Dr Carmen YAU obtained her Master of Social Work in 2017 and Ph.D. degree in 2023 from the Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.  She is now a Lecturer in Social Work and Lead of Wellbeing Research Unit at Goldsmiths, University of London. She has been awarded “The King Charles III Coronation Medal” recognising her active contribution to the official coronation events in Westminster Abbey and proce

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Between 13 and 15 May 2025, 17 students from the Master of Social Work (MSW) and Master of Arts in Guidance and Counselling (MAGC) programmes embarked on a study trip to Macau. Led by Prof. Jessica LI, Programme Leader of MSW and Associate Professor of APSS, and Prof. Xiaomin LI, Assistant Professor of APSS, the title of the trip is “The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s Professional Practice and Community Care Exploration Tour.” During the

20 May 2025

The APSS Mentorship Programme 2025-2027 aims to build and foster networks and friendships between our graduating students and experienced alumni for professional and career development. The kick-off ceremony of the Mentorship Programme was held on 3 May 2025 in PolyU. A total of 78 alumni and students (45 student mentees and 33 alumni mentors) were matched successfully for this two-year mentorship programme, running from May 2025 to May 2027. Men

7 May 2025

APSS hosted a one-day symposium on 20 March 2025, titled "Fostering Social and Emotional Learning and Promoting Positive Youth Development in Chinese Societies", funded by the Yuen Grant of the University of Chicago. The event gathered scholars, practitioners, and community members to explore innovative research and approaches to Social and Emotional learning (SEL) and Positive Youth Development (PYD). The day began with opening remarks by Prof.

7 Apr 2025

Our Department is proud to announce that Miss Cho Man FONG, a Year 4 student from the BA (Hons) in Social Work, was awarded both the Outstanding Student Award and Presidential Student Leadership Award 2024/25. The Presentation Ceremony was held on 3 April 2025 at Hotel ICON. Congratulations to Miss FONG on her remarkable achievement!   Reflecting on the honour of receiving two prestigious Awards, Miss FONG shared:   “Adolescence is a critical pe

3 Apr 2025

On 22 March 2025, APSS hosted the Opening Ceremony and Workshop One for the PolyU Igniting Social Innovation Competition 2025. Over 130 secondary school students and their teachers attended the event. Prof. Eric CHUI, Chair Professor of Social Work and Criminology, Head of APSS and Co-Director of the Policy Research Centre for Innovation and Technology, delivered a welcome speech, encouraging young people to drive innovation and technology for s

1 Apr 2025

APSS held a highly anticipated international talk entitled "Making Sense of the Senseless and Finding Identity in Difficult Lives" on 19 March 2025. This talk featured an esteemed speaker Prof. Curtis MCMILLEN, David Mary Winton Green Professor at the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice at the University of Chicago.   In his captivating presentation, Prof. MCMILLEN presented the findings from a qualitative interview study th

25 Mar 2025

On 18 March 2025, APSS colleagues, alumni, and students from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Work (BASW) participated in the Kick-off Ceremony of “With You Along the Way” (「同途有你」), organised by the Hong Kong Social Workers Association and various social work training institutes in Hong Kong. The theme of this year is "Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Wellbeing," which highlights the importance of caring for and re

24 Mar 2025

Dr Carmen YAU obtained her Master of Social Work in 2017 and Ph.D. degree in 2023 from the Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.  She is now a Lecturer in Social Work and Lead of Wellbeing Research Unit at Goldsmiths, University of London. She has been awarded “The King Charles III Coronation Medal” recognising her active contribution to the official coronation events in Westminster Abbey and proce

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