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PolyU hosts Spring Media Luncheon to share latest developments

PolyU held its Spring Media Luncheon in February. Dr Lam Tai-fai, PolyU Council Chairman and Professor Jin-Guang Teng, President, led the central management team, including Professor Wing-tak Wong, Deputy President and Provost; Professor Miranda...

Achievements

PolyU surges ahead in THE World University Rankings by Subject 2025

PolyU reinforced its position as a global leader in higher education after surging ahead in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2025. It achieved outstanding results in five academic disciplines in the...

Achievements

PolyU trio honoured as HKAE Fellows

Academic achievements at PolyU continue to gain recognition, with three distinguished scholars elected as Fellows of the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering (HKAE) in recognition of their exceptional contributions. They are: (Listed in alphabetical...

Research & Knowledge Transfer

Milestone sea-level study examines the impact Greenland’s melting ice sheet

The rapid melting of the Greenland ice sheet, a crucial driver of rising sea levels, has prompted urgent scientific investigation. In a groundbreaking study, Professor Chen Jianli from PolyU’s Department of Land Surveying and Geo-informatics, and a...

Research & Knowledge Transfer

Transforming nursing education through digital healthcare integration

Hong Kong faces tremendous societal challenges, including an ageing population, a shortage of healthcare personnel, and rising rates of chronic diseases. Professor Janelle Yorke, who has led the PolyU School of Nursing since January 2024, believes...

Research & Knowledge Transfer

2D ferroelectrics discoveries advance microelectronics, AI and quantum computing

Scientists at PolyU have achieved a groundbreaking discovery in ultra-thin electronic materials, advancing the field of two-dimensional (2D) ferroelectrics. The research team has unveiled a pioneering approach that overcomes long-standing production...