Outreach & Community

The UGC delegation, led by UGC Chairman Mr. Tim Lui (fifth left, first row), visits HKUST on January 9, 2025 to learn more about the University’s latest research and innovation endeavours. The guests are warmly received by HKUST President Prof. Nancy Ip (fifth right, first row), senior management, and school deans.
The UGC delegation, led by UGC Chairman Mr. Tim Lui (fifth left, first row), visits HKUST on January 9, 2025 to learn more about the University’s latest research and innovation endeavours. The guests are warmly received by HKUST President Prof. Nancy Ip (fifth right, first row), senior management, and school deans.  
Showcasing Leadership in Academic and Research Excellence
E2I hosted a Cheerful Week at the Engineering Commons on November 25-29, offering delicious treats and spreading positive vibes along with words of encouragement to fuel students’ exam preparation.
E2I hosted a Cheerful Week at the Engineering Commons on November 25-29, offering delicious treats and spreading positive vibes along with words of encouragement to fuel students’ exam preparation. 
Nurturing Student Well-Being
The “HKUST-ExxonMobil iSTEAM Program 2024 – Smartbot Sports Day” drew around 150 students and teachers from 15 primary and secondary schools to experience and learn about STEAM, collaboration and leadership.
The “HKUST-ExxonMobil iSTEAM Program 2024 – Smartbot Sports Day” drew around 150 students and teachers from 15 primary and secondary schools to experience and learn about STEAM, collaboration and leadership. 
The HKUST Sail and Shine Program, co-organized by HKUST Connect and HKYSUA, offers students the exceptional opportunity of boarding a yacht to experience sailing and learn how to plan social service activities.
The HKUST Sail and Shine Program, co-organized by HKUST Connect and HKYSUA, offers students the exceptional opportunity of boarding a yacht to experience sailing and learn how to plan social service activities. 
Experience Sailing and Develop Lifelong Skills
The Third Robot Explorer Cup offered collaborative STEAM learning opportunities to 171 students and teachers from 19 primary and secondary schools.
The Third Robot Explorer Cup offered collaborative STEAM learning opportunities to 171 students and teachers from 19 primary and secondary schools. 
Children had fun controlling the robot designed for The Robot Explorer Cup, one of the major competitions hosted by GCE.
Children had fun controlling the robot designed for The Robot Explorer Cup, one of the major competitions hosted by GCE. 
Igniting Creativity and Curiosity of Young Learners
The School of Engineering officially established its first-ever Industry Engagement Committee, comprising a distinguished group of 17 professionals and industry leaders from diverse fields. An inaugural ceremony was held on June 7 to welcome the new members.
The School of Engineering officially established its first-ever Industry Engagement Committee, comprising a distinguished group of 17 professionals and industry leaders from diverse fields. An inaugural ceremony was held on June 7 to welcome the new members.  
A New Frontier of Academia-Industry Synergy
Over 200 Primary 4 to Secondary 3 students from 30 schools participated in the HKUST Underwater Robot Competition 2024 on April 20-21.
Over 200 Primary 4 to Secondary 3 students from 30 schools participated in the HKUST Underwater Robot Competition 2024 on April 20-21.