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PolyU researchers focus on creating localised outdoor comfort hubs that enable pleasant outdoor environments even in hot, humid, and densely built cities.

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PolyU, in collaboration with the National Deep Space Exploration Laboratory, warmly invites you to the Awards Ceremony & Expert Lecture

📅 16 June 2026 14:00 – 17:30
📍Chiang Chen Studio Theatre, PolyU

Register now: https://t.co/Q6SUczFuOD

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PolyU successfully hosted the “Tencent Cloud AI Voyage”, bringing together industry leaders and researchers to explore the latest developments in AI and its industrial applications.

More: https://t.co/aIunHxBPsu

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Two #PolyU projects awarded the JC STEM Early Career Research Fellowship for Translation and Application, totalling HK$5.72 million. They provide young talents with opportunities to gain hands‑on experience in technology commercialisation. More: https://t.co/EvNEr9iwdr

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PolyU and Tencent Cloud Join Forces for 'Tencent Cloud AI Voyage' to Drive Enterprise Globalization. This event brought together visionary industry leaders and world-class researchers to explore the next frontier of AI and its industrial applications
More: https://t.co/9Lfk1O4lKl

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PolyU made its first appearance at Innovation Zero World Congress 2026, the UK’s largest low‑carbon innovation event, held at Olympia London on 28–29 April.

Video: https://t.co/sJGIHBjHZa

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【Prof. Chen Qingyan Elected Fellow of the Royal Society 】

Huge congratulations to Prof. Chen Qingyan, Director of the PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR) and Chair Professor of Building Thermal Science, on being elected a Fellow of the Royal Society, the UK's national academy of science.

As a globally recognised thought leader, Prof. Chen is renowned for his pioneering work in indoor air quality, aircraft cabin environments, and Computational Fluid Dynamics. His significant contributions have earned him recognition as one of the world’s leading scientists in the field of “Building and Construction”, with his models for simulating indoor environments playing an instrumental role in shaping public policy and driving innovation in ventilation systems. These industry benchmarks prioritise occupant well-being whilst fostering healthier, more energy-efficient environments.

Election to the Fellowship of the Royal Society is one of the highest scientific honours in the world. Prof. Chen is among the very few scholars from the institution to receive this distinguished honour, joining the ranks of the most eminent scientists in modern history. Please join us in celebrating Prof. Chen’s monumental achievement. 🎉

Read more: https://t.co/6hX8W094G0

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PolyU has utilised innovative explainable machine learning to uncover the persistent and significant negative impact of snow droughts on winter wheat yields, highlighting that global food security is facing unprecedented challenges.

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#PolyU hosted the Top 10 Research & Innovation Stories of the Year cum Young Innovative Researcher Award (YIRA) Ceremony, a vibrant gathering of the leadership, scholars, students, and partners. The event celebrated PolyU’s research excellence, innovation and community spirit.

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Five #PolyU scholars have been awarded the RGC Overseas Research Fellowship Scheme, which supports their pursuit of immersive research at leading overseas institutions, enhancing insights into the latest global trends in scientific research and innovation. https://t.co/1DXSg6WAgT

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The kick-off ceremony of the “People-Oriented Technology Programme by Qiangnao Technology and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University” was successfully held at the Central Government Offices of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

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PolyU, in collaboration with the National Deep Space Exploration Laboratory, warmly invites you to an inspiring event that brings together science, creativity and future imagination.

Register: https://t.co/Q6SUczFuOD

Open to the public — bring your friends and join us!

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A Shandong enterprise delegation visited PolyU on 21 May. The two sides held constructive discussions on technology transfer and talent development.

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Prof. Yang CHAI, Associate Dean (Research) of the Faculty of Science and Chair Professor of Semiconductor Physics at PolyU, will deliver a keynote speech at the upcoming Ho Leung Ho Lee Foundation Summit Forum 2026.
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Prof. WONG Wai-yeung Raymond, Dean of the Faculty of Science, Clarea Au Professor in Energy and Chair Professor of Chemical Technology at #PolyU, has been elected as a Fellow of the Chinese Chemical Society (FCCS). More: https://t.co/CxhXVeDhW4

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A research team at PolyU has developed a new-generation wearable rehabilitation device. Complemented by a mobile application, it delivers instant feedback to users and automatically adjusts treatment regimens.

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Prof. Pai ZHENG, Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, has been elected a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the engineering profession. More: https://t.co/SC2OFslBcY

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PolyU welcomed a Canadian delegation for an insightful exchange on research and innovation. PolyU introduced its strengths in health technology, biomedical engineering, and smart ageing. Both sides explored potential joint research and innovation collaborations.

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PolyU announced the recipients of the University’s Young Innovative Researcher Award 2026, recognising six rising scholars for their research excellence. Their groundbreaking work includes energy and sustainability, life sciences, AI and robotics.

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Researchers at PolyU have pioneered a method that uses engineered proteins to store digital data and, for the first time, completed the full process from data storage to data retrieval in de novo designed unnatural proteins.

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