Redefining Psychology Education: HKSYU Celebrates New Edition of “Psychology in Asia: An Introduction”

2024-10-07

^{Prof. Catherine Sun Tien-lun, HKSYU Senior Vice President (front row, fourth from left)}

Hong Kong Shue Yan University proudly announced the launch of the second edition of “Psychology in Asia: An Introduction”, a highly acclaimed textbook that promises to reshape the landscape of psychology education by incorporating the rich cultural diversity of Asia.

The launch event, held at the University’s campus at Braemar Hill on May 24, 2024, highlighted the collective efforts of educators and scholars dedicated to advancing culturally relevant psychology education. In her opening remark, HKSYU Senior Vice President Professor Catherine Sun Tien-lun, the editor, said the book was first published with the goal to explore psychology through a multicultural lens, which is crucial for a comprehensive understanding of human behaviour within diverse contexts.

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