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LST was established in 1988. Our department is one of the leading academic departments in Asia. It addresses real life language issues in a bilingual society.

The Department of Language Science and Technology (LST), formerly known as the Department of Chinese, Translation and Interpretation, was established in 1988. Our department is one of the leading academic departments in Asia that studies Chinese and its interaction with English. As a department with two undergraduate programmes, six taught master programmes, and a programme for MPhil and PhD students, LST has worked hard to become an innovative pioneer in establishing academic programmes that are underpinned by our research and which fulfill the demands of society. We established the first MA in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language in Hong Kong as well as the first Master of Speech Therapy in Hong Kong. As an active, research-oriented department, LST has been strong in the research areas of bilingual communication, Chinese language education, Chinese language testing, language disorder, language technology, linguistics and translation. As a responsible member of the community, LST constantly provides services to the people of Hong Kong, especially to those in need. For example, we have special programmes that help south Asian school children in Hong Kong to learn Chinese, we offer Chinese and Putonghua tests for local primary and secondary school students, and we provide therapy services to children with communication disorders or learning deficiencies.

30/09/2026

仲未諗定讀咩好？不如先嚟睇吓 LST學生平時點樣上堂啦！

10 月 10 日理大本科入學資訊日，可以一次過參觀3 個 LST 嘅實驗室或治療所，親身體驗平時上堂、做實驗同接觸言語治療係點樣！

🔍 Speech and Language Sciences Laboratory 語言科學實驗室 (QR602)
🔍 Language Laboratory 語言實驗室 (AG316)
🔍 Speech Therapy Unit 言語治療所 (FG701)

想知道 LST 點樣將語言、科學同技術完美結合？
快啲嚟親身感受吓啦！

🌟理大本科入學資訊日
📅日期：2026年 10月 10 日（星期六）
⏰時間：上午10時至下午5時
📍地點：香港理工大學
🔗 活動詳情及報名：https://polyu.hk/PxgUl

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Not sure what to study? Come and see what learning at LST is really like!

Join us on Info Day, 10 October, for a special chance to explore three LST laboratories and get a closer look at the LST learning experience.

🔍 Speech and Language Sciences Laboratory 語言科學實驗室 (QR602)
🔍 Language Laboratory 語言實驗室 (AG316)
🔍 Speech Therapy Unit 言語治療所 (FG701)

Want to see how LST brings language, science and technology together? Come and check it out for yourself!

🌟 PolyU Info Day
📅 Date: 10 October 2026 (Saturday)
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
🔗 Details and Registration: https://polyu.hk/PxgUl

25/09/2026

語言，可以拉近距離；科技，可以將思念帶到千里之外。
喺 PolyU LST，我哋研究嘅唔單止係 Code，更加係語言（Language）、科學（Science）同科技（Technology）嘅結合！由言語治療、自然語言處理（NLP）到 AI 應用，我哋一直相信：語言，就係驅動科技嘅核心動力 💡。
適逢中秋佳節，PolyU LST 祝大家中秋節快樂，人月兩團圓✨🥮！

#香港理大 #語言科學及技術

24/09/2026

🗣️【 #免費講座 – 跨性別聲線治療】

📌透過網上講座，介紹與性別認同相關的術語，概述性別不安的治療方法，讓大眾認識言語治療師在跨性別聲線治療中的角色。

✏️💬想了解更多？立即報名：https://polyu.hk/zAzVi

#語言科學及技術學系 #跨性別 #性別認同 #聲線治療＃言語治療

23/09/2026

讀完 LST畢業後，淨係得翻譯一條路？咁AI 會唔會就嚟取代晒我嘅工作？第時想轉行會唔會無咁多選擇？

如果你都有呢個疑惑，咁你可能低估咗 LST嘅潛力喇✨！

喺 LST，我哋學到嘅唔只係語言，仲會掌握到溝通及解難能力、數據分析、AI與科技應用等多元技能，為你打開數碼時代更多元化嘅職業可能。

想知道自己適合邊條職業路線？

10月10日 Info Day過嚟做 MBTI 職業探索問卷，了解你嘅職業取向，再參加主題工作坊同分享環節，同你一齊發掘未來嘅無限出路！

唔好比固有印象限制你嘅未來。嚟LST開拓你嘅專屬出路！

🌟理大本科入學資訊日
📅日期：2026年 10月 10 日（星期六）
⏰時間：上午10時至下午5時
📍地點：香港理工大學
🔗活動詳情及訪客登記：https://polyu.hk/PxgUl
🔥工作坊報名連結：https://polyu.hk/ojLJJ

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Studying Language Science and Technology (LST)—does that mean translation is your only career path? Will AI take over these jobs in the future? And if you want to switch careers later on, will your options be limited?

If you have these doubts, you might be underestimating the true potential of LST✨!

At LST, you’ll learn more than just language. You’ll also master diverse skills like communication, problem-solving, data analysis, and AI & technology applications — skills that can open up versatile career possibilities in the digital era. Still wondering what you can do with LST and want to find out which career path suits you best?

Come to our Info Day on 10 Oct! Take the MBTI Career Exploration Questionnaire to discover your career orientation, then join our thematic workshop and sharing session to explore endless future possibilities.

Don’t let one idea of “language” define your future. Come to LST and forge your own path!

