A group photo of our guests, faculty members, student awardees and freshmen.
(From left to right) Prof. Kenneth Fong (Associate Head, DoRCAT and Professor of PolyU RS), Prof. David Shum (Yeung Tsang Wing Yee and Tsang Wing Hing Professor in Neuropsychology, Chair Professor of Neuropsychology and Dean of Faculty of Health and Social Sciences), Dr Hon David Lam (Legislative Council Member (Medical and Health Services)), Prof. Marco Pang (Shun Hing Education and Charity Fund Professor in Rehabilitation Sciences, Chair Professor of Neurorehabilitation and Head of PolyU RS), Prof. Amy Fu (Peter Hung Professor in Pain Management, Associate Head, ADoRISports and Professor of PolyU RS) and Prof. Shirley Ngai (Associate Head and Associate Professor of PolyU RS).
The ceremony was graced by Dr Hon David Lam, Legislative Council Member (Medical and Health Services).
New students took an oath, pledging to uphold the core values and ethical standards of their professions.
New students took an oath, pledging to uphold the core values and ethical standards of their professions.
The Department of Rehabilitation Sciences marked the commencement of the 2025/26 academic year with an inauguration ceremony on 28 August 2025. This event also served as a platform to honour the remarkable accomplishments of our staff and students.
During the ceremony, accolades were bestowed to recognise the remarkable contributions and successes of our staff, by the guest of honour Dr Hon David Lam, Legislative Council Member (Medical and Health Services).
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Award: Outstanding Teacher Award
Recipient: Prof. Will Chien
Award: Outstanding Earlier Career Teacher Award
Recipient: Mr Kenneth Chung
Award: Outstanding Teaching Team Award
Recipients:
Team Leader: Prof. Shamay Ng
Team Members: Prof. Stanley Winser, Prof. Priya Kannan, Prof. Clare Yu, Mr Kenneth Chung, Dr Hoe Lee, Ms Joy Lau, Mr Kin-Chung Tang, Mr Louis Nip and Mr Nick Lui
Award: Outstanding Early Career Researcher Award
Recipient: Prof. Arnold Wong
Award: Outstanding Service Award (Individual Award for Academic/ Teaching/ Clinical Staff)
Recipient: Prof. Benson Lau
Award: Outstanding Service Award (Team Award for Academic/ Teaching/ Clinical Staff)
Recipients: Prof. Marco Pang, Prof. Amy Fu, Prof. Freddy Lam, Prof. Anna Bella Suen, Ms Jacqueline Au-Yeung and Ms Vera Lam
Award: Outstanding Service Award (Team Award for Non-Academic Staff)
Recipients: Ms Sally Chan and Ms Qianyi He
Following the ceremonial proceedings, the Year One Student Commitment Ceremony took place, symbolising the commencement of the professional journeys of our physiotherapy and occupational therapy students. Led by Prof. Marco Pang, the freshmen participated in a solemn pledge and signing ceremony, affirming their dedication to upholding the ethical standards and principles of their chosen professions.
We warmly welcome our new students as they take their first steps into the impactful world of physiotherapy and occupational therapy. This ceremony signifies not just a new chapter for them but also their dedication to serving public with compassion and integrity.
