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On 31 July 2026, APSS held the APSS Alumni and Employers Luncheon 2026 (the Luncheon), bringing together 28 distinguished alumni, Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), and leaders from social welfare sectors and non-governmental organisations. The Luncheon served as a platform to reconnect with managerial-level alumni, share the latest developments in social sciences education at PolyU, and facilitate dialogues on strategic partnerships, research, and talent acquisition.
The Luncheon featured presentations on APSS’s ongoing initiatives and collaborations with key community partners. Prof. Eric CHUI, Head of APSS, Co-Director of PReCIT, ADoRCESGA and Chair Professor of Social Work and Criminology, introduced APSS Excellence and outlined the department’s strategic directions and latest developments in AI and social sciences, as well as Lifestyle Medicine. Prof. Angelina YUEN-TSANG, Honorary Professor of APSS and former Vice-President (Student and Global Affairs) of PolyU, then highlighted APSS’s long-standing social work contributions in the Chinese mainland and beyond, particularly in ASEAN and Belt and Road countries.
Dr Chi Wood WOO, CEO of Fu Hong Society, and Dr Alpha LAM, Lecturer of APSS, presented the PolyU joint Evaluation Project, titled “Enhancing Well-being and Cognitive Functioning of People with High-Functioning Intellectual Disabilities via Inclusive Technology Vocational Service Schemes.” Mr Johnny IP, Head of Youth and Child Care Services at Yan Chai Hospital Social Services, and Dr Raymond TAM, Associate Head and Senior Lecturer of APSS, introduced ongoing collaborative projects between Yan Chai Hospital and APSS on transitional housing, community living rooms, and post-disaster recovery for the Tai Po Wang Fuk Court fire.
Following the presentations, participants engaged in lively discussions on aligning APSS’s academic and research strengths with agencies’ strategic goals, as well as on the core competencies and professional readiness of APSS students. The Luncheon fostered valuable exchanges, strengthened institutional ties, and opened up avenues for closer collaboration in social work education and student employment.
