Author: yswong@hsu.edu.hk

Young Leaders from the “E-League Programme” Visit

On 8 August 2024, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) at The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong was invited to host a visit for secondary school students from “The E-League” Programme organized by the East District Civil Office to nurture future leaders.


The event began with welcoming remarks from Dr Paul Fung Kai Yeung, the Associate Dean of SHSS. Dr Fung provided an insightful overview of the school’s organizational structure and highlighted the key programmes and opportunities available to students.

Following the introduction, the students embarked on a guided tour of the Creative Humanities Hub. The new academic building was designed to meet growing learning needs and student development. The Hub offers state-of-the-art facilities for a new orientation in creative humanities education that aims at greater gearing toward the creative economy. The facilities will provide a superior learning and research environment in humanities and social science.

After the tour, the students participated in discussion session centered on the topic “What are Universities for?” This session allowed them to exchange views and debate the role of universities in modern society. The interaction not only gave them a brief glimpse into the tertiary academic environment but also encouraged them to think critically about the purpose and impact of higher education.

This visit has inspired these young leaders to pursue their academic and professional goals with renewed enthusiasm and gave them a comprehensive understanding of our school.

Creative Humanities Fest 2024

Creative Humanities Fest 2024 was successfully held on 1 June 2024 at the Creative Humanities Hub. This event marked a new orientation in the development of the School of Humanities and Social Science.

 

During the event, there were a variety of interesting activities, including movie screening, music performance, drama show, seminars, and an AR animation workshop. To highlight our students’ achievements and our School’s commitment to an interdisciplinary approach that integrates creativity within the humanities, the event also displayed the Capstone Projects from our BA in Art and Design programme and the winning entries from the Mental Health Shorts Competition.

SHSS Vtuber Video Performance to Introduce the School of Humanities and Social Science and the Creative Humanities Hub

Movie Screening: Dot 2 Dot & Director Amos WHY’s sharing

Culture Booth

Art and Design Capstone Exhibition 

AR Drawing Games & Sun Print Workshop

Everlasting Cantonese Music Mini Ensemble by Windpipe Chinese Music Ensemble

Fanfare Homage to Shakespeare: The First Folio 400

Seminar: Exploring Thai Pop – A Brief Probe into the Thai Idol-Making Industry

Award Presentation Ceremony for Mental Health Shorts Competition

School Retreat 2024

The School of Humanities and Social Science held the School Retreat 2024 on 4 June 2024. This year, the topic of the retreat was Research Methodologies Towards Social Issues. Teachers from the Department of Art and Design and the Department of Social Science presented their research methodologies on research design and methods and introduced briefly on their findings to fellow colleagues.

 

After the presentations, teachers divided into various groups to discuss and share their ideas on doing research according to their research areas: Transnationalism, Digital Humanities and Identity Studies.

TPG Lunch Gathering cum Housewarming

The School of Humanities and Social Science (SHSS) held a lunch gathering for TPG students on 21 March 2024 to foster mutual understanding and relationships between teachers and students. During the event, around 80 guests, teachers and students came to join the gathering and have chats with their peer students and teachers, as well as meeting new students who are joining the programmes in the second semester.

Graduation Ceremony of the School of Humanities and Social Science for the Class of 2023

The Graduation Ceremony of the School of Humanities and Social Science took place on 6 December 2023 in the College Hall of The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong. Over 400 graduates and guests attended the ceremony.

 

The ceremony began with the president’s address by Professor Simon S M Ho, President of HSUHK. He shared the story about rocks, pebbles, and sand to inspire students to build a strong foundation in life while reflecting and prioritizing the values they pursuit, thus creating a fulfilling life.

 

The valedictorian, Ms Tan Yueting Connie, who graduated with Distinction from the Master of Arts in Theatre Studies, congratulated all the graduates on their achievements and efforts throughout the year and wished them all the best in their future journey.

 

During the ceremony, Dr Victor Chan of the Department of Social Science and Dr Cathy Fung of the Department of Chinese received the 2022/23 HSUHK Teaching Excellence Awards. These awards are presented annually to distinguished teachers who have demonstrated outstanding performance in teaching, dedication to continuous improvement in pedagogy, and made a distinguished contribution to teaching and learning.

HSUHK Information Day 2023

The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) successfully held its Information Day 2023 on 18 November. Our school, SHSS, set up a booth and conducted a programme seminar during the event to promote our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, offering opportunities for students and parents to learn more about the programmes of our school.

 

In the seminar session, Professor Kwok-kan Tam, the Dean of our school delivered a talk introducing and providing information on the Master of Arts in Theatre Studies, such as curriculum structure and admission requirements.

The SHSS Orientation for Postgraduate Students 2023/2024

On 15 September 2023, the SHSS Orientation was held at the Inspiring to welcome our new postgraduate students for the academic year of 2023/2024.  This event offered chances to our new students to familiarize themselves with the campus environment, as well as understand the curriculum of their respective programmes. 

 

The event kicked off with a welcome speech delivered by Professor Kwok-kan Tam, the Dean of the School. He encouraged students to cherish their learning opportunities, work hard in their studies, and strive for success. Following the Dean’s speech, each programme director shared their tips on adapting to studies and campus life at HSUHK. They also introduced the curriculum and upcoming events for their respective programmes. 

 

We also invited Ms Helen Kee from the Library to give a talk on the services and resources provided to assist students in meeting their learning needs throughout their academic journey. 

 

Through interactive and informative sharing provided by our teachers and members, our TPG new students had gained a better insight of student life in HSUHK! 

The SHSS Orientation for Undergraduate Students 2023/2024

The “SHSS Orientation for Undergraduate Students 2023/2024” was successfully held on 24 August 2023. The event offered students a comprehensive introduction to the academic and administrative support, resources, and opportunities available at HSUHK.

 

At the beginning of the event, Professor Kwok-kan Tam, the Dean of the School, warmly welcomed all freshmen to the SHSS family and encouraged them to enjoy their campus life. He introduced the core members and programme structure, followed by a discussion on “The importance of goal setting”. He hoped that the students would enhance their learning, enrich their knowledge, and explore diverse aspects of campus life. 

 

The heads of the respective Departments, including Professor Cheung Kwong Yue, Alex (Department of Chinese), Dr. Tso Wing Bo, Anna (Department of English), and Professor Kao Lang (Department of Social Science), also delivered encouraging remarks to inspire students to embrace challenges and seize opportunities. All participating students were offered valuable information during the event.  

 

Finally, we wish our new UG students a smooth adaptation to the school environment and great success in the new academic year.