Psy-Connection Award
First introduced in AY2012-13, the Psy-Connection Award is an annual prize that encourages the creative use of what is learnt in classroom settings to promote the welfare of humankind. The award is open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students majoring in psychology in our Department. The best project receives an award of HK$10,000.
Purpose
Applying knowledge to improve human lives has been a major objective of Psychology. The Psy-Connection Award is an annual prize that encourages the creative use of what is learnt in classroom settings to promote the welfare of humankind.
Submission Format
Proposals or completed projects are both welcomed. Participants should submit a brief (3-5 A4 pages) proposal / report providing the details of the project, as well as supporting materials for the budget, product and its outcomes when applicable.
The product can be in the form of a video, a newspaper article, a website, a tangible device, service or function, etc.
Selection Criteria
The Selection Committee will evaluate the projects and select one winner based on their
- Contribution to humankind;
- Feasibility (for proposals; include project timeline; for completed projects, describe the time of completion of different major steps);
- Creativity / originality; and
- Relevance to psychology / utilization of psychological knowledge or skills.
Announcement of Results
Year | Award | Awardees |
Topic |
2023-24 | Champion | HUANG Chak Hei, Ocean (UG/Yr 4) LAW Lok Ching (UG/Yr 4) LEUNG Wing Sze (UG/Yr 4) LI Ching Tung (UG/Yr 3) LIU Xiao (UG/Yr 5) TAM Man Yui (UG/Yr 3) TSE Cheuk Tung (UG/Yr 5) |
Colors of Expression |
Runner-up | WANG Eric (UG/Yr 2) WEI Yizhi (UG/Yr 2) |
PsycGPT —— Building a professional mental health Generative Chatbot using self Retrieval-Augmented-Generation | |
Runner-up | TSE Sammee (UG/Yr 4) | “心膚級” Healing inside out: a one-stop platform for skincare and mental well-being | |
Runner-up | LEE Grace (UG/Yr 3) | Sleep Potions Brew Your Sleeps with Psychology and TCM | |
2022-23
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Champion
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SO Yuen Ling Tiffany (UG/Yr 2)
IP Chui Ting (UG/Yr 3)
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Runner-up
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LEUNG Yat Long Ansel (UG/Yr 4)
CHAN Yik Chun Anson (UG/Yr 4)
YUEN Jethro (UG/Yr 4)
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2021-22 | Champion |
CHAN Hei To Penthuson (UG/Yr 4)
LEE Wing Tung Nicolette (UG/Yr 4)
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EasyCog |
Runner-up |
LEE Sui Gee Savina (UG/Yr 3)
WONG Tak Shing Dickson (UG/Yr 2)
YUEN Ka Wai Eddie (UG/Yr 2)
LAU Wing Tung Koni (UG/Yr 2)
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念念不亡 Grief Me Light | |
2020-21 | Champion | LIN Wing Yan (UG/Yr 3) | |
Runner-up | KWAN Joycelyn Yee Man (UG/Yr 3) | MOI | |
2019-20 | Champion | FUNG Long Ki Nicole (MPhil/Yr 1) CHU Li (PhD/Yr 4) |
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/psychologyfellows Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/psychologyfellows Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychologyfellows/ |
2018-19 | Champion | SUN Wai Han MA Hon Ki FANG Fan WONG Chi Wing Brenda (MSSc/Yr 2) |
The Forever Footprints - A timely and comprehensive online platform for parents with pregnancy loss |
Runner-up | CHOI Wing Man (UG/Yr 4) | Let Their Voice Be Heard | |
Runner-up | TAM Joyce (MPhil/Yr 1) FU Ching Man (MPhil/Yr 2) |
Joggie Talkie: Promote individual wellness and social connection through exercises | |
Runner-up | TIAN Mi (PhD/Yr 3) | Spatial Training Curriculum Using Block Building Activities Enhances Young Children's Theory of Mind | |
Runner-up | LEI Kai Hang Michael WONG Yue Ting HUI Tsz Tsun LIU Bing Jane (UG/Yr 4) |
University Planning Mentorship Program | |
2017-18 | Champion | LO Edmund (MSSc/Yr 2) | LOVE PRINT – a life review production service for community dwelling elderly |
Runner-up | DING Ruyi (Ph.D./Yr 2) | A Wechat-based intervention program for improving emotion socialization practices in parents of early adolescents | |
2016-17 | Champion | Lam Ho Yin (UG/Yr3) Wong Sau Ling (UG/Yr1) Su Yen Jou (UG/Yr1) Zebedee Cheah Rui En (UG/Yr1) Tsui Wai Fung (UG/Yr3) |
The Grateful App |
Runner-up | Ma Yuet Kwan Gloria (Ph.D./Yr3) | "Wheel We Meet? Make it Wheel!" by Wheel Power Challenge | |
Runner-up | Ngan Siu Hin (Ph.D./Yr1) | A mobile application for multitasking training | |
2015-16 | Champion | Yu Chun Leung (UG/Yr2) Lo Pak Kwan (UG/Yr3) Lo Jun Yi (UG/Yr1) |
The Voices in Photos: Anti-stigmatization Campaign for Ex-offenders |
Runner-up | Lau Yin Yim (UG/Yr4) | CU Mind U - Utilization of internet social media in mental health promotion: Incorporation of the use of Facebook to peer counsellors program (uBuddies) | |
Runner-up | Katrina May Dulay (Ph.D/Yr2) Wong Lok Yee Natalie (M.Phil./Yr2) |
One-Minute Chinese | |
2014-15 | Champion | Yuen Yeuk Sum Belle (UG/Yr 1) Cheung Wing Yin Sheryl (UG/Yr 1) Lee Hoi Ying Janice (UG/Yr 1) Poon Sheung Him Jonathan (UG/Yr 1) Yeung Tsz Wah Emily (UG/Yr 1) |
Eating Healthy at CUHK: “Eat Wise, Win Prize” Campaign |
Runner-up | Lam Ho Wa Hodar (PG/Yr 2) | Networking Workshop for Undergraduate Students - An Emotion Management Approach | |
2013-14 | Champion | Hui Yiu Yuen (UG/Yr 1) Tang Tsz Ki (UG/Yr 1) Ho Ho Yin (UG/Yr 2) Ng Tsz Ying (UG/Yr 1) Wong Siu Yue (UG/Yr 1) |
Hands Off Project |
Runner-up | Lo Pak Kwan (UG/Yr 1) Tung Long Hei (UG/Yr 1) Leung Wing Yan (UG/Yr 1) Wong Ching (UG/Yr 1) Wong Lok Hang (UG/Yr 1) |
Proposal for encouraging using double-sided printing | |
Runner-up | Lai Ching Man (PG/Yr 2) Fu Kei (PG/Yr 2) |
Manga Series to Promote Mental Health Knowledge in Mainland and Hong Kong | |
2012-13 | Champion | Wong Lok Yee Natalie (UG/Yr 4) | Bystanders No More! |
Runner-up | Cheung Ka Kiu Tammy Lee Ching Ann Lin Chun Kit Jeremy Sze Miu Tung Emily Yu Tak Cheung Terry (UG/Yr 1) |
Psycho-chicken soup | |
Runner-up | Wang Ying (PG/Yr 2) | How Can We Better Teach Early Chinese Word Recognition and Writing? | |
Runner-up | Yuen Shung Chit (UG/Yr 3) | Happy Planet - Smartphone Application of Positive Psychology |