Polytechnic

PolyU harnesses GeoAI technologies to enable sustainable urban development

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
American Association of Geographers, Research, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Climate change, Environment, Polytechnic, AAG, Artificial intelligence, EO, Transport, AI, Multi, Geographic information science, Geoinformatics, Canadian International Council, Earth, Photogrammetry, Ridesharing

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is harnessing innovative GeoAI technologies to provide ground-breaking solutions for some of the environmental and social challenges facing the world today, in various fields including transportation, urban and public safely, planning, climate change and natural disasters.

Key Points: 
  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is harnessing innovative GeoAI technologies to provide ground-breaking solutions for some of the environmental and social challenges facing the world today, in various fields including transportation, urban and public safely, planning, climate change and natural disasters.
  • One direction for the Research Centre is investigation into human-environment interactions in urbanisation by utilising geospatial analytics, GeoAI and big data methods.
  • Another direction is to create various data products of global urban areas using Earth Observations (EO) and to provide EO-based urban data services.
  • Their model effectively captures the dynamics of urban sprawl with significantly improved computational efficiency and performance, and will help enable the modelling of urban growth at regional and even global level, under diverse future urbanisation scenarios.

PolyU harnesses GeoAI technologies to enable sustainable urban development

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
American Association of Geographers, Research, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Climate change, Environment, Polytechnic, AAG, Artificial intelligence, EO, Transport, AI, Multi, Geographic information science, Geoinformatics, Canadian International Council, Earth, Photogrammetry, Ridesharing

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is harnessing innovative GeoAI technologies to provide ground-breaking solutions for some of the environmental and social challenges facing the world today, in various fields including transportation, urban and public safely, planning, climate change and natural disasters.

Key Points: 
  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is harnessing innovative GeoAI technologies to provide ground-breaking solutions for some of the environmental and social challenges facing the world today, in various fields including transportation, urban and public safely, planning, climate change and natural disasters.
  • One direction for the Research Centre is investigation into human-environment interactions in urbanisation by utilising geospatial analytics, GeoAI and big data methods.
  • Another direction is to create various data products of global urban areas using Earth Observations (EO) and to provide EO-based urban data services.
  • Their model effectively captures the dynamics of urban sprawl with significantly improved computational efficiency and performance, and will help enable the modelling of urban growth at regional and even global level, under diverse future urbanisation scenarios.

PolyU research reveals significant effects of instructors onscreen during video classes in aiding student learning

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Online, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Faculty, Learning, Magnetic resonance, Gesture, Magnetic resonance imaging, Polytechnic, COVID-19, Education, Science, National academy, Student, Eye, Animation, Multimedia

Researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have conducted a study to analyse whether and how the instructor's presence in online video lectures affected student learning and learning outcomes.

Key Points: 
  • Researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have conducted a study to analyse whether and how the instructor's presence in online video lectures affected student learning and learning outcomes.
  • The results reveal that students are more motivated to perform socio-emotional and cognitive processing when an instructor, human or animated, is present onscreen, hence facilitating more effective learning.
  • Previous studies have indicated that socio-emotional cues, such as human facial expressions and gestures, help students understand and stay focused on learning content.
  • This contributes to the development of an evidence-based instructional design for multimedia learning, thereby enhancing student's learning experience and outcome."

PolyU research reveals significant effects of instructors onscreen during video classes in aiding student learning

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 25, 2024
Online, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Faculty, Learning, Magnetic resonance, Gesture, Magnetic resonance imaging, Polytechnic, COVID-19, Education, Science, National academy, Student, Eye, Animation, Multimedia

Researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have conducted a study to analyse whether and how the instructor's presence in online video lectures affected student learning and learning outcomes.

