Announcements

What shapes students’ Common Core course choices—curiosity, workload, assessment formats, peer advice, or something else? We are recruiting a small team of paid student research assistants to explore how HKU students choose Common Core courses and how we can improve this experience. Upon satisfactory completion of all tasks, students will be paid up to HK$5,000 stipend for the assistance in the research. The experience will require at least 50 hours of work. >> Click here to learn more about the project.

Come join 9 thought leaders across 3 evenings to challenge your assumptions, clarify your purpose, and map your path forward! Open to all HKU staff and students who aspire to lead with judgment, warmth, and passion. You can choose to join any of the three sessions. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. >> Click here to register.  

 The Common Core Office extends warm wishes to you and your family for a joyful Mid-Autumn Festival.

(Check the full press release at here) Four outstanding student-led projects from across the U21 network have been awarded US $2,000 in seed funding through the 2026 U21 RISE (Real Impact on Society and Environment) Awards, recognising innovative ideas that are already making a difference within their university, for people in their communities and wider society. Receiving 6,000 votes, the People’s Choice Award was presented to student-led enterprise, CraftscapeHK, from the University of Hong Kong. Their project celebrates and preserves traditional craft practices by combining AI-generated design concepts with the expertise of local artisans, creating a unique model that connects technology, cultural heritage and sustainable

The Scenario Development Competition 2026 is now open for applications until Oct 30. Interested HKU students are encouraged to visit https://chtl-bu.hkbu.edu.hk/rise-sdc2026/competition.html for the prizes, registration methods and other details.     Eligibility:  o  Open to all current students studying at higher education institutions in Hong Kong, China, and their affiliated institutions in Chinese Mainland; o  Individual and team (of no more than four students) submissions accepted.

Want to shape the Common Core (CC) and make student life more exciting? Here’s your chance. Eligibility: Open to all HKU undergraduates who are passionate, driven, and ready to make a difference. CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW: https://forms.gle/xY3EnbCXt9mjD44c8 As a CC Student Consultant, you will: Host fun and meaningful social events for undergraduate students Share ideas & feedback to improve the CC curriculum Represent the CC to various stakeholders, including visiting delegations, the Student-Staff Consultative Committee, the Areas of Inquiry, and other students. Get involved—with student internship possibilities included! 🍕 CC STUDENT CONSULTANTS’ SEMESTER 1 PIZZA GATHERING Date: Monday, 28

To Year 1 Students: As we are approaching the close of the course selection period, we write to encourage you to review your Common Core course selection and make adjustments as necessary before August 24, 2026 (Mon) (4:00 pm). Common Core enrollment places are allotted through a first-come-first-served method during the course selection period in August. Please take account of your queue position and make changes to your course selection as you see fit by August 24, 2026 (Mon) (4:00 pm).   To check your queue position: SIS Menu > Enrollment > Common Core Queue Position To check the list

  Online Course Selection for Year 1 students August 18, 2026 (Tue) (10:00 am) – August 24, 2026 (Mon) (4:00 pm) semester 1/full-year courses starting from 10:00 am on August 18, 2026; semester 2 courses starting from 10:10 am on August 18, 2026. View the full schedule at: https://aas.hku.hk/important-academic-dates/

Common Core Curriculum – Induction for New Undergraduate Students Induction Talk on Common Core Courses Prof. Julian Tanner (Director) and Dr. Jack Tsao (Associate Director), Common Core Curriculum, with student sharing & Q&A 11 August 2026 Click >> here for the full recording (HKU Portal login required)