The team of Prof. Marco Pang, Prof. Shirley Ngai, Prof. Sam Chan, Mr Stanley Wu, Mr Ricco Yip and Mr Dereck Fu has earned the Nurturing Employability (Silver Award) at the QS Reimagine Education Awards & Conference 2025. This prestigious recognition, often referred to as the ‘Oscars of Education,’ highlights their innovative contributions to enhancing student learning outcomes and employability.
Their award-winning initiative, the Standardised Programme for Advancing Clinical Education (SPACE), is designed for senior-year students. SPACE immerses learners in authentic clinical simulations with standardised patients for pre-clinical training which bridges the gap between university training and real-world practice in clinical placement. By refining practical skills and fostering critical thinking, this programme equips students to excel in their professional journeys.
This remarkable achievement not only underscores the team’s commitment to educational excellence but also elevates the global reputation of PolyU’s Department of Rehabilitation Sciences.