Key Points: 
  • Researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have conducted a study to analyse whether and how the instructor's presence in online video lectures affected student learning and learning outcomes.
  • The results reveal that students are more motivated to perform socio-emotional and cognitive processing when an instructor, human or animated, is present onscreen, hence facilitating more effective learning.
  • Previous studies have indicated that socio-emotional cues, such as human facial expressions and gestures, help students understand and stay focused on learning content.
  • This contributes to the development of an evidence-based instructional design for multimedia learning, thereby enhancing student's learning experience and outcome."

DeNexus Appoints Cyber Risk Expert Rosa Kariger to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Management development, Risk management, Growth, Risk, System, Insurance, Iberdrola, Investment, Computer security, Electricity, Polytechnic, IMD

BOSTON, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DeNexus, a leader in cyber risk quantification and management for operational technology (OT) with Industrial Enterprises and Physical Critical Infrastructures, today announced the appointment of Rosa Kariger as the newest addition to its Board of Directors. With the increasing global demand and evolving cyber threats to physical critical infrastructure and industrial environments, Rosa will leverage her industry expertise to facilitate DeNexus' long-term growth strategy to build the global standard for industrial cyber risk quantification.

Key Points: 
  • Her wealth of experience in both cybersecurity and risk management represents a unique dual view of cyber risk and will be a key asset to the DeNexus board.
  • "As we keep building a full-stack solution for cyber risk management, Rosa brings forth unparalleled expertise and global insights in cyber risk management and cyber risk transfer that will undoubtedly strengthen our strategic vision and enhance our position as a leader in industrial cyber risk management.
  • Cybersecurity Officers need it to focus cyber investments, boards and senior management to support proper decision making, regulators to verify adequacy of cyber risk management programs and insurance companies to ensure appropriate cyber risk transfer," said Rosa Kariger.
  • With cybersecurity, cyber risk management, and risk transfer expertise integrated throughout its capital structure, governance, and leadership team, DeNexus is delivering a distinctive end-to-end solution for addressing industrial cyber risk.

PolyU launches Research Centre for Electric Vehicles advancing smart electric vehicle research to achieve carbon neutrality goals

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Carbon, EVS, Electric vehicle, Research, Policy Research Centre, Qianhai, Education, The Sun, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Electronic engineering, University, Government of Hong Kong, Electricity, The Conservation Fund, Renaissance, Public policy, CLP Group, Transport, Student, Digital technology, Forum, BYD, Humanities, International Electrotechnical Commission, Advanced technology, Development, Polytechnic, Environment, Nation, Innovation, Intelligence, HKSAR, Government, Hetao, Distinguishing, China Power International Development, Memorandum, Elsevier, Renewable energy

The Research Centre aims to develop a cutting-edge research platform to address energy and technical challenges presented by modern electric vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • The Research Centre aims to develop a cutting-edge research platform to address energy and technical challenges presented by modern electric vehicles.
  • Electric vehicles are not only a means of transportation, they will promote smart transportation, smart energy, smart networks, smart cities, and smart societies.
  • The Centre will focus on cutting-edge research on electric vehicles and the friendly interaction  between electric vehicles, power grids and 5G networks.
  • It has also recently secured a Public Policy Research Fund to study hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle related policies.

PolyU launches Research Centre for Electric Vehicles advancing smart electric vehicle research to achieve carbon neutrality goals

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Carbon, EVS, Electric vehicle, Research, Policy Research Centre, Qianhai, Education, The Sun, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Electronic engineering, University, Government of Hong Kong, Electricity, The Conservation Fund, Renaissance, Public policy, CLP Group, Transport, Student, Digital technology, Forum, BYD, Humanities, International Electrotechnical Commission, Advanced technology, Development, Polytechnic, Environment, Nation, Innovation, Intelligence, HKSAR, Government, Hetao, Distinguishing, China Power International Development, Memorandum, Elsevier, Renewable energy

The Research Centre aims to develop a cutting-edge research platform to address energy and technical challenges presented by modern electric vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • The Research Centre aims to develop a cutting-edge research platform to address energy and technical challenges presented by modern electric vehicles.
  • Electric vehicles are not only a means of transportation, they will promote smart transportation, smart energy, smart networks, smart cities, and smart societies.
  • The Centre will focus on cutting-edge research on electric vehicles and the friendly interaction  between electric vehicles, power grids and 5G networks.
  • It has also recently secured a Public Policy Research Fund to study hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle related policies.

