PolyU Hosts Rehabilitation Sciences Students and Staff from Mongolia

From 29 January to 4 February 2026, the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) organised the 2026 Rehabilitation Sciences Student–Staff Exchange Programme. Twelve students and two faculty members from the Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy at the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS) visited PolyU and several healthcare facilities to learn about the various rehabilitation practices in Hong Kong and to discuss professional collaboration opportunities. Following the success of the programme last year, this event is the second academic exchange between PolyU and the MNUMS under the University Alliance of the Silk Road Sub-Alliance of Engineering Medicine Facilitated Technology Innovation.

The Mongolian participants gave overwhelmingly positive feedback after their visit. Dr Erdenee Baasankhuu, Physiotherapy Lecturer at the MNUMS, commented: “Participating in this programme at PolyU was an incredibly rewarding experience for me. I now understand how theory and practice can be effectively integrated within a modern, student-centred learning environment. Exposure to diverse clinical settings also helped me realise that rehabilitation is not only about physical recovery but also about supporting a patient’s psychological well-being, social participation and independence in a holistic manner.”

MNUMS student Ms Tangad Altanzaya also shared her insights about the programme: “My week in Hong Kong was incredibly productive. What impressed me most was the unwavering commitment to ‘person-centred care’. Therapists demonstrated remarkable precision in adapting to each patient’s environment and selecting the most effective assistive devices. This programme has truly inspired me and will significantly influence my future studies and professional development.”  

In 2025, PolyU and Xi’an Jiaotong University jointly established the University Alliance of the Silk Road Sub-alliance of Engineering Medicine Facilitated Technology Innovation. The MNUMS is a founding member of the Sub-alliance and PolyU’s first Mongolian partner. PolyU will continue to cultivate academic collaboration and partnerships along the Belt and Road.