Campus Life
The Campus Life Section of CEDARS provides students with guidance and assistance in financial matters, accommodation, visas, student activities and general concerns. It also works with other support units to promote students’ physical, social, emotional and environmental well-being.
Further information on the section’s work can be found on the CEDARS website at http://cedars.hku.hk. Alternatively, students can contact the section by telephone (2859 2305) or email (cedars@hku.hk). They are also welcome to visit its office, which is located at 3/F, Meng Wah Complex.
Career and Placement
The Careers and Placement Section of CEDARS helps postgraduate students prepare for a career after graduation. Important information is available on its website at http://cedars.hku.hk, and students may also discuss their concerns at one-to-one consultation sessions with one of the Honorary Career Advisers, all of whom are former senior business executives working for HKU on a voluntary basis. Appointments can be made by email (cedars@hku.hk), telephone (2859 2314) or in person at the section’s offices (3/F, Meng Wah Complex).
The section runs a series of workshops to help students apply for jobs. These workshops cover the following topics:
- Application writing – application form, cover letter, résumé and supplementary sheet;
- Interview technique – one-on-one interview and group interview;
- Essay writing – English and Chinese;
- Reasoning tests;
- In-tray exercises;
- Group discussions;
- Presentation and impromptu talk;
- Occupational Interest Questionnaire;
- Simulation; and
- Group exercise.
Details regarding these workshops are posted on http://cedars.hku.hk.
A Career Day for postgraduates will be held in the second semester 2013/14, featuring top business executives and professionals from a diverse range of industries. The aim is to inform students of the employment opportunities that are open to them upon graduation; and to find out what kind of careers guidance and placement services they wish to have.
Every year more than 170 employers visit the campus to present their organisations to students. These presentations are announced through the Careers and Placement, CEDARS daily email notice.
Employment vacancies are posted on either the Joint Institution Job Information System (JIJIS) or NETjob. Since these opportunities occur throughout the year, job-seekers are advised to check the job boards at least once a week. JIJIS is located at http://www.jijis.org.hk, while NETjob is at http://cedars.hku.hk.
Part-time jobs, private tuition positions, and summer or temporary jobs for students are also posted on NETjob at http://cedars.hku.hk.
Counselling and Person Enrichment
CEDARS-CoPE offers tailor-made educational programmes and support service to help our postgraduate students not only achieve academic success during their stay at HKU but also develop positive attitudes as well as necessary life skills for their future success.
Counselling Service
Counselling service is provided to students to address needs and concerns on adjustment, study, learning, relationships, and mental health issues. The service is free, confidential, and provided by professional psychologists and counselors. For counseling appointments, please call 2857-8388.
For urgent matters, you can come to Room 408, Meng Wah Complex and use the drop-in service. No prior registration is needed. Drop-in appointments are given on a first-come-first-served basis. Drop-in Service Hours: Monday to Friday, from 2pm to 5pm.
Person Enrichment Programmes
Students are also encouraged to join our person enrichment programmes to explore and develop their potentials. These included Certificate Course on Mental Health First Aid, workshops on social and emotional competence, effective learning, stress and time management, relationship and communication.
On-line psychological assessments and Tips on University Success
(Students are encouraged to take various learning and psychological assessments at a web-based Psychological Profile - Psychometer http://psyax.cedars.hku.hk/ to monitor how well they are doing at HKU. Instant on-line feedback is available. Most assessments are free of charge.)
Accessibility Support Service for Students with Disabilities and Special Education Needs:
Student with Disabilities and special education needs (e.g. physical disabilities, mental illnesses, specific learning disabilities such as dyslexia, autism spectrum disorders) are eligible for additional learning support and practical assistance. Go to CEDARS website > Counselling and Person Enrichment > Accessibiliy Support or call 2857 8388 for details.
Peer Support Networks
- Join “Peer English Tutoring”, a peer support initiative for one-to-one conversational English practice, jointly managed by Centre of Applied English Studies and CEDARS.
- Register for "Survivial Cantonese" to learn 30 daily used Cantonese phrases from a student tutor.
- Attend Buddy programmes and support networks for students with special needs.
- Check CEDARS for other new initiatives.
Student Development
The Student Development Section of CEDARS supports the University's educational goal of whole-person education with its non-academic and non-credit bearing courses, activities, resources, support and advice. These are divided into several broad areas:
- Global Citizenship and Contribution to the Millennium Development Goals
- Service-learning Programmes
- Leadership Development
- Non-academic Induction for First Year Students
- Support for Student-initiated Projects, NGOs and Social Enterprises
- Student Participation in External Competitions and Conventions
The Student Development Section runs leadership, service learning and global citizenship programmes to nurture students to become contributing members of the community. The section aims at engaging students in critical self-reflection and greater understanding of others; intercultural communication and multicultural understanding; and advocacy for the improvement of the human condition.
EDUCATIONAL FUNDS
CEDARS administers the following funds:
The HKU Service 100 Fund aims to promote the service spirit of the HKU community and encourage students to engage in action to address a concern of the community of global problem that confronts all mankind. Local and overseas service learning projects led by students are eligible.
HKU 81 Inclusion Fund and Henry Chan Inclusive Education Fund provide funding for projects which promote social inclusion and understanding of people with a disability.
Moreover, five Henry Chan Awards for Excellence are given to students with a disability who have excellent academic and extra-curricular performances, whereas Henry Chan Inclusive Education Grants supports ethnic minority students and students with a disability or special learning needs to procure learning aids, equipment and services to facilitate their learning.
HKU Class of '84 Social Inclusion Fund provides funding for programmes or projects which promote harmony amongst people of different ethnic origins, races, cultural origins, genders or religions in Hong Kong.
HKU '82 Alumni Green Fund supports student projects which engage the public on issues related to global warming. Preference will be given to project targeting at primary and / or secondary school students.
Details are available at http://cedars.hku.hk/edufund.
HKU SERVICE NETWORK
The HKU Service Network is an online platform specifically designed to support students to contribute to global issues through joining and developing sustainable and innovative service projects. Students may promote their service projects, recruit volunteers, identify partners and opportunities, share experience and even showcase their achievements to attract funding. Students can sign up using their HKU Portal account at http://cedars.hku.hk/service network.
KEEPING IN TOUCH: ISSUES RELATED TO THE UNIVERSITY, LOCAL & GLOBAL COMMUNITIES
Dialogue is a publication of CEDARS. In every issue, it promotes intellectually stimulating discussions among members of the University on issues related to the University, the local and the global communities.
Dialogue is available online at http://cedars.hku.hk/publication.php.
CEDARS News is an electronic newsletter of CEDARS. Issued on a weekly basis, this e-newsletter aims to serve as a quick guide to learning opportunities on the campus and outside the University. It also includes news and announcements of interest to students.
CEDARS News is available at http://cedars.hku.hk/publication.php.
Sign up for iMAP for FREE to stay connected with the University community. iMAP is an oline social networking platform consisting of a public wall and a search engine to help HKU students to connect to fellow students by interest, talent, nationality, current location and overseas experience, etc. Membership is exclusively for HKU students.
To open an account, please visit CEDARS website at http://cedars.hku.hk/imap.
Please visit CEDARS website at http://beta.cedars.hku.hk to open an account.