From 17 May to 23 May 2026, APSS organised a rewarding and enriching study tour to Taiwan. A total of 30 students from the Master of Arts in Guidance and Counselling, Master of Arts in Mental Health, and Master of Arts in Social Work participated in the tour, which was led by Prof. Herman LO (Associate Professor), Prof. Angel LAI (Assistant Professor), and Dr Stella WONG (Clinical Associate).   During the seven-day visit, the group visited a rang

29 May 2026

From 11 May to 15 May 2026, APSS organised a five-day study tour to Shanghai to broaden students’ global perspectives, promote cultural exchange, and foster knowledge sharing with university communities and mental health organisations. A total of 36 students from the Master of Applied Psychology, Master of Applied Psychology (Diverse Learning Needs), and Master of Arts in School and Community Psychology programmes took part. This tour, planned a

29 May 2026

APSS held its Staff Retreat cum 2nd Staff Meeting 2025/26 on 18 May 2026, bringing together 120 academic and administrative staff. The event provided an inclusive platform to strengthen teamwork, foster collaboration, and promote staff well-being. The day began with an ice-breaking Bingo game to encourage interaction, followed by a staff meeting on departmental updates and a team-building training session centred on self-awareness, self-care and

28 May 2026

We would like to acknowledge the retirement of three dedicated academics in late May 2026: Dr Allen DORCAS (Senior Lecturer, served for nearly 19 years in APSS), Dr Siu-wai LIT (Principal Clinical Associate, served for over 26 years in PolyU), and Mr Denny YEUNG (Instructor, served for nearly 9 years in APSS). While they are already greatly missed by the APSS community, we celebrate their many years of service and wish them a fulfilling new cha

22 May 2026

On 4 May 2026, APSS proudly established another international partnership by signing a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU) in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The MoU was signed by Prof. Eric CHUI, Head of APSS, Co-Director of PReCIT, ADoRCESGA and Chair Professor of Social Work and Criminology, and Prof. Zhanseit TUIMEBAYEV (Rector at KazNU). This marks a significant step forward in advancing the glob

19 May 2026

On 30 April 2026, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, in collaboration with the Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), hosted the JC Project Bonfire Cluster 2 Trajectory Development Managers (TDMs) & House Parents (HPs) Graduation Ceremony. The ceremony, held at the PolyU Chiang Chen Studio Theatre, celebrated the professional achievements of 15 TDMs and 67 HPs, marking a significant m

14 May 2026

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