The Student Affairs Office organised the Student Leaders’ Greater Bay Area (GBA) and Overseas Learning Trip this summer to expand PolyU students' global outlook and advance their competitiveness by engaging in innovative and entrepreneurial activities.

The seven-day trip was led by Professor Ben Young, PolyU’s Vice President (Student and Global Affairs) and Professor Albert Chan, Dean of Students. 24 student leaders who held positions in departmental student societies and interest clubs were selected to join the trip.

Distinguished alumni shared entrepreneurial experiences

The delegation visited Guangzhou and met Mr Liu Sing-cheong, an Outstanding PolyU Alumni Awardee and University Fellow, who has a rich connection with entrepreneurs. He facilitated visits to firms in the fields of insurance, home decoration, and architecture for students to learn about the entrepreneurs' successful stories.

Mr Liu Sing-cheong (front row, second from left) arranged visits to enterprises in Guangzhou.

Explored the diverse culture of Singapore

The PolyU delegation then visited Singapore. They toured the National University of Singapore and the Nanyang Technological University and exchanged views with the universities’ student affairs unit. They also explored the diverse culture of Singapore and were immersed in the urban green space of the “Garden City”.

Dr Johnny Ng Kit-chong (the person standing) shared his insights into entrepreneurship during the students’ visit to Singapore.

Students also gained insights from the entrepreneurial sharing by Dr Johnny Ng Kit-chong, an Outstanding PolyU Alumni Awardee. Dr Ng encouraged students to seize opportunities by going for their passion with perseverance. The students were inspired to discover opportunities in GBA and other countries.

Professor Albert Chan said this enriching trip provided opportunities for students to interact with alumni, industry leaders and institutional partners from the Mainland and overseas, which allowed them to gain valuable insights and experiences.

PolyU is committed to nurturing a global and outward-looking mindset among students. Currently, the University offers financial support of up to HK$10,000 to each undergraduate student participating in Service-Learning and CAR subjects with a non-local learning component.