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第一屆《基本法》及《港區國安法》大專推廣計劃講座圓滿舉行 (In Chinese Only)

由香港基本法基金會主辦，香港理工大學為支持院校的「第一屆《基本法》及《港區國安法》大專推廣計劃講座」已於2023年10月26日在黃民鄧潔華伉儷環球學生薈順利舉行，吸引了眾多理大師生參與，反應熱烈。 講座特邀京港學術交流中心董事兼總裁、創新科技與產業發展委員會委員及香港電台顧問委員會成員徐海山先生 MH 擔任主講嘉賓。徐先生活用生活例子，深入淺出向大家講解《香港基本法》及《香港國安法》對「一國兩制」的重要性，又不吝與師生交流意見，令大家獲益良多。 理大學務長陳炳泉教授衷心感謝香港基本法基金會舉辦此講座，亦鼓勵同學積極參與即將於11月8日至9日在理大校園舉辦的「第一屆《基本法》及《港區國安法》大專推廣計劃展覽」，屆時可了解更多《基本法》及《港區國安法》的實用資訊。 香港基本法基金會秘書長侯叔祺先生亦衷心感謝理大學生事務處的大力支持，讓此次講座得以順利舉行，從而加深師生對《香港基本法》及《港區國安法》的認識和支持。  「第一屆《基本法》及《港區國安法》大專推廣計劃展覽」詳情如下： 日期：2023年11月8日至9日 時間：上午10時至下午5時 地點：香港理工大學文康大樓平台樓層展覽廳 *本活動無須報名，歡迎各同學踴躍參加 如欲了解更多，請瀏覽網站：https://hkblsc.org/

Congratulations to the 26 talented PolyU students who have been selected for the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2023

Congratulations to the 26 talented PolyU students who have been selected for the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2023! PolyU is one of 260+ campuses across 38 nations selected to host Millennium Fellows this year. Presented by the United Nations Academic Impact and Millennium Campus Network (MCN), the Fellowship aims to elevate undergraduate leadership for the Sustainable Development Goals. Our students will be creating social impact projects advancing the SDGs and receiving Social Impact Training. Read the full list of the Millennium Fellows at PolyU here: https://www.millenniumfellows.org/class-of-2023-fellows  

PolyU Wong Man and Tang Kit Wah Global Student Hub naming ceremony

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has recently renamed the Global Student Hub on campus the “Wong Man and Tang Kit Wah Global Student Hub” and held the Naming Ceremony on 11 October to honour Mr King WONG and his family’s recognition for and generous support to PolyU’s education and research development. Dr LAM Tai-fai, PolyU Council Chairman, accompanied by Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, PolyU President, Dr Sunny CHAI, PolyU Foundation Chairman, and Dr Miranda LOU, PolyU Executive Vice President, presented mementos to Mr King Wong and Mr Tommy WONG. Together with the University senior management and members of the Wong’s family, they officiated at the plaque unveiling ceremony for the “Wong Man and Tang Kit Wah Global Student Hub”. Friends of the late Mr Wong Man and Ms Tang Kit-wah also attended the ceremony to witness this important moment. Holding multiple professional qualifications including those of barrister, accountant and engineer, Mr King Wong has been a part-time lecturer at the Faculty of Construction and Environment since 2015 and was appointed an Adjunct Professor in 2023. His younger brother Mr Tommy Wong is also a seasoned educator who has taught and guided many students over the years. Mr King Wong stated that naming the Global Student Hub after his late parents not only commemorated their contributions to society and the family, but also allowed him and his family to support the advancement of higher education in Hong Kong. Mr King Wong and his five siblings grew up under the influence and teachings of their parents, and they strongly believe growing up in a loving and inclusive environment with good teachers and friends is beneficial for the all-round development of youngsters. He shared an anecdote from his childhood, recounting how his primary school teacher initiated a fundraising effort to help a student whose home had been burnt down in a fire. This act of compassion sowed the seeds of love and empathy in his heart, as well as inspiring him to pursue a career as an engineer. He was very pleased to see that PolyU attaches great importance to whole-person education and being the first university in Hong Kong to include Service-Learning as a compulsory subject in the undergraduate curriculum and establishing the Research Centre for Chinese History and Culture to give students greater opportunities to learn about Chinese culture and wisdom. Prof. Jin-Guang Teng sincerely thanked Mr Wong for his generosity and longstanding support to PolyU. He said, “We are honoured to receive donation from Mr Wong and his family in support of PolyU’s education and research development. The donation has provided PolyU with extra resources for cultivating outstanding talents, which help enhance Hong Kong’s competitiveness and make other valuable contributions to society.” Covering an area of more than 420 square meters and accommodating over 200 people, the “Wong Man and Tang Kit Wah Global Student Hub” became operational at the end of 2020. It is a popular hangout spot for the PolyU community and venue for various cultural and social activities led by students or the University.

