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

APSS organised a study trip to Taiwan from 9 to 15 August 2025. A total of 20 BA (Hons) in Social Work (BASW) students participated in this trip that was led by Dr Kong YAM , Senior Lecturer of APSS and Programme Leader of the BASW, and Dr Chi Yuen LEUNG, Lecturer of APSS. Students engaged in a variety of activities, including a guided community tour, a traditional Taiwanese lunch, and a unique nose flute experience. They also visited various T

29 Aug 2025

On 25 August 2025, the Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS) held an Orientation Programme for the new cohort of taught postgraduate students, with a total of over 320 freshmen this year. 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, extended a warm welcome to all freshmen and gave a brief introduction of APSS. Dr Rodney CHU, Senior

27 Aug 2025

The Undergraduate Programme Orientation for over 170 freshmen who are joining the APSS family was successfully held on 25 August 2025. It was an opportunity for incoming students to learn about the department, make new connections, and prepare for a new chapter in their lives. Representatives of the 32nd APSS Student Association (APSSSA) also extended their welcome to the freshmen, and shared their experiences, school life and learning tips with

26 Aug 2025

On 25th August 2025, APSS hosted a reception to welcome our newly admitted student-athletes and students in the areas of leadership and community services. During the reception, APSS outlined the resources and services available to them, ensuring that they would have the necessary guidance to thrive in their academic, athletic and community services endeavours. APSS is committed to supporting the development of our talented students and facilitat

25 Aug 2025

The APSS Graduates Association (APSSGA) proudly participated in a futsal match as part of the PolyU Alumni Sports and Wellness Day 2025, organised by the PolyU Alumni Affairs Office (AAO) on 26 July 2025. Our alumni not only enjoyed the games but also valued our friendship and showed good sportsmanship. It is a joy to see our alumni return and have fun, and this event is indeed an excellent opportunity to boost alumni engagement. The APSSGA will

30 Jul 2025

APSS is thrilled to share our recent experience as a co-host of the PolyU Summer Institute 2025 organised by the PolyU Global Engagement Office. This initiative allowed us to welcome a group of enthusiastic secondary school students who were eager to explore the fields of healthcare and social sciences, providing them with insights into cutting-edge practices in local integrated youth services.   On 23 July 2025, we had the pleasure of having 23

28 Jul 2025

Congratulations to the following awardees in securing research funding in the RGC GRF/ESC and HSSPFS applications for the 2025/26 Exercise: Humanities and Social Sciences Prestigious Fellowship Scheme (HSSPFS) PI Scheme Project Title Fund Awarded (HK$)

30 Jun 2025

  With the support of the Innovation and Technology Commission, PolyU’s Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS) ran the “Fun-Tech Competition 2024/25” (the Project) from September 2024 to May 2025, aiming to ignite secondary school students’ interest in I&T through diverse teaching activities and competition. Attracting over 1,000 students from 29 schools, the Project concluded on 21 June 2025 with an award presentation ceremony, hosted by A

26 Jun 2025

According to the 2025-2026 U.S. News and World Report Best Global Universities rankings, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) was the 58th in the Best Global Universities. For subject ranking, PolyU sat in #13th in Best Universities for Social Sciences and Public Health; and that PolyU ranked first in Hong Kong.   Find out more: Best Global Universities for Social Sciences and Public Health: https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-u

24 Jun 2025