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The University Library (Pao Yue-kong Library) was established on August 1, 1972 to serve the then Hong Kong Polytechnic.

PolyU (Pao Yue-Kong) Library is the learning hub of the University and a dynamic scholarly gateway, providing integrated and timely access to high-quality scholarly resources, and an inspiring environment for intellectual growth and discovery. Between 1973 and 1976, Library services were provided at two centres, one at the present University site at Hung Hom and one at the Quarry Bay Centre. The t

wo centres were consolidated when they were moved to the present Library Building in 1976. On November 25, 1994, the Polytechnic assumed full university status and was renamed The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. On December 20, 1995, the University Library was officially named after the late Sir Yue-kong Pao in appreciation of a generous donation to the University by his family.

29/07/2026

🗣️ 𝔸𝕀𝕠𝕋 𝕍𝕚𝕤𝕦𝕒𝕝 𝕊𝕖𝕟𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕘: 𝔸 𝕄𝕦𝕝𝕥𝕚-ℙ𝕒𝕣𝕒𝕕𝕚𝕘𝕞 ℙ𝕖𝕣𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕞𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖 ℂ𝕠𝕞𝕡𝕒𝕣𝕚𝕤𝕠𝕟 💡

🌟Mr CHANDRA Kent Max, BSc (Hons) Computing
🌟Mr WANG Youkang Albert, BSc (Hons) Computer Science
🌟Mr PAZO RECIO Lucas, BSc (Hons) in Physics with a secondary major in AIDA
🌟Mr CHAR Cheuk Tung George, BSc (Hons) Scheme in Computing & AI

A team of interdisciplinary PolyU students—George, Kent, Lucas, and Albert—successfully transformed a standard 𝗔𝗜𝗼𝗧 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 into an award-winning research project. Their study focused on optimizing image classification for low-power IoT devices, exploring techniques like 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 (SNN) and CNNs. By implementing transfer learning, the team overcame significant data limitations, boosting classification accuracy from a modest 60% to over 90%.

Under the mentorship of Dr. Mohammed Aquil Mirza, their findings were published and presented at the IEEE ICNSC conference, where they received the prestigious 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱. This project highlights the potential of energy-efficient AI in real-world applications like robotics and smart sensing, demonstrating how student collaboration and faculty support can turn academic challenges into 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 industry contributions.

🎞️ Read the full story of the team at https://polyu.hk/zmupn

🔍 Explore more outstanding student work — award-winning papers, projects, and theses — on the PolyU OWS Portal: https://polyu.hk/sQngD

27/07/2026

📚✨ Explore Beyond the Classroom with PolyU Reads

Discover the PolyU Reads Collection — a curated selection of thought provoking books designed to broaden your perspective and spark new ideas 💡

From personal growth to global stories, there’s something for everyone. 🌍

Take a break, pick a book, and explore something new today 💛https://polyu.hk/eNwjn

24/07/2026

📸✨ Rediscover Hong Kong Through Time

Step into the past with the Hong Kong Photography Collection — a unique visual archive capturing the city’s evolving landscape from the 1980s to 2010 🏙️

Explore iconic places, lost landmarks, and revitalised spaces, and see how Hong Kong has transformed over time.

A valuable resource for learning, research, and rediscovering Hong Kong: https://polyu.hk/ZCEAR

13/07/2026

🎨 Explore Art, Design, Architecture, and Fashion — All in One Place

Discover ProQuest One Visual Arts & Design, a comprehensive database bringing together a wide range of resources across visual arts disciplines.

📊 From scholarly journals and magazine archives to primary sources and multimedia videos, this platform supports both research and creative exploration.

Access via https://polyu.hk/VYInK

10/07/2026

📊🚀 Level Up Your Data & Tech Skills with DataCamp

Looking to boost your skills after exams? Try DataCamp — an interactive learning platform with courses in AI, data science, Python, SQL, and more 🤖💻

Learn anytime, at your own pace with hands-on exercises and earn certificates to showcase your achievements! 💡

🎓 Learn. Practise. Get certified. https://polyu.hk/iDGft

09/07/2026

🎟️ Free Hong Kong Book Fair 2026 Ticket? Yes, Please! 📚

Attend a seminar from the English and International Reading Series and claim your FREE Book Fair ticket while supplies last!

