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DSPS (BSSc in Data Science and Policy Studies) focuses on linking up the two interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary fields of data science and policy science to equip students with essential knowledge, skills and capacities to design innovative, big data-driven, and evidence-based policy solutions to complex problems in society. It is an outstanding and transformative programme for students who have a strong interest in BOTH data science and public policy.

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News and Events

Message from School Director

1 August 2024

Message from School Director

Join CUHK DSPS: Calling for Future Data Scientists and Policy Makers

29 May 2024

Join CUHK DSPS: Calling for Future Data Scientists and Policy Makers

New DSPS Curriculum for 2023-24 Entry

17 July 2023

New DSPS Curriculum for 2023-24 Entry

Taipei Field Trip 2023

27 - 30 June 2023

Taipei Field Trip 2023

DSPS Company Visit@ Climate Finance Asia and StormHarbour

8 March 2023

DSPS Company Visit@ Climate Finance Asia and StormHarbour

DSPS Capstone Student Team (Roche Project Team) Presentation in Synthetic Healthcare Data Conference: Privacy, Algorithm, and Application in Hong Kong

8 December 2022

DSPS Capstone Student Team (Roche Project Team) Presentation in Synthetic Healthcare Data Conference: Privacy, Algorithm, and Application in Hong Kong

DSPS Capstone Student Team (Roche Project Team) Presentation in Synthetic Healthcare Data Conference: A Systematic Literature Review on Synthetic Data in Healthcare & Policy

8 December 2022

DSPS Capstone Student Team (Roche Project Team) Presentation in Synthetic Healthcare Data Conference: A Systematic Literature Review on Synthetic Data in Healthcare & Policy

DSPS Site Visit @ Xtreme Business Enterprises Limited

19 November 2022

DSPS Site Visit @ Xtreme Business Enterprises Limited

CUHK Info Day 2022 – DSPS: Integrating the Power of Data Science and Insights of Public Policy

15 October 2022

CUHK Info Day 2022 – DSPS: Integrating the Power of Data Science and Insights of Public Policy

DSPS Admission Talks@ CUHK Information Day 2022

15 October 2022

DSPS Admission Talks@ CUHK Information Day 2022

Big Data: Gift or Curse?

15 August 2022

Big Data: Gift or Curse?

Taster Workshop in Collaboration with CLAP@JC School Hub: Hands-on Learning of DSPS

29 July 2022

Taster Workshop in Collaboration with CLAP@JC School Hub: Hands-on Learning of DSPS

Minor in DSPS: Embarking on a New Learning and Career Path

18 July 2022

Minor in DSPS: Embarking on a New Learning and Career Path

A Good Year of Accomplishments and Harvest

11 July 2022

A Good Year of Accomplishments and Harvest

DSPS in the News: Knowledge Transfer and Public Engagement

4 July 2022

DSPS in the News: Knowledge Transfer and Public Engagement

The Aspirational Journey of Data Science and Policy Studies Programme: In the Own Words of Our Students

23 June 2022

The Aspirational Journey of Data Science and Policy Studies Programme: In the Own Words of Our Students

Tsinghua EMPA Guest Lecture: Governance in the Digital Era

11 June 2022

Tsinghua EMPA Guest Lecture: Governance in the Digital Era

Research to Save the World: Fighting the COVID-19 Pandemic

7 June 2022

Research to Save the World: Fighting the COVID-19 Pandemic

Online EMBA Forum: Data for Social Good

30 May 2022

Online EMBA Forum: Data for Social Good

Guest Talk by Ekimetrics

20 May 2022

Guest Talk by Ekimetrics

Guest Talk by Ekimetrics: The Power and Career of Data Science

20 May 2022

Guest Talk by Ekimetrics: The Power and Career of Data Science

Online Research Seminar: An Introduction to Python for Smart Tourism Research

27 April 2022

Online Research Seminar: An Introduction to Python for Smart Tourism Research

Publication by DSPS Lecturer: Cross-sectional Study among Traditional Chinese Medicine Users in Hong Kong

22 April 2022

Publication by DSPS Lecturer: Cross-sectional Study among Traditional Chinese Medicine Users in Hong Kong

Interview with talent.gov.hk: Career Prospects of Data Scientist

2 April 2022

Interview with talent.gov.hk: Career Prospects of Data Scientist

Collaboration with the Internet Society Hong Kong: Launch of Hong Kong Open Data Index Report 2021/2022

24 March 2022

Collaboration with the Internet Society Hong Kong: Launch of Hong Kong Open Data Index Report 2021/2022

