News and Achievements

香港明德會「2023香港傑出大學生選舉」 (In Chinese Only)

現攻讀理大的企業信息管理（榮譽）理學士學位課程的洪浩馳同學在香港明德會舉辦的「2023香港傑出大學生選舉」中獲選為「傑出大學生」！洪同學課餘時間亦熱心公益事務，體現了理大的全人教育精神。 由香港明德會籌辦的「2023香港傑出大學生選舉」選拔活動圓滿結束，頒獎典禮已於2023年11月11日順利舉行，由前任教育局局長吳克儉擔任頒獎嘉賓，嘉許得奬學生的傑出表現。 是次活動吸引逾200名大專學生報名參加。參加者經過甄選後分別選出十名傑出大學生和十名優秀大學生。獲選學生背景各有不同，他們都在不同領域中積極參與社會服務，以自身所長貢獻社會。有別於傳統的學生選舉，參賽者獲得體驗式學習的機會，在2023年6至8月期間參加香港明德會舉辦的一系列多元化活動，例如義工活動、可持續發展項目及能力提升工作坊等。 在此恭喜洪浩馳同學！

Youth Development Blueprint Sharing Session

We were delighted to have Mr Leung Wang Ching, Clarence, BBS, JP, Under Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, to deliver a talk at the Youth Development Blueprint Sharing Session held on 7 November. The crowd of students and staff enjoyed the fruitful afternoon with Mr Leung’s insightful presentation. Mr Leung presented a detailed overview of the Youth Development Blueprint, which was set out by the government. The blueprint focuses on four chapters of youth development: Exploration, Hope, Empowerment, and Contribution. Students and staff had the opportunity to delve deeper into the implications of the blueprint for their own growth and development. Prof. Albert Chan, Dean of Students of PolyU, expressed his appreciation for Mr Leung’s inspirational speech. He highlighted the significance of the blueprint in nurturing the youth with positive values and attitudes under the perspective of holistic education. 

President Sharing Session with Students

To facilitate continuous communication between students and the University’s Management, the first President’s Sharing Session of the academic year 2023/24 took place on 27 October 2023. Around 60 students participated in the session, engaging in discussions and posing questions to the management. The President’s Sharing session commenced with an informative presentation by President Teng, who provided the latest updates of the University.  Subsequently, the Vice President (Student and Global Affairs) Prof. Ben Young, shared valuable insights on student support and services offered by the University. Following these presentations, a Q&A session was conducted, allowing the management to address the students’ inquiries.  During the session, students expressed their concerns primarily regarding campus facilities, catering services, residential spaces and study-related issues. The sharing session served as a good opportunity for the management to actively listen to and comprehend the students’ concerns.   

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)