Archives: HKU Operation Events

[Maintenance Windows] Central servers supporting various applications for OS patching

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[Maintenance Windows] Servers supporting Moodle and Panopto for OS patching

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My elearning tab server maintenance

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Moodle service has been resumed

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Resumption of Campus Network services

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Resumption of Network and WiFi services at Lady Ho Tung Hall 9F-14F

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Maintenance Notice: Core Switch Upgrade at Sassoon Road Campus during Christmas Holiday

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Resumption of Access to HKU website

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