April 2025 Issue 53 | Pulse@PolyU

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PolyU’s third medical school proposal aims to nurture the next generation of medical leaders for the AI age

In response to the HKSAR Government’s call for a third medical school, PolyU has submitted an innovative and forward-looking proposal to nurture outstanding medical professionals and leaders for the future AI-driven healthcare landscape and to...

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Medicine-engineering integration and AI-powered innovations redefine the future of healthcare

At PolyU, science, technology and innovation converge to shape tomorrow’s healthcare landscape. With a strong foundation in healthcare education and medical innovation, PolyU is at the forefront of addressing some of the most pressing health...

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PolyU’s new Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences drives AI advancement

The era of artificial intelligence (AI) has created an urgent global demand for talent and technical expertise. In response, PolyU has officially launched its tenth academic unit, the Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences (FCMS). This...

Research & Knowledge Transfer

New PolyU research institute to tackle climate change strategically

To address the escalating challenges posed by climate change, PolyU has launched the Otto Poon Research Institute for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure (RICRI) to spearhead research and development of resilient and sustainable solutions for urban...

Research & Knowledge Transfer

Cutting-edge healthcare technological breakthroughs shine at the 2025 ZGC Forum

PolyU’s research prowess in medicine-engineering integration and AI-powered medical advancements were on show at the 2025 ZGC Forum Annual Conference in Beijing. Following the theme of “New Quality Productive Forces and Global Science and...

Research & Knowledge Transfer

First Hong Kong startup ABRAM joins prestigious Roche Accelerator for obesity solutions

Obesity is a major worldwide health concern that causes chronic illnesses and diminishes quality of life. ABRAM Therapeutics Limited (ABRAM), co-founded by a PolyU scholar, has made history as the first Hong Kong-based startup to join Roche...

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Jockey Club Age-friendly Co-creation Project fosters an age-inclusive city

As Hong Kong grapples with an ageing population, innovative strategies are emerging to transform challenges into opportunities. The recently launched “Jockey Club Age-friendly Co-creation Project” at PolyU is aimed at enhancing the quality of...

Research & Knowledge Transfer

PolyU wins 36 accolades at Geneva Inventions Expo 2025

PolyU achieved a remarkable feat at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva (Geneva Inventions Expo), securing an impressive 36 accolades. They included two Special Prizes, ten Gold Medals with the Congratulations of the Jury, eight...

Collaborations

PolyU and CITIC Group join forces to boost AI collaboration

As part of PolyU’s initiative to promote the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and strengthen industry-academia collaboration, the University has recently signed several framework agreements with CITIC Group Corporation Ltd. (CITIC...

Collaborations

PolyU and the Chinese Academy of Sciences forge space technology alliance

PolyU is strengthening its presence in Mainland China by broadening collaborations with Chinese universities and research organisations. The goal is to amplify the global impact of its efforts in education, research, and knowledge transfer. The...

Collaborations

Accelerating low-altitude economy and next-generation networks innovation with China Tower

Emerging technologies in low-altitude applications and next-generation networks are paving the way for transformative digital and economic development. PolyU has established a strategic partnership with China Tower Corporation Limited (China Tower),...

Events

Nobel Laureate Professor Barry Marshall shares insights on AI-driven medicine

PolyU is advancing the integration of AI into medical science, recently hosting the "AI & Medicine: Shaping the Future of Health" Forum. The event featured a keynote speech by Professor Barry Marshall, 2005 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine...

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Former ambassadors share insights into China's diplomacy at PolyU

PolyU is committed to nurturing socially responsible students with a strong sense of national pride and a global perspective. To equip students to contribute to the Nation’s development, the University recently organised a seminar titled...

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Together with Scientists: Nobel Laureates share their world-changing research journeys

Every major scientific breakthrough begins with an idea. PolyU was honoured to invite two of the world’s most brilliant thinkers – 2010 Nobel Laureate in Physics, Professor Andre Geim, and 2020 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine, Professor...

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2025 International Conference on Primary Health Care ignites interdisciplinary collaboration

Reflecting the University’s dedication to working with leading institutions to enhance primary healthcare and promote community well-being, PolyU’s Joint Research Centre for Primary Health Care (JRCPHC) recently co-hosted the “2025...

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International Cultural Festival celebrates diversity

The recent PolyU International Cultural Festival has cemented its position as a centrepiece for sharing cultures and cuisines. Concluding on a high note, the 18-day event which ran from March 24 to April 10, presented a vibrant showcase of world...

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Olympic champion Vivian Kong inspires PolyU community with her life lessons

PolyU recently welcomed three-time Olympian Ms Vivian Kong for the Dean of Students Talk Series: “Together We Dream, We Fly”. Held at the Jockey Club Auditorium, the event attracted around 1,000 attendees from the PolyU community, who were...