A delegation from the University of Hong Kong Jockey Club Nursing Leadership Development Programme (HKU JC NLDF) visited Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau (KWNC) on April 23, 2026, to conduct academic visits and exchange activities. Led by Director Professor Chan Siu-chee, the delegation comprised 40 members, including scholars and participants. They were warmly received by President Van Iat Kio, Vice President Leong Sok Man, Nursing Education Consultant Tsang Sau Mui, Executive Officer of Education Department Wong Si Chen, and numerous faculty members of KWNC.

During the visit, President Van introduced the delegation to the development of nursing education and the registration system in Macao. She also provided an in-depth overview of KWNC’s history, educational philosophy, and curriculum framework, covering nursing programme design, teaching implementation strategies, and clinical instruction and internship arrangements. President Van noted that the College has always placed equal emphasis on theory and practice. Through a progressive curriculum design, students are exposed to clinical environments from an early stage, supplemented by simulation-based teaching and reflection mechanisms, to cultivate nursing professionals who possess both professional competence and a sense of humanistic care.

During the discussion session, faculty members of KWNC further shared the college's practical experiences in teaching implementation, including diverse teaching methods, rigorous attendance and assessment systems, how character education is integrated into classroom instruction and clinical practice, and the emphasis on cultivating students' communication skills and empathy during clinical supervision. They also introduced the current status of continuing professional development for nurses in Macao. Subsequently, both sides exchanged views on nursing leadership development, teacher-student interaction models, and challenges in talent cultivation, with the discussion taking place in a lively atmosphere.

During the exchange, Professor Chan Siu-chee shared the background of Hong Kong’s recent efforts to promote primary healthcare development, as well as the impact of these reforms on nursing education. She noted that as healthcare services gradually extend from hospitals to the community, nurses will assume a more critical role in primary and community healthcare, necessitating corresponding adjustments and innovations in nursing education. Professor Chan specifically highlighted that Macao has established a solid foundation in primary healthcare system development, featuring extensive service coverage and free medical care—a philosophy aligned with World Health Organization (WHO) initiatives. She emphasized that Macao’s relevant experience holds significant reference value for Hong Kong and other regions.

Following the symposium, the delegation toured several key teaching facilities at the College, including the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Center, nursing laboratories, and the Life Journey Experience Pavilion, gaining an in-depth understanding of how the College utilizes advanced facilities to support clinical skills training and assessment.