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，個人理財教育文學碩士課程[MA(PFE)]邀請Alice LYU女士分享她對香港對沖基金領域的趨勢和前景的見解。
呂女士現為對沖基金公會（Hedge Fund Association, HFA）董事會成員及香港區域總監。HFA是一個國際化組織，致力於提高另類投資的透明度、發展和信任度。呂女士曾任職於一家亞洲領先的諮詢公司。她直接負責為香港、中國大陸和新加坡的領先金融機構和註冊基金經理就亞洲的合規、監管和風險管理提供專業諮詢。
在研討會上，呂女士介紹了對沖基金的概況和特點。她也與同學們分享了她對香港對沖基金行業的見解，並對不確定環境下對沖基金的前景發表了自己的看法。在問答環節，呂女士與來自MA(PFE)的學生就對沖基金、私人財富管理和其他金融領域的職業發展進行交流。
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.
香港教育大學社會創業與發展研究榮譽社會科學學士課程師生，於12月18至19日期間前往深圳市進行實地考察。
香港教育大學社會創業與發展研究榮譽社會科學學士課程師生，於12月18至19日期間前往深圳市進行實地考察。他們拜訪比亞迪慈善基金會及誠信諾科技有限公司，藉此與企業高層交流，深入了解內地企業在慈善事業的發展經驗與實踐。
學生首日參觀比亞迪股份有限公司，讓他們了解比亞迪在電動車和車用電池技術方面的發展。其後，他們與比亞迪及其慈善基金會負責人進行交流，了解比亞迪在國內貧困地區的公益事業項目。
學生於第二日參觀誠信諾科技有限公司，參觀企業的生產線，並瞭解了該公司向非洲地區提供電子學習教材的項目，和他們的解決方案如何改善當地人民生活。
學生表示這次考察團讓他們瞭解到內地在社會創業、慈善事業和可持續發展的趨勢。
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.
三位社會創業與發展研究榮譽社會科學學士學生早前參與由香港中文大學創業研究中心與家族企業研究中心主辦的順德TA創實驗室創業營。
在創業營的講座中，多位嘉賓分享他們的創業故事、挑戰以及市場營銷與財務規劃的知識。其後，學員參訪廣東省的電子商務示範企業，深入了解其管理發展之道。學員在最後一日即場建立他們的初創業務計畫，並接受評委對各組計劃的點評。
楊兆鴻同學在創業營中獲得很大的啟發，在講者分享的創業模式中獲得靈感，進而改進他的創業路向。
近日，個人理財教育文學碩士課程特邀請資深銀行經理人謝龍先生與同學分享中國內地金融職業發展規劃。
個人理財教育文學碩士課程主任譚偉強博士向謝龍先生頒發感謝狀。
謝龍先生擁有20餘年金融管理和企業培訓經驗。謝先生是香港理工大學工商管理碩士。謝先生曾在中國工商銀行（ICBC）、平安銀行（PAB）、渣打銀行集團（Standard Chartered）、中安創投（ZAC）歷任信貸部經理、支行行長、風險管理高級專員、總行審貸會委員、渠道總監、公司管理委員會委員、執行董事等職。在ZAC擔任渠道總監和董事期間，謝先生兼任公司業務團隊和管理幹部培訓。他的企業培訓專長涵蓋金融職業生涯規劃、銀行信貸風險控制、銀行業務行銷、團隊績效與團隊管理、銀行合規管理、積極領導力等。
謝先生與同學們分享金融業的職業發展建議。
在分享會上，謝龍先生就金融業的職業發展向同學提供了實用且切合需求的建議，涵蓋商業銀行、互聯網金融和公司財務崗位等領域。謝先生還與同學分享了銀行各部門流程及管理的豐富經驗和實踐案例。個人理財教育文學碩士課程的同學從中認識了銀行等金融領域的行業概況，並得到了有關金融職業發展的啟發。