Hong Kong used to be a major gateway to China and an intermediary between China and the world particularly the West. However, the world has changed now. Intense US-China rivalry, regional conflicts and anti-globalisation sentiments are defining the new normal. Also, China has transited from an era of reforms through opening to Western markets and methods to the present new era of the China path to modernization. After 2019 China has taken national security as a priority in the city while the doubtful West now sees it as a system less separate from the mainland. Hong Kong seems caught in a dilemma and risks losing its strategic distinctness and connectedness. Can it reinvent its intermediary role in a more complex and polarized world?
2024年1月17日，个人理财教育文学硕士课程[MA(PFE)]邀请Alice LYU女士分享她对香港对冲基金领域的趋势和前景的见解。
吕女士现为对冲基金公会（Hedge Fund Association, HFA）董事会成员及香港区域总监。HFA是一个国际化组织，致力于提高另类投资的透明度、发展和信任度。吕女士曾任职于一家亚洲领先的咨询公司。她直接负责为香港、中国大陆和新加坡的领先金融机构和注册基金经理就亚洲的合规、监管和风险管理提供专业咨询。
在研讨会上，吕女士介绍了对冲基金的概况和特点。她与同学们分享了她对香港对冲基金行业的见解，并对不确定环境下对冲基金的前景发表了自己的看法。在问答环节，吕女士与来自MA(PFE)的学生就对冲基金、私人财富管理和其他金融领域的职业发展进行交流。
Recently the Year 3 Students of Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Global and Environmental Studies have finished the Overseas Field-based Learning in Tokyo, Japan. This compulsory and credit-bearing field trip was designed to provide students with distinctive learning experience by site visits and dialogue with the locals and students, allowing the students to acquire knowledge not only from papers and classrooms but also on-site observation, in-person experience and ideas exchange.
The sites and learning activities were meticulously selected aligning with three distinct learning themes: urban development and transformation, environmental technology and disaster management, and Japanese society and culture. Students embarked on a visit to the Metropolitan Area Outer Underground Discharge Channel, the world's largest facility for flood control, to gain insights into how technology can mitigate environmental impact and manage disasters effectively. Additionally, they observed the bustling Shibuya Scramble Crossing in Tokyo, a focal point for understanding urban development, and explored museums such as Showakan to deepen their understanding of Japanese cultural and societal development. In addition to site visits, students have visited the campus of Waseda University and Tokai University, which are the esteemed universities in Tokyo and the East Japan area, and were privileged to have a fruitful discussions with students and professors about the common problems regarding to achieving sustainable development goals in both Japan and Hong Kong.
The success of this trip is indebted to our teaching staff, whose global network of connections with professors and alumni has been pivotal to the success. Through this Overseas Field-based Learning, our goal is to equip students with the knowledge and empathy needed to become adept problem solvers, possessing a diverse and comprehensive skill set capable of addressing any challenges in global and environmental development.
香港教育大学社会创业与发展研究荣誉社会科学学士课程师生，于12月18至19日期间前往深圳市进行实地考察。
香港教育大学社会创业与发展研究荣誉社会科学学士课程师生，于12月18至19日期间前往深圳市进行实地考察。他们拜访比亚迪慈善基金会及诚信诺科技有限公司，借此与企业高层交流，深入了解内地企业在慈善事业的发展经验与实践。
学生首日参观比亚迪股份有限公司，让他们了解比亚迪在电动车和车用电池技术方面的发展。其后，他们与比亚迪及其慈善基金会负责人进行交流，了解比亚迪在国内贫困地区的公益事业项目。
学生于第二日参观诚信诺科技有限公司，参观企业的生产线，并了解了该公司向非洲地区提供电子学习教材的项目，和他们的解决方案如何改善当地人民生活。
学生表示这次考察团让他们了解到内地在社会创业、慈善事业和可持续发展的趋势。
I feel truly honored and privileged to receive the MPPM Entrance Scholarship from the Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong.
