Faculty of Social Sciences

Faculty of Social Sciences encompasses the Division of Humanities & Social Sciences, Department of Education and the Department of Applied Social. We mainly offer Social Work, Sports, and Early Childhood Education higher education programmes to provide professional knowledge to students who are interested in related industries. Moreover, through experiential learning such as internships, exchanges, site visits and field trips, students have opportunities to broaden their horizons.

Prof. CHUI Yat Hung, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences and Head, Department of Applied Social Sciences

EdD (CUHK), MSSc (HKU), BSc (Gloucestershire), BSW (PolyU), CPsychol, ACounS, FHKPCA, AFBPS, RSW

  • Has taught various courses in HKU, CUHK and PolyU as programme leader or division head
  • President, Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association
  • Steering Committee on Service Projects for Individuals with ASD or ADHD and their Families, Heep Hong Society
  • Member, The Public Libraries Advisory Committee

Dr. LAM King Yee, Vicky, Head, Division of Humanities & Social Sciences

DSW (PolyU), MSc (PolyU), PGDE(PVE)(HKIEd), BSSc(Hons) (CUHK), RSW, RT

  • Worked at non-governmental organizations, government department, and higher education institutions including the Chinese University of Hong Kong, HKIEd School of Continuing and Professional Education, and the Education University of Hong Kong
  • Co-opted member of Committee on Qualification Recognition, Social Workers Registration Board
  • Vice Chairperson of Professional Training and Development Council, Hong Kong Social Welfare Sector Heart to Heart Joint Action
  • Other community engagements include the Hong Kong Social Service Professional Alliance of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, the Institute of Social Service Development, the Hong Kong Association of Schools of Social Work, District Youth Development and Civic Education Committee, Care Team etc.

Dr. WONG Wing Kei, Vicky, Head, Department of Education

EdD (HKBU), Med (HKU), Acc. Dip ECE (Seneca), BA Double Maj Econ and East Asian Studies (York), TESL Cert (Seneca), QKT, CCW

  • Has taught various courses in HKBU and CICE and has taken up Programme Leader, Senior Lecturer and Center Manager roles
  • Has taught in various kindergartens in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Canada as a curriculum supervisor
  • Director of The Association for Development of Professional Teachers

Dr. CHUN Ping Kit, Roxco, Associate Professor, Programme Leader, Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Social Work

PhD, MSocSc, BSocSc (HKU), Dip Legal Studies, RSW

  • Vice-chairperson, the Marriage Enrichment Network
  • Member of the Kornhill Alliance Church Family Service Centre working group
  • Assessor for accrediting and CPD courses of the Hong Kong Academy of Social Work
  • Member, Fullness Christian Vocational Training Centre

Dr. LUK Yim Mei, Kiano, Programme Leader, Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Sports Management with Coaching

D.HTM (PolyU), MPhil (HKU), BSc (SSLM) (HKU), CHE, PD Facilitator

  • Has taught in the University of Hong Kong, City University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Baptist University
  • Vice-Chancellor's Outstanding Teaching and Learning Awardee
  • Appointed Researcher of Greater Bay Area Sports Culture Research Institution
  • Certified Personality Dimensions Facilitator (Level 1) and Certified Hospitality Educator

Mr. LAM Man Hin, Arnald, Programme Leader, Higher Diploma in Fitness, Coaching and Sports Management

MEd (CUHK), PGD (CUHK), BEIE (CityU)

  • The first Swim Schools International (SSI) Swim Teacher Instructor
  • Team Coach of Hong Kong China Lifesaving Team
  • Honorary Chairman and Head Coach of Sparkle Sports Association (Finswimming and Swimming Department)
  • Awardee of Coaching Excellence Awards (2024) and Community Coach Recognition Awards (2024), Former Hong Kong Finswimming records holder, Former National Champion in 50 meters Bifins

Ms. WONG Nga Yu Judlie, Programme Leader, Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Inclusive Education)

MA Education(ECE) (CUHK), CKP (CUHK), BEd (EdU), QKT, CCW, CCS

  • Has taught at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The Open University of Hong Kong and Caritas Institute of Higher Education as a lecturer and a practicum supervisor

Ms. CHEUNG Tsz Kwan, Jennifer, Head of Programme, Higher Diploma in Social Work (Full-time)

MA (CUHK), BSSc (Hons) (CUHK), RSW

  • Worked at non-governmental organizations, government department, and higher education institutions including the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Baptist University, School of Continuing and Professional Studies of CUHK
  • Certified Personality Dimensions® Facilitator (Level 1)
  • UCLA PEERS® Certified Provider
  • Member of the Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association

LEUNG, Suet Chung, Max, Head of Programme, Higher Diploma in Social Work (Part-time)

RSW, MA (Public & Social Administration, CUHK),BSW (HKBU), Dip (Hon.) Social Work (HKBU)

  • Has taught various courses in HKUSPACE, HKBU SCE, HKCU SCS, and HKBU CIE as programme leader
  • Worked as professional social worker in SWD and various NGOs mainly in FSC, Youth services and School Social Work
  • Guest Speaker of Symposiums on Prevention and Counselling of Drug Abuse for Juveniles

Dr. SHIU Wai-Fan, Victoria, Assistant Professor

PhD (EdUHK), MSocSc (CUHK), MA (HKBU), BA (Hons) (HKBU), Certified sex therapist (HKASERT), RSW

  • Has taught at The Education University of Hong Kong and Caritas Institute of Higher Education as a lecturer and a fieldwork supervisor
  • HKASERT Certified Sex Therapist
  • UCLA PEERS® Certified Provider

Dr. TANG Chung Keung, Terry, Assistant Professor

DSW (PolyU), MSSSW (CityU), BSSSW(CityU), DipSW (PolyU), RSW

  • Over twenty years experience in rehabilitation services
  • Professional career includes working with Down Syndrome, autism, intellectual and physical disabilities, and their caregivers.

