News and Achievements

Exploring the Vibrant World of PolyU Interest Clubs: A Captivating Journey with ViuTV's 大學關鍵詞

Exploring the Vibrant World of PolyU Interest Clubs: A Captivating Journey with ViuTV's 大學關鍵詞   We are delighted to announce that the first and second episodes of our three-part series featuring PolyU interest clubs have already been broadcast on 17 and 24 February 2024. This collaboration with ViuTV's programme, "大學關鍵詞" (University Keywords), showcases the unique contributions of our interest clubs, highlighting PolyU's dedication to providing a well-rounded education and fostering a vibrant campus environment.   Mark your calendar and make sure to tune in to the last episode on 2 March at 7.30 PM! This episode will continue exploring the diverse and dynamic culture of our students, offering viewers a deeper insight into the enriching experiences and opportunities available.   Hosted by a dynamic team of four individuals, including two talented graduates from PolyU, the programme delves into the vibrant student life at PolyU. Through captivating storytelling, it provides a unique perspective on campus experiences, offering a glimpse into the achievements and challenges faced by Hong Kong university students.   In the episodes, representatives from PolyArts, Archery Club, Photographic Society, Softball Club, and Iai Kenjutsu Club share their experiences and insights, giving viewers a glimpse into the vibrant and diverse culture nurtured by our interest clubs. In one segment of the programme, led by PolyArts members, the hosts actively participate in rehearsals and showcase the behind-the-scenes preparations for upcoming events. They also share memorable experiences and provide a sneak peek of the exciting activities that PolyArts has in store.   To find more information and watch the episodes, please visit ViuTV University Keywords:   Episode 1 Episode 2 Episode 3

PolyU Students Shone and Awarded Top Three Prizes in the 42nd Hong Kong Film Awards Students Poster Design Competition

PolyU is proud to announce the remarkable success of our students in the 42nd Hong Kong Film Awards Students Poster Design Competition. Three talented students from PolyU's School of Design have awarded the top three prizes, showcasing their exceptional design prowess and creativity.   MOK Dick Ka, a student majoring in Advertising Design, won the Championship, while MA Kwan Yau Horace, also majoring in Advertising Design, awarded the 1st Runner-Up. CHENG Yu Tung, a student who is majoring in Communication Design, achieved the 2nd Runner-Up. The Hong Kong Film Awards invites students from major design schools in Hong Kong to participate in the poster design competition every year, which is judged by senior designers and art directors and is of great significance.  The awards are not only a recognition of the awardees, but also an affirmation of PolyU’s 60 years of design education and research in Hong Kong!   PolyU extends heartfelt congratulations to MOK Dick Ka, MA Kwan Yau Horace, and CHENG Yu Tung for their outstanding achievements. Their success serves as an inspiration for aspiring designers, and we eagerly anticipate their future contributions to the industry. Photo credit: Hong Kong Film Awards Association

Celebrating Triumphs of PolyU Sportsmen for the 2023 Asian Games and World University Games

The "Celebrating Triumphs of PolyU Sportsmen for the 2023 Asian Games and World University Games" event was held to pay tribute to and honour the remarkable achievements of our dedicated PolyU student-athletes who excelled at the Hangzhou Asian Games and the Chengdu World University Games 2023. The event provided an opportunity for approximately 40 student-athletes, along with our medallists and senior management, to come together and engage in meaningful interactions. The event commenced with a celebratory toast from Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, President of PolyU, Prof. Ben Young, Vice President (Student and Global Affairs), Prof. Albert Chan, Dean of Students, and four Honorary Managers of sports teams. Throughout the event, our medallists, including Wushu student-athlete Sham Hui-yu Lydia, Table Tennis student-athlete Lee Hoi-man Karen, and Rowing student-athlete Cheung Hoi-lam, shared their invaluable experiences from the Games.  A total of 72 PolyU students and alumni proudly represented Hong Kong China at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, while 38 PolyU students and alumni showcased their talents at the 31st Summer World University Games in Chengdu.    2023 Asian Games Women's Pair Rowing - Silver medal: Cheung Hoi-lam Women’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay - Bronze medal: Tam Hoi-lam Women’s 4x100m Medley Relay - Bronze medal: Tam Hoi-lam Women’s Foil Fencing Team - Bronze medal: Sophia Wu   2023 World University Games Women's Qiangshu - Bronze medal: Sham Hui Yu Lydia Women's Table Tennis Team - Bronze medal: Lee Hoi Man Karen

