Join Us for HKU Co-op Week 2026!

The Co‑operative Education Office is excited to invite you to a series of activities designed to help you explore the Co‑op Programme and connect with leading employers, including Information session, company visits and more!  Join the Co-op Week 2026!

🎓 Student Information Session | Wednesday, 28 January 2026

This session will present a comprehensive overview of the programme’s structure and academic requirements. We will also share details of upcoming company visits, offering valuable opportunities to connect with employers and explore industry practices. 

  • 🕒 6:00PM – 7:00 PM

  • 📍 Rayson Huang Theatre

  • 🔗Register Here

🎪 Co-op Booth | Thursday & Friday, 29-30 January 2026

Join us at our booth to discover the possibilities within The Unscripted Classroom! Explore our programme and stay informed about upcoming events.

Dates & Venues

  • 📍 29–30 Jan: Haking Wong Podium

  • 🕒 12:00 NN – 3:30 PM

At the booth, you can:

✅ Learn more about the Co‑op Programme

✅ Register for company visits (HAECO, Deloitte & more)

✅ Sign up for the Superday with Manulife

🍿 Enjoy free popcorn + grab a souvenir!

We encourage all students to take part in the Co-op Week to explore career pathways, engage with professionals, and discover how experiential learning can enrich your academic journey.

Bad Weather Arrangement
For the safety of all participants, the event will be cancelled under any of the following conditions if issued and in effect on or 2 hours before the scheduled commencement time:
• Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above
• Extreme Conditions announced by the Government following a Super Typhoon
• Black Rainstorm Warning Signal
If the Pre-No. 8 Signal Special Announcement is issued during the event, it will be closed within two hours of the announcement.
Further arrangements or rescheduling details (if applicable) will be announced separately.

HKU Co-op Programme Kickoff Ceremony – A Memorable Start!

  • 11 Jan, 9:30-11:00am
  • Convocation Room, Main Building, The University of Hong Kong

On 11 January 2025, HKU hosted the inaugural Onboarding Ceremony of the Co-operative Education Programme at the Convocation Room. The ceremony celebrated the eighteen pioneering students in the Co-operative Education Programme (“Co-op Programme”) and showcase the efforts of the University in fostering strong collaborations between academic and industry.

The ceremony featured inspiring speeches and interactive elements that engaged students, inviting them to share their expectations and aspirations for the Co-op program. It was a moment of collective inspiration and anticipation for the journey ahead. Professor Ian Holliday, Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning) gave a warm and welcoming speech at the ceremony, expressing heartfelt gratitude to supporting employer partners and faculties for being the founding collaborators in the Co-op Programme. Professor Pauline Chiu, Associate Vice-President (Teaching and Learning), highlighted the concept and the objectives of developing the Co-op programme. Dr Wilton Fok, Director of the Co-operative Education Office, and our enthusiastic employer partners, Ms Cathy Mak from CLP, and Mr Ivan Au from PwC, shared their insight and expectations on participating students. Their invaluable insight and supportive words actively enriched the event, providing a profound depth of encouragement and perspective to the occasion.

The Co-op Programme is an experiential learning initiative that allows students to gain hands-on experience through paid full-time employment for at least seven consecutive months. It underscores HKU’s commitment to providing students with experiential learning opportunities and preparing them for successful careers in their chosen fields.

This onboarding ceremony marked the start of the Co-op students’ 7-month internship journey and the launch of the Co-op Programme. It was also a remarkable occasion to express our gratitude to our employer partners for their incredible support in bringing the programme to fruition and creating impactful opportunities for our students.