Cedars-GE, The University of Hong Kong

✨ [Student Helper Recruitment for CEDARS’ Summer Institute] ✨

💪 Join to create an engaging and enriching learning journey for secondary school students at HKU this summer!

📅 Programme Dates (Two identical camps)
• Camp A: July 9–13, 2026 (Thu–Mon)
• Camp B: July 23–27, 2026 (Thu–Mon)

🙌 Positions Available
1️⃣ Organising Committee (OC) Member
2️⃣ Group Leader (Jo Ba / Jo Ma)
3️⃣ Programme Assistant

✅ Who Should Apply?
Current HKU students (holding valid student status during the camp period(s)) who are:
✔️ Committed, responsible & reliable
✔️ Able to reside in on campus accommodation for the full camp(s)
✔️ Strong team players with good leadership, organisation & communication skills
✔️ Willing to attend all mandatory briefings (Jul 6 for Camp A / Jul 20 for Camp B) & related meetings
✨ Prior Exco/peer mentor experience is an advantage
⭐ Priority will be given to candidates who can commit to both camps

🎁 Rewards & Recognition
💰 Honorarium: Approx. HKD $4,000–$8,000 or MORE
📜 Certificate & recommendation letter (upon satisfactory performance)
🎯 CEDARS Reward Points

📝 Apply Now!
📌 Deadline: 11:59 p.m., May 24, 2026 (Sun)
🔗 Application link: https://forms.office.com/r/c5iX5uH1g9
📢 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.

About CEDARS’ Summer Institute
A 5-day residential programme themed “HKU Immersive Experience: Multidisciplinary and Community Exploration.” Activities include academic & professional exploration, team sports & cultural try outs, International Night, university admission sharing, a collaborative capstone project, and a High Table Dinner.

🔗 Learn more: https://forms.office.com/r/c5iX5uH1g9 (Link in Bio)

【𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮: 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆, 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀☕】

Discover the art of an authentic Chinese Tea ceremony guided by Dr. Ginger Ko, a National Tea Master and Course Coordinator of Chinese Tea Common Core course! Explore the nuanced flavors and aromas that unfold with every brew, and deepen your appreciation for this art form.

Register now!🫶🏻

Date: 23 Apr 2026 (Thu)
Time: 16:00 – 17:30
Venue: GE Gatherland 221 (MB221, 2/F, Main Building, HKU)
Fee: $80 (Includes tasting 2-3 premium Chinese teas and take-home tea sampler)
Language: English
Speaker: Dr. Ginger WK Ko

𝑫𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒔 & 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: 𝑳𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝒊𝒏 𝑩𝒊𝒐🔗

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【𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗯 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁-𝘂𝗽 香草園午間聚會 - 𝗔𝗽𝗿🌻】

Join us for the final Herb Garden Monthly Meet-up of this Semester! Enjoy the relaxing vibes🌳, harvest your own herbs, and take home a seedling. No worries if you are new to planting – our guest, Farmer Mr Chan Pak Fan, will be there to share farming experience and tips. Sign up now!

今個4月，將會有今個學期最後一節香草園午間聚會！除咗可以親手採摘香草外，仲可以領取免費香草幼苗。如果係種植初學者，亦可以向農夫陳不凡先生偷師，學習種植嘅心得及技巧🔖。上次錯過嘅同學記得快啲報名啦！

Date: 13/4/2026 (Mon)
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Guided Tour: Session A at 13:00 & Session B at 13:30
Venue: Herb Garden (outside 2/F entrance of the Main Library) 香草園 (大學圖書館二樓入口外)
Guest: Mr. Chan Pak Fan, Farmer of Cham Shan Farm 陳不凡先生 (杉山農場負責人)

𝑫𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒔 & 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: 𝑳𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝒊𝒏 𝑩𝒊𝒐🔗

*Remarks: This event is only available for registered HKU students. Walk-in applicants will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis if there are any vacancies.

本活動只開放給已報名人士。如情況許可，將安排即場候補報名，先到先得，額滿即止。

**In the event of unstable weather conditions, the scheduled activity will be cancelled. Please stay tuned to our website and Instagram.

如遇上不穩定天氣，原定活動將會取消。敬請留意活動網頁及IG 公佈。

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【𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 - 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚🇮🇳】

India isn’t just about tea—its coffee culture is just as vibrant☕! In the upcoming session of Happy Thursday, join our student host, Soni, to explore the wonders of Indian coffee, local snacks, and fascinating cultural stories.

Don’t miss out on this chance to have an unforgettable journey to India on 9 April!

