April 2023 Issue 29 | Pulse@PolyU

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Premier interdisciplinary research conference in the GBA to inspire industry leaders, academics and policymakers

The first and largest event in Hong Kong dedicated to professional knowledge exchange on interdisciplinary research and development will be held at PolyU this May. The Conference of the PolyU Academy of Interdisciplinary Research will share state-of-the-art research and technological discoveries, inspire ideas, and forge collaborations among industry, academia and governments in the GBA and around the world. Prof. Yan Nieng, Founding President of the Shenzhen Medical Academy of Research and Translation, and some 100 leading experts will share their knowledge and insights during the 4-day conference.

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Seoul visit strengthens PolyU’s partnerships with top South Korean universities

A senior PolyU delegation recently visited several top universities in South Korea to strengthen our global academic partnerships and take our collaborations to the next level. PolyU has established a close rapport with the Korean academic and...

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New PolyU Artists’ Alliance promotes art and culture on campus and beyond

To further strengthen PolyU’s commitment to advancing art and culture, the PolyU Artists’ Alliance has been established to promote art and culture on campus and beyond, extending its impact to the community as well as the younger generation. With...

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Outstanding Student Award 2022 winners announced

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 28 students were recognised as outstanding...

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PolyU reinforces AI and robotics education to empower innovation

PolyU has joined hands with unicorn start-up Hai Robotics to officially launch the cutting-edge Smart Delivery System in the new Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Lab (AIR Lab) at the University’s Industrial Centre. The Smart Delivery System...

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PolyU welcomes 24 elite student-athletes to the University

PolyU is committed to promoting the dual-track development of young athletes in sports and academic pursuits. This year, 24 outstanding athletes have been admitted to PolyU under the Student-Athlete Learning Support and Admission (SALSA) Scheme, and...

Achievements

PolyU research promote new energy transportation and enhance driving safety

In the latest batch of Smart Traffic Fund approved projects, three PolyU projects have received total funding of approximately HK$8.42 million. One of the recently-funded projects focuses on designing software for optimising the planning and...

Achievements

PolyU connects young people with technology to promote anti-drug education

In promoting awareness about the harmful effects of drugs on young people, two PolyU projects from the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and School of Nursing have received support from the Beat Drugs Fund. These two community-based projects aim...

Research & Knowledge Transfer

PolyU and GL Ventures to promote integration of the University’s scientific research with innovative industries

To further contribute to the innovation and technology (I&T) development of Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, PolyU and GL Ventures have forged a strategic partnership, aiming to nurture PolyU research teams and high-potential start-ups, while...

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PolyU partners with COMAC on advancing aviation research

PolyU and the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC) co-organised for the first time the 6th COMAC International Science and Technology Innovation Week in late March, during which the two parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding...

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PolyU and Cybaverse Academy Joint Lab on Law and Web3 hosts forum to promote blockchain-powered web3 ecosystem

The PolyU and Cybaverse Academy Joint Lab on Law and Web3 organised the “Better Web3 Forum” themed “Blockchain-powered Web3 Ecosystem Through Industry-Academic Collaboration on 22 April at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). The Forum...

Research & Knowledge Transfer

Enhancing Music with Movement therapy for dementia patients using innovative technologies

To address emerging needs in sports research and technology, the PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research has added a member – the Research Institute for Sports Science and Technology, which recently held a special inauguration ceremony joined by Hong Kong’s world champion cyclist Mr Wong Kam-po. In fact, PolyU’s support for sports development is not limited to research, but also embodied in our extensive education support programmes for elite athletes. Watch the highlights of the inauguration and witness the exciting interaction between sports and science at PolyU.

Events

Coming soon: PolyU JUPAS Consultation Day 2023

The “PolyU JUPAS Consultation Day 2023: Admissions Strategies” will be held on 20 May 2023 (Saturday) from 1 to 5pm. Targeting HKDSE students, the Consultation Day is a one-stop platform for attendees to learn more about PolyU and our entrance...

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SHTM to hold public seminar on cloud-based social listening platform TOUROMETER

Spearheaded by Prof. Cathy Hsu, Chair Professor of School of Hotel and Tourism Management at PolyU, a research team has developed a cloud-based social listening platform – TOUROMETER – to measure Hong Kong residents’ sentiment towards...

Events

Over 170 students and staff participate in University Blood Donation Marathon @PolyU

In collaboration with the Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service, the Student Affairs Office of PolyU organised the University Blood Donation Marathon @PolyU during 20-22 March. Over 170 students and staff participated and 142 units of blood...

Events

PolyU Career Fair 2023 connects students with potential employers

Themed “Connecting with Employers to Nurture Future Talents”, the PolyU Career Fair 2023 highlights PolyU’s robust partnership with industries that nurture future leaders for society. Conducted in hybrid mode this year, the physical fair was...

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President shares insights on “two sessions”

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