Humanities and Cultures
This cluster constitutes a vibrant epicentre of interdisciplinary scholarship, where arts, languages, philosophy, and social sciences converge to explore the rich tapestries of human experience and cultural expression. The strategic use of digital technology enhances HKBU’s research capabilities. This multifaceted perspective broadens knowledge of different cultures and fosters an inclusive dialogue on global human legacies.
Research Highlights

Cybermobbing on social media: The role of technology in formation, prevention, and intervention of online collective deviant behavior

(Mis)communication, trust, and information environments: A comparative study of the COVID-19 “infodemics” in four Chinese societies

GIS-based interactive maps on Hong Kong during the Second World War
_1739328348.jpg)
Investigating the role of communities and NGOs in supporting sustainable crisis translation in Hong Kong

Death or muerte? Effects of sales language use on the consumption of death-related products or services

Trade wars and industrial policy competitions: Understanding the US-China economic conflicts

Developing an AI-enhanced storytelling library for marginalized voices – Updated review, prototype creation, and prospective influence

Do higher civil servant salaries limit corruption? Evidence from Hong Kong
.jpg)
Red lines: Political cartoons and the struggle against censorship (information policy)
Cardinal John Tong: The Indigenization and the Universal Church of Hong Kong
Cluster Research Units
- HKBU Motion Capture and Visualization Laboratory
- HKBU Visualization Research Centre
- HKBU Life Science Imaging Centre
- Centre for Applied Ethics
- Centre for Sino-Christian Studies
- Centre for Translation
- Centre for Chinese Cultural Heritage
- The Jao Tsung-I Academy of Sinology
- Mr. Simon Suen and Mrs. Mary Suen Sino-Humanitas Institute
- Asian Energy Studies Centre
- Centre for China Urban and Regional Studies
- Comparative Governance and Policy Research Centre
- Life Course Development Research Centre
- David Lam Institute for East-West Studies
- Modern History Research Centre
- Centre for Sustainable Development Studies
- Centre for Corporate Governance and Financial Policy
- AI Media Centre
- Centre for Media and Communication Research
- Centre for Film and Moving Image Research