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Department of Social Work & Social Administration, HKU, CJT-534, 5/F, The Jockey Club Tower, The Centennial Campus, HKU, Hong Kong (2026)

19/06/2026

Dear all,

You are cordially invited to the film screening of The Day of Small Things (寂寂毛聞) , organised by CARing Kids™ from Department of Social Work and Social Administration, HKU, Paws Guardian Rescue Shelter (毛守救援), and KongStories (港故仔).

This documentary follows the everyday work of frontline rescuers who have been caring for Hong Kong’s stray animals over the past decade, offering an unfiltered look at the emotional and physical toll of rescue work. It also exposes the suffering inflicted on animals by people, from poaching using cruel trapping devices to neglect that leads to severe injury and abandonment, highlighting how these ongoing problems point to an urgent need for stronger animal protection laws and more robust public education. A post-screening sharing session will cover the latest statistics on rescued animals, frontline experiences in animal rescue, and a discussion of their implications for animal protection laws.

Details of the event:
Date: 17 July 2026 (Friday)
Time:
Film screening - 18:00 – 19:30 (Registration starts at 17:45)
Post-movie sharing session – 19:30 – 20:30
Venue: CPD-3.04, The Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU
Language: Cantonese (with English Subtitles)
* Free of charge

Registration link: https://hku.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9yMMGX6zy8lKfau
* Registration is open from 16 June 2026 12:00 to 15 July 2026 23:59 (HKT) on a first-come-first-served basis. Priority will be given to HKU staff and students.
* Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email by 10 July 2026.

About speakers:
Dr. Kelvin Lam, Research Assistant Professor, SWSA, HKU
Mr. Kent Luk, Founder of PGRS (毛守救援)
Mr. Lau Chun-hoi, Animal Welfare Advocacy Alliance (動物福利關注聯盟)
Prof. Paul Wong, Associate Professor, SWSA, HKU

Should you have any enquiries, please contact Ms. Jean Lee by email at [email protected]

19/06/2026

Dear all,

You are cordially invited to the seminar titled “Sentient Allies: Standards and Ethical Practices in Animal-Assisted Services”, organized by CARing Kids ™ from Department of Social Work and Social Administration, HKU, Hong Kong Animal Assisted Therapy Association (HKAATA), & Hong Kong Institute of Animal Assisted Intervention (HKIAAI).

“Sentient Allies: Standards and Ethical Practices in Animal-Assisted Services” is a dynamic one-day seminar and workshop that invites practitioners, students, and animal lovers to rethink how we work with animals as sentient partners rather than tools, under the local context of Hong Kong’s rapidly growing animal-assisted services (AAS). Through an interactive morning seminar and hands-on afternoon workshops with registered therapy dogs, participants will explore real-life ethical dilemmas, learn how to honour animals’ choices and consent, and discover practical, evidence-based approaches for building humane, sustainable animal-assisted services tailored to Hong Kong’s service settings and communities.

Details are as follows:
Date: 17 July 2026 (Friday)
Time: 11:00-17:00 (Registration starts at 10:30)
Venue: CPD-3.04 (AM session), CPD-2.19/3.04/3.29 (PM sessions), The Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU
Language: Cantonese (Supplemented by English)

Registration Link: https://hku.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6X0BeWTHqBlGRTw

*Registration is open from 16 June 2026 12:00 to 15 July 2026 23:59 (HKT) on a first-come-first-served basis.

*Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email by 10 July 2026.

Should you have any enquiries, please contact Ms. Jean Lee by email at [email protected]

你有沒有想過，在動物輔助服務（AAS）中，動物與我們的關係是怎樣的？在過程中，怎樣真的能看見、聆聽及尊重參與的每一個生命，包括我們的動物夥伴？

隨著香港動物友善理念迅速發展，這個狀況變得愈來愈值得我們正視。是次全日研討會及工作坊，誠邀正提供或有興趣提供AAS服務的人士、從事精神健康相關服務的專業人士、學生及愛動物人士，重新審視我們應如何與動物共事——視牠們為我們的工作夥伴。

