Hong Kong Education News

More than 400 guests have rendered support to the "PolyU Charity Dinner 2011" held on 21 January at The Mira Hong Kong. The dinner has successfully raised over $6 million for the long-term development of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) presented Long Service Awards to 364 staff members in appreciation of their loyal service to the Institution over the years on 21 January.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) conferred the honorary title of University Fellowship upon eight distinguished personalities on 11 January to pay tribute to their significant contributions to the University and the community.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) School of Accounting and Finance hosted on 4-5 January the JCAE (Journal of Contemporary Accounting and Economics) Symposium 2011.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has recently won one Gold and three Silver Medals at the 62nd International Trade Fair "Ideas - Inventions – New Products" (IENA) of Nuremberg, Germany.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has received another strong boost to achieve further internationalization with the award of South East Asia's first Erasmus Mundus (EM) Mobility Grant of nearly €1.4 million by the European Commission.

NetDimensions, a global provider of performance, knowledge and Learning Management Systems (LMS), announced the release of Enterprise Knowledge Platform (EKP) version 6.3, its award-winning learning management system.

ART GROUP LIMITED is the first company from Hong Kong Cyberport IncuTrain Center to receive such a prestigious recognition for Mobile Learning Initiatives at the GoMobile Malaysia Gala in Kuala Lumpur

More than 400 academics, business executives, industrial personnel and policy makers from around the world are gathering in Hong Kong from 8 to 9 November 2010 to participate in the first Knowledge Transfer Conference.

With the support of 19 prominent leaders from the academia, professional communities and the business sector, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has set up a high-level International Advisory Board (IAB) to further promote internationalisation.

NetDimensions enables Mace, a leading international consultancy and construction company, enhanced performance appraisal and learning with EKP.

Bloggers who are bilingual in both English and Chinese now have an innovative new blogging platform on which to express themselves.

Speakers Connect, Asia’s leading Speakers Bureau proudly supports the first Brandtology Social Media Analytics Certificate Course in Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has made a great leap forward in the latest "QS World University Ranking". This year the University has jumped by 29 places and is now ranked in the 166th place in the league table.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) today (18 August) warmly congratulated two distinguished alumni, namely Mr Raman Hui and Ms Vivienne Tam, for being honoured by Forbes magazine as one of the "25 Top Chinese-Americans in Business".

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University's Annual Report 2008/09, entitled "Primed for the Future", has received the Silver Award in the educational category of the 2009 Vision Awards Annual Report Competition organized by LACP.

The third Biennial Conference of the China-Europa Forum kicked off on 12 July at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). The event features an impressive list of European and Chinese VIP’s coming from different sectors from both societies.

Twenty-four graduating students from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)'s Institute of Textiles and Clothing (ITC) displayed their design flair and talent at their annual graduation fashion show.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)'s School of Design Annual Show was kicked off at the InnoCentre. Officiating at the Opening Ceremony were Ms Suzi Wong, famous media host, and Professor Lorraine Justice, Director of the School.

On June 3, 2010 Alessandro Paparelli (Salvatore Ferragamo), and Giuseppe Milito, (Stones International), were guest speakers at a rather unique seminar organized by HKUST MBA entitled “Off The Record: How HRs and Headhunters Really Look at You”.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) today (1 June) announced the appointment of Ir Professor Alexander Wai Ping-kong, Associate Vice President and Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, to the post of Vice President (Research Development).

New IT training website launched to help IT professional pass their certification exams

PolyU computing experts have successfully developed a Digital Video Signals Optimization System which can be applied for digital camera, HDTV and other consumer electronics, enabling consumers to enjoy higher-quality digital images and videos...

PolyU and its business partner EuAuto Technology Ltd are proud for sealing a landmark deal today (17 May) with US auto maker GreenTech Automotive (GTA). This collaboration will take the city’s first home-grown electric vehicle...

In a country dominated by a second language, it comes as no surprise that some people who teach English 'will' make a ton of money. Those that can afford it will take extra tuition... those who cannot will lose out... or will they?

Harvard scholar and University Grants Committee Member Professor William Kirby today (22 April) gave a talk on the topic of "Educating Leaders: Challenges for Hong Kong and Greater China in the 21st Century" at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Chrome-8, an innovative iPhone puzzle game based on a unique puzzle generator, hits the AppStore in March

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) received a generous donation of $30 million from its alumnus Mr Yau Wah-yau, founder and Managing Director of Realink Group in support of the University's long-term development.

UK universities and higher education colleges offer these courses which usually have no formal entry requirements.

Students hoping to start university this September are likely to face worries over the security of their place.

Harvard chooses Mirae Asset and Chairman Hyeon-Joo Park for a case study in its MBA class. Mirae Asset Global Investments Group (“Mirae Asset” or “The Group”), one of the largest asset managers in emerging market equities...

Two of the latest technology breakthroughs of The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) caught a lot of attention at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2010 held in Las Vegas from 7 to 10 January.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), in partnership with the Israel Consulate-General in Hong Kong, have invited Professor Gerald Steinberg, Professor of Political Studies at Bar Ilan University, Israel, to give a general education lecture.

A State Science and Technology Awards (SNSA) second-class award went to Dr Chau Kwok-wing, Associate Professor of the Department of Civil and Structural Engineering of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU).

In this Effective Project Management Course, participants will learn to plan and manage projects on time, within budget, at the desired scope and quality levels.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has gained AACSB International accreditation for its business school. The award was announced on 8 January 2010 by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) headquartered in the US

The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has launched the PolyU Tourist Satisfaction Index (PolyU TSI) to gauge the satisfaction level of inbound tourists by countries and regions.

The Chief Executive Mr Donald Tsang, in his capacity as Chancellor of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, today announced the appointment of Executive Councillor Ms Marjorie Yang Mun-tak as PolyU Council Chairman with effect from 1 January 2010.

PolyU announced the new senior management structure with the introduction of the posts of Provost and Executive Vice President on 25 November...

PolyU has scored three number ones in the world in terms of research performance in the disciplines of Civil Engineering, Construction and Building Technology, and Geomatics...

PolyU and Dongguan Municipal Government will set up a working group and conduct feasibility study relating to the areas of education, research and training.

PolyU has recently won the coveted Gold Prize for its "Mega-structure Diagnostic and Prognostic System" for its debut appearance at the 2009 China International Industry Fair which was held in Shanghai.

The School of Hotel and Tourism Management of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is ranked no. 2 in the world among academic institutions in hospitality and tourism...

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and EuAuto Technology Limited today jointly announced the official launch of their home-grown electric vehicle mycar in Hong Kong.

PolyU hailed the inauguration of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Community Health Services for the Western Pacific region hosted by the University's School of Nursing.

PolyU's Faculty of Engineering has recently set up a Specialty Optical Fibre Fabrication Laboratory to support research work in optical fibre communications and other application areas.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has sent forth about 9,700 students and conferred honorary doctorates upon five prominent figures at its 15th Congregation.

PolyU has moved up from the 224th place in 2008 to the 195th place in the "Times Higher Education-QS World University Ranking 2009" of the Times Higher Education Supplement.

In the latest survey published in the 2 October issue of BusinessWeek, the Master of Design (Design Strategies) programme of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s School of Design has been rated among the world’s best design thinking programmes.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is proud to have the largest number of International Academy for the Study of Tourism (IAST) members in any university worldwide.