Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, PolyU President (5th from left); Prof. Wing-tak WONG, Deputy President and Provost (centre); and Dr Miranda LOU, Executive Vice President (4th from left); Prof. Kwok-yin WONG, Vice President (Education) (5th from right); Prof. Christopher CHAO, Vice President (Research and Innovation) (3rd from left); and Prof. Ben YOUNG, Vice President (Student and Global Affairs) (4th from right) attended the President’s Welcome.
PolyU held its Orientation Info Day 2024 on 29 August 2024. About 1,900 freshmen attended the President’s Welcome in the morning.
Prof. Jin-Guang Teng extended his warmest welcome to the freshmen and introduced the history of and talent development opportunities in PolyU.
Dr Cai Jin, recipient of the 2023 Outstanding Young Alumni Award in Professional Achievement of the PolyU Faculty of Business and Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Sing Tao News Corporation Limited, shared his experiences studying at PolyU.
The Orientation Showcase provided the freshmen with a comprehensive view of PolyU’s diverse co-curricular activities and support services.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) hosted its annual Orientation Info Day on 29 August, ushering in the 2024/25 academic year with the theme “Navigate Your Future.” Organised by the Student Affairs Office, the event welcomed new students who will soon embark on their university journey at PolyU. This morning, about 1,900 freshmen attended the President’s Welcome address at the Jockey Club Auditorium, and watched the live stream at the Wong Man and Tang Kit Wah Global Student Hub and at various other venues on campus.
In his address, Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, President of PolyU extended his warmest welcome to the freshmen and introduced the history of and talent development in PolyU. He remarked, “With the vision of being an innovative world-class university, PolyU aspires to nurture students into socially responsible professionals and leaders with a strong sense of national pride and a global perspective. We also strive to embed the spirit of innovation in everything we do at PolyU, hoping that our students will become leaders and drivers of innovation, and bring direct benefits to society.”
In the sharing session that followed, Dr CAI Jin, recipient of the 2023 Outstanding Young Alumni Award in Professional Achievement of the PolyU Faculty of Business and Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Sing Tao News Corporation Limited, gave an engaging speech about his academic and personal development at PolyU, while current students talked about their campus life. The event also featured vibrant student dance as well as a musical performance by the PolyU Orchestra and PolyU Choir, celebrating the University’s vibrant and artistic environment.
The Orientation Showcase, a vibrant hub of activity, was held at the Shaw Sports Complex throughout the day. Around 60 booths hosted by different academic departments, student societies and interest clubs provided freshmen with a comprehensive view of PolyU’s diverse range of co-curricular activities and support services. The Showcase allowed them to interact with staff and senior students, learn about holistic student development programmes offered by the University, and explore various opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Prof. Teng showed his support by visiting the Showcase. He encouraged the freshmen to seize the opportunity to participate in different activities offered by the University and engage with peers from various backgrounds so as to broaden their horizons and unleash their potential.
Media Coverage:
Sing Tao Daily
Sing Tao Daily (Video)
Press Release:
English
Chinese