活動當天早上為互動研討會，由從事 AAS 相關工作的專業人士及動物輔導治療師就分享如何從理論為本至服務本身實踐倫理相關的心得與見解。下午將會有註冊治療犬與參加者以實踐學習模式親身探索的工作坊。參加者將有機會探討現實處境中的倫理困境，學習如何尊重動物的意願與選擇，並掌握以實證為本的實用方法，為切合香港社區需求的人道、可持續動物輔助服務奠定基礎。

活動詳情如下：
日期： 2026年7月17日（星期五）
時間：上午11:00至下午5:00（登記由上午10:30開始）
地點：香港大學百周年校園CPD-3.04（上午場），CPD-2.19／3.04／3.29（下午場）
語言：廣東話（輔以英語）
報名連結： https://hku.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6X0BeWTHqBlGRTw

* 報名日期由2026年6月16日中午12:00至2026年7月15日晚上11:59
* 名額有限，先到先得。
成功報名者將於2026年7月10日前收到確認電郵。

如有查詢，請電郵聯絡李小姐 [email protected]。

19/06/2026

親愛的朋友：
[輔導活動更新] 誠邀參與《遙遠的他－自殺遺屬的悲傷與重生》輔導書籍分享會
早前我們就此分享會發出邀請函，是次活動反應踴躍，故增加分享會名額及更新活動地點。如有興趣而未報名，請於以下連結報名，感謝你的關注。
自殺事件發生，人們只關注事件中的死者，卻往往忽略了還在世的遺屬，他們失去了至愛，經歷了哀傷，在痛苦中生活着。《遙遠的他》結集了十個自殺者遺屬的故事，看看他們經過了十多年的歲月，現在的生活究竟又是怎樣的呢？
《遙遠的他》源於香港大學社會工作及社會行政學系和香港撒瑪利亞防止自殺會的研究計劃，計劃以超過十年的自殺者家屬為對象，探討他們的現況及生活變化。
香港大學社會工作及社會行政學系輔導組及香港撒瑪利亞防止自殺會協辦是次《遙遠的他－自殺遺屬的悲傷與重生》輔導書籍分享會，由書籍作者團隊：黃蔚澄教授、香港撒瑪利亞防止自殺會代表、及自殺者親屬親自分享書籍發現及故事。
分享會詳情（海報於電郵下方）
日期： 2026 年 6 月 25 日 (星期四)
時間：晚上 7 時至 8 時 30 分
書名：《遙遠的他－－自殺遺屬的悲傷與重生》
地點：香港大學百周年校園逸夫教學樓3樓3.04室 (CPD-3.04) (港鐵香港大學站C1出口)
Room 3.04, 3/F, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU (MTR Exit C1)
費用：全免
講者：黃蔚澄教授（香港大學社會工作及社會行政學系副教授、認可名冊臨床心理學家、社會科學院碩士 ( 輔導 ) 課程總監）；
香港撒瑪利亞防止自殺會代表及自殺者親屬
語言：廣東話
參加者：香港大學教職員、學生及校友；輔導員、心理學家、社工及醫療保健專業人員及公眾
報名連結及瞭解書籍詳情： https://hku.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_85HE2iiTsxZ4a5U?Q_CHL=qr
（請於2026年6月23日或之前報名。名額有限，先到先得）
非常感謝您的關注。如有進一步查詢，歡迎電郵 [email protected] 聯絡我們。期待在分享會中與您見面。

Dear Friends,
[Counselling Initiative Update] Invitation of joining Counselling Book Sharing Session
《遙遠的他－－自殺遺屬的悲傷與重生》 (Cantonese)

We previously sent out the invitation for this sharing session. The response has been enthusiastic, and we have increased the number of available places and updated the venue. If you are interested but have not yet registered, please sign up through the link below. Thank you for your interest.

When a su***de occurs, public attention often focuses on the deceased, while the bereaved families—those who continue to live with loss—are overlooked. They carry profound grief, navigating life after losing a loved one.
The book in Chinese named 《遙遠的他－－自殺遺屬的悲傷與重生》brings together ten powerful stories from su***de loss survivors, exploring how their lives have evolved more than a decade after their loss. Through their voices, we gain insight into grief, resilience, and the journey toward renewal.
This publication originates from a research project led by the Department of Social Work and Social Administration, HKU, in collaboration with The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong. The study focuses on individuals bereaved by su***de for over ten years, examining their life changes and current experiences.
You are cordially invited to join the Counselling Book Sharing Session, co-organized by the HKU SWSA Counselling Unit and The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong
(NOTE: The book is in Chinese and sharing session is conducted in Cantonese).

