Key Research Projects
Strategic Research Areas
The Centre has identified five closely linked interdisciplinary research clusters to promote academic excellence and social contribution. It benefits from academics with diverse areas of expertise in psychology, sociology, political science, public policy, social work, communications, history, business, and statistics. You may follow our research updates with this RSS feed:
Culture and Social History
- Cultural Diversity and Inclusion
- Heritage and Conservation
- Ideology and Social Ethos
- Media and Popular Culture
- Social History and Customs
- Social Values and Norms

Economics and Business Development
- Competitiveness and entrepreneurship
- Family Businesses and Business Mentalities
- Financial Centres and Stock Markets
- Industrial Restructuring and Employment
- Innovations and Economic Growth
- Multinational Corporations and International Businesses
- Social Enterprises and Corporate Responsibility
- Technology and Infrastructure

Globalization and Multilateral Interaction
- Belt and Road Initiative
- Cosmopolitanism
- Cultural Exchanges
- Globalization
- Greater Bay Area
- Regional Connectivity

Politics and Institutional Change
- Constitution and Institutions
- Identity and Sense of Belonging
- "One Country, Two Systems"
- Political Culture and Socialization
- Political Parties and Elections
- Political Reform and Democracy

Society and Demographic Transition
- Health and Hygiene
- Marriage and Family
- Population and Social Stratification
- Social Conflicts and Social Movements
- Social Inequalities
- Work and Quality of Life