Events

SOC605 Poster Presentation on 23 April 2024

The IMCSP students successfully completed the poster presentation for the “Comparative Social Policy Research Project” on April 23. Each poster showcased social policy-related topics and shared the research findings and ideas. The session also allowed the students to facilitate discussions and share their knowledge and expertise with their supervisors and peers. Congratulations to all the students for a job well done!

Visit to the Dignity Kitchen on 25 March 2024

The IMCSP students had the opportunity to visit the Dignity Kitchen on 25 March. Dignity Kitchen is a social enterprise providing disadvantaged individuals employment and training opportunities. During the visit, students had a guided tour and saw how each kitchen station operates seamlessly despite the challenges some may face due to their disabilities. They also had the chance to sit down, have interactive dialogues with the staff and trainees, and learn about workplace inclusion and social entrepreneurship. In the end, students also had a lunch experience in this Singaporean hawker-style food court. This visit enhanced their sense of community engagement and social responsibility.

SOC604 Poster Presentation on 8 December 2023

The IMCSP students completed their group poster presentations for the course SOC604 “Asia Pacific Comparative Development and Policy Symposium” on 8 December 2023. In the poster presentation, students presented their learning experiences after joining the Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit, and also extended the discussion to the social policy issues and their research interests. It was a valuable opportunity for the students to exchange knowledge and engage in meaningful discussions with their professors and peers.

Visit to the Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit (GIES) on 24 November 2023

Each year, the IMCSP programme offers its students an opportunity to join an international academic policy symposium in the Asia Pacific in collaboration with its local and international partners. This year, we are delighted to have our students participate in the Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit (GIES) on 24 November 2023, which is the largest gerontechnology public education event in Hong Kong. 

GIES provides a platform for stakeholders to engage in dialogue and collaboration for the broader adoption of gerontech. It further helps to drive policy changes and societal and economic developments in Hong Kong to meet the challenges brought about by population ageing and disability. 

By joining the forum and plenary sessions and exhibition, students examined social and public policy, management, and governance issues, which allowed them to actively enhance their learning and research experiences.  

The 54^th Congregation on 16 November 2023

Lingnan University held its 54th Congregation on 16 November 2023, and over 50 students graduated from the IMCSP programme this year. This is an incredible milestone in the hard work, dedication, and effort they have put into their studies throughout the year. Congratulations to all graduates, and best wishes on their next journey! 

Tailored Career Education for IMCSP Students in September 2023

In this new academic year, we are pleased to cooperate with Mr. Almon KWAN, Director of Fundamentum (FDMT) Limited, again to provide the IMCSP students with a tailored career education. The workshops aim at inspiring students by clarifying their diverse and promising career paths, strengthening their CV writing skills, and defining long-term career goals. More than 40 IMCSP students joined the programme this year. 

Field Visit to Crossroads Foundation on 24 August 2023

The IMCSP programme organised the first field visit for our new students on 24 August 2023. This time, we visited a Hong Kong-based non-profit organization, Crossroads Foundation, which connects those with resources and those who need help in Hong Kong and internationally. 

During the field visit, we joined the immersive simulation “Struggle for Survival”, which gave us an experience of needs like urban poverty. We had to earn enough “money” to survive by making paper bags out of newspaper and homemade glue to pay for rent, food, sanitation, medical needs, and education. This simulation is not just a team-building activity but allowed us to step into the shoes of vulnerable people, enhance our awareness of societal issues, and gain greater knowledge of global challenges. 

Stay tuned for more upcoming events in IMCSP! 

AY2023-2024 Orientation Week in August 2023

The IMCSP programme kicked off the new academic year with its Orientation Week at the end of August! Students participated in various events, including the IMCSP orientation workshop, sharing sessions by Prof. CHEN Hon-Fai, the head of the Department of Sociology & Social Policy, and Prof. Stefan KÜHNER, the Programme Director of IMCSP, as well as the Orientation for Postgraduate Students organised by the School of Graduate Studies. 

The orientation week offered an excellent opportunity for the new students to meet and greet with our academic staff, build connections with their peers, become familiar with our University, and better prepare for achieving academic advancement. Wishing them great success in the study journey with IMCSP! 

Five-Year Programme Review on 12 July 2023

The IMCSP programme conducted its first-ever five-year programme review meeting on 12 July 2023. The five-year programme review is a rigorous full-day session which aims at assuring the academic validity and standards of the programme, giving a thorough analysis and commentary on the programme’s achievements, and discussing matters of strategic importance such as the proposed modifications and developments of the teaching curriculum. It is a critical step for us to evaluate, strengthen, and improve the programme and to make it fit for serving our future cohorts of students in the best possible way. 

We sincerely thank our convener, external panel members, external academic advisers, the advisory board, the programme and curriculum committee, and our students for joining the meeting and ensuring the ongoing success of IMCSP!

Poster Presentation on 27 April 2023

We are thrilled to announce that our IMCSP students successfully completed their poster presentations for the “Comparative Social Policy Research Project” on April 27, 2023! The poster presentation is an essential milestone on the capstone project journey, where students can showcase their research and findings with their peers and supervisors. This also enables the students to demonstrate their knowledge and expertise on various social policy related topics and engage in meaningful discussions with their audience.

Dignity Kitchen Field Trip on 2 March 2023

The IMCSP students had an eye-opening field trip to Dignity Kitchen on 2 March. Dignity Kitchen is a social enterprise that provides employment opportunities for people with disabilities and helps them develop their culinary skills. During the 3-hour visit, our students met the founder, Mr. Koh, who shared the story, challenges, and leadership of operating a social enterprise. Students had a guided tour and interacted with the staff to understand their background and experiences working in Dignity Kitchen. They also had a lunch experience in this Singaporean hawker-style food court. All of them left feeling grateful for the opportunity of this inspiring field trip, and it enhanced their sense of community engagement and social responsibility. 

Social Lab Base Camp Field Trip on 25 & 26 February 2023

On 25 & 26 February, IMCSP students participated in a social innovation event, Social Lab Base Camp, organized by the Jockey Club Make a Difference Social Lab. The 2-day activity was held at Freespace@West Kowloon Cultural District. There were a series of interactive dialogues with local and overseas social innovators, experimental workshops, excursions and field studies on social innovation. Students could expand their perspectives towards community social innovation throughout this inspiring and fun experience and learn more about our community.