Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences 香港浸會大學文學及社會科學院

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at HKBU (FASS) was established on 1 July, 2024. Building upon 62 years of Arts and 53 years of Social Sciences legacies and foundations, FASS is dedicated to pioneering diverse disciplines, fostering transdisciplinary research, and nurturing student creativity and empathy. Join us on this journey of academic excellence and innovation. 香港浸會大學文學及社會科學院於2024年7月1日成立。繼承文學院六十二年和社會科學院五十三年的卓越學術傳統，文學及社會科學院致力促進人文和社會科學領域的多元發展，培養跨領域研究、學生的創造性思維和同理心。 歡迎與我們一同踏上卓越學術與創新之旅。 #HKBU #FacultyofArtsandSocialSciences #香港浸會大學 #文學及社會科學院 #FASS #welcome

Congratulations to our PERM student Cheung Ka-long on winning the gold medal in the fencing individual foil competition 🥇at Paris 2024 Olympics! After a tense contest with his opponent, Ka-long won the gold medal with a score of 15:14 in the finals, the second gold medal of his career. The Faculty expresses its respect and pride for Ka-long's outstanding performance and mentality, and for showcasing the ability of Hong Kong athletes on the world fencing stage. #hkbu #ParisOlympic #HKBUinParis 

Outstanding 2024/25 GRF/ECS grant success of FASS The Research Grant Council (RGC) released the 2024/25 results of the General Research Fund (GRF)/Early Career Scheme (ECS) on 27 June 2024. Within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, a total of 21 researchers successfully secured 14 GRF projects and 7 ECS projects. The combined grant amount awarded totals $16.4 million. Congratulations to the colleagues who received the award this year! The awards signify our colleagues' effort to drive research excellence and to build research impact within and beyond academia. For more details, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gG3yGNpb

Dr. Kwong Chi Man's Project Received HKBU Knowledge Transfer Award 2023/24 from the University's Knowledge Transfer Office   To recognize the knowledge transfer projects that have the greatest value for community engagement, the University's Knowledge Transfer Office (KTO) presented the HKBU Knowledge Transfer Award to Dr. Kwong Chi Man from the Department of History for his project “Revisiting the Wartime History of Hong Kong through GIS-Based Historical Spatial Data Platforms”.   Dr. Kwong and his research team have been creating GIS-based interactive maps of Hong Kong's wartime history since 2018. Their interactive maps are available online for open access and have influenced the way professionals in various fields approach their research. His project has promoted the use of spatial data in cultural and educational work, and introduced a unique historical perspective to professional sectors in Hong Kong. Dr. Kwong's project stands out as an exemplary instance of transdisciplinary research that integrates history and technology for public social and cultural benefits. Congratulations to Dr. Kwong for his success!

Congratulations! Cheung Ka Long crowned his third consecutive "Best of the Best" at the Cathay 2023 Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards, also winning his fifth Award for Hong Kong Sports Stars Award. He was also awarded the "Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards for Sports Combination" with his teammates. Photo credit: Sing Tao Daily

[HKBU X UBC International Research Conference at The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada (15-16 May 2024 PDT)]   The Faculty of Social Sciences, HKBU, in collaboration with The University of British Columbia-Centre for Migration Studies, is delighted to announce the joint International Research Conference 2024 at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. The conference will be held on 15-16 May 2024 (Vancouver Time) with the theme “Belonging and Mobility in a Transnational World”.   While in-person participation is welcome, please note that the hybrid keynote presentation by Prof. Nina Glick, “The End of Migration as We Know It: Studying and Opposing Regimes of Dehumanization”, is open for zoom registration at https://lnkd.in/genMBF-D.   For further information and registration details, please see: https://lnkd.in/g4afgp-w

The Faculty’s Undergraduate Scholarships Presentation Ceremony was held on 18 April 2024. This year witnessed the awarding of 15 scholarships across categories such as Academic Excellence, Best Academic Improvement, Community Action, Global Exchange, and 2 studentships for international students. Congratulations!

Faculty of Social Sciences congratulates Dr. Benjamin MOORHOUSE, assistant professor in the Department of Education Studies, who has successfully gained Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy.   This prestigious recognition acknowledges his expertise and commitment to professionalism in teaching. To achieve this status, individuals must demonstrate a sustained record of leading or influencing the practice of those who teach and support high-quality learning.   Congratulations to Dr. Moorhouse on this accomplishment!

The Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Social Sciences hosted the International Symposium on Humanities, Societies, and Digital Futures on 21-22 March 2024 at the Hong Kong Palace Museum. The symposium explored AI's impact on humanity and society with distinguished guests like Prof. Alex Wai, Prof. Sun Dong, Dr. Clement Chen, and Prof. James Tang Tuck-hong. This event showcased HKBU's commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering dialogue on AI's transformative power.   Prof. Alex Wai emphasized the Symposium's importance in examining the ethical, societal, economic, and educational implications of AI, highlighting HKBU's dedication to transdisciplinary education and research. Dr. Clement Chen underscored HKBU's role as a catalyst for change and commitment to fostering innovation through interdisciplinary collaboration.   The Symposium attracted over 500 participants and had nearly 1.7 million global viewers via LiveStream.   For more information, please visit https://lnkd.in/gAsrUqXG   For those interested in watching the replay of Symposium, you can access the video for Day 1 at https://lnkd.in/gdu34aBp and the video for Day 2 at https://lnkd.in/gK_k9k3q.  

HKBU SOSC Research Postgraduate Students Research Forum   The Forum is now open to local and overseas universities. If you are an interested social science student, please submit your title and abstract here by 28 April 2024: https://lnkd.in/dzdHf2xn   Join the Forum to receive detailed feedback from experienced academics and fellow students to refine your working paper into a publishable manuscript!