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Vision and Mission
The Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies aims to be an international leader in social science research and policy studies that empowers citizens with creative, critical, and transformational thinking skills, keen social, spatial and environmental awareness, and the confidence and empathy to serve actively to better local, national, and global societies and the natural environment.
Research & Community Engagement

Latest News
MPPM Policy Case Competition 2025: Future Leaders Tackle Real-World Challenges
13 January 2026
Our Annual MPPM Policy Case Competition was successfully held on 8th November 2025. It brought together MPPM students to discuss and address issues surrounding policy areas in transportation, healthcare, and education. The students were given the unique opportunity to showcase their skills, creativity, and passion.
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Adjunct Assistant Professor Marshall Jen: Fostering Entrepreneurial Growth and Student Development in EdUHK
23 December 2025
Mr Marshall Jen is a seasoned entrepreneur as well as a scholarly practitioner. He founded his first company during the final year of his undergraduate studies in Canada, and successfully exited the business before returning to Hong Kong. After returning to Hong Kong, he established a consulting firm specialising in succession planning and family office talent development. He also served as the Executive Director of the CUHK’s Centre for Family Business. Besides founding businesses and conducting research, he teaches at our department and other tertiary institutions. He often uses his spare time to organise various activities for students, helping them to build extensive social networks. Marshall shares his experiences and reflections on teaching at this department.
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From Private Troubles to Public Issues: A Sociologist's Journey Through Chinese Medicine in Hong Kong
12 December 2025
On 14th November, 2025 Professor Stephen Chiu delivered a public lecture at the Admiralty campus of HKUSPACE. Entitled “From Private Troubles to Public Issues: A Sociologist's Journey Through Chinese Medicine in Hong Kong”, the lecture attracted about 60 social science students, in which he recounted his own research journey on the development of Chinese medicine in Hong Kong.
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A visit to the exhibition "Tang Vogue Beyond the Horizons: A Golden Era of Multicultural Integration and Openness"
27 November 2025
To enrich students' exposure to Chinese material culture and art appreciation, Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sociology and Community Studies and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Primary Humanities) Programme organized a visit to the exhibition "Tang Vogue Beyond the Horizons: A Golden Era of Multicultural Integration and Openness" at the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Center on 24 November 2025.
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