A Vibrant Ceremony to Kick-off the Limitless Festival 2024

PolyU Student Affairs Office has successfully organised a vibrant ceremony on 1 Feb to kick off this year's Limitless Festival. This annual campaign aims to promote inclusion awareness on campus and celebrate the diverse abilities within PolyU. With the participation of nearly 100 enthusiastic students, staff and guests, the atmosphere was electric! The presence and support of all the participants make the event a resounding success. The ceremony is just a start of the excitement.  There is a series of incredible activities, including: SEN Drama: Stories and Struggles of SEN Students Mental Health First Aid Certificate Course Foot Painting Workshop Building Connections: Exploring Self-Awareness and Career Path with LEGO SERIOUS PLAY Inclusive Sports Experience Understanding Disabilities via Treasure Hunt Latte Art Workshop Dialogue in Silence and in the Dark Sharing on Universal Design for Learning These engaging events and workshops are designed to foster a culture of appreciation for diverse abilities and encourage inclusivity within our PolyU community.

"INSPIRE" Mentorship Programme Annual Gathering 2023

The “INSPIRE” Mentorship Programme Annual Gathering 2023 was held on 12 January 2024 at Hotel ICON. Around 260 mentors and mentees came together, united by the invaluable experience of their mentoring journeys.   The Gathering opened with a celebratory toast from PolyU’s Council members, Court members (also mentors) and senior management. During the event, mentors Mr Andy Wong and Ms Wendy Man, and their respective mentees Ms Leung Oi Lam Corrina and Ms Cheung Man Ying Connie, shared their journeys of discovery with the “INSPIRE” community.   Participating on the “INSPIRE” journey, the mentors played the triple roles of an advisor, life coach and role model to the mentees, with a view to broadening the students’ horizons and enhancing their growth. Through learning from their mentors’ wisdom and experience, we believe our “INSPIRE” Mentorship Programme will continue to inspire our students.   To learn more about the Programme, please visit: https://polyu.me/48uzcyW

PolyU holds 2024 New Year’s Day flag-raising ceremony

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) held a flag-raising ceremony on 1 January 2024 to welcome the New Year. PolyU Council Chairman Dr LAM Tai-fai, President Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, Deputy Council Chairman Dr Lawrence LI Kwok-chang, President Emeritus Prof. the Honourable POON Chung-kwong, Emeritus Professor (Structural Engineering) Prof. Jan-ming KO, together with Council and Court members, University senior management, University Fellows, Outstanding Alumni, members of the PolyU Foundation, distinguished guests, staff, students and alumni attended the ceremony, wishing the Nation and Hong Kong prosperity and stability. The ceremony was performed by the PolyU Student Flag-Raising Team. Dr Lam Tai-fai said, “Over the past year, Hong Kong has advanced towards a new stage, moving from stability to prosperity, with the economy showing gradual recovery and society restoring its stability. We are also pleased to see the District Council Election concluded successfully, which strengthens the implementation of the ‘patriots administering Hong Kong’ principle. In 2024, PolyU will harness its strengths in education, research and knowledge transfer, while rendering its full support to the HKSAR government in integrating itself into the overall development of the Nation and fully capitalising on our distinctive advantages of strong support from the Motherland and close connection to the world under the principle of ‘One Country, Two Systems’, working hand in hand with our country to create a better future.” Prof. Jin-Guang Teng remarked, “With the aspiration to be an innovative world-class university, PolyU is committed to nurturing socially responsible talents who possess a strong sense of national identity and a global perspective, and to pursuing impactful research and innovation to address societal needs. As the new year begins, we will continue to strive for excellence, support the development of Hong Kong into an international innovation and technology hub, and contribute to the advancement of our Nation, as guided by our motto: ‘To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind’.”

