Why Collaborate with Us
Connect With Diverse Potential Hires and
Develop Talent Pipeline
Strengthen Your Organisation’s
Social Impact
Tap into Unique Student-oriented
Perspectives and Initiatives
Explore Mentorship Opportunities
with Student Interns
Our Student Demographic
The SIGC Programme is mandatory for HKU undergraduate students in the Faculty of Social Sciences, from the following programmes:
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences
(Interdisciplinary Studies)
Bachelor of Journalism
Bachelor of Psychology
Bachelor of Social Sciences
Bachelor of Social Sciences
(Government & Laws)
Majoring in disciplines including Computational Social Sciences, Psychology, Geography, Sociology, Politics and Public Administration, Social Policy and Social Development etc.
Our students are uniquely positioned to carry out diverse kinds of tasks.
Examples of Internship Contributions
Conducting policy review, data collection & analysis (e.g., for ESG metrics, programme impact), literature synthesis, and report writing, utilising AI tools for data processing, literature summarisation, and drafting insights.
Applied Example: Performing data analysis for a community needs assessment or contributing to a sustainability report.
Assisting in the design, coordination, and evaluation of community projects, workshops, and events.
Applied Example: Helping to develop and run educational workshops, providing supervised support within service delivery frameworks, or supporting employee wellbeing initiatives such as coordinating wellness programmes or diversity and inclusion activities.
Content creation for digital platforms, stakeholder communications, and supporting community engagement initiatives.
Applied Example: Creating public awareness campaigns or managing outreach to promote social well-being and inclusion. This also encompasses supporting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes, such as reporting on community investment impact or assisting with volunteer engagement.
Contributing to operational planning, administrative coordination, and project management.
Applied Example: Gaining hands-on professional exposure through supportive roles and observation in diverse organisational settings, understanding multidisciplinary work in practice.
How to Partner with Us
1. Standard Pathway
2. Flexible Pathway
We are happy to provide flexibility in internship length and timing. Please contact us for further discussion.
3. Student-initiated Pathway
Many of our students proactively seek internship opportunities. Here’s how it works if a student contacts you:
- A Year 2–4 HKU Social Sciences student will reach out, expressing genuine interest in your organisation’s work.
- They will propose a concrete project designed to add value to your team, or apply for an available internship role in your organisation.
- If interested, you simply confirm the placement details and nominate a supervisor. No formal contract or fee is required from your organisation.
- Our Experiential Learning Team will then contact the nominated supervisor to finalise administrative arrangements.
