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Student Peer Support Network

Student Peer Adviser

To facilitate freshmen to make a smooth transition from secondary to university education, the ‘Student Peer Adviser Scheme’ has been launched by the Faculty since 2011-12 by recruiting a group of enthusiastic students to become Student Peer Advisers (SPA) to offer advice in relation to academic studies to freshmen.

Since the 4-year curriculum provides much flexibility for students in the selection of courses, student peer advising plays a crucially important role in academic advising, in particular related to course selection and decision on intended majors.

 

List of SPAs (with contact information) for the academic year 2024-25

 

Role of SPAs

  • Be a contact for academic questions: Freshmen will be matched with SPAs, and SPAs' contact details will be available on the Faculty website for ongoing support throughout the year.

  • Support orientation activities: Assist with the Faculty Induction Talk, and other events for freshmen in August.

  • Conduct live chat sessions: Answer enquiries via Zoom during August/September, covering topics like course selection, majors, and experiential learning.

  • Respond to student posts: Support freshmen by replying to their posts on the Moodle 'Academic Advising Platform'.

  • Developing advising platforms: Use social media to create and improve ways for students to access academic advice.

  • Assist with advising activities: Support events organized by the Faculty, Academic Advising and Scholarships Office (AASO), or other HKU units.

Communication
Recruitment of SPAs for the academic year 2025-26

Eligibility

Non-final year science undergraduate students in the academic year 2024-25 from the following programmes are eligible to apply:

  • BSc majoring in

    • Biochemistry

    • Biological Sciences / Biological Sciences (Intensive)

    • Chemistry / Chemistry (Intensive)

    • Earth System Science

    • Ecology & Biodiversity / Ecology & Biodiversity (Intensive)

    • Environmental Science

    • Food & Nutritional Science

    • Geology / Geology (Intensive)

    • Mathematics / Mathematics (Intensive)

    • Molecular Biology & Biotechnology / Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (Intensive)

    • Physics / Physics (Intensive)

  • BSc&MRes
  • BSc&LLB (Year 1 & 2) 

 

 Selection Criteria

  • Good academic achievement
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills in both English and Chinese
  • Willingness to serve and a strong sense of responsibility
  • Open-mindedness and a high level of cultural sensitivity

 

Training and Activities

All selected students are required to attend training sessions in July and September to equip themselves with the relevant skills and knowledge.

Other training and activities includes:

  • Workshop by CEDARS-CoPE
  • Mental Health First Aid workshop
  • Leadership development training
  • Opening Ceremony
  • Year-end Party

 

Allowance and Recognition

An allowance of HK$50 per hour will be offered to SPAs as a token of thanks for their participation in events, with a maximum of 20 hours payable for the academic year 2025-26. A Certificate of Appreciation will also be awarded at the end of the academic year in recognition of their altruistic services.

In addition, by serving as our Student Peer Advisers, you may earn additional credits under the Credit Award Scheme for Out-of-classroom Learning Experiences. For details, please visit https://tl.hku.hk/out-of-class-credits/.

 

Application

Complete the application form via the Science Online Application Submission System (OASS) (SF402). Students are welcome to apply for both the SPA and Student Wellness Ambassador Schemes.

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Deadline : June 22, 2025 (23:59)

 

For enquiries, please contact the Faculty Office at sci.ug.enquiry@hku.hk.