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Master of Social Work Programme 2025/26 cohort 社會工作碩士課程 2025/26 學年
Master of Social Work Programme 2025/26 cohort is now open for application!
For more information, please visit the MSW website or download MSW programme leaflet.
The Future Development of Caregiving Policy and Practice in Hong Kong: International Perspectives and Local Initiatives 香港的照顧政策和實務發展：國際視野和本地措施研討會
Date: 11 November 2024 (Monday)
Time: 09:20 - 17:30
Venue: HKSYU - Mrs Dorothy Koo and Dr Ti Hua Koo Plaza
Language: Cantonese
Fee: Free
Newsletter, August 2024
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Master of Social Work Programme
社會工作碩士課程
Master of Social Work Programme is now open for application!
For more information, please visit the MSW website or download MSW programme leaflet.
Narrative Therapy in Action: Honouring Lives with Strengths
實踐敘事療法: 以優勢尊重生命
Date: 22 December 2023 {Friday)
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Venue: Reserach Complex High Block 102, HKSYU
Language: Cantonese, supplemented with English
Fee: Free
Mode: In-person and Live on Zoom
Newsletter, September 2023
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Hybrid Seminar on Recovery Road of People in Trauma in Post-pandemic Period『在疫情中受創傷的人康復之路』研討會
日期: 2023年4月12日（星期三）
時間: 上午11:15－下午1:15（兩小時）
地點: ⾹港樹仁⼤學－研究院綜合⼤樓低座3樓RLB303 ( 北角寶馬山慧翠道6號 )
模式: 現場及以Zoom直播
Admissions Open 2023-2024 - MPhil/PhD Programmes
For more information, please visit the Graduate School website.
The Guide to Prepare Your Proposal for Research Programme Application
The Graduate School of HKSYU is going to organise "The Guide to Prepare Your Proposal for Research Programme Application" Writing Workshop for undergraduate, taught master students and research assistants who are interested in applying MPhil/PhD programmes.
Event details are as follows:
Date: 15 February 2023 (Wednesday)
Time: 15:30-17:30
Venue: RHB 301
Speaker: Dr. WONG Kwan Leung, Associate Academic Vice President (Teaching & Learning Development)
Newsletter, August 2022
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Technology In Practice and Service for Social Work (社會工作實務與科技應用)
網上研討會 2022
日期：2022年6月2日（星期四）
時間：下午2時至5時
免費登記：https://www.shorturl.at/byKTX
Announcement: Winners of Departmental Logo Design Competition (February 14, 2022)
Congratulations to the winners!
Departmental Logo Competition (November 8, 2021)
On behalf of the Department of Social Work of our University, we would like to invite you to participate in the Departmental Logo Competition.
Department colleagues wishing Tsang Sir a Happy Retirement! (August 31, 2021)
The Department bids farewell to Mr. SM Tsang (May 7, 2021)
On behalf of the Department, Dr Margaret Wong, our Department Head presented a souvenir to Mr. SM Tsang thanking him for his long service at the Department and commitment in nurturing our younger generations of social workers.
HKUST Center for Aging Science Seminar: by Dr S. Jay Olshansky (April 16, 2021)
Please click this link for registration: https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bswp4ato4pu6m4C (meeting ID and passcode will be sent upon successful registration)
15-years Participation Award in Fu Hong Best Buddies Programme (April 8, 2021)
We are pleased to receive the Participation Award (最長情大獎) in the Best Buddies Programme presented by Fu Hong Society.
Newsletter, March 2021 (March 18, 2021)
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本系學生在校比賽取得冠軍 (February 2, 2021)
本系學生胡兆壁(Melody)在香港樹仁大學學生會編輯委員會之「字作主章 — 我城徵文比賽」的小說組，憑《過關》獲得冠軍。
A video feature in social work profession, the uniqueness and admission criteria of BSW programme (November 25, 2020)
Our department head, Dr. Margaret Wong, was featured in Mingpao new video series ( 大學道講堂).