📅 Date: 9 April 2026 (Thu)
🕓 Time: 16:30 – 18:00
📍Venue: GE Gatherland 240, Main Building
🌟 Student Host: Soni Hitaarth (BA(HDT), Year 1)
🗣 Language: English

𝑫𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒔 & 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: 𝑳𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝒊𝒏 𝑩𝒊𝒐🔗

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【𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒃 𝑮𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒏 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒉𝒍𝒚 𝑴𝒆𝒆𝒕-𝒖𝒑 香草園午間聚會🌼 – 𝑴𝒂𝒓 】

Need a break from your midterms? Join us on 30/3 at the HKU Herb Garden. Not only will you unwind amidst green space, but you‘ll also have the opportunity to harvest your own herbs ✂️, collect free seedlings, and gain farming tips from farmer Mr. Chan Pak Fan.

Register now and give yourself a full recharge!

喺Lib溫書溫到好攰？不如嚟參加香草園午間聚會，不但可以聽到農夫陳不凡先生分享農耕技巧及趣事；仲可以親手剪吓香草以及免費帶走香草幼苗🌱。

記得報名，幫自己叉足電啦🧠！

Date: 30/3/2026 (Mon)
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Guided Tour: Session A at 13:00 & Session B at 13:30
Venue: Herb Garden (outside 2/F entrance of the Main Library) 香草園 (大學圖書館二樓入口外)
Guest: Mr. Chan Pak Fan, Farmer of Cham Shan Farm 陳不凡先生 (杉山農場負責人)

𝑫𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒔 & 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: 𝑳𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝒊𝒏 𝑩𝒊𝒐🔗

*Remarks: This event is only available for registered HKU students and staff. Walk-in applicants will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis if there are any vacancies.

本活動只開放給已報名人士。如情況許可，將安排即場候補報名，先到先得，額滿即止。

**In the event of unstable weather conditions, the scheduled activity will be cancelled. Please stay tuned to our website and Instagram.

如遇上不穩定天氣，原定活動將會取消。敬請留意活動網頁及IG 公佈。

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【𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 - 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡🇧🇩】

Our next Happy Thursday is taking us straight to Bangladesh! Enjoy the traditional tea🫖and snack prepared by our student host, Tamim, and connect with peers while exploring Bangladeshi culture.🥳

Time to meet some new friends 🤝🏻 and learn something new after your mid-term break!

📅 Date: 26 Mar 2026 (Thu)
🕓 Time: 16:30 – 18:00
📍Venue: GE Gatherland 240, Main Building
🌟 Student Host: Sumaiya Tamim (BEng(CE), Year 4)
🗣 Language: English

𝑫𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒔 & 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: 𝑳𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝒊𝒏 𝑩𝒊𝒐🔗

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【𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 - 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧🇵🇰】

Travel the world without leaving campus! 🌍This week, join our student host, Fatima, to discover the captivating stories of Pakistan through tasting chai🫖and street snacks from her home country.

Ready for a taste of joy😋?

📅 Date: 5 Mar 2026 (Thu)
🕓 Time: 16:30 – 18:00
📍Venue: GE Gatherland 240
🌟 Student Host: Fatima Arshia (PhD, Year 3)
🗣 Language: English

𝑫𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒔 & 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: 𝑳𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝒊𝒏 𝑩𝒊𝒐🔗

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𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 - 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐥 🇧🇷

Bounce back from the holiday with some Brazilia flavor! Join our student host, Jenee, as she brings the unique flavour of Brazilian coffee and captivating stories about her culture. ☕

A few spots left, don’t miss out and register now!👍🏻

📅 Date: 26 Feb 2026 (Thu)
🕓 Time: 16:30 – 18:00
📍Venue: GE Gatherland 240
🌟 Student Host: Luk Jenee Ka Yin (BA, Year 4)
🗣 Language: English

𝑫𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒔 & 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: 𝑳𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝒊𝒏 𝑩𝒊𝒐🔗

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𝑯𝑲𝑼 𝑴𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒄 𝑭𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍 2026 - 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆

Bring your friends and family together to enjoy a night with the musical talent of HKU students 🎶 Original music only!

📆 Date: 27 Feb (Fri)
🕖 Time: 19:00 - 21:00
📍 Venue: Haking Wong Podium, HKU

【𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲: 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 🌍】

This semester, CEDARS-GE continues to offer one of our signature programmes: “Happy Thursday - Tea from Around the World”. Join our student hosts from Brazil, Pakistan, and Bangladesh as they share their tea culture (or any beverage) with all HKU fellows.

Beyond tasting drinks and snacks, you’ll get to experience their languages, traditions, and cultures, and to make new friends.

Don’t miss out and register now!

𝑫𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒔 & 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: 𝑳𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝒊𝒏 𝑩𝒊𝒐🔗

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