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About APSS Student Conference


The APSS Student Conference is a proud tradition organized entirely by a passionate and dedicated group of postgraduate students from the Department of Applied Social Sciences at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. This annual event has a rich history of bringing together exceptional graduate scholars from Hong Kong and beyond.


In previous years, the conference has attracted participants from diverse regions and academic backgrounds, establishing itself as a vibrant platform for exploring critical social issues. The last conference, themed “State-Society Relations: Strategies to Improve Social Stability and Public Trust,” focused on macro-level challenges and opportunities.


The conference this year addresses post-pandemic adaptation by looking into societal, economic, environmental, and psychological issues at both macro and micro levels. We aim to inspire meaningful discussions that contribute to developing targeted interventions and strategies for a resilient future.

Conference volunteers, guest speakers and organizers

About APSS


The Department of Applied Social Sciences is the largest social sciences academic department in Hong Kong. Our Department ranked 81st in the Times Higher Education (the) World University Rankings 2022, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in diverse disciplines, including social work, social policy and social entrepreneurship, applied psychology and applied ageing studies. As the hub of social sciences research in Asia, APSS houses four centres and networks to advance research collaboration with academic institutions, non-governmental organisations, the private sector, and government departments locally, in mainland China and overseas.

About PolyU


The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is a globally recognized institution renowned for its excellence in education, research, and innovation.


Guided by its inspiring motto, “To learn and to apply for the benefit of mankind,” PolyU is committed to nurturing socially responsible leaders with a strong national identity and a global outlook. The University provides holistic education that equips students to tackle the challenges of tomorrow while advancing impactful innovation and interdisciplinary research to address the world’s most pressing issues.


PolyU’s dedication to knowledge transfer and entrepreneurship ensures that its groundbreaking technologies are transformed into real-world applications that benefit society. Building on its strong foundation, the University actively collaborates with strategic partners to contribute to the betterment of Hong Kong, the Nation, and the global community.