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Dean's Message


Welcome to the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (FLASS) at The Education University of Hong Kong.
 
FLASS is defined by its breadth, impact, and commitment to education, bringing together a diverse and complementary range of disciplines in an environment where ideas intersect and where education, research, and societal engagement reinforce one another.
 
The Faculty is home to four departments: the Department of Health and Physical Education (HPE), the Department of Mathematics and Information Technology (MIT), the Department of Science and Environmental Studies (SES), and the Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies (SSPS). Together, they span health and physical education, mathematics, information technology, science education, environmental sustainability, and the social sciences. This breadth provides our students with the opportunity to work across disciplines, developing the critical thinking, adaptability, and depth of knowledge required in a rapidly changing world.
 
Building on these foundations, we are shaping a Faculty that is increasingly interdisciplinary, globally connected, and responsive to emerging societal and technological challenges.
 
Our departments are centres of excellence with strong societal impact:
 
  • HPE promotes the well-being of the whole person, preparing the next generation of educators and professionals to lead change in physical health and inclusive sportsmanship. Its curriculum develops students’ full potential both in the classroom and on the sports field.
  • MIT cultivates the analytical and computational skills essential for the digital age, preparing graduates for lifelong learning and global engagement. It advances high-impact research and contributes to the development of mathematical and digital literacy across communities.
  • SES leads in science education and environmental sustainability, translating interdisciplinary research into practical responses to global challenges. It equips educators with the knowledge, pedagogy, and professional grounding needed to meet evolving societal needs.
  • SSPS serves as a hub for social inquiry. Drawing on expertise in sociology, geography, policy studies, and personal finance, it addresses pressing societal issues and contributes to the development of informed and effective public policies.

Knowledge is evolving rapidly in the era of data and artificial intelligence. In this context, we are embedding AI and data-driven approaches across our teaching and research as a strategic priority. Our aim is to ensure that our graduates are not only prepared for an AI-enabled world, but are equipped to shape it responsibly and effectively.
 
We are committed to academic excellence, meaningful impact, and the development of individuals who can contribute thoughtfully and confidently to society. Our ambition is to position FLASS as a Faculty that combines strong disciplinary foundations with forward-looking innovation, locally, regionally, and globally.
 
I invite you to explore our programmes, engage with our work, and become part of our academic community.
 
Professor Ferrante Neri
Dean of the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences,
The Education University of Hong Kong		  

Mission

  • Nurturing caring leaders with global vision
  • Conducting research to enhance human well-being
  • Fostering an interdisciplinary research and innovative teaching culture
  • Reaching out to promote social change
  • Engaging in international / regional collaborations for academic excellence

Vision

  • Teaching Excellence and Innovation
  • Research Advancement
  • Exchange Enhancement
  • Entrepreneurial Faculty

Strategic Development Areas

  • Diversifying Academic Programmes
  • Enriching Students’ Learning Experiences
  • Enhancing Research & Development
  • Promoting Internationalization and Regional Outreach
  • Engaging Actively with School and Community
  • Developing Caring Faculty for Student Learning
  • Assuring Academic Quality and International Benchmarking
Aspiring to be a leading university in the Asia Pacific region, focusing on Education and complementary disciplines, and recognised for our excellence in nurturing competent and caring professionals and the impact of our scholarship, the FLASS is currently experiencing rapid expansion in terms of academic and research programmes. Based upon our very strong research and academic links with regional and international institutions, the FLASS aims at expanding its undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programmes by launching joint-degrees at both UG and PG levels with leading universities in Asia, Europe, Australia and the USA.
 
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