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

10/11/2025
Upcoming

【講座預告|「燉頭藍」—染色工藝與客家文化】 當代中國研究中心特邀李銀廣博士,帶您解鎖藍染中的文化密碼。一場跨越工藝與人文的對話,邀您共聆。中國傳統藍染深植民間,而客家墩頭村獨樹一幟的「燉頭藍」,以馬藍作染,純淨靛藍流傳百年。這抹藍,不僅承載節儉耐久的客家精神,更曾染就清代官服,映照「惟讀惟耕」的儒風傳統。

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Events

10/11/2025
Upcoming

Join us for a special guest lecture by Dr. Wang Gerui on the role of human intellect in an increasingly automated world. In his talk, "How to foster critical thinking with arts in the age of AI?," Dr. Wang will explore how we can maintain our critical faculties as AI automates creative and intellectual tasks. Discover his three-step recipe for staying grounded and reflective by challenging AI with a holistic mindset, engaging with historical perspectives, and imbuing technology with personal values. This session is ideal for anyone interested in artificial intelligence, digital humanities, philosophy, and the intersection of technology and the arts.

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Events

08/11/2025
Upcoming

Join us for a Sociology Seminar on "Community Development: The Role of District Councils in Hong Kong" on November 14, 2025 (Friday) from 10:00 am to 11:00 am (HKT). The event will be held at Research Complex Low Block RLB303 and via Zoom webinar. Speaker Mr. Benny Poon, District Council member for Wong Tai Sin West, will share insights on fostering sustainable community development through housing, youth initiatives, and wellness programs.

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Dr. Man, Pui Kwan (Mikayla) has published a single-author article: “Perceived discrimination of asylum seekers and refugees in Hong Kong: the empowering role of refugee-led organizations” in a top-tier Q1 SSCI journal: Journal of Refugee Studies (Publisher: Oxford University Press; 5-year IF: 2.7). This study was supported by the University Research Grant [Ref. No. URG/22/09] from Hong Kong Shue Yan University.

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Dr. Hyeseung Shim joins a global team of experts under the newly established UNESCO Chair on Digital Twins for UNESCO World Heritage Conservation, co-led by Prof. Mario Santana Quintero (Carleton University) and Prof. Veronica Heras (Universidad del Azuay), advancing innovative digital approaches to safeguard World Heritage sites worldwide.

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香港樹仁大學在非物質文化遺產保護與創新傳承領域取得重要成果。由學術副校長陳蒨教授主持的"三個潮籍盂蘭勝會研究、傳承與推廣"研究項目的成果,近日榮獲國家文化和旅遊部與北京市人民政府聯合邀請,參與「第二屆北京國際非遺周」並展出研究成果。本次文化交流盛會於2025年10月17日至21日在北京大運河博物館隆重舉行。本屆非遺周匯聚了來自5大洲約61個國家和地區的非遺代表和283項非遺。香港樹仁大學是唯一來自香港的參與單位,參展項目聚焦於國家級非物質文化遺產——香港潮人盂蘭勝會。

Alumni Sharing
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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。

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校友分享: 蔡偉程 (2018年畢業)
19/05/2024

四年的社會學訓練讓我學會設身處地及批判地思考各種社會問題。樹仁大學的經驗亦助我日後的進修及就業路上打下基礎。在畢業論文指導教授的鼓勵下,我將在港尋求庇護人士以及香港學生升學決定的部份研究成果發佈於國際學術期刊,例如Asian Journal for Social Science及Social Transformation in Chinese Societies。畢業後,我獲得多所英國大學取錄,並於英國布里斯托大學(University of Bristol)取得碩士學位。及後,我亦成功取得英國倫敦大學學院(University College London)哲學博士課程無條件取錄。現時於當值律師服務任職法庭聯絡主任,並正攻讀法律相關學位。

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「新經濟創出路」 - 校友分享: 紀德康
03/03/2022

紀德康在樹仁大學社會學系畢業,畢業後從事電商行業,有9年經驗的他曾在Yahoo及 Carousell 擔任要職,成功為海外電商企業打入本地市場。近年,他與團隊創辦初創企業,成功取得天使輪的融資,未來他將繼續發揮社會學的基礎知識,在電商市場上,繼續拓展。他勸勉學弟妹,在大學期間多嘗試!歡迎瀏覽「新經濟創出路」的訪問短片。