CENTRE OF DEVELOPMENT AND RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS (CEDARS)

The Centre of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS) is committed to fostering an intellectually stimulating and culturally diverse campus to enrich students’ total learning experience at HKU. Bridging the boundary between classroom and the world, they provide support services, resources and co-curricular programmes to facilitate students’ learning.

Website: cedars.hku.hk/ssi
Enquiries: 3917 2305 / cedars@hku.hk
Facebook: facebook.com/hku.cedars
Instagram: instagram.com/hku.cedars
YouTube Channel: youtube.com/hkucedars-official

Addresses:
3/F, Meng Wah Complex
Room 123, 1/F, Main Building
Room 240, 2/F, Main Building
Room 301-323, 3/F, Main Building

The Student Support and Inclusion Team of CEDARS is committed to enabling students to pursue full and gratifying intellectual and personal development by providing professional student-centred campus support and student services, including a vibrant, dynamic and inclusive campus environment, responsive and caring services to fulfil students’ changing fundamental and financial needs, promotion of student welfare, well-managed physical facilities and effective communication with the university community.

The Team specialises in the following areas:

• Non-local Students Support and integration
• Outgoing Student Support
• Student Amenities
• Student Finance and Educational Funds
• Student Housing
• Student Welfare and Emergency
• Support for Students with Disabilities and Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Website: cedars.hku.hk/ssi
Enquiries: 3917 2305 / cedars@hku.hk
Addresses:
3/F, Meng Wah Complex
Room 123, 1/F, Main Building

Student Engagement and Leadership

The Student Engagement and Leadership Team of CEDARS is committed to nurturing student leadership and enhancing student life by empowering student organisations and individuals to take an active role in shaping a dynamic, inclusive, and vibrant campus community. We offer strategic funding, resources, training, and professional guidance to clubs and societies, while providing co-curricular programmes, peer support networks, and signature university-wide events that promote personal growth, community building, leadership skills, and meaningful engagement.

The Team specialises in the following areas:

• Clubs and Societies - Lead Your Club with Confidence
  We empower student organisations with strategic funding, resources, and guidance, enabling you to deliver vibrant events and activities that foster leadership, build community, and enrich campus life.
• Leadership and Community Engagement - Grow as a Leader, Create Impact
  Through co-curricular programmes, service opportunities, and community partnerships, you can develop new skills, broaden your perspectives, and make a meaningful difference on campus and beyond.
• Peer Support - Connect, Belong, Support Each Other
  We celebrate uniqueness of every individual at HKU. Our peer initiatives bring students together to share experiences, build friendships, and create a more inclusive and caring campus. Join a network where you can both find support and offer it to others.
• Peer Impact Network (PIN)
  Take part in the Peer Impact Network (PIN) (pin.cedars.hku.hk) by becoming a Peer Supporter. Through this role, you will receive training and resources to establish connections, support fellow students and contribute to the creation of supportive networks and the development of an inclusive community at HKU and beyond.
• Person Enrichment Programmes
  Students are encouraged to join the Person Enrichment (PE) Programmes (cedars.hku.hk/seal/workshops) to unlock your potentials for success and develop well‑rounded leadership qualities grounded in resilience and enhanced self-understanding.
• Signature Campus Events - Moments That Define Your HKU Experience
  From Registration Day and Inauguration Ceremony to Mass Dance and other major celebrations, we create the signature events that bring HKU together. These are the moments you’ll remember—full of energy, connection, and spirit.

Website: cedars.hku.hk/seal
Enquiries: 3917 2305 / cedars-seal@hku.hk
3/F, Meng Wah Complex
Room 240, 2/F, Main Building

Careers and Employability

The Careers and Employability Team is dedicated to enhancing students’ career readiness, facilitating their transition into the global workforce, and enabling them to excel in a dynamic professional environment. By integrating career-focused learning with innovative AI tools and direct industry engagement, students explore diverse career pathways, gain practical workplace exposure and insights, develop confidence, resilience and future-oriented skills, while building robust professional networks. Through strategic collaborations with employers, alumni, and community partners, the Team empowers students to achieve their career goals and make meaningful contributions across Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and beyond.

Website: cedars.hku.hk/careers
Enquiries: 3917 2317 / careers@hku.hk
Addresses: 3/F, Meng Wah Complex

Mind and Wellbeing

The Mind and Wellbeing Team of CEDARS is committed to empowering students to develop their social capability and emotional resilience, and also to capitalise on their character strengths, and to live a fulfilling and psychologically healthy life so that they are able to achieve personal success, overcome life challenges and contribute to the community by demonstrating integrity, sensitivity, and leadership.

To help students live a successful and well-balanced university life, the team offers the following services and resources:

• Professional Counselling Service: (cedars.hku.hk/mwb/appointment):Seek early consultation on any personal issues such as adjustment, study-related matters, relationships, mental health, life goals from professional Clinical Psychologists and Counsellors, take steps to overcome personal blocks and recognise your strengths for self-enhancement. This service is confidential and free-of-charge. To consult a counsellor, please call 3917 8388, email cedars-mwb@hku.hk or visit the team at Room 301-323, 3/F, Main Building. If your request is non-urgent, you may consider scheduling a direct intake appointment by registering at cedars.hku.hk/mwb/online-registration.
• Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training: An internationally recognised certificate course (cedars.hku.hk/mwb/mhfa) designed to equip you with essential knowledge of mental health and practical skills to offer effective support to others experiencing mental health challenges.
• “Psychometer” (psyax.cedars.hku.hk): Take free psychological tests on university adjustment, learning styles, time management, social life and mental health to gain a better self-understanding and identify ways to achieve university success.
• Mental Health eWorkbook Series (https://www.cedars.hku.hk/mwb/mh-resources/self-help/MHworkbooks): Explore the self-guided and self-paced e-Workbooks aimed at enhancing your skills for overcoming life challenges such as boosting confidence, beating procrastination, improving relationships, and managing perfectionism.
• Peer-to-Peer: A Student’s Guide to Mental Health Support (cedars.hku.hk/mwb/peer2peer): A comprehensive guide with practical tips and resources on peer support. It outlines key principles for spotting signs of distress and offering help. Relatable scenarios, supported by easy-to-follow illustrations, equip you to navigate effective support for your peers on and off campus.
• Jockey Club TourHeart+ (sso.cedars.hku.hk/tourHeart/en/):Navigate your emotional journey with personalised mental health support, including self-assessment tools, psychological self-help courses, and guides to prioritise your mental well-being.

Website: cedars.hku.hk/mwb
Enquiries: 3917 8388 / cedars-mwb@hku.hk
Address: Room 301-323, 3/F, Main Building