Dr. TSE Ka-Wo, Nick, Assistant Professor

Ph.D. (HKU), MSc International Addiction Studies (KCL), BSW (HKU), AFHKPCA, CCounHKPCA, CGC, Certified MI Trainer and Member of MINT, RSW

  • Board of Directors – Network Engagement Liaison (2024 – present), Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainer, USA
  • Honorary Assistant Professor (2023 – present), School of Nursing, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
  • Adjunct Assistant Professor (2023 – present), Centre for Health Behaviours Research, JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Adjunct Professor, Wenzhou Medical University, China

Dr. Ng Wai Hung, Edward, Assistant Professor

EdD MSocSc (HKU), BSW(Hons) DipSW (HKPolyU), RSW

  • Has taught various social work courses in different higher education institutions including CUHK, PolyU, CityU, SFU as Programme Head and Programme Director for more than 25 years
  • Worked in social welfare field for 15 years including C&Y service, Community Development and Rehabilitation service

Mr. Chan Yim Wai, Brian

MSc , BSc

  • Former Hong Kong Windsurfing Team Member
  • Worked as a Sports Facilities Manager at both the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, a Project Manager for the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, a Personal Trainer at PURE Fitness, and a Windsurfing Coach with the Windsurfing Association of Hong Kong, China as well as the Hong Kong Sports Institute
  • Certificate holder in Windsurfing and Kayaking Instructor, Tennis Coach, Fitness and Kickboxing Trainer, and Football Leader
  • Recipient of the Windsurfing Association of Hong Kong, China Thanks Coach Scheme Award

Mr. CHEUNG Pak Long, Kelvin

MA (CUHK), MEd (HKBU), BEd (HKBU), QKT, CCW, CCS, SCCW

  • Has taught as a teacher and assistant head teacher in various kindergartens in Hong Kong
  • Served as a member of the Incorporated Management Committee

Ms. CHUNG Lai Pong, Joanna

MSoSc, BSW, RSW

  • Former Instructor and Fieldwork Supervisor of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, City University of Hong Kong, Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College and Fieldwork Supervisor of the Hong Kong University

Mr. IU Chun Kit, Jason

MSocSc (Distinction) EduHK, PgDip (Education) HKUSpace, BA (Hons) PolyU

  • Head of Youth Football Development (Kowloon City District Sports Association)
  • Former Futsal National Team Coach (The Football Association of Hong Kong, China)
  • Mentor of Coaching (The Football Association of Hong Kong, China)
  • UEFA/AFC Registered Football and Futsal Coach

Ms. KWOK Wai Kwan, Queenie

MSW, BASW, RSW

  • Experienced frontline social worker (Major in school social work)

Mr. LAI Tsz Chung, Water

MAFCFE(CUHK), BSSc(CUHK), ADCoun, MBTICoun, RSW

  • Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counsellor
  • Accredited MBTI Counsellor
  • Drug Consultant, Church of Good and Faithful Servants

Ms. LEE Sok Man, Annie

BA, MSocSc (HKBU)

  • Engaged in camp service and youth activities related work for many years

Mr. NIP Ching, Jerry

MAFCFE (CUHK), BSW (PolyU), RSW

  • Prepared/Enrich © Certified Facilitator

Mr. SHUM Wai Chuen

MSW, BSocSc(SW), RSW

  • Has worked in the social service field for nearly 30 years
  • Working as senior management staff in different NGOs such as Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council, Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Holy Carpenter Church Social Service, Aberdeen Kai-fong Welfare Association and Hong Kong ABWE Social Services

Mr. SIU Hin

MSW, MSocSc in Youth Counseling, BA in Criminology, RSW

  • Over ten years of experience in adventure counseling for children and adolescents
  • Honorary Consultant, Just Feel Organization
  • Member of the Hong Kong Professional Counseling Association (HKPCA)
  • Application of AI consultant for Gideon Centre

Ms. TSANG Yuen Yi, Cassie

MEd (HKBU), PGDECE (HKBU), BA (Hons) (HKBU), QKT, CCW, CCS

  • Has taught at different tertiary institutions as a lecturer
  • Has taught in primary school and kindergartens

Ms. WONG Sze Man, Vicky

MSocSc (Social Work), BA(Hons), PDGE(Chi), RSW, RT, RHT

  • Mental Health First Aid Instructor
  • Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF)
  • Registered Horticultural Therapist (RHT)
  • Experienced frontline social worker (Major in youth and school social work)

Ms. YIP Wai Yi , Winnie

MEd (HKBU), BHE(Hons)(EdUHK), QKT, CCW, CCS, SCCW

  • Has taught in different kindergartens

Mr. YIP Tsz Kin, Francis

MSW, BAAP (Hons), RSW

  • Worked at non-governmental organizations, government department
  • Has taken up the researcher and coordinator at Brain Quotient and Neurofeedback Technology Center

Mr. YIP Sai Ming, Simon

JD (CUHK), PCLL (CUHK), MSW (Distinction) (CITYU), BSS (HKBU), RSW, SOLR

  • Qualified Solicitor, HKSAR with practising  certificate and consultant
  • Worked as a social worker in Integrated Community Centre for Mental Wellness ("ICCMW") and Centre for Drug Counselling
  • Voluntary Legal Advisor for the People Service Centre
  • Volunteer legal mentor of moot trials for secondary students and delivering voluntary legal seminars to non-profit organizations

Ms. YUEN Kin Yan, Ivy

BSW, MAFCFE, RSW

  • Has taught various courses in CCCU, UOWCHK and HKSYU (Fieldwork supervisor)
  • HKAATA, certified animal-assisted therapist