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  

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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

On 22 October 2025, Prof. Raian ALI from Hamad Bin Khalifa University and the UNESCO Chair in Digital Technologies and Human Behaviour, delivered an insightful talk on the interplay between technology and human behaviour. His presentation examined how the design of Generative AI and Large Language Models (GenAI/LLMs) interacts with psychological factors such as trust and risk perception, and how these elements ultimately influence well-being. He

24 Oct 2025

APSS extends its sincere gratitude and appreciation to dedicated staff, alumni and student volunteers whose contributions made PolyU Info Day held on 27 September 2025 a success. To provide prospective applicants with more information, APSS organised several activities, including a programme consultation, a guided tour showcasing our learning and teaching facilities, and two 45-minute information seminars, which outlined key features of our un

9 Oct 2025

In collaboration with S.K.H. St. Christopher's Home, the Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS) and the Professional Practice and Assessment Centre (PPAC) jointly co-organised "The Law, The Duty, The Action" Forum on 30 September 2025 at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU).  This forum was officiated by Mr Chris SUN, JP, Secretary for Labour and Welfare of the HKSAR Government and Revd Canon Hon Peter Douglas KOON Ho-Ming, SBS, J

3 Oct 2025

MoU between Department of Applied Social Sciences at PolyU and School of Sociology and Anthropology at Xiamen University On 2 October 2025, the Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS) at PolyU and the School of Sociology and Anthropology at Xiamen University celebrated a significant milestone after a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed. The ceremony commenced with welcoming speeches delivered by Dr Laura LO, Associate Vice Presiden

2 Oct 2025

The China and Global Development Network (CGDN) helped coordinate an academic exchange between the School of Social Work at China Civil Affairs University (CCAU) and the Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University on 23 September 2025. Led by Prof. Xuehui ZHAO, Dean of CCAU’s School of Social Work, the delegation was warmly welcomed by Prof. Eric CHUI, Chair Professor of Social Work and Criminology, Head

29 Sep 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  

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