HKUST Engineering Hosted First Alumni Reunion at HKUST(GZ)
The School of Engineering (SENG) hosted its first alumni reunion at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) (HKUST(GZ)) on May 24, 2025, bringing together around 80 participants, including faculty members from both Clear Water Bay and Guangzhou campuses, along with SENG alumni.
The event was graced by the presence of senior management of HKUST(GZ), including President Prof. Lionel NI, Vice-President (Teaching & Learning) Prof. WU Jingshen, and Vice-President (Administration & Business) Prof. PONG Ting-Chuen – all of whom are well-known figures within the SENG community, as respected long-serving professors in CWB before moving to GZ.
At the cocktail reception, Dean of Engineering Prof. Hong K. LO expressed his sincere gratitude to the Foundation and Alumni Department (FAD) of HKUST(GZ) for co-organizing this event and opening up various labs and facilities for the School’s alumni and faculty. He underscored the importance of building a strong connection between the two campuses and provided latest updates of the School, including faculty hiring, strategic development areas, rankings and industry engagement.
In his opening remarks, Prof. Wu Jingshen emphasized the “1-HKUST” spirit of the two campuses, which share the same academic standards, values and missions. He said that he was very glad to see the University continue its amazing story and legacy in the Greater Bay Area through HKUST(GZ) and encouraged alumni to visit the GZ campus more frequently to interact with the professors and industry. He added the phase two of campus development is set to complete in two years and alumni would be able to see new buildings and a more attractive campus in 2027.
Prof. Pong Ting-Chuen also addressed the audience, highlighting the nurturing environment of both campuses in fostering a close-knit community and the ongoing campus development of the two locations. He said that alumni of Clear Water Bay campus are also family members of the Guangzhou campus and they are always welcome to visit.
In addition to the reception, SENG alumni also enjoyed an exclusive opportunity to explore the cutting-edge research facilities and labs of the Guangzhou campus arranged by FAD. These included the Campus Brain, High Bay, ICSC-IoT Labs and Visitor Information Center.
Overall, the reunion provided a valuable occasion for alumni to reconnect and gain insights into the GZ campus, thereby enhancing engagement and collaboration between both campuses.
