CityUHK SS Student Research and Impact Forum 2025

11 students from the SS Department participated in the CityUHK Student Research and Impact Forum 2025 on 14 May 2025, to present their final year project and on-going research work in a poster presentation session. Our presenters come from different academic disciplines including Criminology and Sociology, Psychology and Social Work, which made the Forum greatly diverse and vital. During the two-hour poster session, our student presenters enjoyed the time interacting with our staff and faculty members. The Forum was fueled with dynamic and fruitful discussions and idea exchanges. It was an unforgettable experience to showcase the accomplishments our students have proudly attained over the past few years and to equip them for an exciting new chapter moving forward after graduation!

Introducing BSocSc Crime Science at CityUHK

Hong Kong’s first and only UGC-funded degree in Crime Science is accepting admissions for Semester A 2025. Our new programme supports practical solutions to current and emerging crime problems, as well as training a new generation of law enforcement and security professionals in crime prevention, security practices, global policing, crime analytics and cyber & future crimes. See more information in the link below.

Introducing a New Stream of Master of Arts in Applied Social Sciences (MAASS): Clinical Mental Health Practice

Mental health issues in Hong Kong have become a pressing societal concern. Rising levels of stress and anxiety across most demographics have led to alarming outcomes such as suicide among the youth and the older adults, as well as widespread emotional strain on caregivers and professionals. To address these pressing issues, the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences at CityUHK has introduced a new stream, "Clinical Mental Health Practice," within the Master of Arts in Applied Social Sciences (MAASS) programme. This stream is designed to provide social work practitioners, helping professionals, and staff with advanced-level training in clinical mental health practice, equipping them to better support individuals and communities in navigating mental health challenges in Hong Kong.equipping them to better support individuals and communities in navigating mental health challenges in Hong Kong.

SS Student-Athlete, Ms. CHIU Kan Shan, Shares Her Dual Career Development with HK01

Ms. CHIU Kan Shan, who is one of the student-athletes admitted to SS via the Student-Athlete Learning Support and Admission (SALSA) Scheme, diligently manages her dual career development in sports and social sciences studies. Click the link to learn more about her aspirations and tips for managing a dual career.

Join SS Upcoming Workshops for New Master’s Streams – MAASS FCRM and CMHP

Join SS Upcoming Workshops for New Master’s Streams – MAASS FCRM and CMHP

A Hundred of SS Social Work alumni, faculty members and students warmly reunited at the Homecoming Lunch on 2 Nov 2024

Master’s Programmes Information Seminars

Master’s Programmes Information Seminars for 2025 Intake organized by the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences will be held on 19 and 26 October 2024 (Sat). The seminars aim to provide valuable insights into our offerings and guide you through the application process. The venue is YEUNG B5-210 (blue zone), CityUHK. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Visitors enjoyed activities organised by SS at CityUHK Undergraduate Info Day 2024

CityUHK Undergraduate Info Day 2024 was successfully held. Various activities were organised by the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences (SS). Over 1,200 visitors joined the admission talks on our undergraduate programmes, dialogue sessions with crime scientists/sociologists, psychologists and social workers, and enjoyed the Psychology Lab demonstration. We hope to welcome you again in SS. Don’t forget to take a look at our recap!

Applications for 2025/26 SS Master’s Programmes and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programme

Our Master’s Programmes and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programme are now open for application:
o Master of Arts in Applied Social Sciences (MAASS)
• Sociology Stream
• Criminology Stream
• Family Conflict Resolution and Mediation Stream
• Clinical Mental Health Practice Stream (Subject to the University's approval)
o Master of Social Sciences in Counselling (MSSC)
o Master of Social Sciences in Psychology (MSSPSY)
o Master of Social Work (MSW)
o Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

British Conference of Undergraduate Research (BCUR) 2024

A group of 5 senior students from the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences attended the British Conference of Undergraduate Research (BCUR) 2024 in London, UK. They showcased their final year projects through oral and poster presentations, joining 350 undergraduates from over 15 countries. The students found the conference experience valuable for their academic learning and personal development. In preparation, they underwent pre-trip training and participated in daily debriefings. The group also visited the Division of Psychology & Language Sciences at University College London. After the trip, the students shared their findings by setting up an interactive booth and participating in the CityU Psychology Student Research Conference 2024. Overall, this was a significant event that enhanced the students' academic skills and connections with researchers from diverse fields.

Prof. Xijing Wang has been selected as a Rising Star of the Association for Psychological Science (APS)

The APS Rising Star designation is presented to outstanding APS Members in the earliest stages of their research career post-PhD, based on criteria such as impactful publications, recognition from peers, significant discoveries or theoretical contributions, commitment to diversity in science, and independence from mentors. Prof. Wang’s innovative work on objectification and inequality has advanced the field of social psychology and signals great potential for their continued contributions.

Youth Mental Health Forum

A youth forum on mental health was held on 14 October 2023 by Professor Sylvia Kwok, Associate Head of the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences at the City University of Hong Kong. The forum is part of a “Children and Youth Mental Health Project” in collaboration with the Faculty of Social Work of the University of Calgary, Canada.

SS Staff ranked Top 2% of the World's Most Highly Cited Scientists

According to metrics complied by Stanford University and the updated data published on 4 Oct., 2023, Prof. Sylvia Kwok and Dr. Simon Fung in our department are listed among the top 2% of the most highly cited scientists in the world (i.e., top 2% in the world in their own areas of specialty).
Prof. Sylvia Kwok is ranked top 1.3 % in the subfield of Social Work. Dr. Simon Fung is ranked top 1.5% in the subfield of Toxicology/Biomedical Research.

Supporting caregivers with evidence-based tools and programs

CityU team developed the scientific Caregiver Support Model (CSM) and Psycho-education Program on Empowerment (PPE) for caregivers of frail older adults. Project 2.0 aims to disseminate validated tools and practices to social workers and NGOs.

Prof. Sylvia Kwok and her team are awarded the 2022 Higher Education (Undergraduate) National Teaching Achievement Second Class Award