Grace Y.J. Xie

Associate professor, School of Nursing, PolyU //Health Promotion, Migraine prophylaxis, CVD, CBPR, Neurovascular epidemiology, AI-empowered prediction model

[PolyU Nursing @PolyU_Nursing]

#PolyUNursing lands funding for 7 cutting-edge research projects from HMRF! Utilizing advanced technology to drive healthcare breakthroughs, these projects will shape health policies, enhance care, and advance clinical excellence.

Details: https://t.co/uwLVggKv20

[The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) @HongKongPolyU]

PolyU announces Strategic Plan for 2025/26 to 2030/31

PolyU today unveiled its new Strategic Plan, outlining the University’s development direction for the coming six academic years to seize emerging opportunities and reach new heights of academic excellence. Under the theme “Unite to Meet Challenges, Innovate to Benefit Society,” the Strategic Plan sets forth PolyU’s visionary roadmap for 2025/26 to 2030/31. It will guide the University in its continued pursuit of excellence in teaching and research.

The Strategic Plan was formulated under six key domains, namely:

1. Quality of Student Experience of Teaching and Learning

2. Research Performance and Research Postgraduate Experience

3. Knowledge Transfer and Wider Engagement

4. Enhanced Internationalisation and Engagement with the Mainland

5. Financial Health, Institutional Social Responsibilities and Sustainability

6. Development of College of Professional and Continuing Education

More: https://t.co/vaZnl2vjLy

#TheHongKongPolytechnicUniversity

[PolyU Nursing @PolyU_Nursing]

Visit #PolyU_Nursing at Booth B38 during ICN Congress 2025! Our delegates are excited to connect with you—stop by and say hi! #ICNCongress2025 #Nursing

[Grace Y.J. Xie @Grace_XYJ]

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[PolyU Nursing @PolyU_Nursing]

#PolyUNursing ranked 16th in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, reflecting its strong reputation in nursing practice, education and research.

[The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) @HongKongPolyU]

PolyU submitted proposal for Hong Kong’s third medical school fostering AI and medicine-engineering integration🎉

#PolyU has submitted a proposal to the HKSAR Government for the establishment of Hong Kong’s third medical school and held a press conference today. Dr LAM Tai-fai, PolyU Council Chairman and Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, President, along with Prof. Wing-tak WONG, Deputy President and Provost; Prof. David SHUM, Dean of the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences; and Prof. HE Mingguang, Chair Professor of Experimental Ophthalmology and Global STEM Scholar, shared the latest developments regarding the University’s efforts to establish Hong Kong’s third medical school.

PolyU expressed its heartfelt gratitude to its Expert Advisory Committee members for their significant contributions to the proposal, including: Prof. ZHONG Nanshan, Recipient of the Medal of the Republic; Member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering; Director of the Guangzhou National Laboratory, Prof. Barry MARSHALL, Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine; Professor, Senior Honorary Research Fellow of the School of Biomedical Sciences, Marshall Centre, The University of Western Australia and Dr York CHOW Yat Ngok, Former Secretary for Health, Welfare and Food / Secretary for Food and Health of the HKSAR Government; Former Hospital Chief Executive of Queen Mary Hospital.

Dr Lam Tai-fai stated, “PolyU is committed to supporting the Government by contributing both financially and through dedicated efforts to develop the third medical school. We stand with the Government during challenging times and pledge to cover all financial expenses if needed before the medical school relocates to the UniTown in Ngau Tam Mei.” Furthermore, Prof. Jin-Guang Teng stated, “PolyU has achieved remarkable success in medicine-engineering integration and AI-powered medical advancements. The university will also establish an “AI+ Academy”, with a focus on pioneering research in AI-assisted diagnosis and treatment, leveraging its advantages in medicine-engineering integration to advance healthcare technology.”

More: https://t.co/Magu4MYeyK

#TheHongKongPolytechnicUniversity #PolyUResearch #MedicalEducation #MedicalSchool #PublicHeathcare #NurturingTalents #MedicineEngineeringIntegration

[PolyU Nursing @PolyU_Nursing]

#PolyUNursing's Prof. Janelle Yorke was featured on SCMP where she shared her insights into healthcare challenges and opportunities https://t.co/K9O47MrVba

[The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) @HongKongPolyU]

【The latest issue of #Pulse@PolyU is now available! 】

This issue highlights several key happenings at the University. 💫 A high-level #delegation from the #MinistryofEducation recently visited PolyU, recognising its innovative research and continued efforts in fostering industry-academia integration.