The Department bids farewell to Mr. Jacky Chan (November 5, 2020)
臨別依依，祝Jacky在新的工作單位一切順利，身心健康、愉快！
Department in the Shue Yan Newsletter (October 28, 2020)
Our department was featured in the October, 2020 issue of the Shue Yan Newsletter. Our students have internship sharing, as well as Dr. Raymond Chui's sharing on the placement supporting, were covered in this edition.
5th Asian Pacific Problem Gambling and Addiction Conference (15 Oct. 2020)
Detailed Information about the conference is available at the APPGAC website, http://www.appgac.org/.
[Register Now!] Annual Departmental Seminar (Webinar): Advocacy in Social Work Education – the Past, Present and Future. (Sept. 16, 2020))
Our Annual Departmental Seminar with the support from the Hong Kong Association of Schools of Social Work will place Advocacy in the forefront and provide an opportunity for teachers, students, social workers, tertiary institutions, NGOs and community organizations to.....
The Department bids farewell to Dr. Ng and Ms. Kam (13 Aug, 2020)
臨別依依，祝燕玲與金明老師在新的工作單位一切順利，身心健康、愉快！
An in-depth feature in characteristics and admission (17 July, 2020)
Our department was featured in Ohpama, a digital parenting media. In the article, the characteristics, internship and admission details of our programme were introduced. You may read the abstract below or have a look on the full article here.
Ten outstanding students awarded HSBC Social Work Scholarships (June 16, 2020)
Ten students have been awarded the HSBC Social Work Scholarships for the 2019/20 academic year. The scholarships are offered to social work students to encourage them to dedicate their career to the social work profession.
隔離不分離，我地撐住你！(June 11, 2020)
Responding to the supports shown by the department (please see the post published on April 16,2020), our students have written some thank-you messages and reflections.
Togetherness is being shown to make sure that we are staying connected and best prepared for when we move forwards.
Prof. Sun visiting the Department and keeping us in line (June 3, 2020)
Our Academic Vice President, Prof. SUN, Tien-lun Catherine, (third from left) visiting the Department and keeping us in line.
Department E-learning Training – Applications in Social Work (May 22, 2020)
We are delighted to invite Mr. Kevin WONG Kon Chi (first-row, 3rd from left) and Ms. LAM Ming Wai from CARE to our staff development programme on 網上教學：活用Apps 帶討論 on May 22, 2020.
Fieldwork intro video (May 13, 2020)
Together with the Industrial Attachment Office, Ms. Lau Chiu Man Cherry, our Lecturer cum Fieldwork Co-ordinator, made this short introduction video to show the features of our fieldwork placements. Take a look!
Department in the Shue Yan Newsletter (April 17, 2020)
Our department was featured in the March, 2020 issue of the Shue Yan Newsletter. Our proposed oversea fieldwork placements, as well as participation in the Fun Day held by the Elder Academy, were covered in this edition. Please visit HERE to read the newsletter.
From department teachers: Stay connected in tough times (April 16, 2020)
Messages from department teachers to look after your mental wellbeing in unique circumstances
受新型冠狀病毒疫情影響之社工學生支援計劃 (April 4, 2020)
香港社會工作人員協會設立「受新型冠狀病毒疫情影響之社工學生支援計劃」，以現金援助方式支援因疫情而受經濟影響之社工學生。詳情見此。
Newsletter, March 2020
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Departmental meeting cum Christmas lunch (December 18, 2019)
Our teaching and administrative colleagues held a departmental meeting, then celebrated the festive season and the coming of a new year at the Christmas Lunch on December 18, 2019 at RHB209.
Special meeting on campus (Nov. 18, 2019)
All Department colleagues gathered on campus to discuss the detail arrangements for online classes.
