Since its establishment, Tung Wah College (TWC) has received continued support from the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (TWGHs) to enhance its teaching facilities and quality. This year, the College received a generous donation of HK$1.83 million from the TWGHs Board of Directors 2025/2026 for the purchase of one set of Virtual Environment for Radiotherapy Training (VERT) System. This system will further reinforce high-quality teaching and learning of the Radiation Therapy (RT) programme through enhanced simulation-based learning, enriching students’ clinical training across a wide range of scenarios to become future-ready professionals.
An Equipment Unveiling Ceremony was held on 3 March 2026 at the Radiation Therapy Multipurpose Laboratory at the King’s Park Campus, in recognition of the generous donation made by the TWGHs Board of Directors 2025/2026. The momentous ceremony was attended by honourable guests, namely Mr. Orlando Ho Yau Kai, Chairman of TWGHs Board of Directors 2025/2026 cum Board of Governors of TWC; Mr. York Tseng Hing Yip, Chairman of College Council of TWC; Members of the TWGHs Board of Directors 2025/2026; Mr. Albert Su Yau On, Chief Executive of TWGHs; Members of Board of Governors and College Council of TWC; Professor Sally Chan, President of TWC, and the TWC management team. At the Ceremony, briefing sessions and demonstrations on the use and purposes of the system were conducted by academic staff from the RT programme.
Professor Chan expressed her heartfelt gratitude for TWGHs’ staunch support, noting, “Technological competency is key to success in the era of AI. The existing VERT System has been a vital pillar of our RT programme, providing invaluable pre-clinical training for our students over the years. Thanks to the generosity of the TWGHs Board of Directors 2025/2026, we can replace the VERT System to offer our students the most up-to-date, real-world learning experience. To realise our vision to become the next University of Applied Sciences, we are committed to driving teaching development through innovation and technology, integrating AI elements into our curriculum and skill-based training, and nurturing technology-savvy healthcare professionals to address evolving societal needs.”
The VERT System is an advanced RT simulator that replicates clinical radiotherapy treatment units like Linear Accelerators, with real-time 1:1 ratio for immersive, first-person training. It offers comprehensive teaching content, including clinical orientation, RT fundamentals, basic principles, anatomy, and case studies to enrich students’ professional knowledge and facilitate self-directed learning.
The VERT System supports the import of Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine data on patient images, structures, treatment plans, and doses for visualisation and analysis. This system provides a brand-new experience for both teachers and students, allowing them to simulate real-world scenarios in a safe and controlled environment without the risk of radiation exposure. Students can practice at their own pace, analyse the real cases, compare treatment outcomes, and test real errors to enhance professional understanding for better treatment planning. With extensive hands-on practice and timely feedback, students can build confidence for clinical practicum and maximise their learning outcomes in an increasingly complex healthcare environment.
Over the past 16 years, TWC has nurtured over 7,200 graduates, particularly in the cultivation of healthcare professionals, demonstrating the College’s contribution and influence in healthcare education. The College will continue to actively invest in advanced healthcare technologies and equip students for an era of rapid technological advancement, enabling them to give back to society with their professional expertise.