Service-Learning and Leadership Office

Service-Learning and Leadership Office To this end, PolyU is a pioneering leader in Hong Kong in making service-learning a core educational requirement for all undergraduate degree students.

Ranking among the world’s top 100 institutions, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) aspires to nurture socially responsible professionals and global citizens. PolyU’s service-learning programme has witnessed a tremendous expansion from 6 service-learning subjects and 200 students in 2012 to over 70 regularly-offered subjects and more than 4,500 students each academic year. The University’

s commitment to holistic student development through service-learning has received wide recognition including the UGC Teaching Awards, QS Reimagine Education Awards, and as the winner of the “Teaching and Learning Strategy of the Year” by the Times Higher Education Awards Asia 2022. The Service-Learning and Leadership Office (SLLO), with over 10 years of success, takes the lead in advancing service-learning and youth leadership at PolyU. It champions efforts and resources to make service-learning a meaningful and crucial aspect of faculty work, student life, institutional identity and external partnership. It strives to train, support and facilitate faculty members and academic departments to design and implement innovative service-learning courses and projects. With a pool of service locations extending across Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan, South-East Asia and Africa, SLLO demonstrates strong partnerships with local and international community organisations. The office also steers research on the pedagogy and practices of service-learning and fosters collaboration with universities and institutions worldwide. Spearheading the development of quality academic service-learning experiences in response to community needs, SLLO delivers a diverse portfolio of programmes and initiatives to prepare students to become civic-minded professionals with leadership skills, cross-cultural capability, global perspective and a heart to serve. It will continue to engage all stakeholders who embrace the culture of service-learning, and expand service-learning programmes overseas for students in full force.

[𝐈𝐧 𝐘𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐧] 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬!PolyU students, supported by their peers from Yunn...
28/07/2026

[𝐈𝐧 𝐘𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐧] 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬!

PolyU students, supported by their peers from Yunnan University, delivered a meaningful service project in Yunnan and brought hospitality-specific training to local youths. In-depth discussions covered culinary techniques, Western food and beverage services, regional traditions, and workplace English, with vibrant and energetic exchanges throughout. Through hands-on workshops spanning Eastern and Western catering and tea service, our students and local youths uncovered the value of collaboration and empowered one another.

[𝐈𝐧 𝐘𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐧] 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭-𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬!In Yunnan, PolyU students went into the community and spoke direct...
23/07/2026

[𝐈𝐧 𝐘𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐧] 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭-𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬!

In Yunnan, PolyU students went into the community and spoke directly with nursing home staff about their daily challenges. They designed health promotion plans for these workers, joined activities to support their wellness, and reflected on the experience to become more community-minded future professionals.

It has been incredible to see our students grow through their service-learning journey and make a meaningful impact in the community!

What an unforgettable experience in the Philippines!PolyU students left their classrooms and went to the heart of a new ...
20/07/2026

What an unforgettable experience in the Philippines!

PolyU students left their classrooms and went to the heart of a new place, putting what they learned about community resilience into practice. Joined by students from the University of the Philippines Baguio (UP Baguio), they organized a summer camp with fun-filled activities and games focused on building emotional and social resilience. They helped local children and youth build vital tools like self-esteem and self-awareness while practising their English. They brought out the biggest smiles from the locals and earned themselves lifelong lessons in serving the community.

In the Philippines, PolyU students translated classroom theory into practice as they took charge of the local clinic flo...
15/07/2026

In the Philippines, PolyU students translated classroom theory into practice as they took charge of the local clinic floors. They conducted vital physical health checks, delivered lifestyle counseling, and facilitated cognitive brain exercises for residents. Through this hands-on service-learning experience, our students strengthened vulnerable community health systems and gained a deep, global perspective on health care.

Together, we learned, served, and grew!

Our team had the incredible opportunity to participate in the 2026 International Conference of the International Associa...
08/07/2026

Our team had the incredible opportunity to participate in the 2026 International Conference of the International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement Asia-Pacific Community of Practice in Manila.

Centered on “Ethics of Service-Learning and Community Engagement,” the conference brought participants together from around the globe to shape inclusive future directions for service-learning and community engagement. Professor Grace Ngai, Head of the Service-Learning and Leadership Office, delivered a keynote presentation titled "The Ethics of Quality: How Evidence-Based Evaluation Underpins Impactful Service-Learning Programmes," sparking lively discussions among participants.

We are pleased to contribute to this work and stand alongside educators shaping the future of service-learning and community engagement!

