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Dr Isabella NG and Dr Md Farid HOSSAIN visit Bangladesh and Sri Lanka for Academic Exchange and Field Research

12 March 2026

Associate Professor Isabella NG Fung-sheung and Post-doctoral Fellow Dr Md Farid HOSSAIN undertook a research trip to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka from 15 to 24 February 2026, immersing themselves in a vibrant environment filled with innovation and intellectual curiosity. In Bangladesh, they visited Jahangirnagar University at the invitation of Professor Dr Md. Shamsul Alam, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences. Dr NG delivered a research talk titled “In Local Exclusivity Lies Global Inclusion – The Relational Ontology of Asylum-Seekers and Refugees and Local Communities in a Post-Colonial Hong Kong Village” for the faculty members. She also spoke to students on the topic “Asylum-Seekers and Refugees in Hong Kong: Merging Academic and Activist Work,” invited by Dr Nurul Huda Sakib, head of the Department of Government and Politics. Dr Md Farid Hossain moderated both sessions.

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Guest seminar on spatial history of Hong Kong

11 March 2026

To enrich the learning experience of Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sociology and Community Studies students, particularly in conducting capstone research that utilizes spatial and GIS data and knowledge, Prof. Kwong Chi-man (Professor and Head of the Department of History, HKBU) was invited to delivered a seminar on the methods and potential of spatial history on 11 March 2026. This seminar was supported by the FLASS and the SSPS Department under the FLASS TDG project (0315L: "Exploring Community and Intangible Cultural Heritage in Community Studies Capstone Research"). Students were excited about the sharing and actively engaged in the post-seminar discussion.

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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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MA in Personal Finance Education Programme Wins Programme Excellence Award

19 December 2025

The Master of Arts in Personal Finance Education (MA (PFE)) programme has been honoured with the 2025 Greater Bay Area Master Programme Excellence Model Award.