Greater Bay Area Psychology Winter School
Six days of psychology and expressive arts in Zhuhai, Hong Kong and Macao, combining university visits with workshops in movement, sound, theatre and visual art.
- Published dates
- 27 January–1 February 2027
- Duration
- 6 days
- Location
- Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai · Hong Kong · Macao
- Who it is for
- Grades 9–12
- Language of instruction
- Mandarin Chinese
- Format
- Residential, including evening activities
About the programme
Study psychology through expressive arts workshops and visits in the Greater Bay Area. The programme includes Beijing Normal University’s Zhuhai campus, the University of Macau and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, with visits subject to final arrangements.
Work with visual art, movement, sound and stories to consider emotions, relationships and personal choices. Your group will prepare a creative piece to share at the end of the programme.
What to expect
- Psychology teaching, university visits and practical workshops.
- Movement, drawing, mandalas, singing bowls, drumming and psychodrama.
- Residential life at Beijing Normal University’s Zhuhai campus.
- An individual or group creative presentation, activities for reflection and self-regulation, and a record of programme completion.
What you’ll study
Making and visual expression
Use colour, line and materials to express experience. Mandala work introduces structure and repetition; plant printing provides an initial shared creative activity.
Movement and sound
Movement workshops, singing bowls, breathing and sensory activities focus on relaxation and self-regulation. A drum circle introduces collaborative rhythm and group interaction. These are educational experiences rather than medical treatment.
Theatre and narrative
Use psychodrama and Playback Theatre to consider roles, relationships and choices. Personal boundaries are respected, with fictional or third-person stories available as ways to participate.
Programme schedule
The outline below is subject to adjustments. Visits, venues and teaching arrangements will be confirmed in the joining information.
Arrival in Zhuhai
Accommodation check-in, Beijing Normal University campus orientation, safety briefing and group introductions.
Psychology and expressive arts
Opening ceremony, keynote, introductions to psychology and expressive arts, and a drum circle.
Macao study visit
University of Macau visit and an urban exploration task considering history and cultural narratives.
Hong Kong study visit
Castle Peak Hospital’s mental health experience centre, The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Dialogue Experience, subject to arrangements.
Creative practice
A creative reflection workshop, movement-based activities and psychodrama.
Final presentations
Creative work presentations, completion assessment and closing ceremony.
Invited tutors
The following profiles are included in the Chinese programme information. Teaching assignments and the final tutor team are subject to confirmation.
Gao Wenbin
Researcher at the Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and director of its Mental Health Promotion Research Centre. He holds a doctorate in psychology and has led national psychology outreach and psychological emergency support initiatives.
Yue Xiaodong
Holds a doctorate in educational psychology from Harvard University and is a distinguished professor at Capital Normal University. His books introduce psychological counselling to a wider readership.
Zhang Kechuang
Professor of psychology at Shanghai University of Political Science and Law and director of its Master of Social Work education centre. He completed doctoral study in applied psychology and behavioural science at the University of Tübingen and postdoctoral research at East China Normal University. He is a vice-president of the Shanghai Association of Social Psychology.
Gao Jun
Associate professor and deputy head of psychology at Fudan University, with a doctorate in psychology from Peking University. A registered clinical supervisor with the Chinese Psychological Society, she has over 7,000 hours of counselling experience.
Tian Qian
Associate professor of psychology at Fudan University and deputy director of its psychology research centre. She holds a doctorate in psychology from Fudan and has completed postdoctoral research in management.
Wang Chenbo
Holds a doctorate in basic psychology from Peking University and serves on the social cognition branch of the Chinese Cognitive Science Society.
Projects and completion
- An individual or group creative work and final presentation.
- A completion certificate and record of project experience.
How to apply
Who can apply
- Grades 9–12, with a strong interest in psychology.
- Willingness to learn independently, work with others and participate in residential and practical activities.
Application materials
- Complete the online form with student details, a parent or guardian’s contact information and relevant previous learning or activities.
- A short statement of 200–300 Chinese characters explaining your interests, reasons for applying and what you hope to learn.
Application process
- Submit the online application.
- The admissions team normally completes its initial review within 3–5 working days and contacts applicants with the outcome.
- If offered a place, confirm acceptance and pay the required fee by the stated deadline.
- Joining instructions are sent before the programme; where specified, these are issued one week before arrival.
Teaching is in Mandarin Chinese.
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