Presentation at The 4th World Conference of Women’s Shelters (Nov. 6, 2019)
Head of Social Work Department, Dr. Margaret Wong, spoke at The 4th World Conference of Women’s Shelters. The conference is held in November 5-8, 2019 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It brings together over 1400 participants from 120 countries ,regions and districts. She Read More …
Guest speaker at a radio program (Oct. 27, 2019)
Dr. Margaret Wong (3rd from left), the Head of Department, went on a talk show “Beautiful Sunday” at Commercial Radio to discuss parenting program with other guests. Program Archive: https://www.parent.edu.hk/article/%E9%9B%BB%E5%8F%B0%E7%AF%80%E7%9B%AE-%E6%94%BF%E5%A5%BD%E6%98%9F%E6%9C%9F%E5%A4%A9-%E6%94%BF%E5%A5%BD%E5%9C%A8%E6%A0%A1%E5%9C%92-%E7%89%B9%E8%BC%AF (available till March 5, 2020) or https://www.881903.com/Page/ZH-TW/BrowseSchedule.aspx?ItemId=131
The 29th Outstanding Social Workers Award is now welcoming nominations
The 29th Outstanding Social Workers Award is now welcoming nominations. For details, Read More …
Three social work students received the President’s List Award (Oct. 11, 2019)
The President’s List Award 2018-2019 Ceremony was held on 11th October, 2019 to recognize students who have in two consecutive terms received GPA 3.3 or above, and in a whole year received GPA 3.5 or above. This year, the recipients Read More …
Consultation session with Prof. Mark Learmonth about qualitative research (Oct. 8, 2019)
We had a meaningful dialogue with Prof. Mark Learmonth (Professor of Organisation Studies, Business School, Durham University).
18-19 Fieldwork Education Advisory Committee
Fieldwork Education Advisory Committee had launched the meeting on 9th May, 2019. We are glad to introduce our honorable committees from 2018 – 2022 as below: Mr. Lai Wing Hoi – Caritas – Hong Kong, Deputy Chief Officer in Social Read More …
18-19 Social Work Advisory Baord
Social Work Advisory Board had launched the meeting on 14th May, 2019. We are glad to introduce our honorable committees from 2018 – 2022 as below: Professor Lo Tit Wing – Department of Applied Social Sciences, City University of Hong Read More …
Macau Exchange Tour (31 May to 1 June, 2019)
In the recent years, social welfare Development in Macau has been rapidly expanding in order to echo a wide range of service demand. To facilitate students’ comprehension in Macau’s social system as well as to broaden their horizon, Ms. Cherry Read More …
Singapore Visit to liaison Overseas Fieldwork Practicum
Dr. Margaret Wong, Head of department and Ms. Cherry Lau, Lecturer cum Fieldwork Coordinator paid a visit to Singapore in regard to liaison opportunity for overseas fieldwork placement form 2nd June to 5th June, 2019. In general, this is a Read More …
IAO Staff Workshop and sharing Session (April 15, 2019)
Ms. Cherry Lau, Lecturer cum Fieldwork Coordinator had been invited to be the guest speaker in IAO Staff Workshop and sharing Session held on 15th April, 2019. She introduced the uniqueness of the fieldwork practicum in Shue Yan University.
Initial exploration for overseas placement arrangement in Taiwan
In order to widen student’s exposure towards the international social welfare development and systems as well as to advance their professional experience, our department is going to provide overseas fieldwork practicum to year. 3 students as an additional preference to Read More …
Symposium on Family Wellbeing in a Changing Society (May 17, 2019)
Dr. Tabitha Ng was invited to share the topic of “Working on In-law Relationship in Multi-generational Families” in the Symposium on Family Wellbeing in a Changing Society of Hong Kong Family Welfare Society 70th Anniversary.
