Happenings

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Vivian Chu, Lecturer at the Centre for Civil Society and Governance, Faculty of Social Sciences and Programme Co-Director of Master of Social Sciences in Sustainability Leadership and Governance, has been awarded the Early Career Teaching Award at HKU’s Excellence Awards Presentation Ceremony. The award recognises her unwavering commitment to teaching and the significant impact she has on student learning, highlighting innovative approaches that address unmet needs and exemplify best practice. Please join us in congratulating Vivian on this well-deserved honour and in celebrating her contributions to teaching excellence at our Centre and across the University. List of award recipients: https://www4.hku.hk/award/ceremony/award-recipients For further information, please visit: https://www.hku.hk/award/  

The first conference and official launch of the Network for the Study of Social Ecological System (SES) Transformation will take place as a two-day event on 5–6 May 2026, organised by the Centre for Civil Society and Governance at The University of Hong Kong. The network brings together scholars working on social-ecological systems, governance, commons, cultural heritage, environmental policy, and sustainability transitions from a range of institutions across the Asia-Pacific and beyond. For more details: https://ccsg.hku.hk/en/network-for-the-study-of-social-ecological-systems-ses-transformation-network-launch/

The Centre for Civil Society and Governance (CCSG) at HKU, through the "Jockey Club Collaborative Project for Inclusive Employment," is dedicated to building cross-sector platforms that connect diverse stakeholders to realize the goals of inclusive employment and living. Recently, our project team partnered with local shared-cycling brand Locobike to host an inclusive cycling workshop at St. James' Settlement WE NET Club District Support Centre (Eastern). Key Highlights: Integration of Technology and Rehabilitation Services: The workshop showcased cycling equipment integrated with Virtual Reality (VR) technology. This allows persons with disabilities (PWD) to experience the joy of outdoor sports within a safe and controlled indoor environment, effectively breaking down physical and environmental barriers. Evidence-Based Feedback: The session served as a platform to gather insights from frontline rehabilitation professionals. By leaving the equipment at the centre for member trials, the team continues to collect user data and experience feedback, assisting the enterprise in refining its products and services to better suit diverse needs. Advancing Social Health and Sustainability: This exchange exemplifies how businesses can leverage their core competencies to generate social value. By expanding exercise options and enhancing engagement for PWD, we hope to improve their long-term physical and mental well-being—a direct contribution to Social Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We look forward to fostering further dialogue between the business sector and social welfare/rehabilitation institutions. Together, we can co-create products and services that cater to diverse needs, building a barrier-free and inclusive society for all.