Center for Global & Community Engagement (GCE)

Center for Global & Community Engagement
Center for Global & Community Engagement
Our Mission
To nurture socially aware engineering talents and future leaders with a global vision
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Center for Global & Community Engagement
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is an institution determined in its pursuit of both academic excellence and its students’ all-round development. To echo this vision, the Center for Global & Community Engagement (GCE) has been established to generate numerous enrichment opportunities, aiming to inspire our students to achieve personal growth and harness their engineering knowledge and skills to address challenges faced by our community.
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News / Stories
When our students amplify the impact of engineering using their courage and creativity
Recognition
Twenty award recipients from the School of Engineering were recognized along with their peers across the University at the Connect for Social Good Celebration 2026, which took place at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Atrium on May 7.
Engineering Students Recognized for Social Impact at HKUST Connect Celebration
Robotics
The HKUST ROV Team won their 14th straight championship in the Hong Kong Regional Contest of the MATE International ROV Competition since they joined in 2011. They will head for the international competition in Canada this June.
HKUST Remotely Operated Vehicle Team Clinched Their 14th Championship in Hong Kong Regional Contest of MATE International ROV Competition
Outreach & Community
Prof. Robin Ma (back row, first right), Dr. Stanley Leung (front row, first right) and seven Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering students who joined the 14th IMechE Greater China Design Competition on April 15 at the HKUST Tsang Shiu Tim Art Hall.
MAE Students Named First Runner-Up at 14th IMechE Greater China Design Competition
STEAM Education
Thirteen HKUST students and 11 EdUHK students joined hands to conduct introduction sessions and organized game booths at EdUHK campus to foster participants’ know-how in underwater robotics.
HKUST and EdUHK Co-organized Underwater Robot Fun Day for 200 Local Students
Insight Exchange
The officiating guests include the Honourable Mrs. Regina Ip Lau Suk-Yee (third left), Convenor of the Non-official Members of the Executive Council of the HKSAR Government; Dr. Stephen Wong Yuen-Shan (third right), Head of the Chief Executive’s Policy Unit of the HKSAR Government; Prof. Wu Ji (second right), President of the Chinese Society of Space Research; Prof. Bernard Foing (second left), Executive Director of the COSPAR International Lunar Exploration Working Group and Chairman of the Lunar Explorers
HKUST-Led HKSREC Hosts Space Intelligence Event
Outreach & Community
Engineering Career Fair Drew Over 400 Students
Outstanding Competition Results
HKUST Robotics Team Named Champion in Hong Kong Regional of MATE International ROV Competition
Community Engagement
Creatively utilize your engineering know-how to make a difference in society and our world
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We organize various workshops, host exhibitions and develop projects for our students from all grades as well as the general public.
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Student Groups
Unleash your potential and try your hand at tackling real-world challenges together with your peers
Student Groups
HKUST students from all schools and disciplines are also welcome to join our various student groups to discover their talents. Not only are we actively working with different institutions to create diverse learning opportunities via launching different events, we also promote their activities among our students who are constantly eager to explore.
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Dream Team Hub
The Dream Team Hub is an exceptional school initiative that unites four innovative teams, each specializing in different areas of technology and engineering.
Dream Team Hub
Dream Team Hub
Four student teams are HKUST Robotics Team, HKUST RoboMaster Team ENTERPRIZE, HKUST Aero Team and HKUST Red Bird Racing.
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Global Engagement
Meet fellow engineering enthusiasts in exciting international contests to bring out the best in you
ABU Robocon Contest
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Since 2002, ABU Robocon has been a premier stage for students in the region to display their ingenuity and skills in robotics and build lasting friendships that go beyond the competition.
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MATE International ROV Competition
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The MATE International ROV Competition has been organized by the Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Centre, in association with the Marine Technology Society’s ROV Committee, since 2002 to engage students in STEM and introduce them to science and technology careers.
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RoboGames
The competition aims to encourage students to apply circuit design, mechanics knowledge, embedded software programming, and control theories in various robot to be complete with other team in different events.
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Enrichment Grant
Extra support from us to maximize your involvement in eye-opening activities
Enrichment Grant
Besides providing ample opportunities and information to our students, GCE subsidies interested students to join local and international activities through the ACEHK Student Enrichment Grant Scheme to encourage the exchange of knowledge and skills with their counterparts. GCE also encourages students to utilize their engineering knowledge and technology knowhow innovatively in projects contributing to the society worldwide.
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