Hong Kong Polytechnic University

PolyU awarded RGC Strategic Topics Grant to address societal needs in mental healthcare

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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HONG KONG, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has received funding support from the Strategic Topics Grant (STG) 2023/24 of the Research Grants Council (RGC) for a health technology project aimed at promoting a new paradigm shift with creation of an integrated solution to address urgent mental healthcare needs.

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  • HONG KONG, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has received funding support from the Strategic Topics Grant (STG) 2023/24 of the Research Grants Council (RGC) for a health technology project aimed at promoting a new paradigm shift with creation of an integrated solution to address urgent mental healthcare needs.
  • The project has been funded under the STG topic of using AI to address imminent challenges in healthcare, proposing an AI-based, data-driven approach to diagnosis and personalised therapy.
  • PolyU has been working with various sectors to provide solutions to societal challenges.
  • The ceiling of project cost per project to be awarded by the RGC is $40 million (excluding on-costs).

PolyU awarded RGC Strategic Topics Grant to address societal needs in mental healthcare

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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HONG KONG, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has received funding support from the Strategic Topics Grant (STG) 2023/24 of the Research Grants Council (RGC) for a health technology project aimed at promoting a new paradigm shift with creation of an integrated solution to address urgent mental healthcare needs.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has received funding support from the Strategic Topics Grant (STG) 2023/24 of the Research Grants Council (RGC) for a health technology project aimed at promoting a new paradigm shift with creation of an integrated solution to address urgent mental healthcare needs.
  • The project has been funded under the STG topic of using AI to address imminent challenges in healthcare, proposing an AI-based, data-driven approach to diagnosis and personalised therapy.
  • PolyU has been working with various sectors to provide solutions to societal challenges.
  • The ceiling of project cost per project to be awarded by the RGC is $40 million (excluding on-costs).

Waterdrop CEO Peng Shen Elected as a Member of the School Affairs Council of HKU Business School

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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BEIJING, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 9, HKU Business School announced the new membership list for the School Affairs Council.

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  • BEIJING, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 9, HKU Business School announced the new membership list for the School Affairs Council.
  • After nomination and voting by HKU Business School's alumni and publicity by the school, Peng Shen, Founder and CEO of Waterdrop, was elected as a member of the School Affairs Council of HKU Business School.
  • Established in 2001, HKU Business School is the youngest and most dynamic member of HKU.
  • Its main organs include the University Board, University Affairs Council, Teaching Affairs Council and School Affairs Council, among which the School Affairs Council takes charge of the school's teaching and other affairs.

Connexus Travel Appoints Eric Lau as General Manager

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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HONG KONG, Jan 18, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Connexus Travel Limited ("Connexus Travel" or "Connexus") is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Lau as its new General Manager, effective immediately, to drive digital transformation and the growth of its corporate travel business in the region, as well as global expansion.

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  • HONG KONG, Jan 18, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Connexus Travel Limited ("Connexus Travel" or "Connexus") is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Lau as its new General Manager, effective immediately, to drive digital transformation and the growth of its corporate travel business in the region, as well as global expansion.
  • In his role as General Manager, Eric will lead Connexus team to take advantage of the growing corporate travel opportunities in the post-COVID era to drive the business forward and further strengthen the company's strategic development to achieve long-term, sustainable success.
  • Connexus Travel's new General Manager, Mr. Eric Lau
    Eric has more than 18 years of experience in the travel and aviation industry, focusing on people management and strategic partnership.
  • Founded more than 70 years ago as the first travel agent registered in Hong Kong, Connexus Travel, (formerly Swire Travel) now also operates in Beijing and Shanghai, specialising in corporate, leisure and MICE travel, offering a full range of travel services and digital booking applications for corporate travellers.

Bel Prepares for Growth with Three Executive Promotions

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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Lynn has been with Bel for 15 years in roles with increasing responsibilities in the areas of corporate accounting, financial reporting and investor relations.

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  • Lynn has been with Bel for 15 years in roles with increasing responsibilities in the areas of corporate accounting, financial reporting and investor relations.
  • CEO Dan Bernstein stated, “The Board is delighted to recognize all three of these outstanding achievers at Bel.
  • They will play an integral role in meeting the goals Bel has set forth that include long term growth, expanding market share, operational excellence and financial health.
  • Their ongoing performance and leadership will allow Bel to remain committed to a culture of strategic improvements that drive long-term shareholder and stakeholder value.”

AeroGuard Flight Training Center Signs Long Term Agreement With Cathay Pacific, Plans to Train Hundreds of Cadet Pilots at Its Phoenix, Arizona Campus

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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Under these programs, Cathay Pacific plans to train over 1,000 cadet pilots by 2025, increasing capacity yearly to meet the growing travel demand expected within the premier Asian aviation hub.

