READ@PolyU 2026 has begun! Our campus-wide reading programme aims to foster a love of reading across PolyU. Each year, we select an award-winning common book for every student to read along.

This year’s pick is AI 2041: Ten Visions for Our Future by Kai-Fu Lee and Chen Qiufan — a collection of sci-fi stories blended with technological analysis. Through ten stories set in our future, the authors explore a changing world where characters confront the unintended consequences and sudden opportunities of new tech.

By unmasking the friction between automated efficiency and human agency, the book reminds us that while the challenges are real, the final choices belong to us.

Upcoming Events in September

Get Your Common Book

📅 31 Aug - 11 Sept 2026 (Mon – Fri), 14:00 – 17:00

📍P/F of the Library

Eligibility: PolyU Students (Quota: 800)

Pick up a print copy for free while stock lasts!
Prefer a digital copy? Access the e-book version.

Join a Book Chat Group

📅 Week 3 - 6 (Mon – Fri), 11:30 / 12:30 / 13:30

📍The Bubble, 6/F South Wing of the Library

Register Now !

Meet three times in a staff-led group, exchange ideas, share insights, and explore the future of AI with fellow PolyU readers.

Join READ@PolyU and discover how reading can open new perspectives, spark meaningful discussions, and connect people across cultures.

So, what are you waiting for? Be part of READ@PolyU and transform your time at PolyU into a rewarding journey of intellectual growth and cultural discovery.

For details, please visit the READ@PolyU website.

READ@PolyU is a campus-wide reading programme to promote a love of reading on campus. Our vision is to build an empathetic, creative, and courageous community of learners and global citizens for whom reading is a source of knowledge and creativity.

Compact shelving installation will be carried out in G/F South Wing and North Wing from 14 Aug – 21 Sep 2026.

Construction noise is inevitable during the works period. Please go to other floors for quiet study when necessary.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused. Thank you for your understanding. 

The Library is excited to announce the launch of our new high-performance AI computing facilities. These resources provide a dedicated environment for everyone—from beginners to advanced users—to explore, develop, and implement AI technologies.

Whether you are learning to use AI, developing custom AI applications, or completing AI coursework, the AI workstations and notebooks are fully equipped to support your needs:

Ready-to-Use Environments: Pre-installed with Python, Jupyter Notebook, for coding and data cleaning tasks.

Advanced Capabilities: Pre-installed LLM and API endpoint, making it easy to incorporate LLM functionalities into your applications and workflows.

High-End Hardware: Optimised for AI development and research.

Please click here for detailed information on available software and hardware specifications.

The AI notebooks are available for walk-in use at i-Space (4/F, North Wing) inside the Digital Visualisation Room.

Step into the future of AI innovation today!

BCC Research delivers comprehensive market intelligence and forecasting across the life sciences, digital world, materials, energy & sustainability, and artificial intelligence technology.

With five-year projections, market share analysis, and detailed competitive profiling, it helps researchers understand evolving global market dynamics and stay ahead of critical technology changes.

Key content covers:

Life Sciences: Medical & Surgical Devices, Cell Biology, Pharmaceuticals, and health maintenance

Digital World: Instrumentation & Sensors, Safety and Security, Engineering, Photonics, and Information Technology

Materials: Advanced Materials, Plastics, Chemicals, Semiconductor and Nanotechnology, and Environment

Energy & Sustainability: Water, Membranes and Separations, Fuel Cell and Battery, Food, Energy, Manufacturing and Environment

Artificial Intelligence Technology: Artificial Technology & AI Sentiment Index

Expiry date: 31 December 2026