Faculty of Social Science, CUHK 香港中文大學 社會科學院

「外交風雲」全國大學生外交談判大賽 2026

2026年5月23日至24日，在社會科學院孔永樂博士帶領下，學院派出四名學生——崔家煒（大中華地區的政府與政治社會科學課程碩士生）、張樂琳（全球研究課程二年級生）、張雅雯（政治與行政學課程三年級生）及張卓軒（社會學課程四年級生生），前往北京參與由外交學院舉辦的第二屆「外交風雲」全國大學生外交談判大賽，並榮獲✨優秀獎💫。

是次比賽匯聚了來自全國十八所著名高校（包括中國香港）的團隊，同學們與全國青年精英同場交流🤝🏻，在模擬外交談判💬及新聞發言🎤等環節中，深入學習談判技巧與相關知識，並從資深前外交部大使身上汲取寶貴的外交經驗與談判智慧。

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Four students from the Faculty of Social Science, led by Dr. HUNG Wing Lok, recently won the Merit Award 🌟at the 2nd National College Students Diplomatic Negotiation Competition, hosted by China Foreign Affairs University in Beijing from May 23 to 24, 2026.

The team comprised CUI Jiawei (MSSc in Government and Politics (Greater China), SGPS), CHEUNG Lok Lam (Year 2, Global Studies), CHEUNG Nga-man (Year 3, Government and Public Administration), and ZHANG Zhuoxuan (Year 4, Sociology).

The competition brought together teams from 18 universities nationwide, including those in Hong Kong, China. Through negotiations 💬and press briefings🎤, it provided a valuable opportunity for our students to learn diplomatic tactics and gain insights from both their peers 🤝🏻and esteemed former ambassadors.

📣祝賀社科院學生於第九屆「一帶一路」綜合能力比賽榮獲大專組冠軍🏆

中大社科院—政務與政策科學學院學生張雅雯（政治與行政學三年級) 及社會學系四年級學生張卓軒，於4月25日在恆生大學舉行的第九屆「一帶一路」綜合能力比賽中脫穎而出✨，勇奪大專組冠軍。

本屆賽事競爭激烈，吸引全港逾40所中學及大專院校組隊參加。在決賽中，兩位同學以「青年視角下的企業拓展新機遇」為題發表精彩演講，展現了深厚的研究能力與宏觀視野。

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟵𝘁𝗵 “𝗕𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲” 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻🌟

We are proud to announce that CHEUNG Nga-man (Year 3, Government and Public Administration, SGPS) and ZHANG Zhuoxuan (Year 4, Sociology) emerged as the champions at the 𝟵𝘁𝗵 “𝗕𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲” 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (Tertiary Category)🏆.

Held on 25 April at Heng Seng University, the competition was highly competitive, attracting teams from over 40 secondary schools and tertiary institutions across Hong Kong. In the grand final, our students delivered a compelling keynote presentation titled “𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗔 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲”, showcasing their profound analytical skills and global vision on this issue.

#中大社科 #香港中文大學

𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 – 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐚𝐢 𝐓𝐚𝐤 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 (𝐊𝐓𝐒𝐏)

With the invitation from 𝗞𝗮𝗶 𝗧𝗮𝗸 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 (@𝗸𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗸𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗵𝗸), we visited the site yesterday (29 April 2026) to gain practical overview of how greener solutions can be delivered during mega-scale events.

Thank you to 𝗞𝗮𝗶 𝗧𝗮𝗸 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 (𝗞𝗧𝗦𝗣) for arranging the visit and sharing their valuable insights across from sustainable design to day-to-day operations.

#中大社科

🌟 祝節 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓🌟
「祝節2025」已於4月11日（星期六）圓滿舉行！🎉

當日好開心邀請到我哋校友——而家係西九文化區管理局擔任對外事務總監嘅吳璟儁先生——做主禮嘉賓。吳先生同大家分享佢嘅經歷同成功故事 💕，為活動增添亮點，令大家留下好多美好回憶。🙌✨

再次恭喜所有獲獎老師，以及Dean’s List嘅同學！你哋嘅努力同堅持得到肯定，為您哋感到自豪呀！ 📚🎓

👉一齊重溫我哋當日嘅精彩時刻～🎉

🌟 𝐀𝐀𝐀 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 🌟

The Appreciation Achievement Award Celebration (AAA) was successfully held on 11 April (Saturday)! 🎉

That day, we were delighted to invite our alumnus, Mr Kenneth Ng, who is now the Director of External Affairs at the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, as our Guest of Honour. He shared his journey and pursuit of excellence, adding great value and creating many unforgettable moments. 🙌✨

