Education, research and service lead the way at PolyU

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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) celebrates its 80th anniversary with an open day showcasing major achievements in science and innovation plus its commitment to education and serving the community.

On 2 and 3 December 2017, a wide range of activities and exhibitions were held on and off campus to engage the public. Members of the public had the opportunity to visit leading-edge laboratories and learn from respected academics on hand to explain the significance of some of the University’s many scientific achievements.  Workshops and interesting activities were also available to people of all ages.

“We have been moving forward and growing together with Hong Kong for the past 80 years,” says Professor Angelina Yuen, PolyU’s Vice President (Student and Global Affairs). “We would like to take the opportunity to enable the public to better understand the latest development of PolyU, in terms of education, scientific research, campus development and students’ university life.”

The Open Day was kicked off with a ceremony in the afternoon of 2 December 2017 which was graced by the presence of Chairman of the University Grants Committee, Mr Carlson Tong. Alumnus Chan Kin-on, (On@C AllStar) performed the song "Shape the Future", which was specially composed for the university’s anniversary.

A signature event of the Open  Day was the “8 x 80 Joy of Cycling” event where more than 400 cyclists, led by PolyU President Professor Timothy W. Tong, and joined by world gold medalist Mr Wong Kam-po, the Event Ambassador cycled around the Tsim Sha Tsui, Jordan and Yau Ma Tei districts. The aim was to promote green living and road safety while demonstrating PolyU’s team spirit. On the same day, open-top bus tours took visitors around the district to admire PolyU’s landmark buildings, while guided tours of student halls in Hung Hom Bay and Ho Man Tin gave an insight into modern undergraduate life.