Meet inspiring authors, explore new ideas, and make this summer a season of reading.

🔗 Details: https://polyu.hk/fjwAi

08/07/2026

✨ 𝕋𝕙𝕖 ℕ𝕖𝕨 𝔽𝕒𝕔𝕦𝕝𝕥𝕪 𝟛𝕄𝕋 ℙ𝕠𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕤 𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕠𝕗𝕗𝕚𝕔𝕚𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕪 𝕆𝕌𝕋! ✨

Looking for some major academic inspiration? Head over to the PolyU OWS Showcase to check out our freshly unveiled posters celebrating the brilliant minds from the School of Hotel and Tourism Management and Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Sciences’ 3MT Competitions! 🎤⚡

These posters spotlight how our talented students successfully condensed their complex, years-long research into bite-sized, impactful summaries. Come explore their dedication, and their stories of communicating research to the world! 🌍💡

🔥 More posters are coming soon, highlighting the excellence of PolyU students across various disciplines and awards. Let’s celebrate their hard work together! 🙌

🔗 head to polyu.hk/sQngD to dive deeper into these inspiring projects!

07/07/2026

Chinese Culture Series | 中國文化系列| Book Exhibition

Ink · Colour · Eternity: The Soul and Splendour of Chinese Art
墨彩華章 - 中國藝術的千年流光

📍The Forum, 6/F South Wing, Library | Until 31 Dec 2026

Drawing on the Tang Dynasty art historian Zhang Yanyuan's insight that ink alone could achieve the effect of the five colours. However, ink is only the beginning.

From Neolithic painted pottery to contemporary new ink art, tradition and innovation harmonise perfectly. Where “ink” captures the profound spirit of traditional painting, “colour” illuminates the brilliance of ancient craft and contemporary innovation. This exhibition is a journey through the complete spectrum of Chinese art.

The exhibition brings together research works on traditional ink painting, ceramics, decorative arts, art history and contemporary Chinese art culture.

A stroke of ink can express countless colours. Join us on this symphonic journey of Ink and Colour!

唐代藝術史論家張彥遠:「運墨而五色具」。指出透過調整水墨比例，可呈現濃、淡、乾、濕等豐富層次。然而，墨色並非終點，而是蛻變的起點。

從古樸彩陶到當代新水墨，傳統精神與現代創新在此完美交融。以「墨」為核心展現水墨書畫，以「彩」為主軸呈現陶瓷工藝與裝飾藝術及當代視覺文化，帶您領略中華藝術的永恒魅力。

書籍展覽以此經典論述為引，匯聚水墨書畫、陶瓷工藝、裝飾藝術史及當代視覺文化等領域的中英文學術研究著作，呈現中國藝術美學脈絡的多元面貌。

一抹墨，可抵萬千色彩。讓我們一起走進「墨」與「彩」的交響之旅！

📚 View related book collection 查看相關書籍館藏➡️ https://polyu.hk/ZNwHy

06/07/2026

🤖📚 Streamline Your Literature Search with Elsevier’s LeapSpace

Looking to streamline your research workflows? Try LeapSpace — an AI-powered workspace unifying ScienceDirect full-text journals and Scopus indexing into a single platform. 💡

From idea generation to trusted sources discovery, LeapSpace supports your research journey. Start exploring and stay ahead! 🚀

Empower your learning and research with LeapSpace! https://polyu.hk/TAuaf

03/07/2026

Featured Resources for Faculty of Engineering:

Two excellent new media picks for engineers & innovators:

🌌 Space 2.0 (Boundless): Rod Pyle interviews NASA, Roscosmos & private space leaders on the future of Mars missions and public-private partnerships.
📦 The Long Reach of Logistics (Kanopy): Master the critical business skill that moves the world.

Both resources are currently accessible via the PolyU Library https://polyu.hk/UKGcZ.

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