Polytechnic University
Coverage of Polytechnic University in the Nexus archive.
- Wang Fuk Court blaze not first of its kind, ‘except in magnitude’, expert says
An expert stated the Wang Fuk Court fire in Hong Kong is not unique except in magnitude. An independent committee is concluding hearings on factors behind the deadliest fire in decades, with experts testifying and closing remarks scheduled in mid-July.
- AI and market shifts leave Hong Kong’s grads facing toughest job hunt since 2021
Hong Kong graduates are facing a challenging job market due to AI and market shifts, with Ivan Cheung, a data science and analytics graduate from Polytechnic University, having submitted over 200 job applications and working part-time to manage his financial situation. His peers are struggling more significantly.
- 4 jailed for rioting at Polytechnic University during 2019 unrest in Hong Kong
A Hong Kong court jailed four men for up to three years and one month for rioting during the 2019 anti-government protests at Polytechnic University in Hung Hom. The sentences are part of authorities' efforts to pursue those involved in the unrest.
- West’s xenophobia, cash woes present huge openings for Hong Kong, scholar says
A Kazakh university leader highlights opportunities for Hong Kong and Eurasian higher education institutions amid Western xenophobia and financial challenges. Professor Waqar Ahmad of Nazarbayev University announced a new joint undergraduate program in computer science and artificial intelligence with Polytechnic University starting next year.