PolyU respects Government’s decision, vows to build on experience and prepare for future challenges

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) acknowledges the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government’s final decision regarding the establishment of the third medical school. While the University is disappointed not to have been selected to establish the third medical school, PolyU fully respects the Government’s decision and will continue to support the HKSAR Government as always in nurturing healthcare professionals, promoting medical technology development, benefiting society, and contributing to the Nation.

Establishing the third medical school is a significant policy that benefits Hong Kong citizens and supports the long-term development of the Nation’s healthcare sector. It carries profound importance for strengthening Hong Kong’s status as an international health and medical innovation hub. PolyU was honoured to participate in the application process and submitted a comprehensive proposal based on decades of experience in healthcare education, hoping to provide a reference for healthcare service development in Hong Kong and other Greater Bay Area cities.

Dr LAM Tai-fai, PolyU Council Chairman, sincerely thanked the University’s preparatory committee members for their tremendous efforts and dedication throughout the process, expressing deep appreciation for their outstanding performance and team spirit. He also extended special gratitude to community members, alumni, and all staff and students for their consistent encouragement and support. Dr Lam acknowledged that the team had given their utmost and encouraged everyone to remain undeterred, calling for sustained unity and shared commitment to drive PolyU’s continuous development and support Hong Kong’s establishment as an international hub for post-secondary education.

Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, PolyU President, thanked all Expert Advisory Committee members and colleagues involved in the application process for their valuable input and strong support. He stated that “failure is the mother of success”, confirming the team would review and summarise this experience to refine related work, prepare thoroughly, and meet future challenges. Prof. Teng emphasised that PolyU will continue leveraging its unique strengths in “medicine-engineering integration”, deepen clinical collaboration with local hospitals, accelerate the translation of medical research outcomes, actively nurture healthcare talent to address societal needs, and contribute to establishing Hong Kong as an international hub for medical training, research and innovation.

PolyU sincerely congratulates The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology on its successful bid to establish the third medical school. Dr Lam and Prof. Teng reiterated their call for PolyU staff, students and alumni to fulfil their civic and social responsibilities by actively participating in the 8th Legislative Council Election and casting their votes on 7 December to jointly create the future.

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