02/07/2026

【🤲 理大逾400師生赴雲南文山 | 啟動歷來最大規模中國內地服務學習🌟】

作為香港首間將「服務學習」納入本科生核心課程的大學，理大致力培育學生成為具備公民意識的專業人士，不單擁有領導才能、跨文化能力、環球視野，還有服務社會的心志。今年5月至7月，六個學院超過400名師生赴雲南文山參與9個服務學習項目，惠及當地超過4,000名居民！❤️

理大學生發揮創意與專業知識和技能，針對社區需求，開展了多個極具意義的項目：
🤖 AI科技 x 回憶傳承：透過電子計算學系開展的項目，學生運用專業搭建的人工智能數碼人平台，保存養老院長者珍貴的回憶。

👗 非遺工藝x 現代時裝：時裝及紡織學院開展項目，帶領學生與當地繡娘合作，將傳統壯繡技藝融入現代時裝設計，推廣非物質文化遺產的創新傳承。

📱 智慧工具 x 文旅振興：酒店及旅遊業管理學院開長的項目，讓學生為鄉村打造多媒體導覽內容，協助將當地豐富的文化資源轉化為鄉村振興的新動力。

【🤲 Over 400 PolyU Students and Staff Heading to Yunnan Wenshan for the Largest-Ever Service-Learning Programme in Chinese Mainland🌟】

As the first university in Hong Kong to incorporate Service-Learning into its undergraduate core curriculum, PolyU is committed to nurturing students to become civic-minded professionals with leadership skills, cross-cultural capability, global perspective, and a heart to serve. Starting this May till July, over 400 staff members and students from six faculties and schools have travelled to Yunnan Wenshan to participate in 9 impactful summer service-learning projects, directly benefiting more than 4,000 local residents! ❤️

By leveraging their creativity, professional knowledge and skills, our students launched several initiatives to address pressing community needs:

🤖 AI Technology x Memory Preservation: Through a project launched by the Department of Computing, students created an AI-powered “digital human” platform for elderly residents in a nursing home, using cutting-edge technology to capture, recreate, and preserve their precious life memories.

👗Intangible Cultural Heritage Crafts x Contemporary Fashion: The School of Fashion and Textiles launched a project where students collaborated with local embroiderers to integrate traditional Zhuang embroidery techniques into contemporary fashion design, breathing new life into this priceless intangible cultural heritage.

📱 Smart Tools x Cultural Tourism Innovation: The School of Hotel and Tourism Management introduced a project to design multimedia guide information for local villages, aiming to transform rich local cultural assets into powerful drivers for economic and community growth.

#香港理工大學 #服務學習

[Shape Community Engagement. Build the Skills to Lead it.]Uncover the world of service-earning and community engagement ...
02/07/2026

[Shape Community Engagement. Build the Skills to Lead it.]

Uncover the world of service-earning and community engagement with our new Minor programme at PolyU!

The new Minor in Service-Learning for Socially Responsible Leadership aligns with global best practices and helps students understand the factors shaping communities. They can build future-ready skills such as leadership and intercultural communication. Each year, one lucky student will embark on a transformative U.S. exchange programme.

Be part of a movement shaping compassionate leaders for a better tomorrow!

Learn more about it today! https://polyu.hk/hLTUv

A while ago, we welcomed a visiting delegation from Nanyang Technological University to our campus. As a recognized lead...
30/06/2026

A while ago, we welcomed a visiting delegation from Nanyang Technological University to our campus. As a recognized leader in service-learning, we frequently have the privilege of opening our doors to institutions looking to share and exchange.

It was an incredible occasion of cross-institutional connection and deep-dive discussions. Our team spent the days hosting meetings, sharing our experience, and demonstrating the exact frameworks that have put us at the forefront.

We love opening our doors to fellow educators and innovators who share our passion for pushing boundaries in service-learning. Thank you to our guests for a fantastic discussion!

[𝐈𝐧 𝐘𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐧] 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬!In Yunnan, PolyU students designed and hosted useful health education workshops f...
25/06/2026

[𝐈𝐧 𝐘𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐧] 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬!

In Yunnan, PolyU students designed and hosted useful health education workshops for local youth. Through fun-filled game booths and role-play activities, they made learning about health easy and engaging. With informative mini-lectures, they tackled vital youth-related health and wellness issues with care and created a lasting experience for the local youth. By tailoring every session to the community's needs, our students weren’t just teaching—they were learning the power of sharing, leadership, and global citizenship.

[𝐈𝐧 𝐘𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐧] 𝐀 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲!Through an innovative service-learning project by Department of Computi...
24/06/2026

[𝐈𝐧 𝐘𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐧] 𝐀 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲!

Through an innovative service-learning project by Department of Computing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University , our students collected the life stories of elderly individuals living in solitude in the peaceful corners of Yunnan. They did not merely record them; they served as the “Ferrymen,” transforming these real-life narratives into interactive memorials. They leveraged self-developed platforms, VR, AI digital avatars, and 3D scene reconstruction technologies to build an immersive city of memories.

This project is no longer exclusively about archiving history; it is about creating a digital space where one can walk through someone’s lifetime. It involves blending technology with a human touch to create digital tributes that can endure for future generations.

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