Past Workshops
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Exploring TPg and RPg Pathways: An Overview of Postgraduate Education
The workshop offered an overview of postgraduate studies, along with first-hand experience sharing by HKU alumni currently pursuing TPg and RPg programmes.
Major/Minor Matchmaker
Through a series of engaging events, junior-year students gained insights into major/minor selection and the use of practical tools and resources to support their academic planning.
Never Too Late to Plan Ahead: Study Planning for All Years
Students effectively mastered various study planning tools and time management skills through engaging hands-on activities and interactive games.
Planning for Study Abroad
Jointly organised by the International Affairs Office and AASO to offer undergraduate students a comprehensive guide to successful study abroad planning.
New Student 101 Series: Learn from the Seniors
Senior students shared personal insights with first-year students through games and discussion, facilitating their smooth transition into university life and enabling them to make well-informed decisions.
Residential Student Adviser Training for 2025-26
AASO and CEDARS-CoPE jointly hosted two RSA training workshops to support RSAs in taking on their advising responsibilities by equipping them with key advising knowledge and skills.
Faculty Student Adviser Training for 2025-26
Peer advising is a key component of HKU’s university-wide academic advising system. Student advisers provide valuable support to junior students by sharing their study experiences and offering advice on various aspects of university life …
New Student 101 Series: SuperB (Super Basic) Guide for Newbies
Key academic information and resources were introduced to first-year students for transitioning confidently and smoothly into university life.
The Essentials of Academic Advising @ HKU
To support Faculty Academic Advisers (FAAs) in their adviser roles, the workshop offered an overview of the University-wide Academic Advising System, highlighted major changes to University regulations and curriculum requirements, and provided a demonstration of the SIS Advising System.
HKU 101: Mastering Academic Basics for International Students
The pre-arrival orientation workshop provided newly-admitted international students with essential academic information to embark on their journey at HKU.
AASO Party – Study Smarter, Not Harder! Chit-Chat with Senior Students
Participants gained valuable study tips and insightful exam preparation advice from senior students while enjoying fun games and complimentary refreshments.
Exploring TPg and RPg Pathways: An Overview of Postgraduate Education
A comprehensive overview of postgraduate studies was provided through valuable insights from AASO advisers and experiences shared by current TPg and RPg students who are HKU alumni.
Winners of ‘Uncover HKU: Break the Campus Myth’
Students gained a better understanding of the campus resources available at HKU while enjoying the online interactive escape game.
Carousources 2025
A mutual support platform was provided for undergraduate students to exchange learning resources for achieving academic excellence.
Choose ‘n’ Chew: Majors & Minors Selection 2025
With the collaborative effort of AASO, the Careers and Placement Section of CEDARS, ten Faculties, and the Common Core Office, students were introduced to essential major/minor information, as well as useful tools and resources …
Planning for Study Abroad
Co-organised by the International Affairs Office and AASO, the workshop provided participants a comprehensive overview of study abroad planning, covering programme options, application procedures and preparation advice.
Residential Student Adviser Training for 2024-25
Two training workshops were co-organised by CEDARS-CoPE and AASO to equip RSAs with essential advising knowledge and skills for fulfilling their roles.
The Essentials of Academic Advising @ HKU
Aiming at assisting Faculty Academic Advisers in fulfilling their adviser role, the workshop covered an introduction of the University-wide Academic Advising System and a demonstration of the functions of the SIS Advising System.
New Student 101 Series: Learn from the Seniors
Senior students shared their learning experience and useful survival tips with first-year students, guiding them to smoothly adjust to University studies and make wise choices along their learning journey.
Unlocking Scholarship Opportunities: Sharing by Awardees
Student awardees shared their first-hand experience on scholarship applications, deepening participants’ understanding of how to become successful scholars.
New Student 101 Series: SuperB (Super Basic) Guide for Newbies
First-year students were introduced to fundamental yet essential academic information for adjusting to university life through the workshop and pop-up game booth.
Faculty Student Adviser Training for 2024-25
Peer advising is a crucial part of HKU’s university-wide academic advising system. They provide invaluable support to junior students by sharing their study experiences. To ensure that they are well-equipped with essential advising skills and knowledge …
HKU 101: Mastering Academic Basics for International Students
“HKU 101: Mastering Academic Basics for International Students” was successfully held as an orientation workshop to provide academic support for the newly-admitted international students. Participants raised questions …
Advising “Chat and Share” – Bridging the Gap: from Secondary to Tertiary Education
With the insightful sharing by our guest speaker, Dr. Gary Harfitt, Principal of Good Hope School, former Associate Dean (Learning & Teaching) and Faculty Academic Advising Coordinator of the Faculty of Education at HKU …
AASO Party ‘Study Smarter, Not Harder! Chit-Chat with Senior Students’
Alongside fun games and complimentary refreshments, participants took this chance to meet and chat with senior students on study tips and exam preparation strategies.