In addition, PolyU hosted a successful #SpringMediaLuncheon, where media representatives were briefed on the University's latest developments and initiatives. 🧧 The University also celebrated its dedicated staff at the annual #LongServiceAwardsCeremony, honouring 507 employees for their years of commitment and service to PolyU. 🎉

This issue also features an exclusive interview with internationally renowned Prof. Janelle Yorke. As the only nurse awarded the prestigious Global STEM Professorship by the Hong Kong SAR Government in 2024, Prof. Yorke shares her insights and vision as the Head and Chair Professor of Nursing at PolyU. 👩🏼‍⚕️

🔗Stay informed with the latest news from #PolyU by reading the full version here. https://t.co/pZPU2O1vRL

[PolyU Nursing @PolyU_Nursing]

#PolyUNursing invited Prof. Hoi-chung LEUNG from Stony Brook University, US, to share on the topics of “Neuroimaging of cognitive control, working memory, and potential applications” and “Fundamentals of fMRI and experimental design and common paradigms” in two recent seminars.

[PolyU Nursing @PolyU_Nursing]

#PolyUNursing successfully held the annual School Retreat. All the academic and non-academic staff joined the event for group discussions and team-building activities, and had a good time together.

[PolyU Nursing @PolyU_Nursing]

#PolyUNursing PhD student, Ms Qingling YANG received the Healthcare 2024 Travel Award from MDPI. The award provided her with financial support to attend the Epi/Lifestyle 2024 Scientific Session held by the American Heart Association in Chicago, USA.

[Grace Y.J. Xie @Grace_XYJ]

So pround of my PhD student, Qingling 👏👏👏

[PolyU Nursing @PolyU_Nursing]

#PolyUNursing PhD student, Ms Qingling YANG received the Healthcare 2024 Travel Award from MDPI. The award provided her with financial support to attend the Epi/Lifestyle 2024 Scientific Session held by the American Heart Association in Chicago, USA.

[Grace Y.J. Xie @Grace_XYJ]

2025 Happy New Year 💝

[PolyU Nursing @PolyU_Nursing]

#PolyUNursing wishes everyone a Merry Christmas.
Celebrate a warm Christmas with your beloved families and friends! ⛄️🎄

[Yan LI @Yan_LI_Nursing]

Christmas is the season that holds all time together! Congratulations to the Alumni Association of Nursing Studies 30 th anniversary of celebration! Great time together @PolyU_Nursing

[Grace Y.J. Xie @Grace_XYJ]

Very happy to attend the #EHC2024 with my PhD student at Rotterdam! Many new insights into the AI-based technologies, potential new therapeutic targets and prophylaxis strategies on migraine and headache treatment and prevention!

[NeuroPsychBMC @NeuroPsychBMC]

The Journal of Headache and Pain is attending #EHC2024 as the official journal of @EHF_Official

If you have any questions about the journal, please come and ask us! You can find us at the Springer Nature booth

#JHeadachedPain

[A/Prof Jed Montayre @JedMontayre]

Happening now, Prof @yorke_janelle at the Guangdong- HK- Macau Uni Alliance ‘24 Young Scholars Nursing Forum presenting her work on e-PROMS @PolyU_Nursing

[Grace Y.J. Xie @Grace_XYJ]

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[The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) @HongKongPolyU]

【PolyU establishes eight JC STEM Labs! 🥼】#PolyU has received a generous donation of over HKD 74 million from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust to establish eight Jockey Club (JC) STEM Lab. These labs, spearheaded by distinguished PolyU scholars from the HKSAR Government-initiated Global STEM Professorship Scheme, aim to advance #innovative research in the fields of machine learning and computer vision, healthy built environment, innovative light therapy for eye diseases, quantum technology, 2D quantum materials, earth observations, digital oncology care enhancement and genomics in healthcare. 💻 🧪🧫🔬

The inauguration ceremony was held on 11 November, officiated by Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, PolyU President; Prof. Wing-tak WONG, PolyU Deputy President and Provost; and Ms Elsie TSANG, Executive Manager, Charities (Talent & Sector Development) of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, together with eight JC STEM Lab Directors, for expressing gratitude to the Trust's support. These advanced labs will spearhead research across a range of innovative fields and reinforce Hong Kong's standing as an international innovation and technology hub. These new facilities not only represent a pivotal milestone in the University’s development but also underscore our unwavering commitment to academic excellence and technological advancement. 🌍

Learn more: https://t.co/1nW5urKhLj

#JCSTEMLabs #Innovation #Technology #STEM #Collaboration

[Grace Y.J. Xie @Grace_XYJ]

It's my great honor to be an invited speaker in the Chinese Nursing Discipline Development Conference held by the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and PUMC - my alma mater!
The live-broadcasting platforms include The People's Daily, Beijing Daily, official video channel, etc.

[Grace Y.J. Xie @Grace_XYJ]

@yorke_janelle Thank you for helping and supporting me all the time, Prof Yorke 🌹🌹🌹

[Grace Y.J. Xie @Grace_XYJ]

Findings from a HMRF project investigating the effects of virtual reality based intervention on social growth among children with ADHD have been published 👏🏻👏🏻 Thanks for Prof. Qin and Dr Wong involving me into this meaningful reserach project 💐
https://t.co/nA4hN6BRHD