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Message from Dean of Student Affairs

Message from Dean of Student Affairs

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Professor Samson Tse, Dean of Student Affairs (left) and
Professor Max Shen, Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) (right)


WELCOME HKDSE STUDENTS! We are absolutely thrilled to have you explore the diverse academic programmes and transformative learning opportunities available at The University of Hong Kong. Please take all the time you need to thoroughly browse through HKU's relevant pages and discover the subject areas and majors that truly captivate your interests and passions. We warmly invite you to dive in, ask us any questions that come to mind, and envision yourself as an integral part of our vibrant HKU family.  

 

TO OUR PROSPECTIVE HKU STUDENTS, we eagerly look forward to welcoming you to our dynamic campus community. Please know that the caring team at our Centre of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS) will be standing by to support you wholeheartedly once you embark on your enriching study journey with us. 

 

We simply can't wait to meet you in person and help you unlock your full academic and personal potential. HKU is eager to be your partner in achieving your dreams and goals.

 

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Best regards,

Professor Samson Tse (IG: tsesamson)

July 2024


Biography

Professor Samson Tse  [謝樹基教授] is the Professor of Mental Health and currently serves as the Dean of Student Affairs (September 2020- ) at The University of Hong Kong. He is the Fellow and Accredited Supervisor of the Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association (HKPCA). The corpus of Professor Tse’s research and scholarship is on building knowledge for the human services that support people with severe mental illness and those affected by addiction problem and in turn, to improve the wellbeing of service users, families and caregivers. Prior to his relocation to Hong Kong, he worked in New Zealand – Dunedin and Auckland− for over 20 years. Professor Tse has authored/ co-authored over 230 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters in the field of addiction and mental health. He has served in various government committees such as the Mental Health Advisory Committee under the Health Bureau and the Research Advisory Group under the Narcotics Division of the Security Bureau and several non-governmental organisations. Professor Tse has held honorary/ visiting professorial positions at Yale University, University of Melbourne and University of Auckland.

 

(Last update: July 2024)