The Departmental Research and Development Committee (DRDC) hosted its first luncheon meeting for academic staff and PhD students for the 2025/26 academic year on 3 October 2025. The meeting provided an informal and engaging platform for academic staff members and research postgraduate students to connect, share ideas, and discuss upcoming initiatives for research and development of the Department.

Prof. Amy Ha and Prof. Andrew Edwards recently met with the founder and President of Play Therapy Indonesia, Dr. Alice Arianto, to discuss exciting research, teaching, and the branding of play therapy in Hong Kong.

Through the Student-Athlete Learning Support and Admission Scheme (SALSA), 19 student-athletes have enrolled in the undergraduate programmes in the Department of Health and Physical Education at EdUHK in 2025/26.

On September 5, 2025, the Department of Health and Physical Education (HPE) at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) hosted its annual HPE Assembly, bringing together nearly 400 students and staff members in a vibrant celebration of community, professionalism, and academic purpose.

The Chairman of the University Grants Committee (UGC) Mr Tim Lui Tim-leung visited The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) on 4 September 2025 together with over 20 UGC members.

The Departmental Research and Development Committee (DRDC) successfully hosted its first research seminar for the 2025/26 academic year. The seminar aimed to support our newly joined professors and early-career academic staff by sharing valuable insights into securing research grants offered by the Research Grant Council (RGC).

On 4th August 2025, Dr. LEUNG Ka Man, Carman, Associate Professor of the Department of Health and Physical Education at the Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) has worked with JCI Queensway and held a press conference to present findings from our collaborative research study about the physical activity (PA) engagement and preferences of wheelchair users in Hong Kong, as well as their perceived PA facilitators and barriers.

Dr. LEUNG Ka Man, Carman, Associate Professor at the Department of Health and Physical Education (HPE) of the Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) held the 1st International Light Volleyball Competition for Older Adults on 18 and 19 July at EdUHK’s Tai Po Campus. Co-organised by the Sports Association for Older Adults in Hong Kong, China, the event attracted a total of 12 teams and over 120 participants, ranging in age from 55 to 72, from Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Australia, Japan, Malaysia and other regions.

The Education University of Hong Kong has inaugurated the ‘EdUHK Ping Pong @ School Education Programme’ on 3 July 2025 at the Tai Po Campus.

As an Elite Athlete-Friendly University, EdUHK continues to champion the dual development of elite athletes in both academic and sports, while also facilitating their career transformation beyond full-time athletic careers.

The HPE Learning and Teaching Seminar 2024/25 - Open Class Session, "Empowering Artificial Intelligence Assessment of Skills Proficiency Test for Pre-Service Teacher in Physical Education", was successfully conducted on 29 May 2025.

As an elite athlete-friendly university, EdUHK has long been committed to supporting the dual career development of elite athletes in both academics and sports, while also striving to strengthen connections and networking between alumni and the University. In an effort to further promote the professional development of physical education, the Department recently co-organized the “Artistic Gymnastics Badges Award Scheme Workshop” and the “Artistic Gymnastics Badges Award Scheme Examinations” in collaboration with the Gymnastics Association of Hong Kong, China. The events brought together several alumni and experienced gymnastics coaches to facilitate the sharing and application of professional knowledge.