PolyU Students and Researchers Awarded in The First Greater Bay Area Data Application Innovation Competition

PolyU achieved outstanding results in The First Greater Bay Area Data Application Innovation Competition, winning several First Prizes, Second Prizes, Technical Excellence Awards, Creative Excellence Awards, Outstanding Awards, and Data (Commodity) Listing Certificates. In addition, PolyU also received the Outstanding Contribution Award and Excellent Organization Award, and Prof Xiao Fu, Associate Dean and Professor of the Faculty of Construction and Environment, is honoured with the Outstanding Guidance Teacher Award in this competition. The competition was jointly organized by the Development and Reform Commission of Shenzhen Municipality, the Government Services and Data Management Bureau of Shenzhen, and The People's Government of Futian District. It aims to create a top-level platform in the field of data elements and build an innovative, open, and prosperous ecosystem for data application developers. Additionally, the competition is expected to fully open the data resources, computing power facilities, and trading platforms of the Greater Bay Area Data AI Center and Shenzhen Data Exchange, providing a top-notch communication platform for data developers. It also encourages data developers to unleash their imagination and innovation in order to discover outstanding projects and cultivate talents in data application innovation. The competition consists a creative design competition and a technical challenge competition, covering six application scenarios including digital decision-making, smart supply chain, technology finance, digital energy, intelligent manufacturing, and smart cities. Universities, research institutions, and enterprises actively participated in the competitionAmong them, 227 teams entered the preliminary round, and 35 teams advanced to the finals. A total of 19 teams were awarded first, second, and third prizes, including PolyU, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Sun Yat-sen University, and South China University of Technology. Congratulations to all PolyU's winning teams for the outstanding performance and providing innovative, practical, and technologically advanced solutions in data application.

Two students received The D. H. Chen Foundation Scholarship 2023/24

Winnie Cheng and Edwin Lam from the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences received The D. H. Chen Foundation (DHCF) Scholarship 2023/24. The Award Presentation Ceremony was held in November 2023. Dr Eric Tam and Dr T. L. Yip, Associate Deans of Students together with six other DHCF Scholars attended the Ceremony to show their support to the two 2023 awardees. With the vision to nurture compassionate and insightful leaders who drive positive social changes, the Scholarship Program offers comprehensive support to enhance the Scholars’ professional knowledge, personal insights and social aspirations. Each year, a maximum of 20 scholarships will be granted to local undergraduate degree students from the five Partner Universities, including PolyU. Each scholarship includes tuition waiver, means-tested living allowance and overseas learning allowance.

Rowing Club topping Women’s Eight in the Xiangshan Rowing Regatta

Big applause to PolyU SAO Rowing Club topping Women’s Eight in the Xiangshan Rowing Regatta (Qianshan River) 2023 held in Zhuhai over the last weekend, 25 Nov 2023. Hengqin Tinmuk Rowing Invitational Regatta is one of the most popular inter-university rowing contests, with its origin dating back to the 19th century. This year, PolyU SAO Rowing Club was honoured to be invited to take part in the rowing competition, among rowing teams from 14 institutions from local and overseas, including Tsinghua University and Yale University. What’s more livening-up is the news that PolyU SAO Rowing Club scored championship in Women’s Eight in the Xiangshan Rowing Regatta (Qianshan River), being the only university from HKSAR awarded the crown. With the trophy shining in hands, we are proud to say that it’s worth the sweats and tears shred by each member of the Club. Media Coverage: East Money NetEase Toutiao Sohu  

Welcome Deputy Commissioner Fang Jianming to the Exchange with PolyU students

The Commissioner’s Office of China’s Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong SAR organised a seminar with around 200 staff and students in attendance on PolyU campus on 24 November 2023. Our President Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, Vice-President (Student and Global Affairs) Prof. Ben Young, and Dean of Students Prof. Albert Chan, along with the university management, warmly welcomed the delegation, led by the honourable guest speaker of the event Deputy Commissioner Fang Jianming. Under the topic of “Current International Situation and China’s Diplomacy,” Deputy Commissioner Fang Jianming provided a comprehensive overview of the current international situation and the major changes unseen in a century. He decoded the four dimensions of China’s major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics, which include its overall objectives, basic principles, key focus areas, and important cooperation platforms. He also expressed his welcome for PolyU and other tertiary institutions in Hong Kong to expand their cooperation in the Belt and Road Initiative. In his address, President Teng expressed gratitude to Deputy Commissioner Fang Jianming for sharing his insights and perspectives with the attending students and staff of PolyU. He highlighted PolyU’s commitment to nurturing the younger generation as pillars of society who contribute to the development of Hong Kong and the nation. The President expressed his hope that the seminar would enhance the understanding of the attendees about the country and the world. The President then took a photo with Deputy Commissioner Fang Jianming and conveyed heartfelt appreciation for the longstanding support by the Commissioner’s Office for PolyU. More details: Press release from OCMFA PolyU WeChat Channel PolyU Weibo