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  • Under these programs, Cathay Pacific plans to train over 1,000 cadet pilots by 2025, increasing capacity yearly to meet the growing travel demand expected within the premier Asian aviation hub.
  • As the aviation industry rebounds across the globe following the pandemic, AeroGuard plans to train hundreds of future pilots for Cathay Pacific."
  • These new Cathay Pacific flight training programs are expected to take students approximately 10 months to complete with AeroGuard, taking students from no flight time to becoming a commercially rated pilot.
  • AeroGuard Flight Training Center is one of the U.S.'s most successful flight schools, offering accelerated commercial pilot training to candidates from all over the world.

Global Design Visionaries Descend on Hong Kong as Business of Design Week 2022 Summit Opens at M+

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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HONG KONG, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Business of Design Week (BODW) 2022, Asia's premier annual event on design, innovation and brands, returns with a star-studded BODW Summit featuring over 90 speakers from 14 countries and cities including France, Italy, the Netherlands, Thailand, the UK and Hong Kong. Celebrating both Hong Kong Design Centre's (HKDC) and BODW's 20th anniversary this year, BODW 2022 Summit will be delivered in a tribrid format with physical, online and on-demand, with speakers flying over from different countries for the first time since 2018, and physical events held at M+. BODW is also an accredited event celebrating the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

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  • BODW is also an accredited event celebrating the 25thanniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
  • Prof. Eric Yim, Chairman of Hong Kong Design Centre, said at BODW's Opening Ceremony: "BODW has grown into one of the most exciting and inspiring gatherings of design visionaries and creative business leaders from all over the world.
  • BODW 2022 is co-organised by Hong Kong Trade Development Council, with support from Strategic Regional Partner, Guangzhou Design Week; Strategic Cultural Partner, M+; Strategic Business Partners, Brand Hong Kong, Dutch Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and InvestHK; and Strategic Programme Partners, Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI), PMQ and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design (PolyU Design).
  • Promoting and cultivating an appreciation for design across the city, BODW 2022 concurrent and partner events and programmes include the BODW CityProg, DFA Awards, Design Spectrum, Fashion Asia Hong Kong, Business of IP Asia Forum, DesignInspire, deTour design festival, Leadership Forum by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design (PolyU Design), and Guangzhou Design Week, among other initiatives.

Global Design Visionaries Descend on Hong Kong as Business of Design Week 2022 Summit Opens at M+

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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HONG KONG, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Business of Design Week (BODW) 2022, Asia's premier annual event on design, innovation and brands, returns with a star-studded BODW Summit featuring over 90 speakers from 14 countries and cities including France, Italy, the Netherlands, Thailand, the UK and Hong Kong. Celebrating both Hong Kong Design Centre's (HKDC) and BODW's 20th anniversary this year, BODW 2022 Summit will be delivered in a tribrid format with physical, online and on-demand, with speakers flying over from different countries for the first time since 2018, and physical events held at M+. BODW is also an accredited event celebrating the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

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  • BODW is also an accredited event celebrating the 25thanniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
  • Prof. Eric Yim, Chairman of Hong Kong Design Centre, said at BODW's Opening Ceremony: "BODW has grown into one of the most exciting and inspiring gatherings of design visionaries and creative business leaders from all over the world.
  • BODW 2022 is co-organised by Hong Kong Trade Development Council, with support from Strategic Regional Partner, Guangzhou Design Week; Strategic Cultural Partner, M+; Strategic Business Partners, Brand Hong Kong, Dutch Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and InvestHK; and Strategic Programme Partners, Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI), PMQ and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design (PolyU Design).
  • Promoting and cultivating an appreciation for design across the city, BODW 2022 concurrent and partner events and programmes include the BODW CityProg, DFA Awards, Design Spectrum, Fashion Asia Hong Kong, Business of IP Asia Forum, DesignInspire, deTour design festival, Leadership Forum by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design (PolyU Design), and Guangzhou Design Week, among other initiatives.

PolyU researchers compile world's first "atlas" of airborne microbes that provides an important new perspective for public health research

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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The microbial population of the air that surrounds us is comparatively unknown, but a research expedition led by PolyU scientists is about to change that.

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  • The microbial population of the air that surrounds us is comparatively unknown, but a research expedition led by PolyU scientists is about to change that.
  • In collaboration with researchers on the mainland and the US, the PolyU-led team spent around a year sampling airborne microbes across the world, from ground level to mountaintops.
  • The atlas provides a wealth of insights into the microbial communities floating above the ground.
  • Hence, the study provides an invaluable resource and an important new perspective for future public health research.

PolyU researchers compile world's first "atlas" of airborne microbes that provides an important new perspective for public health research

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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The microbial population of the air that surrounds us is comparatively unknown, but a research expedition led by PolyU scientists is about to change that.

Key Points: 
  • The microbial population of the air that surrounds us is comparatively unknown, but a research expedition led by PolyU scientists is about to change that.
  • In collaboration with researchers on the mainland and the US, the PolyU-led team spent around a year sampling airborne microbes across the world, from ground level to mountaintops.
  • The atlas provides a wealth of insights into the microbial communities floating above the ground.
  • Hence, the study provides an invaluable resource and an important new perspective for future public health research.