Once again, Congratulations to all the award‑winning teachers and students on the Dean’s List! Your dedication and perseverance have truly been recognised, and we are immensely proud of you. 📚🎓

👉Swipe left for a recap of the joyous moments we had~

#中大社科 's List #祝節

【 #識嘢】自然界「壩」主

在自然界中，有一類動物被稱為真正的『壩主』，佢哋就係河狸！

河狸憑本能收集樹枝、泥土、石頭等天然材料，喺河流上搭建水壩，建造池塘及濕地定居，為自己同其他野生動物創造理想棲息地，促進生物多樣性。

河狸創建嘅水壩仲係強大嘅碳儲存庫，可以減少碳排放到大氣中，從而緩解溫室效應，幫助對抗氣候變化。同時，水壩能有助減慢水流速度，減少河水乾涸同氾濫嘅風險。

河狸不單止係建水壩嘅專家，仲係對抗氣候變化和預防自然災害嘅隱藏英雄

Have you wondered what is the ultimate engineer in nature? Beavers!

Driven by instinct, beavers gather branches, mud, and stones to build dams across rivers, creating ponds and wetlands that support their survival; provide habitats for many other species; and foster biodiversity.

What’s more: dams built by beavers are powerful carbon sinks, capturing and storing carbon that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere. This process helps lower greenhouse gas levels and supports the fight against climate change. At the same time, these dams slow down the water flow, which also reduce the risk of drought and flood.

It’s no wonder beavers are “dam experts”! They also help fight climate change and prevent natural disasters, which made them truly the hidden champions of nature engineer!

#中大社科 #香港中文大學 #河狸 #水壩 #氣候變化

【 #中大社科研究巡禮】「及早發現 老而不衰」－ 唔使入醫院做腦掃描，都可以發現認知障礙症風險？

上回介紹了長者自覺記性變差，未必只是心理作用，而是腦部變化的早期訊號。那有什麽方法能及早發現認知障礙症的風險？

陳瑞燕教授及其團隊以功能性近紅外光譜（fNIRS）技術，讓參加者進行不同難度的記憶遊戲任務，期間量度腦部血流動力，成功篩出高風險人士。研究團隊將fNIRS結合演算法，中大此項獨家研發技術已獲4項美國專利，並即將研發更輕型、便攜的儀器，盼能令認知障礙症的早期篩查更加安全便捷。

及早發現風險，是預防認知障礙症的第一步。如有興趣參與評估研究，歡迎報名！

📲 WhatsApp報名：6535 9909（心理學系）
🌐 詳情：https://www.psy.cuhk.edu.hk/（心理學系網站）

按此連結 (https://shorturl.at/TDzp1) 查看研究全文。

【 #𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀】“𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴” – 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮?

In our previous post, we shared that when older adults feel their memory is worsening, it may already be an early warning sign that should not be neglected. But what can be done to detect the risk of dementia at an earlier stage?

Prof. Agnes Chan and her research team used Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) technology to successfully identify individuals at high risk of dementia through measuring participants’ cerebral hemodynamics while they performed memory tasks of varying difficulty levels.

The team has combined fNIRS with algorithms, making it a CUHK-exclusive technology that has successfully obtained 4 U.S. patents, with a lighter and more portable device currently in development.

Early detection is the first step in preventing dementia. If you are interested in participating in the research programme, sign up now!

📲 Register via WhatsApp: 6535 9909
🌐 Learn more: https://www.psy.cuhk.edu.hk/

Click here (https://shorturl.at/TDzp1) for the full research paper. [HY6.1]

#中大社科 #香港中文大學 #心理學系 #認知障礙症 #中大獨家研發技術

【 #中大社科研究巡禮】「及早發現 老而不衰」－ 屋企老人家記性變差？

家裏的老人家經常忘東忘西，自覺記性變差，到底是正常老化，還是腦部已在發出警號？

陳瑞燕教授的研究指出，認知障礙症的退化並非始於外顯行為，而是腦部的生理變化。研究發現，即使在標準認知評估中「合格」的人士不一定完全沒有風險，當中嚴重主觀記憶下降人士的腦部活動模式已與失憶型輕度認知障礙患者相似。

當長者自覺記性轉差，可能並非心理作用，而是腦部出現變化的早期訊號，不容忽視！

下回將為大家介紹研究團隊如何透過創新技術，及早篩出認知障礙症高風險人士。

按此連結 (https://shorturl.at/TDzp1) 查看研究全文。

【 #𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀】“𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴” – 𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹?

Is your elderly family member becoming more forgetful? Struggling to recall names, misplacing things more often - is this just normal ageing, or could it be an early warning sign from the brain?

