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PolyU Department of Rehabilitation Sciences launches “Better Ageing in Community Campaign”, applying AI technology to assess the fall risk of 2,500 elderly in the community

According to the Department of Health, in Hong Kong approximately one in five community-dwelling elderly individuals aged 65 or above fall every year, posing significant health risks to themselves and placing a potential burden on public health resources. To alleviate the pressure on the public healthcare…

17 Jan, 2025

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16 PolyU projects receive support from Health and Medical Research Fund, recognising the University’s interdisciplinary research achievements

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is committed to promoting interdisciplinary research and transforming scientific achievements into impactful inventions to meet the rapidly changing demands in areas such as healthcare. 16 PolyU projects have received support from the Health and Medical…

16 Jan, 2025

Achievements Research and Innovation Office

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PolyU develops low-carbon marine self-healing concrete to achieve carbon neutrality with supports from Green Tech Fund

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is committed to advancing green technology to help tackle the pressing need for global sustainability. A team of interdisciplinary experts from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has developed a low-carbon marine self-healing concrete, which…

15 Jan, 2025

Achievements Faculty of Construction and Environment

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PolyU signs MoU with Pok Oi Hospital to provide internship opportunities for students in Nursing, Rehabilitation Sciences and Nutrition and to expand the healthcare talent pool

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15 Jan, 2025

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PolyU researchers develop breakthrough method for self-stimulated ejection of freezing droplets, unlocking cost-effective applications in de-icing

Water droplets under freezing conditions do not spontaneously detach from surfaces as they do at room temperature due to stronger droplet-surface interaction and lack of an energy transformation pathway. Since accumulated droplets or ice have to be removed manually or with mechanical equipment…

14 Jan, 2025

Research & Innovation Department of Mechanical Engineering

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PolyU research reconstructs ancient Chinese geographic and ecological environment using AI technologies, awarded Top 10 Innovative Exploratory Projects in Tencent’s Tanyuan Scheme 2024

Innovative digital technology is opening up new possibilities for the preservation and dissemination of traditional knowledge and cultural heritage. Promoting the synergy between technologies and the humanities, a research team at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has leveraged artificial intelligence…

13 Jan, 2025

Research & Innovation Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies

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PolyU-nurtured startups shine at CES 2025 winning two CES Innovation Awards

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has made a remarkable impact at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, held from 7 to 10 January in Las Vegas, US, showcasing ten PolyU startups and their groundbreaking innovations in healthcare, smart cities, artificial intelligence, and Internet of things (IoT)…

10 Jan, 2025

Achievements Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office

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18 PolyU research projects awarded RGC Collaborative Research Fund and Research Impact Fund, highlighting leadership in impactful interdisciplinary innovations

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is committed to advancing impactful research through its robust interdisciplinary collaborations, pioneering innovative solutions that benefit the world. In the latest 2024/25 grants from the Research Grants Council (RGC), 18 PolyU projects have received…

9 Jan, 2025

Achievements Research and Innovation Office

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PolyU collaborates with international experts to study urban air pollution, revealing disparities in pollution exposure and advocating for targeted mitigation measures

To foster a sustainable public health environment, a research team from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has collaborated with experts from international universities, utilising big mobility data and advanced sensor technology to study urban air…

6 Jan, 2025

Research & Innovation Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

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PolyU holds 2025 New Year’s Day flag-raising ceremony and University Gallery opening ceremony

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) held a flag-raising ceremony on campus this morning to welcome the New Year. PolyU Council Chairman Dr LAM Tai-fai, President Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, Deputy Council Chairman Dr Daniel YIP Chung-yin, University Court Chairman Dr Katherine NGAN, Treasurer of…

1 Jan, 2025

Events Communications and Public Affairs Office

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