Activities and Achievements
Hong Kong Baptist University Sociology Society
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The Hong Kong Baptist University Sociology Society is a non-profit making student society. It was established in 1964, with the aim of serving all the students who are enrolled in the program of Bachelor of Social Sciences in Sociology. Our Society organizes numerous activities for students every year, such as the Orientation Camp, Academic Week, Annual Gathering, recreational activities and other social activities. These activities provide opportunities for students to cultivate friendships outside the classroom.
Our Society also has close connections with other student bodies within the University as well as with those in other Hong Kong universities. Within our own University, we organize joint-society activities, such as Sales Week and Singing Contest (Social Sciences Shield). In cooperation with the Sociology or Social Sciences Societies in other universities in Hong Kong, we hold regular joint-U functions for students from different institutions, who may exchange their experiences and enlarge their social networks.
Hong Kong Baptist University China Studies Society
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The Hong Kong Baptist University China Studies Society is the only academic society of BSocSc(Hons) in China Studies. It is a non-profit making and student-run organization. Members of the society are all BSocSc(Hons) in China Studies options who have paid the membership fee and contributed to the endowment fund for the society. The aims of the society are: to foster solidarity among the majors, to support self-governance, to provide assistance, to promote academic excellence, and to increase knowledge about China. The objectives of the executive committee are to organize academic and recreational activities for our members, such as the academic week and academic trip, orientation camp, joint universities' functions, and joint societies' functions. The duty of the representative committee is to supervise the running of the executive committee.
Achievements
Every year, two four-year standing undergraduate students in the Department are awarded the William D. Hackett Prize in Sociology for academic excellence and integrity. The two students are selected by the teaching staff in a Department-wide voting exercise.
The William D. Hackett Prize in Sociology was established in honor of Dr. William D. Hackett, who diligently served the Department from 1974 to 1982, becoming Head of Department from 1975 to 1980.The amount of the Prize is derived from the income of an endowment fund donated by Miss Esther Weightman Bower in 1981 in honor of Dr. Hackett's commitment to academic excellence, his unstinting efforts on behalf of his students and colleagues, and the many Christian activities in which he was involved. The Prize was first awarded in the AY1983-1984, initially to one graduating student every year (except 1990-1991). With the establishment of two Degree programs in the Department, the Prize has been awarded to two students annually since the AY1992-1993.
Over the past thirty-two years, a total of fifty-seven undergraduate/Honors Diploma students have received Dr. William D. Hackett Prize in Sociology
A scholarship established with income generated from the donation by American Baptist churches, the Hackett family and friends is awarded to one Year II Sociology student of 3-year curriculum / Year III Sociology Student of 4-year curriculum and one Social Work student who have achieved good academic performance, served as a positive role model for peers in active learning, and provided dedicated service to the community.
Over the past thirty-five years, a total of thirty-eight undergraduate/Honors Diploma students have received Dr. Paul & Martha Hackett Memorial Scholarship in Sociology.
The Scholarship was set up with the generous donations from Sociology alumni to honor Dr. Siu for his long-time dedicated services in the Department of Sociology, HKBU before his retirement in 2012. Two scholarships are presented annually to two Year II students (one from BSocSc in Sociology or BSocSc in Sociology and BEd in Liberal Studies Teaching, and one from BSocSc in China Studies—Sociology Concentration) of 4-year curriculum who have achieved the highest cumulative GPA at the end of Semester 2 in Year I.
In the past years, six undergraduate students have received Dr. Siu Yat-ming Scholarship in Sociology.
In 2010-2011, two scholarship were available to full-time Year 2 undergraduate students in the Department of Sociology (one from BSocSc in Sociology and one from BSocSc in China Studies – Sociology Option). The selection criteria were academic results, and performance in extra-curricular activities and community service. This scholarship is no longer available.
The Hong Kong Sociological Association Award for the Best Thesis is given bi-annually to the best theses submitted. There are three categories of the Award, namely, award for the best thesis at the bachelor degree level, award for the best master's thesis, and award for the best doctoral thesis. All these theses completed at institutions of high education in Hong Kong are eligible for entry. The aim of the Award is to recognize and commend theses achieving standards of excellence in their respective categories. The award for the best thesis at the bachelor degree level was ended in 2005.
In the past years, three undergraduate students have received the Hong Kong Sociological Association Award for the Best Thesis at the bachelor degree level in Sociology.
| Year awarded | Number of Awardee(s) | Category of Award |
| 2005 | 1 | Bachelor's Degree category |
| 2003 | 1 | Bachelor's Degree category |
| 2001 | 1 | Bachelor's Degree category |
"Challenge Cup" National Competition of Chinese College Students’ Extracurricular Academic and Scientific Achievements (hereafter referred to as "Challenge Cup") is sponsored by the Central Committee of China Communist Youth League, China Association of Sciences, Ministry of Education, the National Academic Association, and the local government of the hosting university. It is a bi-yearly competition and is jointly initiated by famous Chinese universities and mass media units. Serving as a guide and model for the public, the nationwide event is known as the Olympic in science and technology for Chinese college students.
