Hong Kong

A cross-linkable spring-like polymer finishing agent inserted into calfskin leather for high elastic recovery performance.

Researchers in Hong Kong have assembled the 1.64 gigabytes genome of a deep-sea mussel. The discovery gives wider insights into future research on the mechanisms of symbiosis in other marine organisms such as giant tubeworms and giant clams.

Researchers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have developed a mobile biofeedback device for footstrike pattern modification for injury prevention and rehabilitation in runners.

Researchers at Hong Kong Baptist University are conducting a study on board China’s spacecraft Tianzhou-1 in order to understand the effect of the “CKIP-1” gene on bone formation under microgravity in space.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed a novel bio-inspired nonlinear anti-vibration system that can significantly reduce vibration in various mechanic systems.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) co-hosted a United Nations-supported international conference recently on the challenges and opportunities of ocean and coastal sustainable development under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG) Agenda.

World-renowned innovators from higher education, government and business sectors will gather in an international summit in Hong Kong this summer to explore how to enhance universities’ impacts through innovative research and teaching for the benefit of the society and mankind.

A new biological sensor can detect glucose levels in saliva more accurately and cost-efficiently than the conventional blood test.

An innovative "Smart Scar-Care" pad which serves the dual functions of reinforcing pressure and occlusion has been designed by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) to treat hypertrophic scars from burns, surgeries and trauma.

Researchers in Hong Kong have developed a novel surgical robotic system that provides tactile feedback and is capable of single-incision and natural orifice (incision-free) robotic surgery. The system minimizes surgical trauma and is safer than currently available robotic systems.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University launched today the University Research Facility in 3D Printing (U3DP), the first 3D printing facility among higher education institutions in Hong Kong to support teaching, learning and research.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed a novel technology of embedding highly conductive nanostructure into semi-conductor nanofiber. The novel composite so produced has superb charge conductivity, and can therefore be widely applied, especially in environmental arena.

A system composed of two different types of nanoparticles can be used to accurately, sensitively and quickly detect viruses.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has brought glory to Hong Kong by winning a total of 11 prizes at the 45th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva. Covering a wide range of application areas, these breakthroughs not only expand the boundaries of knowledge, but also enhance the well-being of our society on different fronts.

A delegation from Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) won a total of nine top prizes at the 45th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva held in Switzerland from 29 March to 2 April 2017.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) organised the University-Community Partnerships for Sustainable Social Development Sharing Session on 30 March 2017 to strengthen university-community collaborations for the sustainable development of the community.

Researchers in Hong Kong have developed a system for three-dimensional (3D) fingerprint identification by adopting ground breaking 3D fingerprint minutiae recovery and matching technology.

A non-coding RNA molecule, which sends chemical messages from bone-absorbing to bone-forming cells, could be playing a role in osteoporosis.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) launched on 15 March the PolyU InnoHub, a co-creation and co-working space on campus for the University community and stakeholders to further promote innovation and entrepreneurship at a regional level. It is one of the celebratory events for PolyU’s 80th Anniversary.

In celebration of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)’s 80th anniversary, we are honoured to launch the PolyU 80th Anniversary ‧ The D. H. Chen Foundation Nobel Laureate Lecture Series.

The School of Nursing (SN) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) hosted the 20th East Asian Forum of Nursing Scholars (EAFONS) on 9 – 10 March 2017.

Researchers in Hong Kong have developed the most energy-efficient Light Emitting Diode (LED) filament technology.

Professor Cheung Yiu-ming from the Department of Computer Science, Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), and his team has invented a new technology entitled “lip motion password” (lip password) which utilises a person’s lip motions to create a password.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and China Aerospace International Holdings Ltd. (CASIL), a public-listed subsidiary of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), reached a strategic collaborative research framework agreement to advance aerospace engineering.

PolyU is delighted to learn that the Panel found good practices worthy of commendations in all the audit areas and the two audit themes – Enhancing the student learning experience and Global engagements: strategies and current developments.

The Sustainability Management Research Centre (SMRC) in the Department of Management and Marketing of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) today (14 February) announces the results of the 4th Hong Kong SME Business Sustainability Index (HKSMEBSI).

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.

A research team of the School of Chinese Medicine of Hong Kong Baptist University has discovered a novel autophagy regulator for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease and was granted a US patent for the study.

The Sustainability Management Research Centre (SMRC) in the Department of Management and Marketing at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has announced the results of the 2nd Hong Kong Business Sustainability Index (HKBSI) 29 December 2016. Overall average score is up 9.5% and top 20 companies up 20.2%

Researchers in Hong Kong have developed the Smart Indoor Cultivation Platform that can be set up in urban buildings and save water consumption by 95% compared with conventional methods.