🌟 PolyU Info Day
📅 Date: 10 October 2026 (Saturday)
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
🔗 Event Details and Visitor Registration: https://polyu.hk/PxgUl
🔥 Workshop Sign-up: https://polyu.hk/ojLJJ

22/09/2026

🌟𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐋𝐂𝐒𝐋 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞!
We are thrilled to share highlights from our recent participation in the 8th International Conference on Teaching and Learning of Chinese as a Second Language (TLCSL) held in Singapore this September 2026.

A major highlight of the conference was the formal appointment of 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐗𝐢𝐧𝐡𝐮𝐚 𝐙𝐡𝐮 as Academic Advisor to the Singapore Centre for Chinese Language (SCCL). A renowned scholar in Chinese language curriculum and assessment research, Prof. Zhu received his Letter of Appointment personally from Mr. Desmond Lee, Minister for Education of Singapore, during the opening ceremony, marking a distinguished recognition of his profound contributions to the field.

Building on this momentum, Prof. Zhu also delivered a keynote address, while our faculty members and research students who led several invited symposia, further showcasing PolyU’s leading strengths and scholarly impact in Chinese language education and assessment on the international stage.

🔗 Read the full story here: https://polyu.hk/LAvCW

16/09/2026

🤔一聽到「語言」兩個字，你會即時諗到啲咩？人文學，語言學定文學？
好多人以為LST 就係單純學語文，但現實係，語言可以行得比想像中更前。 LST將會打破你嘅固有思維，帶你解鎖「Language Shaping Technology（語言驅動科技）」嘅無限可能！

為咗迎合唔同嘅興趣同發展方向，LST提供兩個專業學士課程：
• 🎓語言科學及技術 (榮譽) 理學⼠（BScLST）
• 🎓言語治療 (榮譽) 理學士（BScST）

想親身了解呢兩個課程點樣顛覆你對「語言」嘅想像？快啲計劃你嘅未來，立即登記參加 PolyU Info Day，嚟聽課程講座啦，到時見！

🌟理大本科入學資訊日
📅日期：2026年 10月 10 日（星期六）
⏰時間：上午10時至下午5時
📍地點：香港理工大學
🔗 活動詳情及報名：https://polyu.hk/PxgUl

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🤔When it comes to the word “LANGUAGE”, what pops up in your mind first? Humanities, Linguistics or Literature?

Many people think LST is just about learning languages, but the reality is that language goes far beyond that. LST is here to break your preconceptions and unlock the infinite possibilities of "Language Shaping Technology"!

To cater to different interests and career paths, we offer two forward-looking UG programmes designed for the digital era:
• 🎓BSc (Hons) in Language Science and Technology (BScLST)
• 🎓BSc (Hons) in Speech Therapy (BScST)

Want to see firsthand how these programmes will reshape your imagination of "language"? Plan for your future now and register for the PolyU Info Day to attend our programme talks. See you there!

🌟 PolyU Info Day
📅 Date: 10 October 2026 (Saturday)
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
🔗 Details and Registration: https://polyu.hk/PxgUl

#語言科學及技術 #言語治療 #人工智能 #香港理大

14/09/2026

【𝐋𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠】 How does a background in translation and languages evolve into a trailblazing career at the helm of the FinTech and virtual insurance industries🚀? 𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐰 (PolyU LST Alumna and Chief Executive of 𝐎𝐧𝐞𝐃𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞) proves that core communication skills serve as the ultimate transferable asset💼, propelling her from early translation roots to leading Hong Kong's first profitable virtual insurer🌟

👉 Read Emily's full story here: https://polyu.hk/uwyPf

01/09/2026

🎉𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐒𝐓 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲!

☺️As classes officially get underway today, we look back at our recent Undergraduate Orientation held at the Hung Hom Bay Campus! It was wonderful to see professors and students gather to share valuable programme insights and help our incoming freshmen transition smoothly into university life. This orientation set the stage for an incredible journey ahead🙌🏻.

Get ready to embrace every exciting challenge and opportunity, and let's make this academic year truly remarkable together💯🎉!

21/08/2026

【𝐋𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠】 In our latest featured story, 𝐄𝐦𝐦𝐚 𝐘𝐮 (MABCC Graduate and Founder of 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧) shares how her journey—from a communication student passionate about social issues, to a sustainable entrepreneur recognized by 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐛𝐞𝐬 𝟑𝟎 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟎—proved that a corporate communication background can lead to unexpected and impactful career pathways🌟.

Want to see how an MABCC background can take you far beyond the traditional desk job and open doors to unique career pathways?

👉 Read Emma's full story here: https://polyu.hk/Kykbk

18/08/2026

We were thrilled to successfully host the 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 (𝐜𝐮𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬) from 11 to 13 August, marking a major milestone in the advancement of ecolinguistics and interdisciplinary research on sustainability🌍✨!

Bringing together over 70 global scholars from countries and regions such as 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚, 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠, 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐮, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬, 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧, 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚, 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤, 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐚, 𝐊𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐚, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚, the symposium provided a vibrant platform for critical dialogue and the exchange of innovative ideas. As a department, LST is proud to foster these powerful international collaborations, exploring how language science and technology can drive meaningful change toward a more sustainable and inclusive future.

👉Read more details here: https://polyu.hk/RfZys

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