The "Challenge Cup" strives toward the purpose to encourage students to uphold sciences, pursue truth, work hard, develop originality and take challenges. It is a grand occasion for young college students to exchange their academic and scientific achievements. Since 1989, the “Challenge Cup” competition has developed greatly and now it covers more than 1000 colleges on the mainland of China and over 20 colleges from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, and Singapore, nearly two thousand items are submitted for the contest, and the highest value of transferred scientific achievements is more than 100 million yuan. In 2007, the 10th “Challenge Cup” has invited young college students from all over the world and became a worldwide competition.
Over the past years, a total of sixteen undergraduate students have received the National Challenge Cup Award in Sociology.
| Year awarded | Number of Awardee(s) | Category of Award |
| 2013-2014 | 1 1 3 | 13th National Challenge Cup - 1st class 13th National Challenge Cup - 2nd class 13th National Challenge Cup - 3rd class |
| 2011-2012 | 1 1 | 12th National Challenge Cup – 1st class 12th National Challenge Cup – 2nd class |
| 2009-2010 | 1 | 11th National Challenge Cup - 3rd class |
| 2007-2008 | 1 1 | 10th National Challenge Cup - 1st class 10th National Challenge Cup - 3rd class |
| 2005-2006 | 2 1 | 9th National Challenge Cup - 2nd class 9th National Challenge Cup - 3rd class |
| 2003-2004 | 1 | 8th National Challenge Cup - 3rd class |
| 2001-2002 | 1 1 | 7th National Challenge Cup - 1st class 7th National Challenge Cup - 3rd class |
A scholarship fund is established by the HKSAR Government awards scholarships to outstanding local and non-local students. The scholarship will be tenable for the normal duration of the study programme concerned and renewable annually subject to satisfactory academic performance of the recipients.
Over the past years, a total of sixteen undergraduate students have received the HKSAR Government Scholarship in Sociology.
| Year awarded | Number of Awardee(s) |
| 2015-2016 | 3 * |
| 2014-2015 | 2 * |
| 2013-2014 | 4@ |
| 2012-2013 | 2 |
| 2010-2011 | 2 |
| 2009-2010 | 2 |
| 2008-2009 | 1 |
| @Two awardees are 4-year curriculum | |
| * 4-YEAR CURRICULUM | |
These awards donated by the Wofoo Foundation are provided to outstanding students whose demonstration on leadership, service and civic education have made a significant impact within the University and the community.
Over the past years, seven undergraduate students have received the Woo Foundation Outstanding Leaders Awards in Sociology.
| Year awarded | Number of Awardee(s) |
| 2015-2016 | 1* |
| 2014-2015 | 1* |
| 2012-2013 | 3 |
| 2011-2012 | 2 |
| * 4-YEAR CURRICULUM | |
The Inter-university Social Research competition is organized by the Hong Kong Economic Timed Business College. The competition received research reports from local and overseas universities.
In 2006, a team including 3 BSocSc in China Studies (Sociology Option) has received the Award of Inter-university Research Contest in Sociology.
| Year awarded | Number of Awardee(s) | Category of Award |
| 2006 | 3 | 1st runner-up prize |
Echoing the University’s ethos of Whole Person Education, graduates with outstanding non-academic achievements are awarded with ‘Outstanding Graduates’. A SDP Award Presentation Dinner has been organized since 2007. At the ceremony, awardees of the ‘Outstanding Graduates’ can share their happiness with their family members, friends, academic staff and senior management of the university.
Over the past years, one undergraduate student has received the Award of Outstanding Graduates in Sociology.
| Year awarded | Number of Awardee(s) |
| 2008 | 1 |
The award donated by the Baptist Convention of Hong Kong is awarded to students with outstanding performance in academic studies and extracurricular activities.
Over the past years, two undergraduate students have received the Baptist Convention of Hong Kong Outstanding Student Award in Sociology.
| Year awarded | Number of Awardee(s) |
| 2014-15 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
Harvard National Model United Nations (HNMUN) Conference is a collegiate United Nations (UN) model staffed by Harvard College undergraduates. It has over 50 years of history and is the oldest, largest, and most prestigious simulation of its kind. Every year, it is held in Boston, Massachusetts, the USA and brings over 3000 delegates from colleges and universities around the world. Through the Conference, participants are able to directly experience the complexities of international cooperation and appreciate the importance of the United Nations in today's world.
