(Israel, 12 January, 2105)–On 8 January, 50 Hong Kong students selected to join the Techcracker Lab programme ventured out of their comfort zones, and headed to Israel for a journey across the “Startup Nation”. Upon arrival, the group was met with unpredictable weather and snow, yet they managed... Read More
(Hong Kong, 24 November 2014) In 1923, after the First World War, Albert Einstein visited the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, Israel. He founded the Technion Society and whilst there, planted the iconic Washingtonion Robusta. Still standing, the palm tree is symbolic of the Society’s... Read More
(Hong Kong, 10 November 2014) In this data-driven, talent-centric economy, innovation is critical to sustainable development and progress. The Li Ka Shing Foundation is proud to announce a collaboration with the Technion- Israel Institute of Technology to launch Techcracker Lab. About Techcracker Lab... Read More
They know that facing life's vicissitudes proactively is part of what makes life worth living , cumulating experiences that could fortify the foundation for success. We all at times wish for a magic wand , success by a wave of our hands; some are totally consumed by this thought , yet The best of what... Read More
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Council has decided to name its new 18-storey building after Dr Li Ka-shing in recognition of his latest donation of HK$100 million to the University. This is the largest amount of personal donation ever received by PolyU since its inception. University President... Read More
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) yesterday (June 1) received a donation of $100 million – the largest personal contribution ever received by the Institution – from the Li Ka-shing Foundation to support its further development. At a commemorative ceremony held on the PolyU campus,... Read More
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has a very special objective. Its predecessor, the Hong Kong Polytechnic, was founded in 1972. Over the past 10 years, PolyU has rapidly expanded under the guidance and encouragement of the University Council and President Poon. PolyU was granted university status... Read More