Details of Counselling Book Sharing Session

Book Title:《遙遠的他－自殺遺屬的悲傷與重生》
Date: 25 June 2026 (THU)
Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm
Venue: Room 3.04, 3/F, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU (CPD-3.04) (MTR Exit C1)
Fee: Free of charge
Speakers: Prof. Paul Wai-Ching Wong (HKU SWSA Associate Professor; Clinical Psychologist in Accredited Register; Programme Director, Master of Social Sciences (Counselling), HKU);
SBHK representative; and bereaved family members of suicidal people
Language: Cantonese
Audiences: HKU students, alumni, staffs; People who work as Counsellors, Psychologists, Social Workers, Health settings; General Public
Registration and Book details: https://hku.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_85HE2iiTsxZ4a5U
(Register by 23 June 2026. Limited quota and first-come-first-served)

Thank you so much for your attention. For further inquiries, please contact us via email at [email protected]. Look forward to meeting you in the Sharing Session.

07/06/2026

Dear Sir/Madam,

The Compassionate Support Programme for Bereaved Families is pleased to host a webinar featuring award-winning clinical psychologist Dr. Therese A. Rando as our guest speaker. In a 3-hour sharing titled “Navigating Traumatic Loss & Complex Grief: Core Principles for Clinical Practice”, Dr. Rando will provide a principle-driven framework for navigating the intricate intersection of trauma and complicated mourning.

Please find the webinar details below and the promotional poster attached:
Date and Time: July 10, 2026 6:00-9:00pm
Training Mode: Online (Zoom)
Target Audience: Social care, healthcare and relevant professionals
Language: English
Fee: Free of Charge
Registration Link: https://hku.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a3jDzehRN9pqMLA (Registration Deadline: July 3, 2026)

We look forward to seeing you there,
CSPBF (HKU Team)

07/06/2026

Dear all,

You are cordially invited to the seminar titled “Income and Wealth Inequality in Hong Kong, 1981-2020” hosted by Dr. Li YANG from ZEW - Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research.

Here are the details:

Date : 11 June 2026 (Thursday)
Time : 11:00am- 12:30pm
Format : Hybrid (the Zoom link will be provided before the seminar)
Venue : Room 533, 5/F, The Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU
Registration : https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=107002

Abstract:

This paper combines national accounts, household surveys, fiscal data, wealth rankings and election polls, in order to provide a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of income and wealth inequality in Hong Kong, as well as its impact on political cleavages over the 1981-2020 period. We find a very large rise in wage inequality since 1981, especially since the Handover of Hong Kong to China. Top 1% earners now receive a much larger fraction of the total wage bill than bottom 50% earners, while the opposite was true in pre-Handover Hong Kong. We also observe an enormous increase in the capital share and the top wealth share (normalized by national income) since 2000. Today Hong Kong’s very top wealth share (top 0.001%) is ranked at very top in the world. Finally, we find that the top income earners and high-income professions (such as executives and managers) are more likely to vote for pro-Beijing camp, while the bottom 85% income group, students and lower-income professionals are more likely to be pro-democratic..

About the speaker:

Li Yang / 杨利 is an Advanced Researcher at ZEW - Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research. He is also a research fellow of the World Inequality Lab at the Paris School of Economics.

Previously, he was a researcher in the World Bank DEC research group in Washington D.C. from 2013 to 2017, a Marie Curie research fellow at Paris School of Economics from 2018 to 2020. He was also the coordinator for East and South Asia at the World Inequality Lab from 2018 to 2021.

His main research interests pertain to income and wealth inequality, economic history and political economy. His research output has been published in leading scientific journals in both economics and sociology such as American Economic Review, Journal of Economic Growth, Journal of Public Economics, World Development, the World Bank Economic Review, European Journal of Political Economy and the British Journal of Sociology. Owing to their relevance for ongoing public debates, his findings have also widely been discussed in diverse media outlets, such as the Economist, Foreign Affairs, Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, etc.

Li Yang received his PhD in Economics in 2019 from Xiamen University, China.