Awards are conferred upon individual delegates in their respective committees and to delegations in the categories of best small, best large, and best international delegation.
Over the past years, two undergraduate students have received the Award of HUMUN in Sociology.
Model United Nations (MUN) Conference is an educational simulation and/or academic competition in which students can learn about diplomacy, international relations, and the United Nations. MUN involves and teaches researching, public speaking, debating, and writing skills, in addition to critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership abilities.
Participants in Model UN conferences, known as delegates, are placed in committees and assigned countries, or occasionally other organizations or political figures, where they represent members of that body. They are presented with their assignments in advance, along with a topic or topics that their committee will discuss. Delegates conduct research before conferences and formulate positions that they will then debate with their fellow delegates in the committee, staying true to the actual position of the member they represent. At the end of a conference, the best-performing delegates in each committee, as well as delegations, are sometimes recognized with awards.
Over the past years, two undergraduate students have received the Award of MUN in Sociology.
The Asian International Model United Nations (AIMUN) Conference organized by Peking University is the largest English-conducted MUN in China since 2007. Similar to other international MUNs, it focuses on the most pertinent affairs from the perspective of Asia.
Over the past years, two undergraduate students have received the Awards of AIMUN Conference in Sociology.
| Year awarded | Number of Awardee(s) | Category of Award |
| 2012 | 1 | > The Outstanding Delegate Award in the Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee |
| 2011 | 1 | > The Best Position Paper Award in the Security Council > The Best Delegation Award (with three students of BSocSc in GIS) |
The Summer Sojourn Programme is a distinctive feature of the China Studies Programme in which all students are required to spend five weeks at Tsinghua University in Beijing at the end of the second year of 3-year curriculum or third year of 4-year curriculum. There are four major components of the programme: (1) Intensive Putonghua training; (2) Seminars on hot topics related on contemporary China; (3) Trips and visits to places of particular interest to the four options; and (4) Research project under the supervision of Tsinghua teachers. At the end of programme, the students of the four options/concentrations are encouraged to participate in a Putonghua Contest in order to recognize their improvement on Putonghua language.
Over the past years, a total of seventeen undergraduate students have received the Award of Putonghua Contest in Summer Sojourn in Sociology.
| Year awarded | Number of Awardee(s) | Category of Award |
| 2012 | 1 1 1 | Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM)-Meritorious Winner (with her team members) > Four-region Across the Straits Varsity Debate Competition (兩岸四地大學生辯論賽)-最佳人氣獎 (with her Chinese Mandarin Debate team members) > 香港九校大專普通話辯論賽 (The inter-university debate competition) – Champion (with her team members) Best Leader Award, Association Internationale des Ètudiants en Sciences Èconomiques et Commerciales (AIESEC) HKBU |
| 2011 | 1 | Four-region Across the Straits Varsity Debate Competition (兩岸四地大學生辯論賽) (2nd ranked) and 最佳團隊合作獎 (with her team members) |
| 2002 | 1 | Urban China Research Network: New Faculty and Graduate Student |
| Year awarded | Number of Awardee(s) | Category of Award |
| 2016 | 1 | 3rd Distinguished Alumni Awards conferred by HKBU |
| 2015 | 1 | Honorary University Fellowships conferred by HKBU |
| 2012 | 1 | One of the '100 Buckeyes You Should Know: The Most Accomplished Alumni' from The Ohio State University |
| 2010 | 1 | Chief Executive's Commendation for Government / Public Service conferred by Hong Kong Special Administrative Region |
| 2008 | 1 1 | Honorary University Fellowships conferred by HKBU > 城市文學節 2008 ── 「城市文學創作獎」新詩組亞軍－香港城市大學中國文化中心、香港藝術發展局、澳門基金會合辦 > 二零零八年度中文文學創作獎新詩組–優異獎－香港藝術發展局、香港公共圖書館、康樂及文化事務署合辦 |
| 2007 | 1 1 | Honorary University Fellowships conferred by HKBU > 香港第四屆大學文學獎新詩組冠軍－香港浸會大學文學院、香港浸會大學語文中心合辦 > 台灣第一屆風起雲湧青年文學獎新詩學青組冠軍（佛光獎）－國際佛光會中華佛光青年總團主辦；香海文化事業有限公司協辦 > 香港「國之重寶──故宮博物院藏晉唐宋元書畫展」題畫詩比賽新詩公開組亞軍－香港城市大學文化中心、香港藝術館合辦 |
| 2005 | 1 | Distinguished Trainer awarded by Hong Kong Management Association |
| 2004 | 1 | Bronze Bauhinia Star (BBS) conferred by Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government |