CEDARS News: October 2026 Issue 854
News/ Programmes
- [Serve 2Gather] Join Beyond Life and Death Education Programme - M+ Workshop, Organisation Visit and Immersion Tour (Deadlne: 8 Oct)
- Find solutions to the puzzle of your life with LEAD9001 Lead for Life - Apply now! (Deadline: 9 Oct)
- [Serve 2Gather] Service Learning Trip to Shaoguan, Guangdong (Deadline: 18 Oct)
- Join the HKU Mini Carnival 2026 - Pause, Play, Recharge! (20-21 Oct)
- [Serve 2Gather] Be a Volunteer Leader for Winter Home Care Kit Delivery to Vulnerable Elderly (Deadline: 26 Oct)
- Mandatory Anti-Scam Training Quiz
- ❗❗Real immigration officers and police do not call people to accuse them of breaking the law ❌
- Beware of Fake SF Express Delivery Messages
- Join Serve 2Gather to learn beyond classroom and serve beyond campus!
- Visa Extension & Visa-related Matters
- GLOCAL Connect: Global Bonding Local Experience
- Private Student Living Referral Scheme
- Central Clearing House Application for Hall/College Vacancies
- Student Host Programme - Register Now to Enrich Your University Life and Build Up Your Experience!
Careers
- Recruitment Talk (2 - 9 Oct: EY, CLP, Jane Street, Airport Authority Hong Kong, Hongkong Electric)
- GBA Company Visits - Shenzhen (Registration Period: 21 Sep - 4 Oct)
- HKU ITC STEM Internship Winter 2026 (Deadline: 30 Nov)
- Part-time Survey Interviewer for Graduate Employment Survey (on rolling basis)
- Elevate Your Employability: Master Essential Career Skills with Career Readiness Training
- 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
- Career Kickstart Series for Students with SEN - Get Personalised Career Guidance with 24/7 Online AI Career Coach and In-person Individual Coaching
- Career Kickstart Series for Students with SEN - Job and Internship Programme
- 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
- One-on-One Career Coaching Services
- Daily Jobs & Career Events
Financial Resources and Educational Funding
- First-in-the-Family Education (FIFE) Fund 2026-27 Round I Application (Application Period: 14 Sep - 31 Oct)
- Government Financial Assistance Schemes 2026-27 (Late Applicants to apply ASAP)
- 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
- Scam Resilience 101: The Essential Basics in 3 Minutes