YIP Tak Ping 葉德平

Dr YIP Tak Ping, Terry is the Associate Director of the Xiqu and Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre (XICH) at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK). He also holds an appointment as Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Heritage Education and Arts Management (BAHEAM) in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. He earned his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Chinese Language and Literature from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and holds a PhD in Classical Chinese from the Beijing Normal University. Later, he earned his Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Professional and Vocational Education) from the Education University of Hong Kong. He is a certified Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) and a Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP).

Before joining the Education University of Hong Kong, Dr Yip taught at the Chinese University of Hong Kong for 10 years. Besides teaching, he serves as a director of two charities in Hong Kong and writes for several newspapers. In recent years, he published more than 20 books, one of which received a Publication Award in Language Learning at the 2nd Hong Kong Publishing Biennial Awards. His publication covers the areas of Chinese literature, Chinese history, religious studies, intangible cultural heritage and museum studies. He has also successfully launched more than 10 research and development projects with external competitive research grants in the capacity of Principal Investigator.

Intangible cultural heritage

Heritage education

Museum studies

Folklore religion

Chinese culture (especially Song Dynasty culture and Hong Kong culture)

Chinese literature and history

Co-opted member of Community Involvement, Culture and Recreation Committee of Sai Kung District Council （西貢區議會社區參與及文化康樂委員會增選委員）

Co-opted member of the Culture and Promotion Working Group of the Chinese Temples Committee (華人廟宇委員會)

School Manager of Evangel College

Editorial review for Integrated Humanities subject (Primary school) of Modern Educational Research Society, Ltd （現代教育研究社）

Honorary Advisor for Chinese and History related programmes and courses of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, CUHK (1 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2025)

External Examiner for Higher Diploma Programme in Chinese and Chinese common core courses of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, CUHK (1 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2025)

Executive Committee of Hong Kong Association for China Graduates

President of Hong Kong History and Culture Society

Founding Director of Tender Loving Care Charity Association

Director of Life Encouraging Fund

Deputy Officer (Religion) of Hong Kong Nanan Shishan Association

Deputy Secretary General of Nam An (Hong Kong) Association (2019-2021)

Executive Committee of Hong Kong Higher Education Convergence

Executive Committee of Hong Kong Early Childhood Education Association

Honourary Advisor of Magart Education Foundation

Academic Advisor of Jockey Club Lei Yue Mun Plus

Honourary Advisor of Open Education Foundation