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Mr. Shum Yat Fei, a veteran journalist, cultural commentator, and educator with over 50 years of experience in media and higher education, has just passed away. He has been teaching classic Chinese wisdom at HKU SPACE since 2013 and is widely known for promoting I Ching and Eastern philosophy through teaching and media. HKU SPACE was pleased to award him a Honorary Fellowship in 2024.  He will be sadly missed.

On 31 March 2026, a delegation led by Professor William K.M. Lee, Director of HKU SPACE, visited the...

HKU SPACE has been awarded the “Sing Tao Service Brand Award – Best Continuing Education Institution” for the 19th consecutive year. The School was also honoured for the second year in a row with the “Articulation Degree and Continuing Education Institution” award, receiving two major accolades. The award presentation...

To meet the diverse learning needs of individuals in the Greater Bay Area and to fulfill its mission of promoting lifelong learning, HKU SPACE has launched a series of one-year full-time Postgraduate Diploma programmes tailored for both students and working professionals from the Chinese ...

We confirm fraudulent social media pages are actively impersonating HKU SPACE, by misusing our name and logo to falsely promote programmes or activities unaffiliated with the School. To protect our students, safeguard our brand integrity, and prevent potential fraud, we have reported these fraudulent pages to the relevant social media platforms...

Wishing you a joyful Year of the Horse! Let the energy, resilience, and determination of the Horse inspire you to explore new horizons and confidently embrace what's ahead. May you and everyone around you enjoy a year filled with exciting new insights and valuable achievements.  

The launch ceremony and high‑quality development forum of the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao...

HKU SPACE’s enduring strategic partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) started in 1989. On 3 November this year, the School had the privilege of hosting a delegation from MMU. Both parties exchanged the latest development within their institutions and explored potential avenues for future collaboration. ...

During the visit, both parties reached three agreements: the relaunch of the Zhongshan University-HKU Joint Centre for Professional Education; co-organisation of the second GBA Education Conference in spring 2026; and collaboration to promote training in finance and business, traditional Chinese medicine, humanities and social sciences...

HKU SPACE and the School of Continuing Education of Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) have established a partnership for the Diploma in Foundation Studies (E-learning mode) programme. The Inauguration Ceremony for the programme was held on 11 September 2025, at the Zhihui Port in Taicang, near Shanghai, marking a significant milestone in...

This year, the School was distinguished as a “QF Star Training Provider”, acknowledging our effort in providing flexible progression pathways for students, developing career ladder, competency based, and generic competency programmes, and promoting credit accumulation and transfer. Acting Director Dr John Cribbin, Deputy Director (Academic...

The School has once again been honored with the “Recognised Organisation” award at the UNSDG Achievement Awards Hong Kong 2025, hosted by the Green Council. This marks the second consecutive year we have received this prestigious accolade which recognises our leadership in integrating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into every...

The School was awarded the "e-brand Awards 2025 – Best AI Education Institution" by e-zone, a digital online media under the Hong Kong Economic Times, for the first time, signifying the School's outstanding achievements and innovative leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) education. The newly established "Best AI Education...

It has come to our attention that a number of unauthorised agents are advertising that they can assist with applications to the School’s programmes, particularly the full-time Postgraduate Diplomas. Applications for these programmes from qualified applicants should be made directly to the School. Please note that HKU SPACE does not make use of agents other than authorised partner institution(s) who is/are listed below: The School is pleased to partner with the School of Continuing Education of Northwestern Polytechnical University in the Diploma in Foundation Studies (E-learning mode) programme. Their promotion material outlines the application procedures for this programme for applicants in the Chinese Mainland.   There are no other authorised programmes or partners at this time.

