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Social Work welcomes visiting scholars from Taiwan and China

The Faculty of Social Work would like to invite all to a Lunch ’n’ Learn event with our visiting social work scholars from Taiwan and China.

Presentations by:

Dr. Hiu Ha Chong,
Department of Indigenous Affairs & Development National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan
Specializing in Indigenous social work and Indigenous child protection

Dr. Zhihong Yue,
School of Sociology, Wuhan University, China
Specializing in youth mental health

The scholars will present their research and practice in Indigenous child protection in Taiwan and school refusal behaviour among youth in China.

Following the presentations, there will be a Q & A session and discussion on potential international collaboration opportunities based on shared interests.

A light lunch, snacks, and coffee will be provided.

Event details:
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
501 Tier Building, Fort Garry Campus

To attend, please R.S.V.P to Dr. Hai Luo at hai.luo@umanitoba.ca.

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