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PolyU celebrates achievements of startups supported by PolyVentures and kicks off inaugural International Future Challenge

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) yesterday hosted the PolyVentures Awards Presentation cum PolyU International Future Challenge Kick-off Ceremony to celebrate the University’s achievements in entrepreneurial development and the spirit of collaboration. The PolyU InnoHub@BHIC, a…

25 Feb, 2025

Events Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office

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PolyU develops real-time system for monitoring atmospheric corrosion on buildings in Hong Kong

Located in a subtropical region facing the South China Sea, during summer Hong Kong experiences high salinity in the warm sea air which corrodes the metal structures of buildings. To address this challenge posed by the humid environment, researchers from the Department of Civil and Environmental…

24 Feb, 2025

Research & Innovation Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

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Over 500 PolyU staff members honoured for their loyal service

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) held a Long Service Awards Ceremony today to honour staff members for their loyal service to the University over the years. Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, PolyU President, presented certificate and souvenir to the long-serving staff members as a token of appreciation from…

21 Feb, 2025

Events Human Resources Office

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PolyU launches Outstanding Student Academy to inspire future leaders

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is committed to promoting holistic education and nurturing all-round future leaders. To motivate students to thrive in both their academic and non-academic pursuits, PolyU established The Outstanding Student Academy (The Academy) in the 2024/25 academic…

20 Feb, 2025

Events Student Affairs Office

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PolyU signs MoU with Peking University Health Science Center to foster medical technology research and development of interdisciplinary medical disciplines

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Peking University Health Science Center (PKUHSC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration in the field of medical technology, including joint research projects and academic exchanges. Leveraging the research capability and…

20 Feb, 2025

Events Faculty of Health and Social Sciences

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PolyU signs collaborative agreements with the China Mobile (Hong Kong) Innovation Research Institute to advance research in AI, 6G, and Web 3.0

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and the China Mobile (Hong Kong) Innovation Research Institute have formed a partnership by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) and a collaborative agreement. This strategic collaboration aims to propel the development of cutting-edge…

20 Feb, 2025

Events Research and Innovation Office

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PolyU hosts Spring Media Luncheon

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) today held a Spring Media Luncheon. Dr LAM Tai-fai, PolyU Council Chairman and Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, President, along with members of the central management team, including Prof. Wing-tak WONG, Deputy President and Provost; Prof. Miranda LOU…

19 Feb, 2025

Events Communications and Public Affairs Office

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PolyU researchers make breakthrough discovery in structure and synthesis of 2D ferroelectrics, advancing technological development in microelectronics, artificial intelligence and quantum information

With their spontaneous electrical polarisations switchable by an external electric field, ferroelectrics have wide-ranging applications in transistors, memory, neuromorphic devices and more. In particular, two-dimensional (2D) ferroelectrics produced at the nanometre scale have emerged as superior materials…

18 Feb, 2025

Research & Innovation Department of Applied Physics

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PolyU and international scientists utilise satellite positioning data to unveil ice sheet melt behaviour in Greenland, aiding in the assessment of sea-level rise

Melting of the Greenland ice sheet is currently the primary driver of sea-level rise. For the first time, scientists from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), together with a team of global researchers, have integrated various modern space geodetic techniques, particularly satellite positioning data, to…

17 Feb, 2025

Research & Innovation Department of Land Surveying and Geo-informatics

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PolyU launches International Summer School 2025 and Summer Institute 2025, delivering a blend of inspiring courses and engaging cultural activities

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) will host the International Summer School (ISS) 2025 for undergraduate students as well as the Summer Institute (SI) 2025 for high school students in July and August this year, offering students from around the world the opportunity to experience quality…

14 Feb, 2025

Events Global Engagement Office

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