HKSYU Social Research Centre Holds an International Academic Conference on “Re-discovering Youths Today: Identity, Subculture, Psychosocial Functioning, and Service Needs”
On 4 November 2023, the Social Research Centre at Hong Kong Shue Yan University (HKSYU) organized the international academic conference on “Re-discovering Youths Today: Identity, Subculture, Psychosocial Functioning, and Service Needs”. The conference brought together speakers from HKSYU's "Youth Identity Status" project research team, as well as scholars from local institutions and around the world. They shared their latest research findings and insights during the conference.
Collaborative research on “The impact of traumatic experiences on homelessness in Hong Kong” by the Department of Counselling and Psychology and ImpactHK
The Department of Counseling and Psychology of HKSYU and ImpactHK, a local organization supporting the homeless, interviewed 89 homeless people aged between 21 and 78 from January to July this year to learn about the relationship between their past traumatic experiences and homelessness.
Shue Yan’s Alumni Care about Their Alma Mater Advocating Exchanges to Witness the Achievements Together
Established over 40 years ago, the Department of Accounting of HKSYU is one of the first degree-awarding departments. Many of its alumni have achieved remarkable success in various fields, including serving as members of the HKSA Council, partners of accounting firms, department heads, CFOs of listed companies, company secretaries, company director
HKSYU Library Newly Set Up a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Corner
The newly set up Special Educational Needs (SEN) Corner at HKSYU Library is being operationalized to provide students with special learning needs the opportunity to experience the pleasure of reading books and studying texts. The SEN Corner was set up with the donation of Professor CHEUNG, Siu-keung, Vice President (University Administration) of HKSYU. He expressed that the university’s education is founded on Confucian values, and he also agrees with the idea of “great harmony and fairly well-off” that all sectors of society should pursue the ideal state of mutual care and assistance, and be willing to contribute to society mentioned in the Book of Rites, one of the Confucian classics.
The Department of Law and Business Organized a Seminar and Workshop Enhancing Public Understanding of the Concept and Practice of Restorative Justice
The Department of Law and Business held an international conference on “Restorative Justice” on December 10, with the theme of “Restorative Justice, Psychology and Neuroscience”, renowned overseas and local scholars were invited to explore the relationship between the three, and how they can help the people falling into the wrong path carelessly and the victims of crime on the road to recovery.
Chief Secretary for Administration Mr. Chan Kwok-ki Visits HKSYU: Progressing with the Times to Respond to the Needs of Young People
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr. Chan Kwok-ki attended the “JMC Talk” held by the Department of Journalism and Communication of HKSYU on January 17, sharing his views on the “Youth Development Blueprint”. Mr. Chan expressed the need to nurture a new generation of young people with an affection for our country and Hong Kong and equipped with a global perspective, adopting a positive attitude towards young people, strengthening the sense of ownership of young people, and responding to the needs of young people in a timely manner.
“Mentorship Programme” Explores Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Stepping into 2023, with the relaxation of COVID-19 policies, the outdoor activity session of the “Mentorship Programme” has finally resumed after 2019. This activity took Lamma Island as the first activity venue, and it is also the first hiking activity organized by the “Mentorship Programme” for 20 years.