To enrich our students’ understanding of financial education, a visit to IFEC FinEd Hub was organized on 21 April 2026 for students of the Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Business, Accounting and Financial Studies) & Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Personal Finance and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Business, Accounting and Financial Studies) programmes.
In the interactive game “FinEd Farm”, students experienced first-hand what it was like to sow the seeds of hard work and enjoy the fruits of their labour when they made the right money and investment decisions along the way.
This exclusive opportunity to experience an interactive financial education game could help our students to enhance their preparedness for personal financial management.
為進一步深化與香港各大高校的戰略合作，聚焦青年人才培育主業，打造兼具培育力與影響力的未來領袖及青年企業家孵化平台，在佛山市委組部指導與支持下，香港教育大學、菲比（佛山）人才發展有限公司單位共同策劃發起香港教育大學創業參訪交流專項活動，並得到佛山市人力資源和社會保障局大力支持。
三十多名來自香港教育大學社會創業與發展研究榮譽社會科學學士課程的社創青年，於4月11至12日在佛山進行交流活動。第一日先到佛山市計科創新科技有限公司，由創始人蘇梓銘介紹企業發展與理念，並與社業青年分享參與創投比賽心得。
分享過後，馬上展開作戰室環節。多位嘉賓導師包括濤匯房產執行董事蘇志賢、樂從慈善會秘書長鄧詠明、佛山市順德區投珍科技孵化器有限公司總經理王伊達、佛山匯工網絡科技有限公司創始人王薦及清宇科技創始人陳保平，為學生提供指導，為第二日路演作最後準備。
第二日，一眾社創青年前往佛山港澳青年創業孵化基地，瞭解佛山市為有志於當地創業的港澳青年所提供的支援，和已在該基地發展的企業。
下午，社創青年進行創業項目路演，評委包括佛山創業孵化示範基地負責人唐茲沛、順德和美共創鄉村運營促進中心理事長梁晴香、大灣區職場導師（香港）黃恩華、懿品果匠創始人岳斐斐，對項目提出專業意見與建議。
此次交流活動不僅加深了香港教育大學師生對佛山創新創業生態的認識，也為兩地搭建了更緊密的交流平台。期望未來雙方能繼續攜手推動青年人才培育與創新創業合作，培養更多具備視野、能力與社會責任感的新一代青年領袖。
2026年3月28日, 姚偉梅教授應邀出席由YFPA青年理財教育促進會主辦的首屆「YFPA理財教育論壇 – Money Monkey FinEd Forum」並於數碼港參與圓桌對談。作為協會年度重點活動之一，是次論壇吸引超過170名學生、教育工作者及公眾人士參與，現場反應熱烈。
姚教授與其他嘉賓從不同角度分享專業見解，協助參加者建立正確理財觀念，並提升對財務規劃的認識。是次活動不僅有助推動理財教育普及化，更彰顯了學術界在提升青少年財務素養方面的重要角色。
To deepen both local and non-local students’ understanding of Hong Kong’s primary education system and the role of primary school teachers in Hong Kong, Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sociology and Community Studies and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Primary Humanities) Programme organized a visit to Catholic Mission School on 30 March 2026.
Students are exposed to the school’s innovative academic curriculum and gain first-hand experience of how teachers teach and how students learn in real classroom settings. Further discussions and dialogue with the school principal and teachers provide our future educators with deeper insights for their professional planning and enrich their vocation as teachers.
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