On behalf of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Financial Education Project Team at EdUHK, Prof Christina Yu is very pleased to receive the Investor and Financial Education Awards 2025 – Gold Award (Public Body) from the Investor and Financial Education Council.
On behalf of the Business Team at the Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies, EdUHK, Prof Christina Yu and Dr Eric Law are pleased to receive the Investor and Financial Education Awards 2025 – Bronze Award (Tertiary) from the Investor and Financial Education Council.
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.
With the Dean of the Faculty of Law at Jahangirnagar University, Professor Dr Md. Rabiul Islam
Professor Dr Md. Shamsul Alam (right), Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Jahangirnagar University
With the Faculty and Students from the Faculty of Social Sciences at Jahangirnagar University
They engaged with professors and students, discussing their ongoing research initiatives and exploring potential collaboration opportunities. The open forums and research seminars fostered dynamic knowledge exchange, creating a strong sense of community among researchers. This firsthand experience not only broadened our understanding of emerging trends and methodologies in my field but also inspired us to explore new avenues for our research in the Global South.
With the students and Head of the Department of Government and Politics at Jahangirnagar University, Dr Nurul Huda Sakib
They also had the opportunity to visit the Rohingya Camp, where we spoke with Rohingya people, NGO and INGO workers, and officials from the Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner of the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. These interactions enriched our knowledge and opened up prospects for future research collaboration.
Visit to the Rohingya Camp with the Camp-in-charge
With the Official from RRRC
During their visit to Sri Lanka, they visited the SAARC Cultural Centre (SCC) in Colombo, where they met the centre's Director, Dr Kaushalya Kumarasinghe, and Deputy Director, Prof. Sikder Md. Zulkernine, along with other staff and research fellows. They also visited the Department of International Relations at the University of Colombo, where our meeting with faculty members and students yielded fruitful discussions for potential research collaborations. Additionally, they explored the Puppet Art Museum in Balapitiya and the Puppet Village in Ambalangoda, engaging in conversations with community leaders and stakeholders about future research and collaboration opportunities.
With the students and Professor from the Department of International Relations at the University of Colombo
With the Director, Dr Kaushalya Kumarasinghe (Second left), and Deputy Director, Prof. Sikder Md. Zulkernine (Left) of the SAARC Cultural Centre (SCC) in Colombo
Visit at the Puppet Village in Ambalangoda
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.
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.
The competition consisted of multiple rounds; the qualifier was the poster round, from which three teams were selected to advance to the semi-finals. In the semi-final round, the teams were required to deliver a presentation and discuss policy solutions. As for the finals, an exciting and intensive debate was held between the top two teams. Throughout the Competition, participants had the opportunity to address real-life public policy problems through case studies, providing students with a platform to challenge themselves and enhance their skills.
The students presented the policy issues from different perspectives, demonstrating the vast diversity of the students in the programme, and allowing for rich and fruitful discussions. The competition inspired the students to work together with a collective spirit to find a solution to the social problems presented to them. The participants presented creative and plausible solutions to the pressing challenges.
The event successfully attracted ten teams, showcasing our students' engagement and the remarkable quality of their work. As for the quality of work, it was remarkable. At the end of the day, *Team Clause-eaters secured 1st place, followed by Policy Insight Alliance in 2nd and DNA in 3rd. The Best Speakers were Ms. Leung Shuk Wun and Ms. Zhuang Kunquan.
All in all, the competition allowed the students to meet like-minded individuals and expand their network. The success of the competition is a testament to the exceptional skills of our students. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated and to the judges, who provided immense support to us.
