Winter 2023 Issue 13 | Excel x Impact@PolyU

Cover Story

Reaching for the stars: PolyU’s contributions to national space exploration

Space has always captivated the human imagination. Over the years, PolyU has been proud to explore the frontiers of space and unravel its mysteries by supporting the Nation’s space exploration missions, by leveraging the University’s cutting-edge...

Research & Innovation

PolyU receives substantial funding from the Research Grants Council

PolyU continues to excel in its pursuit of scientific and technological advancement, as demonstrated by the significant funding awarded for its research projects. The University ranked third out of the eight UGC-funded universities in the total...

Dialogue

Consolidating and expanding collaborations - a conversation with Dr Laura Lo, Associate Vice President (Institutional Advancement)

With over 30 years of experience in higher education, Dr Laura Lo is a visionary leader who has made remarkable contributions to education and youth development in Hong Kong and Mainland China. She was appointed Associate Vice President...

Education

PolyU team’s immersive learning project wins silver at QS Reimagine Education Awards

A cross-departmental PolyU team has won the Silver Award in the Asia Region at the QS Reimagine Education Awards 2023 – the Oscars in the education sector – for their project “Immersive Learning on the Run: Student-Staff Partnership for...

PolyU Community

Five alumni receive the Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award

The University has conferred the Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award 2023 on five alumni in recognition of their significant achievements in their respective fields, as well as their contributions to their alma mater and society. Four received the...

Interdisciplinary Research

Researchers develop novel selenium nanoparticles for postmenopausal osteoporosis management

With an ageing global population, osteoporosis has emerged as a significant public health issue, with concerns such as bonerelated health problems, increased mortality, and rising healthcare expenses. A PolyU research team has developed novel...

Research & Innovation

From beetles to innovation: nature's inspiration fuels materials advancement

Professor Wang Zuankai Associate Vice President (Research and Innovation) Chair Professor of Nature-Inspired Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering Innovation often stems from nature's brilliance. Professor Wang Zuankai, Associate Vice...

Spotlights

208 PolyU academics among world’s top 2% Scientists

PolyU’s has 208 scholars ranked among the world's top 2% most-cited scientists, exceeding last year's record of 201 scholars, according to Stanford University's latest “Updated science-wide author databases of standardised citation indicators”....

Spotlights

15 PolyU scholars named Highly Cited Researchers 2023

In the latest edition of the "Highly Cited Researchers" list by Clarivate Analytics, PolyU has secured a notable position, with 15 of its academics, being recognised for their significant research impact. This places PolyU as the institution with the...

Spotlights

Naming of Seal of Love Foundation Building to thank donor’s support in advancing health-related research

The Seal of Love Charitable Foundation Limited (the Foundation) has generously donated to advance PolyU’s research and impact on health-related disciplines. In appreciation of the donor’s generosity, the Block BC building on the PolyU campus was...

Knowledge Transfer & Entrepreneurship

PolyU-nurtured startups win major innovation awards

PolyU is a breeding ground for aspiring entrepreneurs, fuelling entrepreneurship through comprehensive support. As showcased by our signature PolyVentures initiative, the University has developed a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem that helps deliver...