Google site: https://sites.google.com/view/lyang/

Don’t miss this insightful workshop! Please contact me for any enquiries. Thank you.

26/05/2026

Dear all,

You are cordially invited to the seminar titled “Human capital, unequal opportunities and productivity convergence: A global historical perspective, 1800–2100” hosted by Dr. Li YANG from ZEW - Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research.

Here are the details:

Date : 27 May 2026 (Wed)
Time : 11am-12:30pm
Format : Hybrid
Venue : Room 533, 5/F, The Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU
Registration : https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=106777

Abstract:

This paper constructs a new database on public expenditure and revenue and their components, particularly education and health expenditure, covering all world regions over the 1800–2025 period. Human capital expenditure has grown substantially, but with large and persistent inequalities. Public education expenditure per school-age individual in Sub-Saharan Africa is about 3% of the level observed in Europe and North America in 2025 at purchasing power parity, compared to 6% in 1980 and 4% in 1950. Human capital expenditure strongly correlates with productivity growth, especially for public education and in poor countries. Estimated returns from our macro-historical database are around 10%, in line with micro studies. Finally, we present simulations based on illustrative human capital expenditure trajectories over the 2025–2100 period. In particular, we analyze the conditions under which convergence in human capital expenditure could lead to global productivity convergence by 2100.

About the speaker:

Li Yang / 杨利 is an Advanced Researcher at ZEW - Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research. He is also a research fellow of the World Inequality Lab at the Paris School of Economics.
Previously, he was a researcher in the World Bank DEC research group in Washington D.C. from 2013 to 2017, a Marie Curie research fellow at Paris School of Economics from 2018 to 2020. He was also the coordinator for East and South Asia at the World Inequality Lab from 2018 to 2021.
His main research interests pertain to income and wealth inequality, economic history and political economy. His research output has been published in leading scientific journals in both economics and sociology such as American Economic Review, Journal of Economic Growth, Journal of Public Economics, World Development, the World Bank Economic Review, European Journal of Political Economy and the British Journal of Sociology. Owing to their relevance for ongoing public debates, his findings have also widely been discussed in diverse media outlets, such as the Economist, Foreign Affairs, Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, etc.
Li Yang received his PhD in Economics in 2019 from Xiamen University, China.
Google site: https://sites.google.com/view/lyang/

Don’t miss this insightful workshop! Please contact me for any enquiries. Thank you.

Sam
Department of Social Work and Social Administration, HKU
3917-2097

22/12/2025

Dear Friends,

We are pleased to announce that HKU-UBS Sustainable and Social Innovation Leadership Programme (SSILP) is ready to recruit our 2026 cohort! Join our Information Session on 7 January 2026 (Wednesday) to learn more about our programme and your opportunities with us.

The HKU-UBS Sustainable and Social Innovation Leadership Programme (SSILP) is a collaborative initiative co-developed by the Department of Social Work and Social Administration at HKU and UBS. SSILP aims to nurture current and future nonprofit leaders to enhance the effective functioning of nonprofit organizations in Hong Kong and other Greater Bay Area cities. A series of training sessions covering a wide range of topics will be offered to SSILP fellows to enhance their skills and capacity.

In this session, we will cover everything you need to know before applying:

• Introduction to the SSILP curriculum, mentoring scheme, networking and funding opportunities by the HKU and UBS team
• Alumni sharing of experiences and tips
• Q&A

Please register by 2 January 2026 (Friday) at 1 PM to secure your seat: https://hku.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_37v3SJ9mF8MRpQ2 . We look forward to meeting you!

Best regards,

HKU-UBS Sustainable and Social Innovation Leadership Programme (SSILP)
Department of Social Work and Social Administration, HKU
T: (852) 3917-7356
E: [email protected]
W: www.ssilp.hk
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ssilp/

12/12/2025

講座（混合模式）—「心連心」復元至重建：社福界反思、實踐及前進

社會共同經歷了大埔宏福苑火災帶來的艱難時刻，社福界各機構及社工同工們積極協助特區政府支援受影響人士的善後工作。現在是時候進行反思、實踐復元及推動前進的工作。

有見及此，香港社福界心連心大行動（「心連心」）聯同香港大學社會工作及社會行政學系以及香港社會工作人員協會將於 12 月 19 日共同舉辦混合模式的講座：『「心連心」復元至重建：社福界反思、實踐及前進』，歡迎同工踴躍報名。講座詳情如下：

