On 5 December 2025, Prof. Xiao Tian WANG of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen) (CUHKSZ) gave an engaging talk on how AI and humans influence social decision making. As the founding director of the Applied Psychology Division and the Director of the Centre of Human Development and Mental Health at CUHKSZ, Prof. WANG framed AI versus human social choices through an evolutionary psychology perspective. He contrasted behavioural patterns

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On 6 December 2025, Peking University-The Hong Kong Polytechnic University China Social Work Research Centre held an international symposium “From China to ASEAN: Echoes and Resonance in the Development of Social Work”. During the morning session, Prof. Eric CHUI, Head of APSS, Co-Director of PReCIT, and Chair Professor of Social Work and Criminology, presented on “Bridging for Advancement of Social Work Education: Glocalisation of Standards acr

10 Dec 2025

Dr Carmen YAU is a distinguished scholar and practitioner in the field of social work, with a sustained commitment to advancing disability rights, inclusive research methodologies, and intersectional policy frameworks. A graduate of the Department of Applied Social Sciences at PolyU, Carmen has demonstrated academic excellence through her leadership as Lecturer in Social Work at Goldsmiths, University of London, where she serves as the Lead of t

9 Dec 2025

On 7 November 2025, APSS and The China and Global Development Network (CGDN) were pleased to host an exchange with the Child-Friendly Justice Programme Team from Save the Children China at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. For more than two decades, their Programme has been focused on protecting the rights of children in contact with the law, promoting community-based delinquency prevention, and developing tailored intervention models in coo

13 Nov 2025

The Appreciation and Showcase Dinner for EAGLE the Adventurers 2024/25 took place on 3 November 2025. The event was a vibrant celebration of the accomplishments of students involved in the EAGLE the Adventurers programme (the EAGLE), which empowers young minds to create impactful social projects. Dr Kong YAM, Senior Lecturer and Chairperson of Students and Alumni Affairs Committees, represented APSS to participate in this Dinner. Three BA (Hons)

12 Nov 2025

Fifteen students have been awarded scholarships as APSS Outstanding Students of Taught Postgraduate Programmes 2024/25, recognising their excellent academic performance. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the awardees for their outstanding achievements.  Let’s hear what they want to tell us.  Ms Christine Kit CHAN Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy  

11 Nov 2025

Over 492 graduates from our Undergraduate and Taught Postgraduate programmes, and their beloved family members and friends attended the 31st Congregation of Faculty of Health and Social Sciences (FHSS) on 6 November 2025. “Today, we celebrate not only the completion of our studies, but also the resilience, passion, and growth that have shaped us into who we are today. Looking back on these four years, I am filled with gratitude. None of us could

10 Nov 2025

On 3 November 2025, the Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Sociology at Zhejiang University (ZJU). This collaboration will focus on academic exchanges, joint research, student internships, and the establishment of joint programmes for doctoral training. The MoU was signed by Prof. Eric CHUI, Chair Professor of Social Work and Crimi

7 Nov 2025

We are proud to announce that our department's distinguished staff have been recognised with the Faculty Awards for Outstanding Achievement 2025, presented by the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences (FHSS), in celebration of their exceptional contributions to knowledge transfer.   Faculty Awards in Knowledge Transfer Award Category: Society – Individual Prof. Elsie YAN, Professor, APSS Prof. YAN’s research focuses on interpersonal violence agai

3 Nov 2025

Eight APSS Colleagues Ranked Among World's Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists 2025 According to the newly released metrics compiled by Stanford University, eight APSS colleagues have been ranked among the world's top 2% most-cited scientists 2025. Let’s take a look at our scholars' list: Name Post Prof. Xue BAI

31 Oct 2025