Researchers at EdUHK have recently received accolades for their work in psychology and financial education.

 

Dr Jiang Da, Associate Professor at the Department of Special Education and Counselling (SEC), has been widely recognised for her research on the psychology of aging. The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) elected her a Fellow for her long-standing and outstanding contributions to gerontology and psychology. She has also become only the third researcher from Hong Kong to win the Seisoh Sukemune/Bruce Bain Encouragement of Early Career Research Award, presented by the International Council of Psychologists (ICP), for her work in finding effective ways to improve wellbeing and reducing loneliness among older adults. Added to this, Dr Jiang earned the Research Award 2024 from the Hong Kong Psychogeriatric Association (HKPGA).

Also, EdUHK plays an important role in promoting financial literacy among young people in the community. The University’s contribution to the community has resulted in the Business Studies Team of the Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies winning the prestigious Corporate Financial Education and ESG Leadership Gold Award 2024, presented by the Institute of Financial Planners of Hong Kong. Financial education is a key part in preparing young people for the future, and the University is offering a BA (Hons) in Personal Finance as a single degree and a double degree programme with a BEd in Business, Accounting and Financial Studies from the 2025/26 academic year.

Dr Tan Weiqiang (right), Associate Professor from the Business Studies Team of the Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies at EdUHK, is presented with the trophy for the Corporate Financial Education and ESG Leadership Gold Award