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to further improve social change through research and action.

Youth Research Centre has completed over

400

research reports

Latest Research

February 22, 2024

Youth Trends in Hong Kong 2023

January 31, 2024

Exploring Green Employment for the Future

Youth I.D.E.A.S. 76 Employment and the Economy — Exploring Green Employment for the Future Green employment has become a global trend. To further promote the sustainable development of society and tackle the climate crisis, various governments have committed to developing green markets and to leading the increase in the number of green jobs and relevant practitioners. Green employment in Hong Kong is catching up with this development. While support measures have been provided, this is still in its infancy. Against this background, our study aims to explore the issue and how to promote the development of green employment in Hong Kong as a […]
November 28, 2023
社區治理 青年參與 區議會選舉

Increasing Youth Involvement in District Governance

Youth I.D.E.A.S. 74 Youth Development — Increasing Youth Involvement in District Governance Effective district governance is crucial for promoting the well-being of people and maintaining good governance as it is the local community level that is most closely connected with the daily life of citizens. It is also the place where government implements policies and provides services. The soon upcoming District Council Ordinary Election (in December 2023) is the first large-scale territory-wide election to be held after improvements in the district governance system and the reform of the District Councils. How young people think about their relationship with the community and their expectations of District […]
September 5, 2023
ChatGPT 青年研究 青年研究中心 生成式AI 人工智能 青年創研庫 AI人工智能

Career Development and Challenges in the New Era of Generative AI

Youth I.D.E.A.S. 72 Employment and the Economy — Career Development and Challenges in the New Era of Generative AI The rapid development and application of technology, including generative AI, brings different opportunities. Given generative AI’s accelerated growth and application, and with governments of the world’s main economies starting to implement regulatory frameworks, the issue of how to properly use and guide the development of this technology becomes an unavoidable question for the HKSAR Government and various sectors in Hong Kong. The Youth I.D.E.A.S. has conducted research about “Career Development and Challenges in the New Era of Generative AI”. Data was collected during […]
July 25, 2023
可持續消費 香港回收 碳中和建議 實行碳標籤 低碳生活 綠色轉型 綠在區區 青年創研庫 青年研究中心

Working Towards Sustainable Consumption

Youth I.D.E.A.S. 73 Society and Livelihood — Working Towards Sustainable Consumption   Over the past few decades, Hong Kong has experienced rapid economic development, transforming it into an internationally affluent city. However, this has also resulted in excessive resource consumption and waste disposal. As Hong Kong enters a post-pandemic recovery phase and society returns to normal, it is worth all stakeholders in society to consider how to change their consumption habits, and what the Government and society as a whole could do to aid the transition to sustainable and carbon-neutral lifestyles. The Youth I.D.E.A.S. has conducted research about “Working Towards Sustainable Consumption”. Data was […]
May 28, 2023

Why a Global Perspective Matters to Young People

Youth I.D.E.A.S. 71 Youth Development — Why a Global Perspective Matters to Young People     As an international city, Hong Kong remains closes liaison with the Mainland and is interconnected with various parts of the world at different aspects. The HKSAR Government, in its first edition Youth Development Blueprint, mentioned that its vision is to nurture a new generation of young people with an affection for the country and Hong Kong, and equipped with global perspective, an aspiring mind-set and positive thinking.  As society gradually resumes to normalcy, Hong Kong is on the way to reconnect with the world. It is […]