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SSPS Public Policy Summer School Concludes Successfully

PP summer school

A Public Policy Summer School organized by the Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies was held from 14 July to 19 July at The Education University of Hong Kong. 40 students and faculty members from different universities and organisations in Mainland China and Thailand participated in the event.

The participants attended a variety of lectures and field trips related to public policy in Hong Kong. It covered hot topics such as housing policy, social welfare, etc. The participants expressed that this learning experience not only broadened their horizons but also enhanced their understanding of public policy.

"It also provided a chance to meet friends from other mainland universities and Thailand. believe none of our team would forget the valuable experience." said staff and students from the Ocean University of China.  

The event was jointly funded by the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and the Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies. The Coordinator, Dr Hanyu XIAO stated that this Summer School has promoted exchanges and cooperation among regional universities, laying a good foundation for cultivating future talents in the field of public policy.

A warm welcome from Prof Li Wai Keung, Dean(FLASS).
Lecture on “Corruption”, by Dr Alfred Wu from the National University of Singapore
Lecture on “Engagement and Public Policy: Some Lessons from Hong Kong”, by Prof Lui Tai-lok, JP.
Lecture on “Challenges of Policymaking: Statutory Minimum Wage in Hong Kong”, by The Hon Cheung Kin-chung Matthew, GBM, GBS, JP.
Lecture on “Social Enterprise”, by Prof Howard Ling at BIJAS (a vegetarian restaurant in HKU)
Field Visit to Tap Mun
Reflection and Sharing Session
Certificate Presentation by Dr Fox Hu, Acting Head of SSPS, Dr Hanyu Xiao and Dr Lina Vyas, Coordinators of the Summer School.