*Participants from each team include:
1. Clause-eaters: Ms Lin Tianqing, Ms Zhang Xinduo, Ms Li Murong, and Ms Zhuang Kunquan
2. Policy Insight Alliance: Ms Wu Peiru, Ms Xu Yaqi, Ms Cao Yuqiao, and Ms Wang Shiyi
3. DNA: Ms Leung Shuk Wun, Ms Xie Xintian, and Ms Li Danmeng
社会科学与政策研究学系客席助理教授任鸿先生是一位经验丰富的企业家兼学术型实践者。他在加拿大就读本科最后一年的时候创立第一间公司，并于回流香港前成功退出业务。回港后，任助理教授创立专注于家族事业传承规划及家族办公室人才培育的顾问公司，并于香港中文大学家族企业研究中心担任执行主任。除创立事业及研究外，任教授亦于本学系及多间大专院校任教，并经常利用课余时间为学生举办各类活动，协助他们建立广泛人际网络。以下由任教授分享于本学系教学的点滴与感受。
问一：你已创立自己的事业，为何仍热衷教学？
答一：在教学过程中，我发现学生对外界的接触甚少，思维及眼界尚待开拓。身为老师，我的初心是希望拓宽学生的视野。透过社会创业与发展研究荣誉社会科学学士课程，与学生共同成长，促使他们的思维模式产生转变，协助他们不仅为未来成为创业家作好准备，也能解决自身面对的各种挑战。当学生懂得处理这些问题后，他们必能独立迎接未来。创业旅程充满试炼，也是对个人价值的考验，因此作为创业者必须坚守信念。在课堂上，我着重教授设计思维，强调以人为本的解难方案，目的是提升学生的同理心、对问题的掌握力及自信心。透过反覆尝试和从失败中学习，同学能逐步建立自信。
早前有学生问我：「有什么事件让你觉得最自豪、最成功？」坦白说，这不是单靠一个事件就能回答的。教学之道如同下棋，我在背后不断发掘和争取新资源，而这些资源实属难得。学生则需把握机会，开拓视野、建立互利关系。举例来说，早前我在课堂上介绍公私营协作概念，并于十月下旬带领一年级生参加由九龙城民政事务处举办的活动。虽然活动采自愿性质，但近九成学生踊跃参与。活动结束后，不少学生更留下与来宾如香港智慧城市联盟杨文锐会长等嘉宾交流。这些宝贵经历，使学生在重返课堂时无论在理论或实践层面均有更深领悟。希望他们将来能善用这些网络，无论是参加比赛、投身创业，均能找到值得信赖的顾问和合作伙伴。
教学生涯中，我亦多次带领学生与不同行业高层进行对话，例如与电讯盈科高层会面，亲身了解决策过程。此外，亦积极协助本学系与各界杰出人士建立连结，如前消费者委员会总干事黄凤嫺女士，或曾亲临校园与学生交流的夏利里拉集团家族理事会召集人 Mahesh Harilela。这些均属难能可贵的经验。
问二：你在本学系及多间大专院校任教，你认为教大比其他院校有什么优胜之处？
答二：我非常欣赏社会创业与发展研究荣誉社会科学学士课程的教学团队。相较于其他院校，这个课程的同事之间具有浓厚的伙伴文化及人情味，大家都在各自岗位上默默支持学生，彼此协作，营造出积极正面的学习氛围。而教大的学生普遍展现出坚毅不屈、勤奋拼搏的「香港精神」，潜力十足，令人欣赏。甚至有课程毕业生至今仍与我保持联系，并成为了工作上的伙伴。
值得一提的是，同学们十分主动，积极把握机会参与校内外各类比赛。我这几年曾担任多名学生的比赛指导老师，协助他们参与本地及大湾区的创业赛事。最近有一位学生更成功入选校内「教育+与社会企业家基金计划（EASE Fund）」，并荣获六十万港元种子基金，成绩斐然。
此外，于本学年，我以统整专案导师身份，首次将香港最大型社会企业创业比赛——社会企业挑战赛纳入统整专案的一部分。在统整专案过程中，为学生配对不同领域的实务者，让学生能透过业界前辈的亲身经验，提升专业计划的准备质素。
香港教育大学（教大）个人理财教育文学硕士课程（Master of Arts in Personal Finance Education, MA(PFE)）荣膺「2025年度中国商学院大湾区卓越标杆硕士项目奖」，彰显课程在粤港澳大湾区人才培养及区域协同发展方面的卓越贡献，并获业界高度肯定。
教大个人理财教育文学硕士课程荣获「2025年度中国商学院大湾区卓越标杆硕士项目奖」（照片来源：MBAChina）
由MBAChina与《经理人》杂誌联合主办的「2025年度中国商学院发展论坛暨教育盛典」早前於北京举行，为中国商科教育领域的重要年度盛事，活动涵盖主题演讲、领袖对话、荣耀颁奖盛典及交流晚宴等环节，吸引众多学界与业界领袖参与。
「大湾区卓越标杆硕士项目奖」旨在嘉许能够深度融合区域发展特色，并在课程设计、产学研融合、国际参与及学生实践等方面具备综合优势的硕士项目。获奖课程须在区域高等教育中发挥示範与引领作用。
评审委员会高度评价教大MA(PFE)课程的创新定位。颁奖辞指出，该课程是粤港澳大湾区首个融合金融财富管理与财务规划的硕士课程，紧扣香港建设国际财富管理中心及绿色金融中心的战略方向，契合市场对複合型金融服务人才的需求。课程以个人及家庭财务管理为核心，涵盖财富管理、绿色金融及财务规划叁大领域，并在实践教学、行业合作、社会责任、社区参与以及国际协作方面取得显著成效。
个人理财教育文学硕士课程主任谭伟强博士（右一）参加颁奖仪式 （照片来源：MBAChina）
课程主任谭伟强博士表示:「这项殊荣不仅肯定了教大及MA(PFE)课程的努力与成果，更激励我们持续推动课程与湾区建设、人才培养及国际金融发展趋势深度融合。」他补充，课程在2025/26学年开设「家族办公室管理」、「伊斯兰金融」等学习模块，带领学生追踪香港金融服务最新发展及国家战略方向，开拓学生视野。
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. Through the sharing, he illustrated how we could all exercise sociological imagination by linking up private troubles to public issues by locating social phenomenon in the intersection of individual biography, social structure and history. After the lecture, he also introduced Senior Year Entry programmes offered by the Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies.
