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The Symposium is designed for promising young leaders who are committed to taking a leadership role in making the world a better place. The theme of this year is “Enrich, Educate, Enlighten” with over 800 young leaders from prestigious universities in 57 countries attending.

The Laboratory for Infant & Child Nutrition set up by the Food Safety and Technology Research Centre (FSTRC) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has established Hong Kong’s first breast milk nutrient database.

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).

The International Research Centre for Communication in Healthcare (IRCCH) formed by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and University of Technology Sydney (UTS) launched first-of-its-kind communication training programmes for healthcare professionals in Hong Kong.

Researchers in Hong Kong have developed a new method for rapid authentication of edible oils and screening of gutter oils.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has achieved a breakthrough in the cancer genomics by developing a novel big data analysis platform for analyzing the interactions among genes.

A rugged camera technology developed by researchers in Hong Kong and China successfully captured 360 degree panoramic views of the moon during China’s first lunar landing in 2013.

Researchers in Hong Kong have developed new technology that enables safer and more frequent screenings for scoliosis.

Researchers in Hong Kong have developed a new yarn manufacturing technology that can increase productivity with less energy consumption.

A rugged camera technology developed by researchers in Hong Kong and China successfully captured 360 degree panoramic views of the moon during China’s first lunar landing in 2013.

Using low-cost technology to manufacture high-performance conductive textiles for wearable electronics

Development and implementation of an advanced automobile parking navigation platform for parking services

The launching ceremony was held on 15 May at PolyU campus with PolyU President Prof. Timothy W. Tong and Dr Edwin Leong, Chairman of Tai Hung Fai Charitable Foundation, as the officiating guests.

A wearable, air-permeable, washable and comfortable phototherapy device

A user-operated wetsuit that allows wearers to change their positions in the water during hydrotherapy with minimal assistance

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) held the Second Inauguration of Endowed Professorships at the Jockey Club Auditorium

Sensor-equipped Posture Correction Girdle for Adolescents with Early Scoliosis

A wearable functional electrical stimulation (FES)-robotic system for comfortable and interactive upper limb rehabilitation

Researchers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University have developed a durable catalyst for green biodiesel production from low grade feedstock through one-step catalysis

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed a novel computer-aided detection system for acute stroke using computer intelligence technology. The detection accuracy is 90%, which is as high as that conducted by specialists, but at a much reduced time from 10-15 minutes to 3 minutes.

Award winning inventions include a robotic mannequin for the fashion industry, catalyst for green biodiesel from feedstock, posture correcting girdle for teenagers with scoliosis, blanket for neonatal jaundice and more

A summary by scientists at Hong Kong Polytechnic University about a newly developed system for construction site safety monitoring.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) hosts a two-day summit - The CAE-HKAES Joint Summit on Innovation and Technology Industry in Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta (PRD) from 13-14 April 2015 in Hong Kong.

The system aims to detect fall and motionless scenarios and activity level for elderly people, infants or other users for fall alarming and prevention

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).