I look forward to seeing you at the President’s Dialogue with Alumni on 13 April. We will update you on the recent developments of PolyU and exchange views and ideas on advancing the University to the next level of excellence. You are cordially invited to join us on campus, and special souvenirs will be given to welcome you home. You are also able to join online.

The Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award 2023 nomination process has officially kicked off. Organised at the department, faculty/school and university levels, the Award commends graduates on their achievements in their respective fields, their active support to their alma mater, as well as their impactful contributions to society. Since last year, we have established award categories to specifically recognise professional, entrepreneurial, scholarly and community service achievements. Recognition is also given to outstanding young alumni.

Stay tuned to updates from your department/faculty/school, and don’t hesitate to submit your nominations.

The Outstanding PolyU Alumni Association formed the sixth Board of Directors in January:

The new Board of Directors comprises individuals from diverse backgrounds with extensive networks and a wealth of experience. I am confident that they will lead the Association to scale new heights and continue to support PolyU through various initiatives.

I officiated the Alumni Ambassadors Appointment Ceremony and CNY Celebration on 10 February. Dedicated to serving their alma mater after graduation, the 16 new Ambassadors come from various disciplines. Some are former PolyU Student Ambassadors, members of the Federation of PolyU Alumni Associations (FHKPUAA) Chinese Orchestra, or former PolyU sports team members.

More than 60 guests celebrated the event together, including PolyU senior management and staff members, FHKPUAA representatives, and Alumni Ambassadors appointed over the years. We had a delightful evening featuring fun games, special prizes and wonderful performances.

Graduating Class Ambassadors (GCAs) are enthusiastic final year students appointed to encourage their fellow classmates to stay connected with PolyU after their graduation. The briefing sessions for this year’s GCAs were held in March. The new Ambassadors were excited to meet representatives from alumni associations and other companions, and shared their ideas on alumni engagement.

For graduates who may have been away from PolyU for a while, but are eager to reconnect with their alma mater, you are always welcome to serve as a Class Connector, a similar role as the GCAs, to help reconnect your fellow classmates with PolyU. For details, please contact the Alumni Affairs Office.

The Mainland Development Office joined hands with the Beijing Alumni Network and the Renmin University of China-PolyU Doctor of Management Alumni Network, in organising a dinner for mainland alumni in Beijing in March. This was the first physical alumni event held in the mainland since the pandemic. More than 150 alumni joined the event, including leaders from all eight mainland alumni networks. Dr Miranda Lou, Executive Vice President and I also joined the event. I look forward to meeting our alumni in other mainland cities in the months to come.

I am pleased to share with you that the University founded the PolyU Press in 2022 to further its mission of advancing the frontiers of knowledge. Two inaugural publications, respectively on the University’s outstanding alumni and impactful research, have been published. They are:

Builders of a Better World: Outstanding PolyU Alumni Awardees, featuring 91 Outstanding PolyU Alumni awardees from 1996 to 2021 whose accomplishments are a testament to the University’s contributions to society.

PolyImpact: PolyU Inventions and Innovations that Benefit the World, featuring 18 stories highlighting the University’s extraordinary journey in translating its innovative technologies into societal impact.

Have an enjoyable read!