Functions of HKU App
A wide range of useful information about the University can be found under HKU App at users’ fingertips. Below is a summary of the available information/functions-

About HKU
The latest information of HKU

Attendance@HKU
Taking attendance at classes and events

Courses@HKU
Provide course information, course enrollment statistics and plan for undergraduates

Timetable
Timetable information of HKU students

Publications
List of publications (e.g. newsletter, calender) of University

Maps
Search and find your way at your fingertips around the University

Libraries
Information resources including locations, seat booking, databases, user circulation record, and more

Student Life
Resources for HKU students (e.g. accommodation, counseling and student development programmes, etc.)

Emergency
Emergency contact phone numbers at HKU

Shuttle Bus
Shuttle bus timetable information at HKU

U-Vision
Access to audio-visual materials on U-Vision and link to HKU community

Staff Directory
![staff[1] Staff Corner icon](https://its.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/staff1-pesdz8r8fzn68a1jpke4i52o6k61u53d2qe305g6rk.png)
An easy way to search the office contact information of HKU staff

Expense Claim (for staff)
![staff[1] Staff Corner icon](https://its.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/staff1-pesdz8r8fzn68a1jpke4i52o6k61u53d2qe305g6rk.png)
Submit staff reimbursement claims

HKU Portal
A single sign-on platform for staff and students to access all the centrally provided IT services

Info Security
![staff&student[1] Staff Corner & Student Corner icon](https://its.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/staffstudent1-pese3cbw8z96gbqpabepb2bfu6e6zaxebjwk3xn2uk.png)
Timely alerts on current information security issues and latest phishing emails reported from HKU users

Learning Facilities
![staff&student[1] Staff Corner & Student Corner icon](https://its.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/staffstudent1-pese3cbw8z96gbqpabepb2bfu6e6zaxebjwk3xn2uk.png)
Communal facility opening hours and availability of PCs in the Learning Commons
Staff and students can book the study rooms and communal PCs in the Chi Wah Learning Commons and check their booking records online under the Staff Corner and Student Corner of HKU App after HKU Portal login (after login > tap Learning Facilities > select Booking of PCs or Booking of CWLC Study Rooms)

Service Suspension
![staff&student[1] Staff Corner & Student Corner icon](https://its.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/staffstudent1-pese3cbw8z96gbqpabepb2bfu6e6zaxebjwk3xn2uk.png)
Alert on service suspension currently occurring on HKU campuses

Employment
Search for job vacancies

HKU Moodle
![staff&student[1] Staff Corner & Student Corner icon](https://its.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/staffstudent1-pese3cbw8z96gbqpabepb2bfu6e6zaxebjwk3xn2uk.png)
Centrally managed Learning Management System for use by staff and students

Financial Info
![student[1] Student Corner icon](https://its.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/student1-pesebgnp62hrmwv4v1jszm8yinslql1grwvty57ezw.png)
Show outstanding University charges, payment reference/instructions and FEO’s contacts

Multimedia
Channel to show multimedia contents of the University

HKU Access Code
An innovative and convenient way for current students and staff to access HKU facilities via a mobile phone.
How/where to use:

News
Channel to read HKU eNotices posted by departments

Press
Latest research, innovations and institutional happenings at HKU
Information for HKU staff and students
Some of the functions are specifically designed for use by current staff and students who can access them with HKU Portal login. They are indicated by the following legends-
Staff Corner
Staff Corner & Student Corner
Student Corner
How to receive push notifications?
HKU App push notification is used for delivery of HKU Urgent Notices from the University senior management.
- Download the latest version of the HKU App from App Store (iOS platform) or Google Play (Android platform).
- After installation, open the HKU App once. Tap “Yes” to receive push notification if you are prompted.
- You can turn on “Notifications” explicitly to receive the push notification of HKU App.