Student mental health programs receive another $1M in Bell Let's Talk funding

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Well, Student, Standard, University, Research, Mental health, Talk, Foodservice, Partnership, School, Faculty, Support, Lancer, Workplace, Fund, Environment, Polytechnic, Movement, Compass Group, Statistics, Running, Peer support, Edmundston, Exercise, Shippagan, National Lottery Community Fund, Nursing

According to Mental Health Research Canada, more than 1 in 2 Canadians who said they needed mental health support are not getting the help they need.

Key Points: 
  • According to Mental Health Research Canada, more than 1 in 2 Canadians who said they needed mental health support are not getting the help they need.
  • "With the financial support of the Bell Let's Talk Post-Secondary Fund, our Support and Enhance project to expand the reach of mental health care is becoming a reality.
  • "This generous grant from Bell Let's Talk makes it possible for Collège Ahuntsic to coordinate resources to assess the well-being and mental health of its student community.
  • A special thank you to our student mental health advisory committee for sharing their guidance and advice about the sector and student mental health in our selection of grant recipients."

/R E P E A T -- IG Wealth Management Announces New Multi-Year Community Partnerships in Winnipeg to Support High School and Post-Secondary Students/

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Student, Learning, School, Dufferin, CEDA, Red River College Polytechnic, Research, Literacy, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Knowledge, Partnership, Information technology, North Point Douglas, University, Scholarship, Mentorship, Freedom, Business development, MB, University of Manitoba, Pathway, Polytechnic, University of Winnipeg, Hospitality, Education, Growth, Nursing

The initiatives are part of IG's ongoing commitment, through its IG Empower Your Tomorrow community platform, to help underserved groups in the city build their financial well-being.

Key Points: 
  • The initiatives are part of IG's ongoing commitment, through its IG Empower Your Tomorrow community platform, to help underserved groups in the city build their financial well-being.
  • "These programs are significant in scope and commitment and represent a refocussing of our approach to community investment in Winnipeg," said Damon Murchison, President and CEO, IG Wealth Management.
  • Both these programs build on existing partnerships IG has in place with University of Winnipeg and University of Manitoba.
  • Through focused community support and engagement, we can make a real impact and inspire financial confidence, literacy, and resilience among young people in Canada from coast-to-coast.

IG Wealth Management Announces New Multi-Year Community Partnerships in Winnipeg to Support High School and Post-Secondary Students

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Monday, January 22, 2024
Student, Learning, School, Dufferin, CEDA, Red River College Polytechnic, Research, Literacy, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Knowledge, Partnership, Information technology, North Point Douglas, University, Scholarship, Mentorship, Freedom, Business development, MB, University of Manitoba, Pathway, Polytechnic, University of Winnipeg, Hospitality, Education, Growth, Nursing

"These programs are significant in scope and commitment and represent a refocussing of our approach to community investment in Winnipeg," said Damon Murchison, President and CEO, IG Wealth Management.

Key Points: 
  • "These programs are significant in scope and commitment and represent a refocussing of our approach to community investment in Winnipeg," said Damon Murchison, President and CEO, IG Wealth Management.
  • Both these programs build on existing partnerships IG has in place with University of Winnipeg and University of Manitoba.
  • The Pathways Winnipeg and RRC Polytech partnerships are part of the IG Empower Your Tomorrow community platform, which gives Canadians the resources, tools and confidence they need to own their own financial future.
  • Through focused community support and engagement, we can make a real impact and inspire financial confidence, literacy, and resilience among young people in Canada from coast-to-coast.