PolyU students and alumni shine in the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou

A delegation of 72 PolyU students and alumni competed at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou and triumphed with one silver and three bronze medals. Heartfelt congratulations go to the following athletes!   Student Cheung Hoi-lam: Silver Medal in the Women’s Pair Rowing Student Tam Hoi-lam: Bronze Medals in the Women’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay and 4x100m Medley Relay Student Sophia Wu: Bronze Medal in the Women’s Foil Fencing Team   The University has long been supportive of whole-person education and sports development. The PolyU athletes strived for excellence to win Asian Games glory for Hong Kong, completing in 20 sports, including diving, swimming, water polo, archery, athletics, basketball, cycling, fencing, football, artistic gymnastics, handball, judo, karate, roller skating, rowing, taekwondo, volleyball and wushu.   Additionally, PolyU signed a Memorandum of Understanding and an agreement with the Center for Weight Lifting, Wrestling and Judo of the General Administration of Sport of China (the Center) to conduct the project “Rehabilitation strategies in preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympics”. Under the collaborative agreement, PolyU will provide rehabilitation services to the Center, and the Center will assist in conducting applied research focusing on raising exercise performance in order to enhance athletes’ performance and prevent injuries.   A team led by Prof. Amy Fu, Peter Hung Professor in Pain Management, Associate Head and Professor of the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, will provide rehabilitation services to national athletes in the National Olympic Sports Center in Beijing and other training locations. The team is responsible for formulating a sports recovery research plan, exploring recovery strategies for fatigue and overload strain caused by exercise, and fully preparing the national judo team for the coming Asian Games Hangzhou and Paris Olympics next year. Media Coverage: Ming Pao Daily News 

University Blood Donation Marathon 2023/24 @PolyU attracts 294 participants

As one of its ongoing societal commitments, the PolyU Student Affairs Office co-organised the University Blood Donation Marathon 2023/24 @PolyU. Co-organised with the Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service and held between 4 and 6 October, the three-day event drew enthusiastic support from the PolyU community, witnessing 294 students and staff donating 237 units of blood, with 105 being first-time donors. In appreciation of the young blood donors who had donated at least three times before their 26th birthday, at the award presentation on 4 October, 60 students were granted the Young Donor Award by Dr Lee Cheuk-kwong, Chief Executive and Medical Director at the Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service, and Prof. Ben Young, Vice President (Students and Global Affairs) of PolyU. Prof. Young, on behalf of PolyU, was presented with the Elite Partnership Award 2023, for the third year in a row since the establishment of the Award, to recognise the efforts and results of our blood donation campaigns. The Student Affairs Office and the Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service have been close partners in drawing campus attention to the importance of blood donation by setting up platforms for participants since 2018.

