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PolyU – Celebrating 80 years of rich heritage

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The Hon Mrs Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor (front row eighth from left), Chief Executive of the HKSAR, together with Mr Chan Tze-ching (front row seventh from left), PolyU Council Chairman and Professor Timothy W. Tong (front row eighth from right), PolyU President and other guests officiated a glittering lighting ceremony at the PolyU 80th Celebration Dinner.

Eighty Years of Progress and Innovation of PolyU

[Sponsored Article] “Eighty years is both a long and a short time span.  It is about the lifetime of a person, and yet as an institution, PolyU's 80-year history – 23 years of which as a university – earns us a label of being a 'young university'", that was how PolyU Council Chairman Mr Chan Tze-ching put it at the University’s 80th Anniversary Celebration Dinner.

[Sponsored Article] “Eighty years is both a long and a short time span.  It is about the lifetime of a person, and yet as an institution, PolyU's 80-year history – 23 years of which as a university – earns us a label of being a 'young university'", that was how PolyU Council Chairman Mr Chan Tze-ching put it at the University’s 80th Anniversary Celebration Dinner.

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Education, research and service lead the way at PolyU

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PolyU and XJTU collaborate in nurturing engineering talent for Silk Road developments

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Creating IN and OUT values through entrepreneurial innovations to sustain start-ups

[Sponsored article] A leading global supply chain management scholar suggests young people sustain start-up programmes by creating “In” and “Out” values through entrepreneurial innovation activities.

Young creative minds put on display

[Sponsored article] The PolyU Design Annual Show has become Hong Kong’s yearly phenomenon in innovative design education, showcasing the daring creative minds of the young generations of designers. 

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Victory for PolyU men’s team in Asian Universities Invitational Basketball Tournament

[Sponsored article] The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) men’s team snatched the championship of the “PolyU・King’s Flair Group Asian Universities Invitational Basketball Tournament” following a heated finale fight.

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Celebrating 80th Anniversary with Asian universities basketball tournament

[Sponsored article] In celebration of PolyU's 80th Anniversary, the University will stage the "PolyU・King's Flair Group Asian Universities Invitational Basketball Tournament" on 13-17 June, fostering connection among Asian universities, as well as promoting basketball and sportsmanship.

Nobel Laureate sheds light on technological entrepreneurship

[Sponsored article] With the generous support from The D. H. Chen Foundation, the Faculty of Applied Science and Textiles (FAST) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) invited Prof. Dan Shechtman, 2011 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, to speak at the PolyU 80th Anniversary Nobel Laureate Lecture Series with the title "Why Should We Teach Technological Entrepreneurship in Universities?".

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Celebrating PolyU’s 80th Anniversary with musical and intellectual nourishment

[Sponsored Article] On 24 March, the PolyU Orchestra wowed the crowd on campus with a specially arranged flash mob performance to celebrate the University’s 80th Anniversary.

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Celebrating 80 years of excellence

[Sponsored Article] The strive for greatness, an understanding of the importance of technological innovation and application, and a deep sense of responsibility in nurturing future leaders of society have all seen The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) bearing much fruit as it celebrates its 80th anniversary.

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PolyU launches 80th Anniversary Global Leader Lecture Series with WHO talk

[Sponsored Article] The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is celebrating its 80th Anniversary this year with a Global Leader Lecture Series in which influential leaders in different professions around the globe will be invited to PolyU to deliver lectures on a wide range of topics covering healthcare, business, innovation and entrepreneurship, art and culture, sports and sustainable urban development.

PolyU milestone anniversary signposts new routes to success, says chairman

As The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) marks its milestone 80th anniversary with a year-long series of programmes and activities, the university’s Council Chairman, Ignatius Chan Tze-ching, known as TC Chan, believes it is in an ideal position to continue breaking new ground and scaling new heights.

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PolyU pioneers change our world

Cutting-edge research in hi-tech fields from food safety to lunar exploration reaps benefits for mankind.

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PolyU confers University Fellowship on seven distinguished leaders

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) conferred the title of University Fellowship on seven outstanding individuals in recognition of their significant contributions to the University and the community.

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The seven distinguished recipients include Mr Alex Lui Chun-wan (2nd from the left), Professor Wucius Wong, Ms Irene Chow Man-ling, Mrs Yvonne Law Shing Mo-han, Dr Allen Shi Lop-tak, Mr Chao Chen-kuo and Mr Alex Wong Siu-wah. Conferment ceremony was presided over by Mr Chan Tze-ching (right), Chairman of the University Council. The recipients were warmly greeted by PolyU President, Professor Timothy W. Tong (left).

PolyU’s “Vision of Love Mobile Eye Care Project” promotes eye healthcare for the needy

With a mobile optometric unit, the "Vision of Love Mobile Eye Care Project" is reaching out to the community and bringing vision screening and eye health education to the doorsteps of people in need.

Promoting an international outlook

A key objective for the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is to offer students a global education, which allows them to experience different cultures, develop an informed outlook, and broaden their horizons so that they may make their mark in the world.

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Grand opening of 80th anniversary celebrations

In celebration of PolyU’s 80th anniversary, a series of celebratory events were held on 25 November to kick-start the year-long anniversary celebrations.

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PolyU – Celebrating 80 years of rich heritage
Over the past 80 years, PolyU has grown from its humble beginnings as the Government Trade School founded in 1937 to become a widely recognized distinguished university that excels in professional education, research and far-reaching partnerships.
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