APSS has long been committed to advancing social work research. In 2023, APSS received funding from the Community Investment and Inclusion Fund (CIIF) to launch a three-year action research project titled “Digital Social Capital: Its Formation and Deployment of an Indigenous Framework for Hong Kong Communities”, led by Prof. Ben KU, Professor of APSS and Director of China and Global Development Network. This project aims to deepen the understanding of social work practice on digital platform and knowledge of building digital social capital in Hong Kong, enhance front-line social workers' capacity to plan and execute community work using digital platforms, and establish a locally applicable practice framework and evaluation baseline, thereby laying a theoretical and practical foundation for Hong Kong's future digital social development.
To mark the successful completion of this three-year project, APSS hosted a concluding seminar on 5 November 2026, to present project outcomes and explore future directions for community practice. The seminar commenced with welcome remarks delivered by Prof. Eric CHUI, MH, Head of APSS, Co-Director of PReCIT, ADoRCESGA and Chair Professor of Social Work and Criminology, followed by opening remarks from Mr Wilson SHUM, BBS, JP, Chairman of the CIIF Committee, with a presentation of appreciation certificates to project partners.
With the active involvement and close collaboration of key NGOs and community partners, the project and seminar were successfully conducted. We would like to express our gratitude to Yang Memorial Methodist Social Service (Choi Hung Community Centre for Senior Citizens – Kingsford Terrace Centre), The Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council (Tai Po North Integrated Children & Youth Services Centre), Pok Oi Hospital (Wai Yin Association Family Multiple Intelligences Centre), and Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong (Lam Tin Centre).
The seminar also invited representatives from the Ju Ching Chu Secondary School (Tuen Mun) to share their experiences in establishing intergenerational community hubs under the “Cross-generations - Joy in Community” project. The seminar concluded with a fruitful exchange of ideas and closing remarks, reflecting a shared commitment to strengthening community resilience and social connections.