現誠邀同工（不限於社工，亦歡迎服務機構的其他同事例如心理學家、治療師等）出席上述講座，請於 2025 年 12 月 15 日（星期一）或之前按下列連結 (https://connectinghearts.ievent.hk/event/3090?lang=zh) 或掃描二維碼提交報名。

如有垂詢，請與「心連心」秘書處聯絡（電話：3892 0333 / 9586 0196；電郵： [email protected]）。

香港社福界心連心大行動
香港大學社會工作及社會行政學系
香港社會工作人員協會敬啟

06/12/2025

📢 全港學生校園生活及網絡使用狀況調查

學校和家庭生活的質素對學齡兒童的發展影響深遠。為了更清楚掌握本港小三至中六學生的生活經歷及行為狀況，香港賽馬會慈善信託基金委託香港大學社會工作及社會行政學系羅亦華教授領導的研究團隊，於2025/26學年進行跨學年縱向研究。

✅ 參加方法：掃描海報上的 QR Code 或按連結填寫同意書並完成問卷:
• 學生問卷：https://schoolempowerment.socialwork.hku.hk/zh-hant/surveys/school/e1f78pqoxdormvibybti77pbytmvstgkxt8mwi40wrsulwvx1rbtrosmeicw1znm/panel_student_t0_questionnaire_all_schools/

• 家長問卷：https://schoolempowerment.socialwork.hku.hk/zh-hant/surveys/school/e1f78pqoxdormvibybti77pbytmvstgkxt8mwi40wrsulwvx1rbtrosmeicw1znm/panel_parents_t0_questionnaire_all_schools/

🎁 每對家長與子女完成問卷後可獲港幣50元超級市場電子禮券
📞 查詢：研究助理梁先生 (電話：3917-7487 / 電郵：[email protected])

一起支持研究，關注學生的心理健康及建立和諧校園生活！

03/12/2025

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近日大埔火災的寵物救援工作被受社會關注及討論，我們明白主人和關注事態的大眾或會因寵物離世感到悲傷不安。香港大學社會工作及社會行政學系動物輔助服務研究團隊特別設立「寵物哀傷及輔導」專頁，希望為大家提供合適的資訊及支援。

失眠、食慾不振、不停回想或感到麻木，都是常見的情緒反應。請讓自己有空間和時間去感受，去懷念。研究指人可透過「表達性書寫」，從而記錄及梳理內心感受。

我們邀請你嘗試書寫一封「給毛孩的信」，把內心的感受透過文字，化為對摯愛毛孩的思念與祝福。如果願意的話，歡迎你將「給毛孩的信」發送至 [email protected]（請在標題註明「給毛孩的信」），動物輔助服務研究團隊很樂意細閱你的心底話。

讓我們一起同行，互相扶持。

「寵物哀傷及輔導」專頁： https://aai.socialwork.hku.hk/

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In light of the recent rescue efforts in Tai Po, our hearts are with every pet owner and caring individual affected by this difficult time. We know that losing a beloved companion can be deeply painful.

The Animal-Assisted Services Research Team of the Department of Social Work and Social Administration at HKU has set up a dedicated “Pet Bereavement and Counselling” page to provide information, resources, and support.

During times like these, it is common to experience difficulties such as trouble sleeping, changes in appetite, persistent or intrusive memories, or feeling emotionally numb. These are natural responses to loss and uncertainty. Please allow yourself the space and time for emotional processing and remembrance. Research suggests that “Expressive Writing”, gently recording your inner thoughts and feelings, can be a helpful way to process and honour your emotions.

Losing a beloved companion is a profound life challenge. If you feel it may bring comfort, we gently invite you to write ‘A Letter to My Beloved Companion’; to preserve memories across the Rainbow Bridge, and carry your love forward through writing.

Should you wish to share your letter, you may send it to [email protected] (please indicate ‘A Letter to My Beloved Companion’ in the subject line). Our Animal-Assisted Services Research Team will receive your words with deep respect, compassion, and care.

Let us walk alongside one another through this time of loss and uncertainty.

Pet Bereavement and Counselling Webpage: https://aai.socialwork.hku.hk/

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