Survey on Master of Social Sciences Programmes by Department of Counselling and Psychology
Dear Students, We cordially invite you to complete a survey on Master of Social Sciences Programmes. This survey is conducted by Department of Counselling and Psychology, Hong Kong Shue Yan University and it aims to explore public interest Read More …
Sharing on Social Enterprise Management
Sharing by Ms Florence Chan of iBakery, Social Enterprise, Tung Wah Gp of Hospitals with Year 4 Students
“Singing Night” (Sing星相識) (Apr. 23, 2018)
To foster a sense of belonging towards our department and to discover singing talents among our students, Social Work Student Society organized “Singing Night” (Sing星相識) on Apr. 23, 2018. More than 10 groups of students participated the show and fully Read More …
Inauguration Ceremony of Social Work Student Society (Mar. 29, 2018)
Inauguration Ceremony of Social Work Student Society was held on Research Complex on Apr. 29, 2018. The oath-taking of the society was witnessed by Dr. Hu Fai-chung, Deputy President; Ms. Sophia Yip Sau-yin, Associate Vice President (Student Affairs); Dr. Au Read More …
Fieldwork Education Activities (7): Sharing on Community Service Support Scheme (CSSS) for Teenager under the Police Superintendent’s Discretion Scheme (Mar. 26, 2018)
We are honor to invite our alumni, Mr. Li Lok Man, Project-in-Charge of Youth Support Scheme of Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, to introduce the Community Service Support Scheme and to share his unique working experiences in engaging marginal Read More …
2018 Spring-Reception 「祥祥狗狗曜新春」 and Pun Choi Banquet (March 15, 2018)
The Annual Spring-Reception and Pun Choi Banquet of the Department of Social Work, was successfully held on March 15, 2018. We feel deeply honoured by the presence of our Deputy President, Dr. HU Fai Chung. It was a great chance to Read More …
Fieldwork Education Activities (6): Sharing on Planning Services for Children with Special Educational Needs (Mar. 5, 2018)
As the service demand to children with special educational needs is getting more and more and the SEN support policy has also been arousing public concern in the past few years. For better learning, we are glad to invite Ms. Read More …
Fieldwork Education Activities (5): Sharing on Lump Sum Grant Review (Feb. 12, 2018)
We are honor to have Mr. Cheung Kwok Che, a former member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong (Functional constituency – Social Welfare to give a thorough review on Lump Sum Grant (LSG) policy conducted by Social Welfare Department. Read More …
2017 Social Work Society Contribution
2017 Social Work Society 凝和 contributed their great effort to organize and to conduct a series of programmes for all members. Definitely, the cohesion of the department has been laid as a strong foundation. Here we are to share the Read More …
Fieldwork Education Activities (4): Introductory to Social Workers Registration Board (Nov. 27, 2017)
We are honor to have Mr. Poon, Administrative Executive of Social Workers Registration Board to introduce the historical background and the official establishment of the organization on 27/11/2017. In fact, it is important to our social work students, especially those Read More …
Fieldwork Education Activities (3): Drugs Service in Hong Kong (Nov. 20, 2017)
We are grateful to invite Mr. Kenson Chan, Registered Social Worker of PS33 in Hong Kong Christian Service to introduce Hong Kong drugs service on 20th November, 2017. Kenson provided a brief history of drugs service development and explained the Read More …
Hong Kong True Light College Visit (Oct. 27, 2017)
Hong Kong True Light College Students Visited Our Department A group of Hong Kong True Light College students and teachers made a visit to our Social Work Department on Oct. 27, 2017. Dr. Au Wing Kwong, Acting Head of Department Read More …
Fieldwork Education Activities (1): A Hong Kong Social Worker in Singapore (Oct. 23, 2017)
Fieldwork Education Activities (1): A Hong Kong Social Worker in Singapore We are delighted to have Mr. Anson Kwong and Mr. Dickens Cheng to share their unique working experience in Singapore on 23rd October, 2017. Both Anson and Dickens are Read More …
1560 Batch Final Fieldwork Orientation (Sept. 23, 2017)
1560 Batch 2017/2018 Final Fieldwork Orientation We are glad to invite Mr. Simon Leung, Clinical Leader of The Wellness Centre (Sham Shui Po) of New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association to be our special guest in the 17-18 Final Fieldwork Orientation Read More …
Article on “「中年」迎「老年」” at Bastille Post by Dr. CHOW Kit Ling, Lina
[巴士的報] 「中年」迎「老年」 [2017年01月25日] Article written by: Dr. CHOW Kit Ling, Lina (周潔玲博士), Senior Lecturer, Department of Social Work Related Link: Click here
Article on “使用智能手機，令生活更滿意？” at Bastille Post by Dr. Raymond Chui
[巴士的報] 使用智能手機，令生活更滿意？ [2017年01月06日] Article written by: Dr. Chui Chi Fai Raymond (崔志暉博士), Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work Related Link: Click here
Article on “當子女的情緒教練” at Metro Daily by Dr. Tabitha Ng
[都市的報] 當子女的情緒教練？ [2016年11月30日] Article written by: Dr. NG Yin Ling Tabitha (吳燕玲博士), Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work Related Link: Click here 當子女的情緒教練