Emotion regulation in aging: What I used to think, what I think now, and where I think we should go next
Prof. Derek M. Isaacowitz, professor of psychology at the Northeastern University, USA, was invited to deliver a research seminar on emotion regulation in aging on 8 March 2023. His talk was attended by about 40 faculty members and students from SS, PIA, LT, COM, computer science, and information system. The audience showed great interest in his studies involving the examination of younger, middle-aged and older adults, and the utilization of mixed research methods, such as lab experiments, eye-tracking, and experience sampling methods.
Visit of psychology professors from the University of Science and Technology of China
Three distinguished professors from the Psychology Department at the University of Science and Technology of China, including Prof. Yan KONG (acting head), Prof. Xiaosong HE (associate head), and Prof. Jue WANG, visited the SS departments on 17 Feb (Fri). They shared their research experiences on gifted education, psychometrics, and neuroscience with colleagues who have similar interests. The two departments planned to conduct more academic exchanges (e.g., seminars, fund applications) to strengthen their collaboration.
Congratulations to Dr. Zhen on receiving her start-up grant
Dr. Zhen Shanshan joined the SS department in 2022. She was awarded a start-up grant for HK$850,000 from the University to investigate the role of the prefrontal cortex in model-based and model-free reinforcement learning using high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS) and electroencephalogram (EEG).
This is the second largest amount of start-up grant SS new faculty members have ever received. Congratulations to Dr. Zhen!
Meet and Greet Session with Student Leaders of SS
13 SS student leaders from different years and disciplines had an enjoyable afternoon with SS academic staff on 2 Feb 2023. Through meaningful and in-depth sharing on student development and interactive games, we had deeper understanding of one another and built closer bonding.
Congratulations to Dr. Annis Fung
Nurturing Wellbeing and Purpose Award - Silver Winner
Welcome elite athletes joining SS through the Student-Athlete Learning Support and Admission (SALSA) Scheme
Department Head of SS, Associate Head (UG) of SS, Associate Director of SDS (PE) welcoming four elite athletes joining the Bachelor of Social Sciences (Undeclared Major) programme
Students’ Sharing – BSocSc Criminology & Sociology / Psychology/ Social Work
Students’ Sharing – BSocSc Criminology & Sociology / Psychology/ Social Work
CityU Information Day
The Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences (SS) has organized a range of departmental activities at the CityU Information Day on 22 October 2022. Over 1,300 participants joined the activities and met with SS faculties, students and alumni.
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