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Dr. Ann Gillian Chu is an Assistant Professor at the Academy of Chinese, History, Religion and Philosophy at Hong Kong Baptist University and a Research Fellow at the Centre for Applied Ethics. She holds a visiting position as a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Leeds, collaborating on studies about religion among Chinese communities in Britain. Her research focuses on the sociology of religion, theological ethics, and practical theology, with a particular emphasis on the role of Christian organizations in supporting Hong Kong’s elderly population affected by migration.
Dr. Chu has a multidisciplinary background, including qualifications in English, theology, and accountancy. She is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) and holds professional certifications in accountancy, including Fellowships from the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of St Andrews (UK)
- Master of Divinity, Regent College (Canada)
- Master of Arts (Honours) in English Language, University of Edinburgh (UK)
Research Interests:
- Christian organizations’ support for elderly Hong Kongers separated from migrant children via the BNO visa
- Migration studies, trauma theory, and gerontology
- Qualitative and ethnographic methods applied to Hong Kong’s sociocultural context
Awards & Grants:
- Best Doctoral Thesis Award (Rev. Dr. Lien-Hwa Chow Memorial Foundation, 2023)
- Psychology Cross-training Fellowship Programme for Theologians (University of Birmingham, 2024–2025)
- Multiple grants from the University of St Andrews, the British Sociological Association, and others
Collaborations:
- Works with Dr. Caroline Starkey and Dr. Caroline Fielder at the University of Leeds
- Research partnerships with the Centre for Applied Ethics (Hong Kong Baptist University)