The School is aware of discussions on unofficial online platforms regarding our School community. The School does not manage or endorse discussions on external platforms and is not responsible for content shared outside official channels. In line with the School’s policies on community conduct, including our HKU SPACE Social Media Page Guidelines and our public terms of conduct that govern our official social media platforms (collectively the “Social Media Guidelines”), please be reminded to: Maintain Constructive & Respectful Communication – Engage in courteous and professional interactions at all times, both online and offline. – Avoid unfounded allegations or disrespectful conduct, which may breach the School policies, violate community standards and applicable laws. The School reserves    the right to report unlawful online behaviour to relevant authorities. Use Official Channels for Feedback – Raise concerns or grievances through formal school platforms to ensure proper documentation and resolution. Respect School Branding – The School’s name and logo are protected intellectual property. Always obtain approval before using the School’s name and logo on any platform. Unauthorised use of the School’s name and logo to imply endorsement is strictly prohibited and will result in legal action. While the School does not monitor private social media groups, we remind everyone to engage in constructive and responsible online behaviour. Unauthorized use of the School's name and logo to imply endorsement is prohibited. Unfounded allegations or disrespectful behaviour may lead to legal action under applicable laws. We appreciate your cooperation in upholding the integrity of our community in online forums.

HKU SPACE was thrilled to achieve an overall student satisfaction rate of 90.1% [1] surpassing both global and Asian benchmarks in the Student Barometer (SB) survey 2024. This is the highest rate recorded compared to the previous four waves, marking the fifth time the School has participated in this prominent global survey. Open to all students...

The Scheme celebrates organisations that make their websites accessible to all, including people with disabilities and elderly users, ensuring equal and easy access to online information. By incorporating user-friendly and intuitive web features, HKU SPACE demonstrates its commitment to providing quality continuing education and career development...

HKU SPACE is pleased to announce the establishment of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 12 May 2025 with the Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI). This agreement aims to provide comprehensive academic support to athletes at the HKSI, facilitating their academic growth alongside their pursuit of sporting excellence. The MOU was signed by Professor...

The School signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the School of Continuing Education of Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) at the Zhihui Port in Taicang, Suzhou, on 4 March, marking the official launch of deep cooperation in the field of education. Both parties will fully leverage their advantages to build an integrated cultivation model...

Since its establishment in 2016, the HKU SPACE YouTube channel has been committed to providing high-quality and diverse online talks covering fields such as innovative technology, health and wellness, sports science, business management, and social sciences. By offering expert seminars and industry leader insights, the School has created a platform...

A topic on “Sustainable Urban Living: Ride Hailing Taxi Services in Hong Kong” was ...

HKU SPACE has been awarded the “Sing Tao Service Award - Continuing Education” for the 18th consecutive year. This year, the school also received the newly established "Articulation Degree and Continuing Education Institution" award, marking the first time the school has received two major honors. The award ceremony was held on...

The first stop of the visit was the signing of a "Memorandum of Understanding" with the Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) Continuing Education School at the Zhihui Port in Taicang, officially establishing a strategic partnership. As a benchmark university in the field of engineering education in Chinese Mainland, NPU has outstanding...

In December 2024, HKU SPACE introduced its new mobile app, designed to enrich the student experience. This app serves as a user-friendly platform enabling students to stay informed about the School's latest updates. By downloading the app, students can access to comprehensive information about the School's programmes and activities, no matter...

On November 4, 2024, HKU SPACE launched a five-day learning program for Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (the “LOCPG”) youth cadres. The opening ceremony was attended by Mr. Lee Ming Kwai, Director of the Hong Kong Academy of Public Administration, Ms. Hui Sze Mung, Executive...

To prepare for coming legislative amendments to the Post Secondary Colleges Ordinance (Cap.320), HKU SPACE and Po Leung Kuk (PLK) have reviewed the current operations of the HKU SPACE Po Leung Kuk Stanley Ho Community College (HPSHCC) and reached a consensus that both parties should continue and strengthen their partnership on a long-term basis, which...

HKU SPACE, a directly affiliated institution of the University of Hong Kong, was established in 1957 and has a rich 68-year history. Aligned with HKU's mission to expand lifelong learning opportunities, HKU SPACE aims to become a leading international education institution, providing professional and high-quality continuing education for Hong Kong...