Campus Digest

HKBU launches StarHub – Career Support and Incubation Hub

Friday, 28 November 2025

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Ms Wendy Hu (centre), Ms Wendy Lai (3rd left), Dr Albert Chau (3rd right), Professor Amy Lee (2nd left), Mrs Lily Chan (2nd right), Mr Chan Ho-yuen (1st right) and Ms Chow Yan-shuen (1st left) officiate at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Dr Albert Chau (left) receives the cheque from by Ms Wendy Hu (right).
Professor Amy Lee (1st left) presents certificates of appointment to the advisors.
Professor Amy Lee (3rd left) presents certificates of appointment to the advisors.
Guests attend the opening and appreciation ceremony of the StarHub - Career Support and Incubation Hub.
Representatives from HKBU and Koo’s Giving Charitable Foundation pose at the StarHub – Career Support and Incubation Hub.

 

The Career Centre of the Office of Student Affairs hosted the Grand Opening and Recognition Ceremony of StarHub – Career Support and Incubation Hub on 26 November. At the ceremony, the University announced a generous donation of HK$3.6 million from the Koo’s Giving Charitable Foundation to support the launch of the “Empowerment and Career Preparation Program for HKBU Students with Special Educational Needs”.

The ceremony was officiated by Ms Wendy Hu, Committee Member, and Ms Wendy Lai, Executive Director of the Koo’s Giving Charitable Foundation, together with HKBU representatives Dr Albert Chau, Vice-President (Teaching and Learning); Professor Amy Lee, Director of Student Affairs; Mrs Lily Chan, Director of University Advancement and Secretary-General of the HKBU Foundation; and two student entrepreneurs, Mr Chan Ho-yuen and Ms Chow Yan-shuen.

Located at the Yeung Shui Sang Building on Ho Sin Hang Campus, StarHub is the University’s first dedicated on-campus hub for career support and entrepreneurship incubation open for all students. Designed to support the diverse development needs of aspiring entrepreneurs and students, StarHub offers a co-creation space that fosters creativity, collaboration, product and prototype showcases, and connections with industry leaders. It aims to nurture HKBU ventures that make a positive impact on society. The opening of StarHub signifies a substantial milestone in HKBU’s enduring commitment to nurturing student innovation, entrepreneurship, and career readiness.

StarHub also provides career support for SEN students. With the support of the Koo’s Giving Charitable Foundation, StarHub will launch the “Empowerment and Career Preparation Programme for HKBU Students with Special Educational Needs” to offer tailored career advice, customised internship matching, and graduate opportunities that align with the skills and career ambitions of the students, providing crucial support for their smooth transition from academia to the workforce.

A donor recognition ceremony was held during the event to express the University’s deepest gratitude to the Foundation for its steadfast commitment to advancing inclusive career support and empowering students’ growth.

In addition, the Career Centre has invited 13 distinguished advisors from diverse sectors to provide voluntary business and career consultations, helping students in developing their careers. Certificates of appointment were presented to the advisors during the ceremony.