Medicinal Berries and Impact on Type 2 Diabetes: New Feature Story in Outstanding Work by Students Showcase

Explore the enlightening journey undertaken by Zhang Xiaoxu, an undergraduate student from the Food Safety & Technology programme, during her investigation and research on harnessing the potential of extracts from two extraordinary berries, known for their medicinal qualities, to enhance gut health. Xiaoxu’s remarkable study has implications for managing type 2 diabetes and it is just one of the six new feature stories handpicked by our faculty to demonstrate and recognise the outstanding work by students in PolyU.

Six new inspiring feature stories @ Outstanding Work by Students (OWS) Showcase:

• Nature’s Defense: Confronting Diabetes with Herbal Resilience
  (Xiaoxu Zhang – Faculty of Science)
• Sustainable Horizons: A Journey with the CIPS Award
  (Kelsey Chan -Faculty of Business)
• Statistical Odyssey: From Passion to Practical Impact
  (Sam Kwok – Faculty of Science)
• Green Alchemy: Charting the Path to Sustainable Chemistry
  (Troy Chen – Faculty of Science)
• Testing the Neuromodulatory Effects of Theta-burst Stimulation
  (Bingbing Zhang – Faculty of Health and Social Sciences)
• Rise of the Firefighting Robots: A Solution to Hong Kong’s Infernos
  (Meng Wang – Faculty of Construction and Environment)

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to view the captivating posters created by the PolyU Research Student Conference (PRSC) 2023 award winners. These posters are currently on display in the physical OWS Showcase located on the Library Podium Floor.

PolyU Outstanding Work by Students Project Shortlisted for Reimagine Education Awards 2023

The Library’s project “Empowering Lifelong Learning: Outstanding Work by Students Portal and Exhibition” was shortlisted for the prestigious Lifelong Learning Award 2023 by the Wharton-Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Reimagine Education. This achievement is particularly remarkable considering the intense competition, with over 1,200 submissions evaluated by a panel of international experts. It is a testament to the exceptional quality and innovative nature of the project, which has set it apart and garnered well-deserved recognition on a global scale.

Visit the OWS Portal or the exhibits on the Library Podium Floor to get inspiration from the success stories of PolyU students across various disciplines!