APSS has further expanded its international collaboration networks through a successful academic visit to Seoul, South Korea. On 20 October 2026, APSS signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Social Welfare, College of Social Sciences, and School of Social Welfare at Yonsei University. This strategic institutional partnership aimed at fostering student exchange, joint research initiatives, and academic exchange across so

22 Oct 2026

Ten distinguished scholars from APSS have been recognised in the latest rankings of the World's Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists 2026 compiled by Stanford University, covering 20 subject fields and 174 sub-fields, and divided into two lists in relation to scholars’ career-long citation and single-year citation impact, recognising their long-term and recent research impact. This prestigious global accolade underscores the Department's outstanding a

20 Oct 2026

The Faculty Awards/Prizes for Outstanding Achievement 2026 recognise colleagues who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and excellence in education and knowledge transfer. We are delighted to congratulate the following APSS colleagues, who have been conferred as recipients of this year’s Awards:   Faculty Awards in Teaching (Team Award) Social Work Fieldwork Coordinating Team Dr Stella WONG, Director of Field Education (Team Leader)

20 Oct 2026

On 13 October 2026, Dr Christopher WRETMAN, Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor at The University of Edinburgh delivered a seminar at APSS on Scotland’s “Child’s House” approach to responding to child abuse. The seminar attracted over 60 participants and was moderated by Prof. Eric CHUI, Head of APSS, Co-Director of PReCIT, ADoRCESGA and Chair Professor of Social Work and Criminology. Prof. Vincent CHENG, Assistant Professor, served as responden

15 Oct 2026

APSS warmly congratulates Mr Royce CHAN Lok Hei, a student in the BA (Hons) in Social Policy and Social Entrepreneurship programme, on his remarkable achievement in winning a bronze medal in the men’s team sabre event at the 2026 Asian Games. Representing China, Hong Kong, Royce demonstrated exceptional teamwork and sporting excellence alongside his teammates. Admitted through PolyU’s Student-Athlete Learning Support and Admission Scheme (SALSA),

13 Oct 2026

APSS sincerely thanks its staff, alumni, and student volunteers for making PolyU InfoDay on 10 October 2026 a resounding success. To give prospective applicants a comprehensive overview of our academic offerings, APSS organised an interactive programme consultation booth, guided tours of our learning and teaching facilities, and two information seminars on the distinctive strengths of our undergraduate programmes. The seminars attracted enthusi

12 Oct 2026

Following Dr Rodney CHU’s (Senior Lecturer of APSS) success last year, Mr. Vincent YEUNG, Lecturer of APSS, was selected as one of the ten winners of a territory-wide competition (香港教育工作者聯會 - 第五屆十大最「美」教師選舉), organised by the Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers in 2026. The award presentation ceremony was held on 19 September 2026 to recognise educators’ dedication to teaching, commitment to student development, and contributions to the adva

28 Sep 2026

The PolyU-FHS Centre for Inclusive Innovation (the Centre) launched the “Inclusive 3D Printing Class for Students in Fortress Hill Methodist Secondary School (FHMSS)” on 14 September 2026. This rehabilitation technology and vocational training programme equips individuals with diverse needs with practical software proficiency, technical operational skills and innovative design perspective, enabling them to produce antimicrobial 3D-printed access

25 Sep 2026

APSS has strengthened its academic ties with Xiamen University through key participation in the opening ceremony and thematic symposium marking the launch of Xiamen University’s inaugural Doctor of Social Work (DSW) programme. Held on 22 September 2026 in Xiamen, Fujian, the event, themed "Action, Knowledge, and Education in Social Work for a New Era", brought together leading scholars to advance high-level social work education and professiona

24 Sep 2026

APSS is proud to announce that Mr Sai Shing CHEUNG, a freshman in the BA (Hons) Scheme in Applied Social Sciences, will represent Hong Kong, China in badminton at the 20th Asian Games. Admitted to PolyU under the Student-Athlete Learning Support and Admission (SALSA) Scheme as an elite athlete, Sai Shing exemplifies the pursuit of both sporting excellence and academic development. "I am deeply honoured and excited to have the opportunity to repr

23 Sep 2026