History

• The university-wide HKU Mentorship was established, the first of its kind in Hong Kong, designed to give a unique learning experience for undergraduate students.
• Through one-on-one relationships, students have a privileged opportunity to learn from distinguished alumni and members of the community, be inspired and challenged, and build far-reaching and multicultural networks.
• 187 pairs of mentor and mentees matched.

2000-01

• HKU Mentorship extended to include Outbound Exchange Students.
• Alumni in exchange students’ host countries are invited to be Overseas Mentors to support mentees in adapting to the local culture.
• Overseas HKU Alumni Associations have an irreplaceable role in the process, that of inviting mentors and mentor-mentee matching.

2003-04

• Full Year Inbound Exchange Students can apply for a local mentor to gain a good understanding of the Hong Kong community.

2015-16

• Selected Global Buddies, Inbound Exchange Students who have finished their studies at HKU, are invited to be Overseas Mentors in their home countries.
  

2021-22

• HKU Alumni Networks in Beijing and Shanghai join hands with HKU Mentorship to launch Mentorship for Graduates in Mainland China. Through the one-year programme, Mentors will help Mentees navigate the workplace, understand local culture, and build intergenerational friendships along the way.
• Mentors: Alumni in Beijing or Shanghai with 10+ years’ professional experience
• Mentees: HKU new graduates who are starting their career in either city

Today

• 500+ pairs of mentors and mentees are matched in Hong Kong and globally every year.