Prof. Agnes Chan pointed out that the degeneration in dementia did not start from overt behaviors, but from physiological changes in the brain.

Her research found that receiving a “pass” in the standard assessment does not imply that there is no risk. Individuals with severe Subjective Memory Complaint (SMC), demonstrated patterns of brain activity similar to those of patients with amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment (aMCI).

When older adults feel their memory is worsening, it may already be an early warning sign that should not be neglected.

Stay tuned for our next post, where we'll share how Prof. Chan’s team is using innovative technology to identify high-risk individuals at the preclinical stage.

Click here (https://shorturl.at/TDzp1) for the full research paper.

#中大社科 #香港中文大學 #心理學系 #認知障礙症 #中大獨家研發技術

【 #中大社科研究巡禮】「及早發現 老而不衰」－ 突破性研究《腦部血流動力創新模型：認知障礙症高風險指標》篩出認知障礙症高風險人士

香港中文大學社會科學院心理學系系主任及教授、心智健康研究中心總監陳瑞燕教授一直致力研究認知障礙症早期評估，盼能協助長者「老而不衰」。陳教授近日接受傳媒訪問，分享其突破性研究成果。她和團隊成功於臨床前期以功能性近紅外光譜（fNIRS）技術篩出認知障礙症高風險人士，助患者及照顧者在黃金階段進行介入，減慢退化速度。

團隊為151名參加者進行fNIRS測試，量度他們應對高難度記憶遊戲任務時的腦部血流動力，並研發出更輕型便攜的 fNIRS儀器及成功申請4項美國專利。陳教授宣布 本月推出為期三年認知障礙症免費風險評估研究，目標為1,000名40歲或以上市民作篩檢。

陳教授表示：「透過觀察大腦對艱難任務的反應，量度腦部血流動力並配合演算法分析，便能揭示早期的功能衰退，是本研究的創新之處和突破。」

按此 (https://shorturl.at/TDzp1) 查看研究全文。

【 #𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀】“𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴” – 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 “𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗱𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹: 𝗔 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮” 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮

Prof. CHAN Sui-Yin Agnes, Chairperson and Professor of the Department of Psychology, FSSC, Director of the Research Centre for Neuropsychological Well-Being at CUHK, has long been dedicated to research on early assessment of dementia, hoping to help older adults maintain a healthy brain. Prof. Chan recently shared her groundbreaking research findings with the media. She and her team have successfully used Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) technology to screen high-risk individuals for dementia, helping patients and caregivers to intervene at the preclinical stage and slow deterioration.

The team conducted fNIRS tests on 151 participants, measuring cerebral hemodynamics while participants performed high-difficulty memory tasks. The team has also developed a lighter and more portable fNIRS device and obtained 4 U.S. patents. Prof. Chan announced that she would launch a three-year free dementia risk assessment research programme in March, aiming to screen 1,000 citizens aged 40 or above.

Prof. Chan said, “By observing how the brain responds to difficult tasks, measuring cerebral hemodynamics, and analyzing them with algorithms, we can detect early functional decline.”

Click here (https://shorturl.at/TDzp1) for the full research paper.

#中大社科 #香港中文大學 #心理學系 #認知障礙症 #中大獨家研發技術

【 #識嘢】呻老呻得多會成真？

以為成日講『我老喇』冇咩所謂？其實愈講愈快老！

美國同法國嘅大學分析咗17,000名美國中老年人嘅數據, 發現覺得自己比實際年齡老嘅人，大腦同身體機能退化得更快，仲會增加死亡風險！
研究指出，自覺比實際年齡老8歲嘅人,死亡率平均增加18%；而覺得老13歲嘅人，死亡率仲升到25%，所以心態的確會影響身體嘅老化程度。

從今日開始，大家要保持你嘅青春活力，唔好再呻老喇！

Ever thought saying ‘I’m getting old’ is no big deal? Turns out, the more you say it, the faster you age!

A joint study by American and French universities analyzed data from 17,000 middle-aged and older Americans, found that people who feel older than their actual age experience faster decline in both brain and physical function—and even face a higher risk of mortality.

Those who perceive themselves as 8 years older than their real age show an 18% increase in mortality risk. If they feel 13 years older, that risk jumps to 25%. Our mindset would indeed impact our body and health!

Keep your youthful energy alive and stop saying “I’m old” now!!

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【✨ Happy Lunar New Year 🎉】
Wishing you a prosperous Year of the Horse 🐴 and the best in everything 🌟!

【✨新春快樂🎉】
中大社會科學院祝各位馬年大吉🐎，龍馬精神💪🏻，萬事如意🧧！

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