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
社會科學與政策研究學系客席助理教授任鴻先生是一位經驗豐富的企業家兼學術型實踐者。他在加拿大就讀本科最後一年的時候創立第一間公司，並於回流香港前成功退出業務。回港後，任助理教授創立專注於家族事業傳承規劃及家族辦公室人才培育的顧問公司，並於香港中文大學家族企業研究中心擔任執行主任。除創立事業及研究外，任教授亦於本學系及多間大專院校任教，並經常利用課餘時間為學生舉辦各類活動，協助他們建立廣泛人際網絡。以下由任教授分享於本學系教學的點滴與感受。
問一：你已創立自己的事業，為何仍熱衷教學？
答一：在教學過程中，我發現學生對外界的接觸甚少，思維及眼界尚待開拓。身為老師，我的初心是希望拓寬學生的視野。透過社會創業與發展研究榮譽社會科學學士課程，與學生共同成長，促使他們的思維模式產生轉變，協助他們不僅為未來成為創業家作好準備，也能解決自身面對的各種挑戰。當學生懂得處理這些問題後，他們必能獨立迎接未來。創業旅程充滿試煉，也是對個人價值的考驗，因此作為創業者必須堅守信念。在課堂上，我著重教授設計思維，強調以人為本的解難方案，目的是提升學生的同理心、對問題的掌握力及自信心。透過反覆嘗試和從失敗中學習，同學能逐步建立自信。
早前有學生問我：「有什麼事件讓你覺得最自豪、最成功？」坦白說，這不是單靠一個事件就能回答的。教學之道如同下棋，我在背後不斷發掘和爭取新資源，而這些資源實屬難得。學生則需把握機會，開拓視野、建立互利關係。舉例來說，早前我在課堂上介紹公私營協作概念，並於十月下旬帶領一年級生參加由九龍城民政事務處舉辦的活動。雖然活動採自願性質，但近九成學生踴躍參與。活動結束後，不少學生更留下與來賓如香港智慧城市聯盟楊文銳會長等嘉賓交流。這些寶貴經歷，使學生在重返課堂時無論在理論或實踐層面均有更深領悟。希望他們將來能善用這些網絡，無論是參加比賽、投身創業，均能找到值得信賴的顧問和合作夥伴。
教學生涯中，我亦多次帶領學生與不同行業高層進行對話，例如與電訊盈科高層會面，親身了解決策過程。此外，亦積極協助本學系與各界傑出人士建立連結，如前消費者委員會總幹事黃鳳嫺女士，或曾親臨校園與學生交流的夏利里拉集團家族理事會召集人 Mahesh Harilela。這些均屬難能可貴的經驗。
問二：你在本學系及多間大專院校任教，你認為教大比其他院校有什麼優勝之處？
答二：我非常欣賞社會創業與發展研究榮譽社會科學學士課程的教學團隊。相較於其他院校，這個課程的同事之間具有濃厚的夥伴文化及人情味，大家都在各自崗位上默默支持學生，彼此協作，營造出積極正面的學習氛圍。而教大的學生普遍展現出堅毅不屈、勤奮拼搏的「香港精神」，潛力十足，令人欣賞。甚至有課程畢業生至今仍與我保持聯繫，並成為了工作上的伙伴。
值得一提的是，同學們十分主動，積極把握機會參與校內外各類比賽。我這幾年曾擔任多名學生的比賽指導老師，協助他們參與本地及大灣區的創業賽事。最近有一位學生更成功入選校內「教育+與社會企業家基金計劃（EASE Fund）」，並榮獲六十萬港元種子基金，成績斐然。
此外，於本學年，我以統整專案導師身份，首次將香港最大型社會企業創業比賽——社會企業挑戰賽納入統整專案的一部分。在統整專案過程中，為學生配對不同領域的實務者，讓學生能透過業界前輩的親身經驗，提升專業計劃的準備質素。
香港教育大學（教大）個人理財教育文學碩士課程（Master of Arts in Personal Finance Education, MA(PFE)）榮膺「2025年度中國商學院大灣區卓越標杆碩士項目獎」，彰顯課程在粵港澳大灣區人才培養及區域協同發展方面的卓越貢獻，並獲業界高度肯定。
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」（照片來源：MBAChina）
由MBAChina與《經理人》雜誌聯合主辦的「2025年度中國商學院發展論壇暨教育盛典」早前於北京舉行，為中國商科教育領域的重要年度盛事，活動涵蓋主題演講、領袖對話、榮耀頒獎盛典及交流晚宴等環節，吸引眾多學界與業界領袖參與。
「大灣區卓越標杆碩士項目獎」旨在嘉許能夠深度融合區域發展特色，並在課程設計、產學研融合、國際參與及學生實踐等方面具備綜合優勢的碩士項目。獲獎課程須在區域高等教育中發揮示範與引領作用。
評審委員會高度評價教大MA(PFE)課程的創新定位。頒獎辭指出，該課程是粵港澳大灣區首個融合金融財富管理與財務規劃的碩士課程，緊扣香港建設國際財富管理中心及綠色金融中心的戰略方向，契合市場對複合型金融服務人才的需求。課程以個人及家庭財務管理為核心，涵蓋財富管理、綠色金融及財務規劃三大領域，並在實踐教學、行業合作、社會責任、社區參與以及國際協作方面取得顯著成效。
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 （照片來源：MBAChina）
課程主任譚偉強博士表示:「這項殊榮不僅肯定了教大及MA(PFE)課程的努力與成果，更激勵我們持續推動課程與灣區建設、人才培養及國際金融發展趨勢深度融合。」他補充，課程在2025/26學年開設「家族辦公室管理」、「伊斯蘭金融」等學習模塊，帶領學生追蹤香港金融服務最新發展及國家戰略方向，開拓學生視野。
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.
