APSS extends its sincere gratitude and appreciation to dedicated staff, alumni and student volunteers whose contributions made PolyU Info Day held on 27 September 2025 a success. To provide prospective applicants with more information, APSS organised several activities, including a programme consultation, a guided tour showcasing our learning and teaching facilities, and two 45-minute information seminars, which outlined key features of our un

9 Oct 2025

In collaboration with S.K.H. St. Christopher's Home, the Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS) and the Professional Practice and Assessment Centre (PPAC) jointly co-organised "The Law, The Duty, The Action" Forum on 30 September 2025 at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU).  This forum was officiated by Mr Chris SUN, JP, Secretary for Labour and Welfare of the HKSAR Government and Revd Canon Hon Peter Douglas KOON Ho-Ming, SBS, JP

3 Oct 2025

MoU between Department of Applied Social Sciences at PolyU and School of Sociology and Anthropology at Xiamen University On 2 October 2025, the Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS) at PolyU and the School of Sociology and Anthropology at Xiamen University celebrated a significant milestone after a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed. The ceremony commenced with welcoming speeches delivered by Dr Laura LO, Associate Vice Presiden

2 Oct 2025

The China and Global Development Network (CGDN) helped coordinate an academic exchange between the School of Social Work at China Civil Affairs University (CCAU) and the Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University on 23 September 2025. Led by Prof. Xuehui ZHAO, Dean of CCAU’s School of Social Work, the delegation was warmly welcomed by Prof. Eric CHUI, Chair Professor of Social Work and Criminology, Head

29 Sep 2025

The “Building a Better Life: First Yunnan-Hong Kong Social Sciences Forum” was successfully held at Yunnan University from 16 to 18 September 2025. Co-hosted by the Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Yunnan University’s Centre for Studies of Chinese Southwest Borderland’s Ethnic Minorities and School of Ethnology and Sociology, the forum was supported by the China and Global Developm

26 Sep 2025

Prof. Eric CHUI,Chair Professor of Social Work and Criminology, Head of APSS and Co-Director of the Policy Research Centre for Innovation and Technology, was invited as one of the panellists by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust to share his insights on the topic of “Addressing Systemic Inequalities through Philanthropy: Case Studies from Hong Kong” on 9 September 2025.   At the Asian Leadership for an Inclusive World (AVPN) Global Conf

22 Sep 2025

APSS was honoured to host a visit from Prof. Bruce A. THYER in August 2025. Prof. THYER, Distinguished Research Professor of Social Work at Florida State University, has consistently supported practice research and social work education in Hong Kong and the Mainland China. During his two-week visit, he conducted two full-day training workshops on "Advanced Research Methods, Research Integrity, and Ethics" and "Preparing Grant Proposals." Additi

15 Sep 2025

The Research Postgraduate Programme (RPg) Orientation took place on 3 September 2025. The event began with an opening speech delivered to all incoming students by Prof. Juan CHEN, Associate Head of APSS and Chair of the Departmental Research Committee. Prof. Christian GREIFFENHAGEN, Associate Professor and Director of RPg Studies at APSS, together with the supervisors, also welcomed all new research postgraduate students as they began their acad

10 Sep 2025

2025 Departmental Best Teaching Award The Departmental Best Teaching Award is a prestigious prize within APSS that acknowledges and celebrates our faculty staff members’ commitment and dedication to enabling student teaching and learning. Congratulations to Prof. Anson AU and Prof. Yvette TO (both Assistant Professors of APSS) who won the 2025 Departmental Best Teaching Individual Award!  It is hoped that both awardees continue to inspire our c

8 Sep 2025

The “Igniting Social Innovation Competition 2025”, attracting over 180 students from 22 secondary schools was recently organised between March and August 2025 by the Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS). It is hoped that secondary school students were able to enhance their awareness of social issues, increase their creative thinking and empathy, and care for those in need in society through positive actions.   This competition adopted an

2 Sep 2025