Coach Li Ching shares experiences in Olympics with PolyU students

Mr Li Ching, coach of Hong Kong’s table tennis women’s team, delivered a speech for the Inspirational Talk Series by STARS Residential College on 4 October 2023 to share his experiences in the Asian Games with about 180 PolyU students. The Special Talents Admission and Recognition Scheme (STARS) offers favourable consideration to outstanding students for admission to PolyU. Mr Li recognises the scheme, believing it can facilitate students’ diversified development and provide them with more opportunities. Media Coverage: Bauhinia Orange News

Prof. Ben Young and Prof. Albert P.C. Chan introduce the trip for student leaders to the GBA and Singapore on radio programme

Prof. Ben Young, Vice President (Student and Global Affairs) and Prof. Albert P.C. Chan, Dean of Students introduced the trip for student leaders to the GBA and Singapore, as well as Service-Learning courses, the PolyU We Care Fund and the University’s other development in Metro Radio’s programme “Life-Long Learning”.   Metro Radio programme (3:47 - 53:30)  

PolyU holds flag-raising ceremony to celebrate the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China at the new University Square

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) today held a flag-raising ceremony at the new University Square on campus to celebrate the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. The University was honoured to have had Ms WU Cheng, Deputy Director, Department of Educational, Scientific and Technological Affairs of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and Mr WANG Wenxian, Deputy Director, Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR officiate the ceremony. They were joined by PolyU’s Council Chairman Dr LAM Tai-fai; President Prof. Jin-Guang TENG; Deputy Council Chairman Dr Lawrence LI Kwok-chang, University Court Chairman Dr Katherine NGAN, together with Council and Court members, University senior management, and over 1,000 distinguished guests and PolyU members, and close to 70 visiting teachers and students from Tsinghua University, wishing prosperity and stability for the Nation and Hong Kong. The ceremony was performed by the PolyU Student Flag-Raising Team. Dr Lam Tai-fai, PolyU’s Chairman of Council remarked, “This year marks the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Through reform and opening up, the Nation has achieved remarkable accomplishments and has become increasingly influential on the global stage, bringing its people tremendous pride. ‘When China succeeds, Hong Kong will prosper’. Hong Kong must fully ensure the steady and sustained implementation of the principle of ‘One Country, Two Systems’ and integrate itself into the Nation’s overall development. Going forward, PolyU remains committed to promoting a sense of national identity among students and nurturing capable talents who are ready to shoulder greater responsibilities, possess a deep affection for the Nation, and who will leverage their strengths for the betterment of the Nation and Hong Kong.” Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, PolyU’s President said, “As we celebrate the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, our Nation has accomplished remarkable achievements in high-quality social and economic development, as well as innovation and technology. As a member of the higher-education sector, PolyU is dedicated to becoming an innovative world-class university as we strive for excellence in education, research, innovation and knowledge transfer. The University will continue providing holistic education to nurture socially responsible talents who possess a strong sense of national identity and a global perspective, and make further contributions to the Nation’s self-reliance in science and technology.” Media Coverage: Dot Dot News Hong Kong Commercial Daily Bauhinia Ta Kung Pao Wen Wei Po Ming Pao Daily News HK01 China News Service China Daily People.cn ifeng.com Global News East Money Sina Sohu Toutiao qq Yidianzixun xigua Nanmuxuan  

PolyU welcomes freshmen by hosting PolyU Orientation Info Day

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) hosted the PolyU Orientation Info Day on 30 August 2023 to welcome freshmen to the PolyU family. The event was organised by the Student Affairs Office, with the theme of “Navigate Your Future”. About 1,300 freshmen attended the President’s Welcome address at the Jockey Club Auditorium or watched the live stream at the Global Student Hub and nearby Lecture Theatre on campus in the morning. Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, President of PolyU, extended his warmest welcome to the new students and said “PolyU will make every effort to provide students with a holistic education that is not only of a world-class standard but also unlocks your potential in many unique ways. We hope that our students will become the leaders of tomorrow who will make a positive and significant contribution to Hong Kong, our Nation and the world.” An inspiring sharing session was delivered by Mr James O Hing-pong, recipient of the 2022 Outstanding PolyU Young Alumni Award in Entrepreneurial Achievement, Co-Founder and Head of Marketing and Advertising of GoGoX, and current students. In addition, new students were treated to a student dance performance and music performance by the PolyU Orchestra and Choir. To help new students become more familiar with PolyU, an Orientation Showcase was arranged in the afternoon and displayed around 60 booths hosted by different administrative units, student societies and interest clubs of PolyU. Around 3,600 students were attracted to explore an array of co-curricular activities and services at PolyU. Prof. Teng showed his support by visiting the booths, encouraging freshmen to actively engage with people from various backgrounds and participate in campus activities in order to broaden their horizons.

