing the pride of local youth and their sense of belonging to the Nation, PolyU has established the Research Centre for Chinese History and Culture. ...

Knowledge Transfer & Entrepreneurship

PolyU startup develops advanced spectacle lens for myopia control with ultra-precision machining technology

PolyU is committed to addressing pressing societal challenges through research innovation and knowledge transfer. To slow down myopia progression in children and adolescents, a PolyU supported startup, Vision Science and Technology Co. Ltd (VST), has...

Research & Innovation

Esteemed PolyU scholars elected as HKAES Fellows

Three PolyU scholars have been elected as 2022 Fellows of the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Science (HKAES). HKAES is an organisation of Hong Kong’s most eminent engineers across various disciplines. The Fellowship was awarded in recognition of...

Dialogue

A conversation with Associate Vice President (Global Partnerships) Professor Geoffrey Shen - Strengthening PolyU's Global Connections

Professor Geoffrey Shen has been a part of PolyU for 28 years and has achieved remarkable success in construction management and value management research, leading to his promotion to Chair Professor of Construction Management in 2008. He was...

PolyU Community

Meet PolyU’s outstanding students

To inspire our students to thrive in academic as well as non-academic pursuits and foster their whole-person development, PolyU organises the Outstanding Students Award Scheme annually. The Award recognises full-time final-year undergraduates who...

PolyU Community

From startup entrepreneur to angel investor - Tackling challenges with an innovative mindset

Ir Dr Samson Tam Wai-ho, JP Partner, Hong Kong Inno Angel Fund Chairman, Group Sense (International) Limited Doctor of Philosophy, PolyU (2005) Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award (2007) President, Outstanding PolyU Alumni Association (2022-2024) Dr...

Research & Innovation

PolyU health science experts help promote mental health of different community groups

PolyU researchers are devoted to creating solutions for the betterment of society with the integration of academic, scientific, and pragmatic expertise. To enhance the psychosocial well-being of different community groups, five PolyU projects have...

Spotlights

Weaving AI into fashion design with the world’s first designer-led AI system

Committed to impactful research and knowledge transfer, PolyU is ready to work with enterprises and practitioners to harness the power of AI to boost efficiency, innovations and economic outcomes. The Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence in...