Join Us for HKU Co-op Month!

The Co-operative Education Office is pleased to present HKU Co-op Month, a curated series of events designed to support students in their path-finding and experiential learning journey. Through industry engagement, career exploration, and peer sharing, Co-op Month offers valuable opportunities to connect academic learning with real-world experience.

🏢 Company Visits | Tuesday, 23 September 2025

Students are invited to gain firsthand insights into workplace culture and industry practices through guided visits to two leading employers. As places are limited, please select ONE visit that best aligns with your career interests.

Cathay Pacific Airways Limited

  • 🕒 10:00 AM – 12:00 NN

  • 📍 Cathay Pacific Headquarters, Hong Kong International Airport

  • 🔗Register Here

Adidas Sourcing Limited

  • 🕒 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM

  • 📍 The Quayside, Kwun Tong

  • 🔗Register Here

🎪 POP! CO-OP! Booth | 24–26 & 29–30 September 2025

Visit our booth to learn more about the Co-operative Education Programme, explore internship opportunities, and discover upcoming events.

Dates & Venues

  • 📍 24–26 Sep: G/F Centennial Campus

  • 📍 29–30 Sep: Haking Wong Podium

  • 🕒 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Booth Highlights

  • 🍿 Free popcorn daily (12:00 NN – 3:00 PM)

  • 💼 Job leads for Semester Two placements

  • 🎁 Career-themed challenge with exclusive Co-op souvenirs (while stocks last)

🎓 Student Information Session | Thursday, 9 October 2025

Join us to learn about the Co-op application process, COOP3000 course requirements, and hear from Co-op alumni about their placement experiences and interview tips.

  • 🕒 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

  • 📍 Rayson Huang Theatre

  • 🔗Register Here

We encourage all students to take part in Co-op Month 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.