The Department of Applied Social Sciences extends sincere gratitude to Long Service Awards 2024 recipients for their unwavering dedication. They have demonstrated years of hard work, commitment, and passion, while earning the utmost respect from peers. Each esteemed colleague has significantly contributed to the successful development of the Department. 13 colleagues are honoured with the Long Service Award 2024, served from 5 to 35 years. They

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On 15 February 2025, the APSS Graduates Association (APSSGA) successfully organised a memorable "Chinese New Year Basin Feast" (the Feast) at PolyU Alumni Atrium and A core podium. This Feast attracted an impressive turnout of 176 APSS alumni, staff, students and APSS community to join. On this special occasion, APSSGA presented the trophy to Dr Chi Kong SIU, the recipient of the Outstanding APSS Alumni Award 2024. In addition to sharing delici

19 Feb 2025

Mr Peng WU, a PhD student of APSS, was invited to deliver talks at the University of Leeds and the University of Oxford, sharing insights from his doctoral research. He is supervised by Prof. Hok Bun KU, Professor of APSS and Director of the China and Global Development Network, and Prof. Crystal KWAN, Thetos Foundation Young Scholar in Social Services and Associate Professor of APSS.   On 4 December 2024, Peng delivered a talk in a seminar seri

27 Jan 2025

The Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) organised a Greater Bay Area (GBA) study tour for students from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Ageing Studies and Service Management (AASSM) programme from 7 to 10 January 2025. A total of 23 students from the programme participated in this enriching learning experience. Dr Xinxin CAI, Research Assistant Professor of APSS, and Ms Minyuan LI

24 Jan 2025

The Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS) is ranked 68th globally for Social Sciences in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2025.  Also, we are very pleased to note that PolyU’s Social Sciences ranks the first in Hong Kong in terms of its “Research Quality” which demonstrates colleagues’ commitment to pursuing excellence and promoting research for social responsibility, leadership and care.   Onl

24 Jan 2025

On 10 January 2025, the Excellent Teachers on Teaching Excellence (ETTE) Symposium, one of PolyU’s flagship teaching and learning events, captivated audiences with its theme: “Strategic Planning in Higher Education: Learning and Teaching Perspectives.”   Two student speakers were Miss Audrey Tsz Kiu AU and Miss Chinny Ching Yi SIN, both year-4 BA (Hons) in Social Work students from APSS. Audrey emphasised the importance of resilience and adapta

22 Jan 2025

On 11 January 2025, the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS), in collaboration with the Department of Children and Youth (Thailand), the Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), The Social Work Professions Council of Thailand, the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), and the ASEAN Training Centre for Social Work and Social Welfare (ATCSW), hosted a s

20 Jan 2025

We would like to announce the retirement of Mr Sik Chung YEUNG (Chung sir), Lecturer of APSS, Mr Yim Shek HO (Shek Gor), Clerical Officer of APSS and Ms Fanny CHENG, Executive Officer of APSS, who have all dedicated decades of service to our department. Their unwavering commitment and contributions have been invaluable, and they will be greatly missed. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to them for their contributions to APSS and PolyU.  Wishing

20 Jan 2025

The 2nd International Conference of The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Social Work and Social Development, themed "Social Work Horizons: Charting the Path with Research and Practice," was successfully convened in Bangkok between 9 and 10 January 2025, attracting over 210 participants from across the ASEAN region. This conference served as a vital platform for exchanging innovative ideas and fostering collaboration on pressing iss

17 Jan 2025

APSS proudly announces our new partnership with Durham University’s Department of Sociology. This collaboration aims to enhance the field of applied social sciences through shared research initiatives and community engagement. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Prof. Eric CHUI, Chair Professor of Social Work and Criminology and Head of APSS at PolyU, and Prof. Geetanjali GANGOLI, Head of the Department of Sociology at Durham Univ

13 Jan 2025