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Coming up
The HKU TALIC AI Clinic will be launched in August and September 2025. The AI Clinic has been designed to assist and guide HKU teachers and students in effectively utilising various GenAI software tools for teaching, learning, and assessment. These drop-in clinics are open to both faculty and students during the posted clinic hours, and no prior registration is required.
Click here to learn more.
The HKU COA JMK Dementia Scholarships for the academic year 2024-2025 are now open for nomination. HKU RPg students who demonstrate their academic merit and the significance of their research studies to enhancing the care to dementia patients, their families, and caregivers are welcome to apply. Applicants should submit a completed nomination form with recommendation by their supervisor and endorsement by their department head (or Faculty Dean, if applicable), together with their dissertation research proposal, to the Sau Po Centre on Ageing (COA) by 30 September 2025.
More information on Scholarships is available on the COA Scholarships website.
The HKU Notebook Ownership Programme 2025, organised by the Co-curricular Support Office, offers a wide range of notebook computers and tablets at discounted prices to all HKU students, staff, and graduates. The second roadshow will be held on September 3 to 6, 2025, at Loke Yew Hall.
Online ordering: https://firstyear.hku.hk/nop
Applications are open for the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships and Scholarships. The Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund was established in 1987 to commemorate the former late Governor Sir Edward Youde. The purpose of the Fund is to support and encourage education and research among the people of Hong Kong. Three awards of HK$50,000 each are available across Hong Kong for the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships for Postgraduate Research Students. For further details, please visit this website.
Upcoming Workshops
The Graduate School offers a dynamic array of workshops and training sessions to support RPg students in their academic and professional development. Stay updated by visiting the Graduate School webpage regularly to discover opportunities to grow and succeed!
- Cantonese Courses
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Cantonese courses are offered to assist students to learn basic Cantonese and better adapt to Hong Kong.
Oct 2025 – Jan 2026
- Cantonese Course for English-speaking PhD or MPhil Students
- Cantonese Course for Non-Cantonese-speaking Chinese PhD or MPhil Students - Future-Ready Series
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The Future-Ready Series is designed to equip students for success both academically and beyond. From strengthening your research skills to expanding your network or preparing for your career, there's something for everyone.
Monthly Wellness Activities
Oct 2025
HKU Postgraduate Student Ambassadors Inauguration cum Appreciation Ceremony
Nov 2025
Wellness in Motion: GymFit Circuit Training
Dec 2025
Mindful Photography
English Academic Writing and Speaking
Sept 2025
Getting Published in Academic Journals (Sciences)
Oct 2025
Getting Published in Academic Journals (Humanities)
Oct 2025
Why Use Two Words When One Will Do? Academic Writing and Revising Skills
Oct 2025
Roadmap to a Successful Confirmation Seminar and Viva
Nov 2025
Pitch Perfect: A Hands-on Workshop on Effective Research Communication
Nov 2025
Effective Conference Preparation and Participation
Nov 2025
Creating Clear Concise Complexity (4Cs) in Academic Writing
Nov 2025
From Topic to Hypothesis: The Art of Logical Organisation
Nov 2025
Paraphrase and “Direct Quotation”: The Use of Evidence-based Citations
GenAI Literacy Hub
Nov 2025
AI-Powered Research Writing: Unlocking Tools for Smarter, Faster Results (Sciences)
Nov 2025
AI-Powered Research Writing: Unlocking Tools for Smarter, Faster Results (Sciences)
Nov 2025 A Practical Workshop on Using Generative AI in the Research Process Career Preparation & Development
Oct 2025
Unlocking Alternative Career Pathways: Opportunities Beyond Academia Panel Discussion with AsiaGlobal Fellows 2025
Nov 2025
Craft your Career Path: CV Writing for Research Students
Dec 2025 Workshop on Self-discovery and Career Opportunities Others
Nov 2025
Time Management
Dec 2025 Qualitative Research Methods Workshop: Research Design and Data Collection Note: The above workshop offerings are subject to change. Please refer to the Future-Ready Series webpage for the latest updates.