Department of Chemistry (CHEM)

Department of Chemistry

Welcome to URFMS-CHEM

Effective from 11 August 2026 (7:00 a.m.), the former ABCT URFMS has been restructured into two separate booking platforms:

Department of Chemistry (CHEM) – URFMS-CHEM

•  https://urfms.polyu.edu.hk/facilities/CHEM (This page)

Department of Life Sciences (LS) – URFMS-LS

•  https://urfms.polyu.edu.hk/facilities/LifeSci

As part of this transition, equipment previously managed under ABCT-URFMS has been reassigned to either CHEM or LS and migrated to the respective new platforms. To facilitate data migration and prevent booking conflicts, please do not create new reservations in the "ABCT-URFMS" system on or after 11 August 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

 

Important Reminder

Any bookings required after this time must be made through the new platform AFTER 11 August 2026, 7:00 am

• Both CHEM and LS users may continue to access and book eligible equipment through URFMS-CHEM and URFMS-LS.
• All ABCT-URFMS users have been granted access to both URFMS-CHEM and URFMS-LS from 11 August 2026.
• Equipment bookings will continue to be free of charge for both CHEM and LS users.
• Existing payment source accounts will remain valid on both platforms.
• Users should ensure they select the correct system (URFMS-CHEM or URFMS-LS) when making bookings after the transition

Thank you for your cooperation during this transition. Please check the appropriate platform for equipment availability and booking.

 

Remark: 

• Use of CHEM URFMS system 
• For Non-ABCT/FSN users, please refer to the procedure for application for use of ABCT's facilities with application form. 
• For the URFMS account transfer, please fill in the [URFMS account transfer Application Form] 

 

General Notes & Rules

1. CHEM equipment and facilities are available to authorised users for teaching and research purposes only.
2. All equipment usage must be reserved through the URFMS booking system. Unbooked use is strictly prohibited.
3. Users must complete the required training, safety requirements, and obtain necessary approvals before using any equipment.
4. Equipment access and reservations are subject to the approval and assessment of the Person-in-Charge (PIC).
5. Users are responsible for complying with all booking, operational, safety, data management, and facility access requirements.
6. Users and supervisors shall fulfil their responsibilities and obligations as specified in the Terms and Conditions.
7. Any equipment malfunction, damage, misuse, safety incident, or policy violation must be reported to the PIC immediately.
8. Violations of the Terms and Conditions may result in warnings, suspension of booking privileges, revocation of equipment access, or other disciplinary actions.
9. CHEM reserves the right to amend policies, procedures, and requirements at any time without prior notice.

 

Important: By registering for, booking, or using CHEM equipment and facilities, users and supervisors acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to comply with the full Terms and Conditions, including all responsibilities and obligations therein. Details are available in the Terms and Conditions document.