Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and the Construction Industry Council (CIC) entered into an agreement today, with PolyU licensing the technology of the anti-heat stress construction uniform to the CIC.

Researchers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University have developed a new technique, named Wooden-tip Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry (WT-ESI-MS), for rapid and reliable detection of four common drugs-of-abuse, including ketamine, methamphetamine, MDMA and cocaine.

Organized by the Institute of Textiles and Clothing (ITC) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), the Eighth International Symposium of Intimate Apparel was held at PolyU on 17 March to promote the exchange of the latest knowledge and development of intimate apparel among academics and industrialists.

Enabling instant automatic identification of the presence of microorganism

Researchers at Hong Kong Polytechnic University have developed a novel capsule with zein and pectin by taking the advantage of the substances' unique physicochemical properties.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) entered into a license agreement today with a global oncology specialist company, Kinex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Kinex).

The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has been working in close collaboration with the international wine industry to develop a distinctive programme, The Master of Science (MSc) in International Wine Management, to groom the next generation of global industry leaders.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) launched a new training and funding programme today to support social innovation projects, addressing poverty and other social issues in pursuit of an inclusive and harmonious society.

The Knowledge Management and Innovation Research Centre (KMIRC) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) successfully held the Asian Knowledge Forum on 13 January 2015 at HKPC.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) today (8 January) conferred the honorary title of University Fellowship upon eight outstanding individuals to pay tribute to their significant contributions to the University and the community.

With the dedicated effort of 30 students under the strong support from the industry, the 2nd Intimate Fashion Show organized by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)'s Institute of Textiles and Clothing (ITC) was held on 19 January at the Hong Kong Fashion Week for Fall/Winter.

Virtual reality based training systems boost cognitive functions

Environmentally friendly paving block that can keep the air clean

Protective nano-coating and anti-erasing ink can prevent tampering product information on packaging.

Faculty members of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design's Environment and Interior Design discipline are exhibiting their project at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York.

Laurent Gutierrez and Valérie Portefaix, faculty members of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) School of Design (SD)’s Environment and Interior Design discipline, are exhibiting their project ‘Hong Kong Is Land’ at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)’s Uneven Growth: Tactical Urbanisms for Expanding Megacities.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) announced on 20th November two new funding programmes, namely HKSTP-PolyU Tech Incubation Fund (TIF) and PolyU Tech Launchpad Fund (TLF)

Integrating force feedback into therapies for impaired hands

The collaboration is a significant milestone in PolyU’s engagement in collaborative research with the industry which maximizes the potential of technology development and the applicability of the new technology.

The Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation (J.C.DISI) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) organizes “10 Day” Social Innovation Festival (“10 Day Fest”) on campus. From 10 to 19 October, it features more than 70 interesting activities for the public, local and overseas civic leaders, academics and innovators.

To promote eye health and good habits in eye care among Hong Kong school children and parents, the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (TWGHs) and the School of Optometry (SO) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have jointly launched a vision screening initiative called “Smart Eye@Campus”.

The 2014 "PolyU Micro Fund" award presentation ceremony was held on 29 September at Hotel ICON.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) will confer Honorary Doctorates upon five prominent figures in recognition of their distinguished accomplishments and contributions at its 20th Congregation to be held on 25 October 2014.

In Hong Kong, over 3,600 tons of food is discarded every day, amounting to one-third of the city’s solid waste. Half of the unwanted food is in fact edible, a testimony to the seriousness of the issue of food waste.

Further strengthening its collaboration with the Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service (BTS), Hospital Authority (HA), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) School of Nursing has set up an on-campus blood donor centre, offering blood donation services to university students, staff, as well as the general public.

The Polytechnic University of Hong Kong pledges to provide its expert service and care to 10 Project WeCan schools to assist underprivileged students when the new school year opens in September, 2014.

Dr Tao Ye, Associate Professor of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)’s Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology was recently awarded the 2014 Xiaoyu Hu Memorial Award at the 13th Chinese International Peptide Symposium (CPS) held in Datong, China, from 30 June – 4 July 2014.

The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) released a report on the PolyU Tourist Satisfaction Index (PolyU TSI) and the Tourism Service Quality Index (PolyU TSQI) on 29 July 2014, presenting the PolyU TSI for Hong Kong from 2009 to 2013 and the PolyU TSQI from 2012 to 2013.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University will further participate in the nation’s High-Speed Rail through its PolyU Shenzhen Base.

Twenty-four graduating students from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)’s Institute of Textiles and Clothing (ITC) displayed their design flair and talent at the 2014 PolyU Fashion Show on 25 June at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre.