Anthony Yau obtained his B.S.Sc and M.Phil in Psychology from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. From 2001-2012, he was a university instructor at City University of Hong Kong where he taught psychology, developed modules for the general education curriculum, and implemented learning enhancement and student support programmes.
Before joining Â鶹ֱ²¥ University Anthony was a self-employed consultant supporting higher education institutions in strategic planning in student learning and development, new curriculum development, and research projects management.