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 and the Asia-Pacific region.

Following the full resumption of border crossings between Hong Kong and mainland China, the school successfully held the first "Seminar on Hong Kong and Macao for Shenzhen Civil Servants" at HKU in April 2023. The seminar focused on promoting the construction of the Greater Bay Area of Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, as well as the business environment and Hong Kong-Shenzhen cooperation. This event marked the first outbound program for Shenzhen government officials organized by both sides after the reopening of the Shenzhen-Hong Kong border control points.

Over 30 senior civil servants from Shenzhen came to Hong Kong to participate in these seminars. The seminars were a significant implementation of the Academy's Greater Bay Area strategy, aimed at enhancing the knowledge of Shenzhen officials in specific areas such as finance, law, and urban management and deepening the understanding of the integration of the Greater Bay Area. Participants had the opportunity to visit the Technology Transfer Office at the University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the Airport Authority Hong Kong, and Trade Development Council. These visits provided valuable insights into Hong Kong's financial and corporate management structure and development.

Mr Cheng Buyi, the member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Shenzhen Municipal Committee and Director of the Organization Department of the CPC Shenzhen Municipal Committee, Jiang Likun, the vice chairman of Standing Committee Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the People's Government of Shenzhen Municipality, Zeng Lefei, the Deputy Director of the Organization Department of the CPC Shenzhen Municipal Committee and Director of the Bureau of Civil Service of Shenzhen Municipality, Zhang Lin, the Deputy Director of the Municipal Committee of the organization department of the CPC Shenzhen, Chen Min, Party secretary and vice executive head of the Shenzhen Reform and Opening up Executive Leadership Academy, and other Shenzhen city leaders attended the grand opening ceremony of the first activity in Hong Kong.

In May 2023, the School also successfully held the “Seminar on the Construction of Hong Kong Logistics Center” for Shenzhen civil servants, laying a solid foundation for further integrated development between Shenzhen and Hong Kong.