The Scholarship provides me with financial support and allows me to continue my studies at the EdUHK and further explore the field of public policy and management with sufficient resources like having Dr Isabella Ng serve as my supervisor.
Without the Scholarship, I am afraid that my dream of having a postgraduate study and conducting research related to Shan Burmese migrants in Thailand can never come true.
I appreciate the Programme and the Department for providing students with Scholarship opportunities. 
- By Mr SAI Hkur (MPPM student, September 2023 Cohort)
Receiving a full Entrance Scholarship from the Master of Public Policy and Management at The Education University of Hong Kong is a huge milestone in my academic journey. This scholarship has not only helped me to pursue a postgraduate degree but has also enriched my education with access to world-class faculty and resources.
The Programme itself has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of policy analysis, strategic communication, and management, making me better prepared for my future career. It has broadened my global perspective and also paved the way for a promising future, where I can contribute to positive change and make a meaningful impact on society.
Thanks for the Scholarship opportunities and I wish the MPPM every success in the future.
- By Ms Tun Pa Pa Kyaw (MPPM student, January 2023 Cohort)
A selected group of students of our Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Social Entrepreneurship and Development Studies students recently had the privilege of visiting the LinkedIn Hong Kong office.
A selected group of students of our Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Social Entrepreneurship and Development Studies students recently had the privilege of visiting the LinkedIn Hong Kong office. This visit was designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of LinkedIn's role in the professional ecosystem and the ways they can utilize LinkedIn Learning to refine the skills crucial for their future careers.
Introduced by Mr Ivan Wong, Head of Government and Academic, students were exposed to the transformative role of LinkedIn as a key professional networking platform. They gained a nuanced understanding of how LinkedIn has revolutionized the methods professionals use to network, collaborate, and explore career opportunities.
As part of our commitment to preparing students for the dynamic workforce in the future. The BSocSc(SEDS) programme team has meticulously crafted learning paths for our first-year students that focus on building a diverse, comprehensive skill set, preparing them to meet future work challenges with confidence.
Through this strategic engagement with LinkedIn and its resources, our goal is to provide our students with the knowledge and tools they'll need to excel in their future careers.
三位社会创业与发展研究荣誉社会科学学士学生早前参与由香港中文大学创业研究中心与家族企业研究中心主办的顺德TA创实验室创业营。
在创业营的讲座中，多位嘉宾分享他们的创业故事、挑战以及市场营销与财务规划的知识。其后，学员参访广东省的电子商务示范企业，深入了解其管理发展之道。学员在最后一日即场建立他们的初创业务计划，并接受评委对各组计划的点评。
杨兆鸿同学在创业营中获得很大的启发，在讲者分享的创业模式中获得灵感，进而改进他的创业路向。
近日，个人理财教育文学硕士课程特邀请资深银行经理人谢龙先生与同学分享中国内地金融职业发展规划。
个人理财教育文学硕士课程主任谭伟强博士（右站立者）向谢龙先生（左站立者）颁发感谢状。
谢龙先生拥有20余年金融管理和企业培训经验。谢先生是香港理工大学工商管理硕士。谢先生曾在中国工商银行（ICBC）、平安银行（PAB）、渣打银行集团（Standard Chartered）、中安创投（ZAC）历任信贷部经理、支行行长、风险管理高级专员、总行审贷会委员、渠道总监、公司管理委员会委员、执行董事等职。在ZAC担任渠道总监和董事期间，谢先生兼任公司业务团队和管理干部培训。他的企业培训专长涵盖金融职业生涯规划、银行信贷风险控制、银行业务营销、团队绩效与团队管理、银行合规管理、积极领导力等。
谢先生与同学们分享金融业的职业发展建议。
在分享会上，谢龙先生就金融业的职业发展向同学提供了实用且切合需求的建议，涵盖商业银行、互联网金融和公司财务岗位等领域。谢先生还与同学分享了银行各部门流程及管理的丰富经验和实践案例。个人理财教育文学硕士课程的同学从中认识了银行等金融领域的行业概况，并得到了有关金融职业发展的启发。