Message from the Head of Department

Prof. Yuet-wah Cheung

Sociology is an interesting discipline that examines how the structures and processes of groups, organizations and societies influence the values and behaviours of individuals and their social interaction. It investigates a range of social institutions, including the family, school, workplace, religion, government, and economy, using sociological concepts and theories to analyze social phenomena pertaining to social institutions and social life in the context of social change. Findings of sociological research oftentimes have social impact and policy implications.

How is sociology taught and learned in our department? What is the uniqueness of our department among sociology departments in other universities in Hong Kong? How will our curriculum benefit students in not only providing academic training, but also enhancing their employability in the workplace? We welcome you to browse our website for more details.  (Read more)
 
Current and Upcoming Events
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Events

05/03/2026
Upcoming

Welcome all HKSYU undergraduate and exchange students to join the “HKSYU PG Education Fair 2026”! Engage in talks and programme consultations about HKSYU master's studies in social work, psychology, counselling psychology, play therapy, trauma psychology, game development management, smart cultural tourism, FinTech management, Chinese language and literature and teaching, marketing with consumer psychology, and more. Enjoy a free application fee* for 2026/27 entry! Light refreshments will be available.

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Events

06/01/2026
Upcoming

香港樹仁大學將於1月7日(星期三)下午2:30至3:15舉行「智慧文化旅遊社會科學碩士」線上招生宣講會。此課程以中文授課,會由蔡胜丹博士主講,介紹課程特色及申請入學要點,並設有現場問答環節。歡迎透過香港樹仁大學微訊視頻號及嗶哩嗶哩直播參與。

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Events

18/11/2025
Upcoming

Join us for the thought-provoking lecture, "From 'Do Not Touch' to 'Co-Create': How Emerging Technologies Empower Cultural Heritage” by Dr. Cheng Danzhao, Senior Product Manager of Ant Group, and step into a future where you are not just a visitor, but an active creator of cultural memory. This session bridges academic and industry practice to explore how a wave of new technology is transforming passive viewing into participatory experience. Discover how crowdsourcing can reconstruct lost treasures from a simple photo, how immersive XR can make you feel the pulse of history, how AI pieces together fragmented narratives, and how blockchain is empowering individuals to become active “cultural shareholders.” We move beyond the technology itself to ask the crucial question: How do we empower more people to confidently say, “This is my culture—I have the right to participate, narrate, and even shape it”? Be part of the conversation that is shifting the public’s role from passive audience to active co-creator and imagining new pathways for inclusive, living memory in the digital age.

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Dr. Weishan Huang was appointed Vice President of the East Asian Society for the Scientific Study of Religion (EASSSR). EASSSR is an international academic society dedicated to advancing the social scientific study of religion in East Asia. Established to foster meaningful communication among scholars, the society emphasizes empirical research that situates religion within East Asian contexts, moving beyond frameworks traditionally shaped by Western Protestant norms.

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More than 50 scholars from seven countries gathered at "Applied Buddhism and the Contemporary Bodhisattva Path" (Tzu Chi Foundation and Harvard FAS CAMLab). Dr. Weishan Huang presented "Infrastructuring Compassion," reframing Tzu Chi's relief work as decentralized, material empowerment. Keynotes by James Robson and Stephen F. Teiser addressed healing traditions.

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ACT三年級學生李偉鏵參與由香港故宮文化博物館(HKPM)主辦的第五屆「雙城青年文化人才交流計劃」,與來自香港及北京的22位大學生展開為期八星期的文化交流、城市考察、創意實踐及專業實習。以 「文化,生『城』中……」 為主題,計劃帶領學員走訪北京、廣州及香港,從不同城市的文化空間、藝術機構及社區發展中,探索文化與城市生活之間的關係。

Alumni Sharing
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校友分享: 林泓達 (2024年畢業)
13/12/2025

My journey began in Sociology at Hong Kong Shue Yan University (HKSYU), where I built a strong foundation in sociological principles and benefited from the innovative curriculum introduced for students admitted after 2019–2020. In my senior years, I chose the “Culture, Heritage and Innovation” stream, which perfectly matched my passion for museums. My journey didn’t end after graduation. I later returned to the Department as a Research Assistant, where I gained deeper insights into the logistics and operations of academic research by supporting scholars in their projects. This experience prepared me well for my master’s studies.

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校友分享: 陳臻澤 (2022年畢業)
13/12/2025

回顧在樹仁大學社會學系的求學歲月,是一段從建立社會學視野、到掌握研究方法,最終實現批判性思考的成長旅程。社會學訓練我們解構現象背後的問題結構與文化脈絡,我深深體悟到:在資訊爆炸的時代,「如何思考」遠比「思考什麼」更加重要。我十分感激在樹仁社會學的日子,從個人差異到社會變化,從本地文化到人類歷史,廣博的課程背後,不只是強調知識,更是同理。如今,作為教育同行者,我正將企業拓展至大灣區,為學生開創更廣闊的交流平台。我深信,真正的批判能力,始於跳出框架的勇氣與心繫社會的情懷,而這份趣味與洞察,正是社會學給予我最寶貴一課。

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校友分享: 張子豪 (2020年畢業)
20/05/2024

我於2020年畢業於樹仁大學社會學系。隨後在英國薩塞克斯大學(University of Sussex)完成了碩士學位,並繼續攻讀博士學位。 回想從內地到香港求學的日子中,我渡過了充實且難忘的時光。學系內的多元且有趣的課程(包括社會學理論、關於移民/階級/性别的课程、社會研究方法)皆幫助了我打下紮實的知識基礎、思辨能力、以及田野調查的技巧。而課堂上下與教授和同學們的討論,也讓我感受到了樹仁社會學系的人文關懷和溫暖氛圍。