Message from School Director
1 Aug 2024
It is my honor to welcome you to the School of Governance and Policy Science (SGPS) at CUHK.
SGPS is a multidisciplinary endeavour to bring together students and researchers who aim to better understand and make a difference in our fast-changing world. Under the umbrella of the School and the Faculty of Social Science, we host a wide range of outstanding scholars and programmes, each featuring their own intellectual and methodological identities while seeking to answer questions of global significance.
Both the content of our teaching and the research undertaken at SGPS reflect the fast tempo of changes at the global and local levels that are reshaping governance, public policy, as well as domestic and international politics.
Given Hong Kong’s unique role in greater China and Asia, many SGPS scholars have extensive experience in the region as well as in China studies. At the same time, the global environment structured by states, international organizations, firms and citizens is critical to our understanding of how various facets of local and global governance evolve and interact with one another. We therefore welcome scholars who have broad interests and have developed research agendas that are not necessarily nested within specific geographic areas.
Our methodologically diverse team recognizes the value of multi-method and multidisciplinary work for the advancement of the social sciences. We strive to provide students with a range of analytical skills to help them engage the contemporary world effectively, combining emotional with empirical intelligence, ranging from field research to big data analytics.
The degree programmes under SGPS reflect this intellectual and methodological diversity. At the undergraduate level, we offer degrees in Data Science and Policy Studies (DSPS), Global Studies (GLSD) as well as Government and Public Administration (GPAD). We offer taught master’s degrees on Global Political Economy (MGPE), Government and Politics (Greater China) (GPGC), as well as Public Policy (MPUP). Finally, we admit MPhil and PhD students on Government and Public Administration.
I encourage you to explore these programmes, as well as the information about our teaching and research staff by navigating through this website and following SGPS on social media.
Happy browsing!
Professor Pierre F. Landry (李磊)
Inaugural Director
We are proud to share that Ms. JIANG Shuming, a Data Science and Policy Studies (DSPS) student from mainland China, was recently selected as a winner in RTHK’s “Talented University Student Election 2024.” In this interview, Ms. JIANG shares her unique experiences studying in Hong Kong, her passion for using data to address real-world challenges, and her personal journey in the DSPS programme at the School of Governance and Policy Science, CUHK.
Watch the interview here:https://www.rthk.hk/radio/pth#visVLoad3
Please note: The interview is conducted in Putonghua.
For latest news of DSPS, please visit the website of the School of Governance and Policy Science:
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Dear DSPS Students,
You are invited to join Data Hack 2026 – a university-wide challenge where you can apply data skills to tackle real-world problems in a collaborative and competitive environment.
Please reply to this email by 4 February 2026 (Wednesday) if you are interested, to help us coordinate internally:
- Name and SID:
- Year of Study:
- Do you need assistance forming a team?
(If no, please list your teammates’ names.)
About Data Hack 2026
Data Hack 2026 brings together students from all disciplines to analyze real datasets, uncover insights, and present data-driven solutions. Whether you’re new to data or already skilled, this is your chance to learn, create, and compete alongside peers and mentors.
Highlights
- Work in teams on challenges provided by CUHK and community partners
- Participate in pre-hackathon workshops (Feb–Mar 2026) to build skills
- Network with students, faculty, and industry professionals
- Compete for prizes and gain hands-on portfolio experience
Key Dates
- Registration Open: Mid-January 2026
- Pre-Hack Workshops: Late February – March 2026
- Registration Deadline: 11 March 2026 (Wednesday)
- Hackathon Event: 13–15 March 2026 (Friday–Sunday)
Learn More & Apply
Full details and official registration: https://libguides.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/datahack
This is a valuable opportunity to strengthen your analytical, teamwork, and presentation skills in a dynamic setting. We encourage all SGPS students—whether from DSPS, GPAD, or GLSD—to take part.
For any questions, feel free to contact Dr. KC Wong (kwongcheongwong@cuhk.edu.hk) or the Programme Office (dsps@cuhk.edu.hk).
Let’s turn data into impact together!
Best regards,
Data Science and Policy Studies Programme
Date: 11 November 2024 (Mon)
Time: 4:30pm
Venue: Room 520, 5/F, Sino Building
Book Title: Brill Handbook of Chinese Migration to Europe
Presenting Authors:
- Professor Mette Thunø
- Dr Emilie Tran
More Details: Please download the poster here.
Registration: All are welcome and please register here by 10 November 2024 (Sun). First-come-first served.
The Master of Social Science in Global Political Economy (MGPE) programme is now accepting applications for admission for the 2025-26 intake. This one-year full-time and two-year part-time interdisciplinary programme aims to nurture talents in managing global political economies.
Equipped with integrative knowledge about the changes in the global political economy, our graduates will gain the ability to:
Analyze current political and economic issues in the world through a holistic lens. Enhance readiness for possible professional development or future doctoral training. Increase competitiveness in their respective career paths.
To learn more about the MGPE programme, we invite you to join our upcoming information session.
Date & Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, 26 November 2024 (Tuesday)
Format: Zoom*
Language: English
Registration by 24 November 2024 (Sunday): https://lnkd.in/eRsdpVAe
Programme Website: https://lnkd.in/eezCtNk6
Enquiry: mgpeinfo@cuhk.edu.hk
*Upon successful registration, a Zoom link will be sent to your registered email address.
Don’t miss out on this chance to explore the MGPE programme. We look forward to seeing you at the information session.
Three prominent scholars are invited to examine key issues on grand risk governance with theoretical and case analysis in the workshop on 20 March 2017. A dedicated session for interactive discussion will follow the presentations. For details, please click the posters.
Speakers and Topic:
Prof. Hideaki SHIROYAMA, Professor, Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo
Analysis of Fukushima Nuclear Power Accident, Regulatory Reform and Governance of Interconnected Risks
Prof. Yee Kuang HENG, Professor, Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo
Methods and Tools for Assessing Interconnected Risks
Prof. Jimin ZHAO, Associate Professor, Division of Social Science, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Can China Achieve its Targets under the Paris Agreement? Assessing China’s Multi-level Climate Change Governance System
Moderator: Prof. Yuan XU, Associate Professor, Department of Geography and Resource Management, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Registration: https://goo.gl/forms/HizW6PhL2e6RK8Tz1
Prof. Bridget Hutter, Professor of Risk Regulation, Department of Sociology, London School of Economics and Political Science, is invited to give a seminar on “Regulatory Crises: Regulatory Encounters with Disaster, A Multi-disciplinary Approach” on 28 March 2017.
Prof. Dorothy Solinger, Department of Political Science, University of California, Irvine, is invited to give a seminar on “Banish the Impoverished Past: The Predicament of the Abandoned Urban Poor in China” on 11 April 2017.
Prof. Wilson Wong worked with a young graduate from Department of Government and Public Administration, Ms Janet Ng, on “食物霸權”, a book about Food Policy of Hong Kong. The book would be released in Hong Kong Book Fair 2017 and more information about the publication is available at: http://www.arcadiapress.com.hk/book_detail?id=712
