Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Division of Social Sciences, Humanities and Design focuses its scholarly efforts and teaching and learning activities on the academic disciplines of social sciences, humanities and design. Currently, the Division provides teaching and learning support for 9 Associate Degree programmes, 1 Higher Diploma programme, 4 full-time and 1 part-time Articulation Honours Degree programmes. Together these programmes offer students a smooth and well-mapped-out “2+2” pathway to earning an honours degree awarded by PolyU in four years*.
*Except part-time programmes
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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RGC Competitive Research Funding Scheme – Inter-Institutional Development Scheme (IIDS) | Co-Creating Assistive Robot Design to Facilitate Aging in Place | UGC/IIDS24/H03/25 | HK$297,444
Lee, S. W. (PI), Wut, T. M. E. (CoPI), Chang, H. W. H. (CoI), Lau, Y. Y. J. (CoI), Tsang, W.-H. W. (CoI) & Chan, J. K. Y. (CoI)
1/01/26 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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RGC Competitive Research Funding Scheme – Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) | Development of a Cloud-based Fuzzy Assessment Framework for Smart Age Friendly Housing for Middle Class Elderly in Hong Kong | UGC/FDS24/E16/25 | HK$570,017
Chan, J. H. L. (PI), Ng , T.S.-T. (CoI), Sing, M.C.-P. (CoI), Lee, S. W. (CoI), Wong, K. W. K. (CoI) & Chan, Y. C. T. (CoI)
1/01/26 → 31/12/27
Project: Research
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Impact of consumers’ knowledge and primary healthcare initiatives on customers’ experiences of service quality attributes, consumption values, place attachment, and behavioural intention: Multilevel analysis of District Health Centres DHCs)
Tavitiyaman, P. (PI), Lee, A. (CoI), Zhang, X. A. (CoI) & Law, T. S. V. (CoI)
1/01/26 → 31/12/27
Project: Research
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Beyond Supervision: Mentorship and Mentoring Dynamics in Fostering Resilience and Success Among International PhD Students in Hong Kong
Nkansah, J. O., Boateng, R. A. & Wali Khan, A., 3 Mar 2026, In: Innovative Higher Education.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cultivation of Techno-moral Virtues in the Age of AI
Hung, T. W. A., 6 Jan 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Policy and Advance Medical Directives in Hong Kong
Kwok, S. Y. W. & Law, V. T. S., 1 Jan 2026, End of Life Care in Hong Kong. Taylor and Francis, p. 28-41 14 p. (End of Life Care in Hong Kong).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Prizes
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Caring Teacher Award, CPCE-HKCC Teaching Performance Awards 2024/25
Wong, O. O. A. (Recipient), 2025
Prize
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Global Design Awards 2025 - Judges’ Choice (Interior Design)
Chang, H. W. H. (Recipient), 25 Apr 2025
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Activities
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Research Grant Council of HKSAR (External organisation)
Chan, C. K. R. (Member)
Mar 2026 → Feb 2028Activity: Membership › Membership of board
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External Examiner, PhD Thesis, Department of Public & International Affairs, City University of Hong Kong
Chan, C. K. R. (Examiner)
Mar 2026Activity: Examination
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3rd International Conference on Heritage, Innovation, and Transformation
Chan, C. K. R. (Chair)
17 Feb 2026 → 19 Feb 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...