The Hong Kong Social Workers Association (HKSWA), in collaboration with Connecting Hearts and the Social Welfare Department of HKSAR, successfully held a Career Fair on 9 May 2026 at the Sha Tin Town Hall Exhibition Gallery. The event aimed to support social work students in shaping their professional aspirations by bringing together diverse career opportunities and fostering direct engagement with sector leaders. The fair was officiated by Pro

12 May 2026

On 18 April 2026, Tsinghua University in Beijing hosted a centennial commemoration and symposium marking 100 years of development in psychology within its Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science. The event was attended by the President of Tsinghua University, Prof. Luming LI, and the Vice Chair of the University Council, Prof. Bin YANG, along with university leaders, academicians, and distinguished scholars, who delivered congratulatory

11 May 2026

Following the successful first three years of collaboration, APSS and the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) signed a Supplementary Agreement on 4 May 2026 during the opening ceremony of the International Conference, “Social Work in Action: Interdisciplinary and Global-Informed Strategies for Bridging and Advancing Sustainable Development in Central Asia.” This agreement extends the 2023 partnership with IASSW, originall

8 May 2026

On 18 and 25 April 2026, APSS and the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) co‑organised the Opening Ceremony and two‑day workshops of the URA x PolyU Igniting Social Innovation Competition 2026. As the first collaboration between APSS and URA, the initiative aims to inspire secondary school students to explore urban renewal and community development through the lenses of social innovation, technology, and the social sciences. The competition has attract

8 May 2026

APSS welcomed 18 secondary school students to the Junior Researcher Mentoring Programme (JRMP) on 28 March 2026, organised by the Global Engagement Office (GEO). The PolyU JRMP offers senior secondary students (S.4–S.5 / Grade 10–12) a valuable opportunity to engage in real-world research under the mentorship of academic staff. This year, APSS introduced two projects, including AI for Academic Growth: Designing a Positive Youth Development–based

29 Apr 2026

On 24 April 2026, APSS hosted the “Annual Best Paper Award 2025” Presentation Ceremony, celebrating outstanding student research and academic excellence among its PhD students. The event was organised by Prof. Christian GREIFFENHAGEN, Associate Professor and Director of Research Postgraduate Studies at APSS. The ceremony opened with welcoming remarks Prof. Lu YU, Associate Head and Associate Professor of APSS. A highlight of the event was the pre

28 Apr 2026

On 12 April 2026, APSS students and staff took part in the Social Work Run 2026 at the Ma On Shan Promenade. The event celebrated World Social Work Day 2026 under the theme “Co-Building Hope and Harmony: A Harambee Call to Unite a Divided Society.” A total of 43 APSS members joined the occasion, comprising 36 Bachelor and Master of Social Work students and seven teaching staff. Participants took part in the 3 km, 5 km, and relay categories, enjo

14 Apr 2026

The Department of Applied Social Sciences Graduates Association (APSSGA) participated in the PolyU Homecoming 2026 Friendly Futsal Match held on 12 April 2026, organised by the PolyU Alumni Affairs Office. The event served to foster stronger bonds among PolyU alumni and the wider university community through a spirited and friendly sports competition. Demonstrating outstanding teamwork, determination and sportsmanship, the APSSGA team performed

13 Apr 2026

Prof. Ben KU, Professor of APSS and Director of the China and Global Development Network (CGDN), has co-edited a new book titled Classic Readings and Cases of Action Research in China (行动研究经典读物及实践案例), together with Dr Ellen FOK (Guest Lecturer and Supervisor) and Mr Ricky FUNG (Project Associate), both from APSS. As social work action research continues to gain momentum across China, receiving growing recognition from both academia and frontli

9 Apr 2026

The Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS) convened its Undergraduate Student and Staff Consultative Group (SSCG) meeting on 23 March 2026. Conducted in two sessions focusing on different undergraduate programmes, the meeting gathered the Head of Department, Programme Leaders, Subject Panel Chairpersons, Fieldwork Co-ordinators and Directors, and Class Representatives. The SSCG served as a structured platform for open dialogue between sta

9 Apr 2026