Events
The 54th 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 KUEHNER, 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.
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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.
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Congratulations to IMCSP Students for Their Successful Graduation!
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On 24th November, the 53rd Congregation of Lingnan University was held for graduates who completed their programme of study for the 2021/2022 academic year. The IMCSP Students who were able to come back to campus for the ceremony and graduation photo-taking celebrated their academic achievements together with their families and friends. Some returning IMCSP students were awarded a Certificate of Distinction for their academic achievements. Congratulations on their successful graduation in the 2021/22 academic year!
IMCSP JobEx delivered a Successful Career Education Programme
We are pleased to cooperate with Mr. Almon KWAN, Director of Fundamentum (FDMT) Limited, to help IMCSP students pursue fulfilling careers. IMCSP JobEx, jointly offered by the Department of Sociology and Social Policy and FDMT Consulting, provides a tailored career education programme which helps students to recognise their individual career prospects, develop effective CV writing skills, and define long-term career goals. More than 30 students engaged in the programme this academic year.
A Deputy Manager of the Hong Kong Red Cross was invited for a talk on Youth Development Service
On 28th September, IMCSP invited Ms. Zhang Chao, a Deputy Manager of the Service Support Team of the Hong Kong Red Cross, to give a talk on the youth development service of the Hong Kong Red Cross. IMCSP students enjoyed the opportunities to understand its youth engagement in terms of being leaders, volunteers and beneficiaries. All young people can be important agents of change.
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AY2022/23 Orientation Week: Social Entrepreneurship Exploration Workshop
On 1st September, IMCSP invited Dr. CA Tse (Founder of Social Entrepreneurship School Education (SEnSE) Program, which is to promote the development of social entrepreneurship in Hong Kong), to hold a design thinking workshop for inspiring IMCSP students to act as social entrepreneurs to make positive changes on social problems. Students actively engaged the discussion on making incredible plans for different social issues. Stay tuned for more upcoming events in IMCSP!
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K-Farm Experiential Fieldtrip on 11th December, 2021
On 11th December, IMCSP organised a 2-hour guided tour with students from IMCSP and other Lingnan postgraduate programmes at K-Farm, the first urban farm in Hong Kong incorporating hydroponics, aquaponics and organic farming systems. Students had so much fun during a sharing session discussing sustainable development, life sciences, social inclusion, and the role of social entrepreneurship. Stay tuned for more upcoming events in the IMCSP Career Enhancement Series!
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Congratulations to all IMCSP Graduates! We wish you all the best in your future plans and exciting endeavours!
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