http://pressroom.prlog.org/HKPolyU/About The Hong Kong Polytechnic University - PolyU offers a wide range of courses which directly meets industrial, commercial and community needs. It also provides the public and private sectors in Hong Kong with expanding range of consultancy, professional training and applied research services. http://www.prlog.org/12144040-polyu-stages-knitwear-fashion-show.htmlThe creative flair and design talent of graduating students from PolyU's Institute of Textiles and Clothing have won applause from the industry at the annual Knitwear Fashion Show held on 22 Mayat The Mira Hong Kong.Fri, 24 May 2013 10:21:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12140673-polyu-and-sichuanu-jointly-set-up-chinas-first-institute-for-disaster-management-and-reconstruction.htmlJointly established by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Sichuan University (Sichuan U), China's first Institute for Disaster Management and Reconstruction (IDMR) has recently been officially opened.Mon, 20 May 2013 11:20:24 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12137846-polyu-researchers-develop-novel-brain-training-device-to-reconnect.htmlThe world’s first Brain Training Device has given a ray of new hope to the recovery of stroke patients. Developed by researchers of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the device can detect brainwave and control the movement of paralyzed limbs.Wed, 15 May 2013 09:27:36 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12134910-polyu-students-show-prowess-in-uav-design-competition.htmlA student team from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has made a strong presence in the 2013 Taiwan Innovative Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle (UAV) Design Competition by taking home the Second Runner-up (Navigated Flight Category).Fri, 10 May 2013 09:12:55 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12134907-polyu-and-ucas-launch-joint-phd-supervision-scheme-for-management-students.htmlPolyU's Faculty of Business and the School of Management at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) have recently set up a Joint PhD Supervision Scheme for research collaboration via engaging in joint supervision of UCAS PhD students.Fri, 10 May 2013 02:40:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12134902-polyu-introduces-international-design-and-business-management-master-programme.htmlPolyU's School of Design has introduced a new master programme in International Design and Business Management to nurture all-rounded "T-shaped" leaders who function in design-sensitive and technologically intensive business environments.Fri, 10 May 2013 02:30:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12134163-polyu-wins-top-prizes-in-genevas-invention-expo.htmlPolyU has won a total of 10 prizes for its innovations at the 41st International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva. Not only have these breakthroughs brought glory to Hong Kong, but also extended the frontiers of knowledge.Thu, 09 May 2013 07:47:53 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12124554-polyu-academic-serves-on-swedish-research-council-formas.htmlProfessor Albert PC Chan PolyU's Department of Building and Real Estates has been recently appointed by the Swedish Research Council Formas as a member of the review panel in built environment.Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12111015-polyu-sets-up-joint-lab-in-collaboration-with-china-academy-of-space-technology.htmlPolyU and CAST have recently signed another agreement to establish the "Joint Laboratory in Mechanics and Space Environment...Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:45:48 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12111014-polyu-seeks-to-boost-tourism-development-with-tourist-satisfaction-and-service-quality-indices.htmlPolyU has released the PolyU Tourist Satisfaction Index (PolyU TSI) and the first Tourism Service Quality Index (PolyU TSQI).Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:40:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12102440-polyu-achieves-new-breakthrough-in-mannequin-technology.htmlAt its first glance, the mannequin ‘i.Dummy’ developed by researchers of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) looks no different from an ordinary dummy but it is no plain stuff - this sophisticated mannequin can change its body shape and size...Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:58:32 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12102177-ychssd-and-polyu-jointly-develop-novel-health-qigong-for-frail-elderly.htmlYan Chai Hospital Social Services Department (YCHSSD), in collaboration with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)’s Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, has developed a novel health qigong protocol for frail elderly in Hong Kong and...Wed, 20 Mar 2013 02:10:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12089075-polyu-presents-awards-to-sustainable-and-innovative-service-learning-projects.htmlAn Award Presentation Ceremony to recognize the exemplary service-learning projects was held on 21 February on the campus of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU).Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:45:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12086030-3700-strong-polyu-team-runs-for-hong-kong-marathon-2013.htmlWith a record high number of more than 3,700 runners and more than one hundred cheering team members, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has made a strong and prominent presence at today (24 February)’s Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2013.Sun, 24 Feb 2013 08:29:39 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12074293-polyu-extends-deadline-for-tomorrows-guestrooms-competition.htmlPolyU's School of Hotel and Tourism Management announces the extension of the deadline for submitting entries to the "Tomorrow's Guestrooms" competition to 22 February 2013.Wed, 06 Feb 2013 04:15:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12069654-polyu-confers-university-fellowship-on-six-distinguished-personalities.htmlThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) today (30 January) conferred the honorary title of University Fellowship upon six outstanding individuals to pay tribute to their significant contributions to the University and the community.Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:37:42 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12067627-scientists-develop-special-cotton-that-collects-water-from-fog.htmlScientists at PolyU and Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands have developed a special surface modified cotton fabric that absorbs exceptional amounts of water from misty air for up to 340% of its own weight.Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:15:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12064055-polyu-introduces-mathematics-challenge-for-young-australians-for-gifted-students.htmlThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) signed today (22 January) an agreement with the Australian Mathematics Trust (AMT) to launch the "Mathematics Challenge for Young Australians" (MCYA) in Hong Kong.Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:15:52 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12055946-polyus-hot-research-paper-sheds-new-light-on-container-terminal-management.htmlThe research results of a PolyU team have shed new light on buyer-supplier relationship in container terminal operations. The findings were released through the International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics.Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:30:52 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12046062-polyu-promotes-knowledge-enterprises-through-make-award.htmlThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)'s Knowledge Management and Innovation Research Centre (KMIRC) has successfully run the Most Admired Knowledge Enterprise (MAKE) Award in Hong Kong for five years.Wed, 19 Dec 2012 10:35:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12046058-polyu-researchers-develop-novel-treatment-for-people-with-hemiplegic-arms.htmlResearchers of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)'s Department of Rehabilitation Sciences have developed a novel treatment for people with hemiplegic arms because of stroke or unilateral cerebral palsy in order to speed up their recovery.Wed, 19 Dec 2012 10:30:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12046053-renowned-master-of-wine-jeannie-cho-lee-appointed-polyu-professor-of-practice-wine.htmlJeannie Cho Lee, Asia’s foremost expert in wines, has been appointed by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) as Professor of Practice (Wine) at its School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) commencing 1 November 2012.Wed, 19 Dec 2012 10:20:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12036983-policy-and-decision-makers-urged-to-reverse-air-pollution-at-better-air-quality-conference-2012.htmlThe Better Air Quality 2012 conference opened today in Hong Kong. Over 700 participants from over 30 countries will discuss how to create livable and low emission cities in Asia, keep citizens safe from harmful health impacts of urban air pollution.Wed, 05 Dec 2012 11:03:20 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12032842-polyu-partners-with-huawei-in-advancing-next-generation-of-high-speed-optical-communication-networks.htmlThe Photonics Research Centre at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has recently achieved breakthrough in the research of high-speed optical communications by increasing the speed of optical communication networks by 40 times.Thu, 29 Nov 2012 02:08:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12023666-the-worlds-great-economic-minds-share-insight-at-polyu-75th-anniversary-conference.htmlThe world's great minds in economics shared their insight with a full house of 400 audience including senior industry personnel, community leaders, government officials and academics at PolyU's 75th Anniversary Conference.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 02:36:31 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12023658-polyu-holds-75th-anniversary-gala-dinner.htmlAbout 1,000 members and friends of PolyU gathered at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 13 November to join the Institution's 75th Anniversary Gala Dinner. The Chief Executive Mr CY Leung, was the Guest of Honour.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 02:26:10 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12023651-first-summit-on-university-social-responsibility-kicks-off.htmlJointly organized by The China Institute of Education Policy and PolyU, the "First Summit on University Social Responsibility" has brought together more than 200 participants.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 01:52:02 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12020680-polyu-strikes-landmark-deal-with-boeing.htmlThe signing of an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and The Boeing Company has paved the way for the establishment of Hong Kong's first Aviation Services Research Centre (ASRC).Sun, 11 Nov 2012 11:10:17 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12010631-polyu-presents-75th-anniversary-innovation-and-technology-showcase.htmlTo celebrate its remarkable achievements in application-oriented research and development over the past 75 years, PolyU is staging the “PolyU’s 75th Anniversary Innovation and Technology Showcase” from now until late November 2012.Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:00:31 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12010626-polyus-school-of-hotel-and-tourism-management-and-hotel-icon-present-star-of-renaissance.html"A Star of Renaissance" gala, jointly presented by the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Hotel ICON, on 23 October (Tuesday) has successfully raised over HK$2 million for SHTM.Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:50:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12003601-polyu-to-honour-four-distinguished-personalities-at-18th-congregation.htmlPolyU will confer Honorary Doctorates upon four prominent figures in recognition of their distinguished accomplishments and contributions at its 18th Congregation to be held on 27 October (Saturday).Fri, 19 Oct 2012 03:55:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11983178-president-professor-timothy-tong-re-appointed-by-polyu-council-for-five-years.htmlThe Council of PolyU is pleased to announce today (25 September 2012) the re-appointment of Professor Timothy W. Tong as President of the University for five years. Professor Tong’s second term will commence on 1 January 2014.Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:16:09 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11982893-polyu-celebrates-topping-out-of-jockey-club-innovation-tower.htmlPolyU hailed the topping-out of the Jockey Club Innovation Tower on campus. The 15-storey Tower will be home to PolyU School of Design and it is also the first permanent architecture by world-renowned architect Zaha Hadid in Hong Kong.Tue, 25 Sep 2012 04:13:53 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11976447-polyu-mainland-programme-graduates-distinguished-achievement-awardees-announced.htmlPolyU will present "Mainland Programme Graduates Distinguished Achievement Award" to twelve alumni for the first time in recognition of their remarkable professional achievements and contributions to their alma mater and the community.Mon, 17 Sep 2012 10:31:06 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11950062-polyu-joins-hands-with-wing-lai-yuen-to-launch-mooncake-social-enterprise-project.htmlIn celebrating the 75th Anniversary of PolyU, its Food Safety and Technology Research Centre has worked in collaboration with Wing Lai Yuen, a renowned Sichuan noodle restaurant in Hong Kong, to launch a "Mooncake Social Enterprise Project".Wed, 15 Aug 2012 04:35:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11950056-polyu-wins-overseas-honour-for-advancing-hospitality-and-tourism-education.htmlThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University's School of Hotel and Tourism Management was this year's recipient of the McCool Breakthrough Award from the International Council of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (I-CHRIE).Wed, 15 Aug 2012 04:16:31 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11938030-polyu-study-raises-alert-for-further-increase-in-citys-temperature.htmlTemperature in the inner urban areas of Hong Kong is predicted to rise by two Celsius degree in 30 years' time, according to the latest scientific study by the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.Tue, 31 Jul 2012 07:28:06 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11935594-fashion-terracotta-warrior-inspired-fashion-design-fuses-ancient-and-modern-elements.htmlThe Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the Hong Kong Design Centre have jointly organised the Fashion Terracotta Warrior Inspired Fashion Design Competition, with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University as the design collaborator.Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:50:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11935582-results-of-polyu-squina-asian-universities-invitational-badminton-tournament.htmlThe “PolyU SQUINA 2012 Asian Universities Invitational Badminton Tournament” has come to a fruitful close. The winners of individual and mixed team competitions received prizes at the Award and Closing ceremony on the PolyU campus on 26 July.Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:42:05 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11921382-polyu-squina-2012-asian-universities-invitational-badminton-tournament-to-start.htmlSixteen universities from Asian countries and regions have accepted the invitation of PolyU to take part in "PolyU Squina 2012 Asian Universities Invitational Badminton Tournament" which will be held from 22 to 26 July.Wed, 11 Jul 2012 09:45:15 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11911243-joint-research-raises-awareness-of-prospective-memory-problem.htmlTwo recent studies conducted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)'s Department of Rehabilitation Sciences found that Hong Kong people have experienced the problem of "prospective memory" or "not remembering to remember to take action".Thu, 28 Jun 2012 10:00:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11909139-polyu-optometry-study-finds-astigmatism-prevalent-among-hongkongers.htmlNearly one out of 10 people between 21 to 30 years old have astigmatism more than 200 degrees (2.00D), according to the latest findings on a clinical population by optometry experts at PolyU.Tue, 26 Jun 2012 10:40:42 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11909133-polyu-discovery-leads-to-hks-first-anti-cancer-drug-granted-with-us-fda-ind.htmlThe discovery of a new drug for liver cancer by researchers of PolyU and local medical practitioner has borne fruit. After completing clinical trials locally, the new drug known as "BCT-100" has become Hong Kong's first IND granted by the US FDA.Tue, 26 Jun 2012 10:30:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11900609-polyu-launches-enterprise-scholarship-scheme.htmlIn celebrating its 75th anniversary, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has recently launched the "Enterprise Scholarship Scheme".Fri, 15 Jun 2012 03:10:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11900598-polyu-holds-tang-ping-yuan-square-naming-ceremony.htmlThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University has named a square in the hub of its campus to pay tribute to the late Dr Tang Ping-yuan and his son Dr Jack Tang Chi-chien for their long-standing support to the Institution over the past four decades.Fri, 15 Jun 2012 03:01:05 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11900587-polyus-business-school-ranks-60th-in-the-world.htmlThe Faculty of Business of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is ranked 60th in the world and 2nd in Hong Kong, according to the recently released UTD Top 100 World Rankings of Business Schools based on Research Contribution 2007-2011.Fri, 15 Jun 2012 02:28:02 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11899701-polyu-study-sheds-light-on-prevention-of-heat-stroke-for-outdoor-workers.htmlA pioneering study by researchers of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has shed light on the prevention of heat stroke for outdoor workers in a scientific manner.Thu, 14 Jun 2012 07:12:50 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11899698-polyu-fashion-design-graduates-stage-fashion-show-2012.htmlTwenty-four graduating students from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University's Institute of Textiles and Clothing displayed their design flair and talent at the PolyU Fashion Show 2012 held on 11 June at the InterContinental Hong Kong.Thu, 14 Jun 2012 07:08:12 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11899692-polyu-celebrates-entrepreneurial-spirit-of-alumni.htmlThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University has coined a new term “Poly-preneurs” to acknowledge the entrepreneurial spirit of its venturous graduates who start their own business and their contribution to the advancement of Hong Kong’s economy.Thu, 14 Jun 2012 06:55:07 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11885727-polyu-wins-overseas-recognition-for-launching-service-learning-projects-in-sham-shui-po.htmlThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has recently won the MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship 2012 presented by the US-based Talloires Network for its "PolyU has a Heart – Community Service Learning Programme (CSLP) in Sham Shui Po".Mon, 28 May 2012 09:20:00 GMT