Equipping Yourself for the Future: An Overview of Postgraduate Education
Pursuing postgraduate studies is an important decision. This workshop offered valuable insights and sharing by our guest speaker, Dr. Josephine Jim, and 3 postgraduate students who are HKU alumni.
Unlocking Scholarship Opportunities: A Workshop on Effective Application Preparation
Successful scholarship application relies not just on personal qualities and strengths, but also on effective preparation and outstanding interview performance. With the presentation by …
Choose ‘n’ Chew: Majors & Minors Selection 2024
“Choose ‘n’ Chew: Majors & Minors Selection” was successfully held on campus from 16 to 19 January 2024. The event includes an opening talk, titled “Your Studies and Career: What to Consider”, Faculty-based sharing sessions …
The Essentials of Academic Advising @ HKU 2023
This workshop equipped attendees with crucial information about the University Academic Advising System. It facilitated their advising work by sharing good practices and demonstrating the utilization of resources.
Planning for Study Abroad
The Planning for Study Abroad workshop, jointly organized by AASO and the International Affairs Office (IAO), was a resounding success. Held on October 25, 2023 at Rayson Huang Theatre, the workshop attracted an impressive turnout of around 200 students. It was heartening to see a full house of participants in a face-to-face workshop …
Open Option: Future Education in Mainland 内地研究生升學講座
Co-organised by the AASO and the Beijing – Hong Kong Academic Exchange Centre (京港學術交流中心), the workshop provides undergraduate students with a chance to better understand Mainland postgraduate programmes as an option of further studies. You may see the additional information …
“Mistakes I Made in My First Year” Workshop 2023
Transitioning into university life can be challenging for first-year students, and they commonly face adjustment difficulties during this period. To address this issue and provide valuable guidance, our signature workshop, “Mistakes I Made in My First Year,” was held on September 21, 2023 at CPD-LG.10 …
Faculty Student Adviser Training for 2023-24
Faculty Student Advisers (FSA) play a crucial role in HKU’s university-wide academic advising system. Leveraging on their personal experience in adjusting to university life, peer advising serves as a valuable and influential means of support for first-year students …
“Meet and Chat” for Study Success 2023
The workshop “Meet and Chat” for Study Success 2023 for New Direct Admissions Scheme (DAS) Students was held successfully via ZOOM on July 26, 2023. We are delighted to welcome around 150 new HKU entrants from different Faculties and programmes who were admitted through the Direct Admissions Scheme …
Advising “Chat and Share” – Engaging Questions: Crafting questions to meaningfully engage and connect with students
We had the honor of hosting Mr David S. Lee from the HKU Business School as our guest speaker. David is currently serving as the Deputy Programme Director and Admissions Tutor of the BFin (AMPB) Programme alongside with his Principal Lecturer and Faculty Academic Adviser roles …
Major Minor Week 2023: A One-stop Exploration Platform for Students
“Major Minor Week 2023” was held successfully on campus from 16 – 20 January 2023. Throughout the week, we engaged around 220 students through the opening talk, different sharing sessions and the pop up advising booths. “Major Minor Week 2023” brought together …
An Overview of Postgraduate Education: Benefits, Opportunities and Preparation
The AASO’s talk on Postgraduate Planning – “An Overview of Postgraduate Education: Benefits, Opportunities and Preparation 2023” was successfully held in a hybrid mode on 21 February 2023 (Tuesday). We were honoured to have our guest speaker, Dr. Josephine Jim, Executive Director of AFS Intercultural Exchanges and …
Planning for Study Abroad Workshop
In the “Student Survey on Advising Needs and Preferences” conducted by AASO in April 2022, over half of the respondents looked for workshops to help them plan for exchange. We heard you and therefore, joining hands with the International Affairs Office (IAO), we delivered this debut informative session on …
Faculty Student Adviser Training for 2022-23
Faculty Student Advisers are one of the indispensable pillars in forming HKU’s academic advising system. Their first-hand experience as an advisee made peer advising an effective and influential source of support to first-year students. In order to equip our Student Advisers …
The Essentials of Academic Advising @ HKU 2022
The workshop aims to provide participants the “must-know” information of the University Academic Advising System and facilitate their advising work through experience sharing and demonstration of resources.
AASO’s “Mistakes I Made in my First Year” Workshop 2022
Facing adjustment difficulties during the transition period is very common among first-year students. Leveraging on the power of peer advising, our signature workshop, “Mistakes I Made in My First Year” (2022) was held via ZOOM on September 21, 2022 …
“Meet and Chat” for Study Success 2022 for New DAS Students
The workshop “‘Meet and Chat’ for Study Success 2022 – For Direct Admissions Scheme (DAS) Students” was held successfully via ZOOM on 29 July 2022. Almost 130 new HKU entrants, admitted through the Direct Admissions Scheme across …