Guest Sharing in Policy Leadership and Entrepreneurship Workshop

9 March 2022

Guest Sharing in Policy Leadership and Entrepreneurship Workshop

9th Hong Kong Internet Governance Forum (HKIGF): Data for Good Seminar

7 March 2022

9th Hong Kong Internet Governance Forum (HKIGF): Data for Good Seminar

Administrative Officer (AO) Intern Selection

16 February 2022

Administrative Officer (AO) Intern Selection

DSPS1003 Foundation of Data Science

17 January 2022

DSPS1003 Foundation of Data Science

DSPS3501 Policy Leadership and Entrepreneurship Workshop

12 January 2022

DSPS3501 Policy Leadership and Entrepreneurship Workshop

Introduction to Python Workshop

28 December 2021

Introduction to Python Workshop

Student Accomplishment: Second prize winner of the Huawei ICT Competition

17 December 2021

Student Accomplishment: Second prize winner of the Huawei ICT Competition

Digital Marketing Workshop: Judge of the Hackathon and Sharer of Data Science Education

17 December 2021

Digital Marketing Workshop: Judge of the Hackathon and Sharer of Data Science Education

Student Achievement: Policy Research on Urban Renewal

6 December 2021

Student Achievement: Policy Research on Urban Renewal

DSPS in CUHK Bulletin: The New Gospel according to AI 人算不如機算？

26 November 2021

DSPS in CUHK Bulletin: The New Gospel according to AI 人算不如機算？

The Use of Data Analysis in Social Media Management to Promote Engagement in Private and Public Sectors

15 November 2021

The Use of Data Analysis in Social Media Management to Promote Engagement in Private and Public Sectors

QS APPLE Virtual Conference & Exhibition

2 November 2021

QS APPLE Virtual Conference & Exhibition

CUHK Virtual Info Day for Undergraduate Admissions - DSPS

16 October 2021

CUHK Virtual Info Day for Undergraduate Admissions - DSPS

Recruitment of Research Assistant(s)

24 August 2021

Recruitment of Research Assistant(s)

DSPS3802 Selected Topics in DSPS I: Data Visualization and Storytelling

22 July 2021

DSPS3802 Selected Topics in DSPS I: Data Visualization and Storytelling

Ming Pao Article - 推動智慧城市必先做好「開放數據」(Available in Chinese only)

15 July 2021

Ming Pao Article - 推動智慧城市必先做好「開放數據」(Available in Chinese only)

Change Major to DSPS, 2021-22

4 June 2021

Change Major to DSPS, 2021-22

2021 CUHK Taster Fair: "數據科學 X 政策研究” - 以數據分析收入不均

10 April 2021

2021 CUHK Taster Fair: "數據科學 X 政策研究” - 以數據分析收入不均

Webinar Series on E-Mentoring: From Local to Global: Careers in Data Science and Public Issues

26 March 2021

Webinar Series on E-Mentoring: From Local to Global: Careers in Data Science and Public Issues

One Hour@CUHK - Data Science Era: Data Revolution in Policy Studies

5 February 2021

One Hour@CUHK - Data Science Era: Data Revolution in Policy Studies

<The Use of Open Data in Hong Kong: First-Hand Housing Index> in Mingpao (明報)

2 February 2021

<The Use of Open Data in Hong Kong: First-Hand Housing Index> in Mingpao (明報)

Webinar Series on E-Mentoring: Enter the data world: Careers integrating data science and policy knowledge

29 January 2021

Webinar Series on E-Mentoring: Enter the data world: Careers integrating data science and policy knowledge

DSPS1001 Introduction to Policy Sciences

13 January 2021

DSPS1001 Introduction to Policy Sciences

17 December 2020

實證為本的社會工作研究沙龍

Webinar Series on E-Mentoring: WORK FOR SOCIAL GOOD - Careers in NGOs and International Organizations

26 November 2020

Webinar Series on E-Mentoring: WORK FOR SOCIAL GOOD - Careers in NGOs and International Organizations

Interview by Ming Pao 明報專訪

5 November 2020

Interview by Ming Pao 明報專訪

2020 CUHK Taster Fair - Preparing for Your Studies and Career in Data Science and Policy Studies

11 July 2020

2020 CUHK Taster Fair - Preparing for Your Studies and Career in Data Science and Policy Studies

CUHK Social Science Online Talk Series (9) - Seeing and Closing in on the Invisible Killer

19 June 2020

CUHK Social Science Online Talk Series (9) - Seeing and Closing in on the Invisible Killer

CUHK Programme Exploration Day - Data Science and Policy Studies

29 May 2020

CUHK Programme Exploration Day - Data Science and Policy Studies

RTHK Interview - 上網問功課同行抗疫 EP#23

21 April 2020

RTHK Interview - 上網問功課同行抗疫 EP#23

New Course: GEUC2102E Public Affairs: Participation and Reflection

6 January 2020

New Course: GEUC2102E Public Affairs: Participation and Reflection

Orientation Day for New Students

19 August 2019

Orientation Day for New Students

CUHK Programme Exploration Day

15 May 2019

CUHK Programme Exploration Day

CUHK University Taster Fair

23 March 2019

CUHK University Taster Fair

CUHK Public Lecture Series

18 January 2019

CUHK Public Lecture Series