According to the 2025 Asia University Rankings released by the International Higher Education Information Service (QS), Hong Kong Shue Yan University ranked 342, up from 351st to 400th last year. The management of the University was very encouraged and thanked all stakeholders for their efforts.
Global academic platform Research.com has placed Hong Kong Shue Yan University (HKSYU) 13th nationwide in the field of Psychology in its 2024 rankings of top universities by academic discipline.
Chen Jin Yun, chairman of the "Greater Bay Education Think Tank", visited HKSYU in late July and had a conversation with Professor Sun, Tien-lun, the senior vice president about university curriculum design, the development of psychology in HK, and changes in higher education in HK.
HKSYU Academic Vice President, Professor Chan Ching utilize modern technology to allow the public to understand the Yulan Festival from all aspects and at the same time promote intangible cultural hertiage.
Mr. Lung Chee-ming, a member of the board of governors of HKSYU and a senior alumnus, was awarded the Sliver Bauhinia Star by HKSAR Government in recognition of his significant contributions to Hong Kong and his enthusiasm for public and social services.
Hong Kong Shue Yan University (HKSYU) opened its doors to the public during the Olympic Games as part of the University’s community initiatives.
"Fraud Prevention Seminar" for Mainland students was held on August 28 by OSA. The seminar was invited to the Anti-Deception Coordination Center (ADCC). Lecturer interacted with students through seminars, short videos and real cases to share the latest fraud techniques and anti-fraud infomation.
The National and Values Education (NAVE) Online Learning Platform, jointly developed by Hong Kong Shue Yan University and Tung Wah College, was officially launched on June 6, 2024. The platform is the first in Hong Kong to promote national, national security and values education to tertiary students through online interactive games.
With the support of the Office of Student Affairs (OSA), the Library, the Language Centre, and our exchange buddies, the Centre for Global Engagement (CGE) successfully organized the orientation programme for Inbound exchange students on 30 August, 2024.
Hong Kong Shue Yan University (HKSYU) proudly inaugurated the international conference titled “Advances in Play Therapy Research: An Intercultural Dialogue” to share the contemporary development in the field of play therapy and its adaptation to the cultural context of Hong Kong.
Fully sponsored by the Hong Kong Hangzhou CPPCC Friendship Association, a group of 30 students from Hong Kong Shue Yan University (HKSYU) took part in a Digital Humanities exchange tour to Hangzhou, China, from 14th to 18th May.
The VR Lab Workshop at HKSYU was an engaging and immersive experience designed to introduce participants to the world of virtual reality (VR). The workshop consisted of two sessions, each focusing on a different aspect of VR development.
One of the best ways to understand the law, especially at a young age, is to observe it in action. The Moot Court at HKSYU serves as more than just a platform for teaching law and advocacy. It also offers the community a glimpse into how the law is practiced in court, inspiring young people who aspire to pursue a career in law.
Thanks to the generous support of the Tin Ka Ping Foundation, the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) and Industrial Attachment Office (IAO) successfully organized the “Taiwan Indigenous Culture and Sustainable Community Development Service Learning Tour” (台灣原住民文化及社區永續發展服務學習計劃) in May. A total of 24 students took part in this 10-day program.
A Year 3 Psychology student from the Department of Counselling and Psychology of HKSYU, Mr Benjamin YING described his internship experience at NGO ImpactHK as incredibly unforgettable. He has gained a deeper understanding of the living conditions and challenges faced by Hong Kong’s homeless population.
SYU together with multiple esteem universities launched the "Hong Kong Older Adults Digital Living Study" to understand the use of information technology by the elderly.
The content of "Hong Kong Food Festival" collects historical and original information, in order to combine the perspectives of literature and tourism. It describes HK's old-style restaurants and leaves a historical record of HK's catering industry.
The lecture talked about the self-cultivation and characteristics of film directors and actors, allowing students who are interested, can better understand the current situation of the industry.
Guests at the conference, including psychologists from Australia, Singapore, Canada and Europe, as well as scholars from Hong Kong and Mainland China, shared their views on the mental health and brain neural changes of different age groups after the COVID-19 epidemic from a neuropsychological perspective.
Dr. Tong Suk Chong's project "Reviewing digital technology-driven marketing communications and future research" covers a total of six lectures and workshops to understand digital from an interdisciplinary perspective.
Since its dedication of promoting historial and cultural knowledge to the world, The Department of History co-organized a lecture with Public Governance Association and Tin Ka Ping Teaching and Research Centre for Filial Piety.
The latest HKSYU admissions brochure has been picked as the Design Mark Winner in the "Golden Pin Design Award 2024", acknowledging the innovative design of the brochure.
SYU have nearly 1,500 new students this year, of which 80% are local students and the rest are international and Mainland students. This year's new students have achieved satisfactory entrance results, with the median admission score of the HKDSE remaining at 17.
Dr. Michelle Chan of the Department of English and Literature has organized an exhibition: “Seeing is Creating: Textual-Visual Narrative of Hong Kong Children’s Literature”. This exhibition includes copies of magazines, books, and booklets from different eras, showcasing the manifold collaborations between pictures and texts in Hong Kong Children’s Literature.
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.
Over HKD4.85 million in scholarships was distributed to 202 HKSYU students under the Self-Financing Post-Secondary Education Fund by the HKSAR Government in 2024.
Supported by the Quality Enhancement Support Scheme (QESS) under the Self-financing Post-secondary Education Fund of the Education Bureau since July 2022, Hong Kong Shue Yan University (HKSYU) and Tung Wah College (TWC) joined hands to develop a National and Values Education (NAVE) Online Learning Platform.
HKSYU marks the first international award in promotion design with the idea from the late Chinese writer Lu Xun’s literary classic quote --- “Paths are made by walking.”
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