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

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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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 her 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 her 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

10/11/2025
Upcoming

Join us for a special guest lecture by Zhennuo Song on the future of the museum experience. In her talk, "From Heritage to Hybrid", Dr. Song will explore how Extended Reality (XR) is transforming museum visits from passive observation into active participation. Discover how immersive technologies and interactive storytelling can reveal deeper meanings in historical artifacts and create richer, more engaging cultural encounters. This session is ideal for anyone interested in museum studies, cultural heritage, and the intersection of technology and the humanities.

News

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Professor Yuet-wah Cheung contributed a piece entitled “Substance Abuse Etiology” to The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Health, Illness, Behavior, and Society.

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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.

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。