CEDARS News: September 2026 Issue 850
News/ Programmes
- Mandatory Anti-Scam Training Quiz
- Weeks of Welcome (WoW) Tours for New International Students (20 Aug – 6 Sep)
- PIN Goodies Pop-up (8 Sep)
- “HKU Native & HKU Calm” Campus Tours with Refreshment (3 Sep & 9 Sep)
- Forging New Connections @HKU – Join Peer Impact Network (PIN)! (Deadline: 10 Sep)
- MTR On-campus Enquiry Booth (10 Sep)
- [Recruitment] Serve 2Gather Haircutting Team: Learn New Skills. Serve the Community! (Deadline: 11 Sep)
- [Serve 2Gather] HOPE In Action: Join to serve the ethnic minority members in Hong Kong (Deadline: 11 Sep)
- [Serve 2Gather] Join Care for Carer Programme to support family carers! (Deadline: 20 Sep)
- Find solutions to the puzzle of your life with LEAD9001 Lead for Life - Apply now! (Deadline: 9 Oct)
- Visa Extension & Visa-related Matters
- GLOCAL Connect: Global Bonding Local Experience
- Private Student Living Referral Scheme
- Central Clearing House Application for Hall/College Vacancies
Careers
- HKU Autumn Career Fair 2026 (14 - 22 Sep)
- Recruitment Talks: Civil Service Bureau (AO, EO), Hong Kong Police Force Pure and Civil Aviation Department (14 Sep)
- Career Ready Mentorship Program for Students with SEN (Sep 2026 - Jan 2027)
- Civil Service Preparation Series – Guided Visit to HKSAR Legislative Council (29 Sep)
- Civil Service Preparation Series – Get Ready for Common Recruitment Examination (CRE) & Basic Law and National Security Law Test (BLNST)
- Non-local Student Career Preparation Series
- Sector Spotlight Series
- Career Kickstart Series for Students with SEN - Unlock Your Potential and Build Up Your Workplace Professionalism
- Power up your CV Presentation and Interview Performance with Vmock
- Read Past Interview Questions and Company Review with DropPicker Career Library!
- FREE Online Aptitude Practice Tests and Games Registration
- Career Kick Start Series for Students with SEN - Job and Internship Programme
- One-on-One Career Coaching Services
- Daily Jobs & Career Events
Financial Resources and Educational Funding
- Government Financial Assistance Schemes 2026-27 (Deadline for New Students: 18 Sep)
- A Means-tested Bursary for New Local Students: HKU FRESH$3000 (Deadline: 18 Sep)
- MTR Student Travel Scheme 2026/27
- Student Travel Funds for Student Enrichment Activities Abroad (Throughout the year)
- University Financial Assistance - Student Travel/ Extra-curricular Activity Loan (Throughout the year)
HKU SOConnect
External Learning Opportunities
Resources
- Beware of Scams! Take Necessary Precautions to Safeguard Yourself
- A Glimpse of Student Life @HKU: E-book for Prospective Students 2026-27
- Pre-Departure Notes for Outgoing Students 2026 (new edition)
- Illustrated Peer Support Guide Available for Download
- TourHeart+ (心導遊) - One-stop Integrated Mental Health Platform
- Psychometer - Your Instant Self-understanding Tool