
Research Centres

The Faculty of Social Sciences consists of experienced researchers who combine scholarly work with applied, policy-oriented research in various research centres.
The China Economic Research Programme (CERP), established in early 2016, aims to promote studies by Mainland and Hong Kong scholars, researchers and industry members in areas such as economy, industries, finance and entrepreneurship, as well as collaborative academic research and exchange projects.
The Pan Sutong Shanghai-Hong Kong Economic Policy Research Institute (PSEI) was established in 2015 and aims to synergise resources and outstanding economic research expertise in Mainland China and Hong Kong to strengthen research on salient issues related to the economic and financial development.
The STEAM Education and Research Centre (SERC) is committed to promoting quality education in STEAM education to encounter challenges from rapid development in economy, science and technology.
With the donation from the Wofoo Social Enterprises, the Wofoo Joseph Lee Consulting and Counselling Psychology Research Centre (WJLCCPRC) was established in September 2018.
The centre will actively engage in intervention programmes and training offered to teachers, social workers, and parents to deal with youths with challenging behaviour, particularly in Tuen Mun, Yuen Long and Tin Shui Wai districts. Findings drawn from pilot programmes and collaborations with community partners are expected to reinforce the centre’s further research initiatives and international collaborations.
The Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies (APIAS) was established in 1998, with the aim of maximising the well-being of our older generation through high quality research work and collaboration with health and social services practitioners, service users, policy makers, charities, public and private sectors, research institutions and local and international communities.


