- 22 April 2026
On 20 April 2026, the "Guangdong Provincial Primary and Secondary School Psychological Health Teacher Leading Talent Professional Training Programme" officially launched at The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK). Organised by the Guangdong Provincial Department of Educationand co-organised by South China Normal University alongside the Graduate School and the School of Interdisciplinary Studies of HSUHK, the programme welcomed 25 core psychological education teachers from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for a seven-day intensive academic residency and field study.
The programme focuses on four core objectives: "Integration, Expansion, Synergy, and Transformation." Through a systematic design of "four dimensions and one landing point," participants will analyse macro policies, school practices, and social support systems. The curriculum progresses from theoretical construction to practical operations, ensuring participants can accurately translate Hong Kong's experience into actionable practices upon their return to Guangdong.
At the opening ceremony, Professor Mok Ka-ho, Provost and Vice-President (Academic and Research), Dean of the Graduate School and Director of the School of Interdisciplinary Studies of HSUHK, delivered a warm welcoming speech via an online platform. Professor Mok noted that in an increasingly complex social environment, cross-regional educational collaboration is a necessity. "The University attaches great importance to the 'holistic development' of students," he said. "We hope this residency strengthens the integration of educational management and youth mental health support between Guangdong and Hong Kong, creating a broader learning platform for young people".
Dr Zhang Qian, Deputy Director of the Primary and Secondary School Teacher Development Centre at the South China Normal University, highlighted that the cross-border residency aims to broaden participants' systemic perspectives. The goal is to align with Guangdong's education system in areas such as home-school-medical-community synergy and professional leadership in mental health.
The ceremony included an exchange of souvenirs between representatives from HSUHK and South China Normal University, symbolising the deep academic friendship and a shared commitment to building a robust support network for youth mental health.
The first thematic lecture following the ceremony was co-led by Mr Wong Siu-hung and Mr Carl Chung, Dean of the Positive Education Institution. Titled "Starting from the 'Heart' — Landscapes and Enlightenments of Psychological Support for Hong Kong Students," the session explored Hong Kong's "Three-tier Support System." This includes school-wide positive education (Tier 1), targeted group support (Tier 2), and intensive professional intervention (Tier 3).
Over the next seven days, the 25 leading talents will continue to deepen their expertise through school visits, dialogues with principals, inspections of social service points, and thematic seminars. This journey is set to inject new momentum into the support networks for the psychological growth of youth in the Greater Bay Area.