SHKP-Kwoks’ Foundation x PolyU Building Homes with Heart Scholarship Programme award ceremony

The inaugural award ceremony of the Building Homes with Heart Scholarship Programme, a joint initiative by the SHKP-Kwoks’ Foundation (the Foundation) and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), was held recently, where the scholarships were presented to 10 PolyU students. The scholarship programme aims to provide support to exceptional PolyU students, with a particular focus on those facing financial challenges, in their pursuit of studies in construction, real estate, or engineering-related disciplines. Director of the Foundation Thomas Kwok said: “Over the years, the Foundation has been dedicated to supporting outstanding students from Hong Kong and the mainland in their pursuit of tertiary education. We are delighted to have helped more than 11,000 people complete their studies or training in the past 21 years. We hope the scholarship will become a driving force for the students to achieve greater success in their studies and careers, thereby contributing to the future development of the country and Hong Kong.” PolyU Vice President (Student and Global Affairs) Professor Ben Young said: “PolyU is a cradle for cultivating talent for Hong Kong’s construction industry, and PolyU graduates have contributed a lot to the development of both the industry and the city. We are delighted to collaborate with Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP) to nurture a new generation of talent for the construction industry and promote the advancement of new green technologies, helping Hong Kong to become carbon neutral and creating a sustainable future. I hope PolyU graduates will continue to help advance the development of building technologies and transform scientific research into practical applications.” Following the award ceremony, SHKP Executive Director Adam Kwok engaged in an exchange with the students who were deeply impressed by the SHKP projects in Hong Kong and on the mainland. Adam Kwok encouraged the students to maintain their lifelong pursuit of learning. He said: “The real estate and construction industries definitely need new blood. We envision the scholarship program as a catalyst for cultivating new talent, poised to support upcoming infrastructure and commercial projects. I strongly encourage the students to seize this opportunity, make the most of their scholarships, keep learning, and actively contribute to the industry’s growth in the years ahead.” The 10 recipients are undergraduate and postgraduate students from the Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering, the Department of Building and Real Estate, and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Each student was awarded a scholarship of up to HK$40,000. During the ceremony, Chung Wai-kit, Ho Sik-man and Law Sing expressed their gratitude for SHKP’s support. They conveyed their deep appreciation for the scholarships, which not only alleviated their financial burdens but also served as a source of encouragement. The students said they were well aware of the abundant opportunities awaiting them in the Greater Bay Area, where the government's supportive policies have created a high demand for skilled construction professionals. They expressed their aspirations to pursue successful careers and make meaningful contributions on the mainland in the future. SHKP Executive Director Robert Chan, himself a PolyU graduate, shared his valuable work experiences and insights during the ceremony, further inspiring the students. The awardees also visited the International Commerce Centre (ICC) on the same day and were briefed on the project design and development plan of SHKP’s mega commercial project on top the High Speed Rail West Kowloon Station. In addition to the scholarship programme, in November last year, SHKP and PolyU signed a memorandum on SHKP x PolyU Building Innovation & Technology Research Projects to foster collaboration between the industry, and the academic and research sectors. Three research projects were launched, focusing on green application (developing a smart, efficient and flexible energy management system), green building materials and green construction processes. The goal is to translate scientific research into applications to help Hong Kong evolve into a smart, carbon-neutral city. SHKP demonstrates its commitment to nurturing young Hong Kong talent through various programmes. These initiatives include trainee programmes for young people in Hong Kong and on the mainland, which have successfully recruited nearly 70 graduates over the past five years. In addition, SHKP’s subsidiary Sanfield Construction organizes an annual summer internship programme that offers university students studying construction engineering with extensive hands-on experience to learn about the industry before they enter the workplace. This year, the programme attracted 72 students, over half of whom were PolyU students.