Outreach & Community

Bridging Generations and Building Connections
The School of Engineering formed its second-cohort Industry Engagement Committee for the 2026-2028 term, comprising 18 distinguished industry leaders across various sectors. An inauguration ceremony was held on June 26 to welcome the new cohort and kickstart the term.
The School of Engineering formed its second-cohort Industry Engagement Committee for the 2026-2028 term, comprising 18 distinguished industry leaders across various sectors. An inauguration ceremony was held on June 26 to welcome the new cohort and kickstart the term. 
A Continuing Legacy of Academia-Industry Synergy
Organized by the Academy for Bright Future Young Engineers, the Bright Future Cup 2026 attracted students from 24 high schools to showcase their engineering skills and teamwork in an exciting soccer robotics competition.
Organized by the Academy for Bright Future Young Engineers, the Bright Future Cup 2026 attracted students from 24 high schools to showcase their engineering skills and teamwork in an exciting soccer robotics competition. 
Showcasing Design Thinking and Prototyping Prowess
The IEEE 2026 Finals of the International Youth IC Challenge (China) and the Inaugural International IC Innovation and Education Forum were held at HKUST on May 17, 2026. The gathering attracted distinguished educators, leading chip experts, and school leaders from across China and overseas, fostering vibrant exchanges across academia, industry, and education sectors.
The IEEE 2026 Finals of the International Youth IC Challenge (China) and the Inaugural International IC Innovation and Education Forum were held at HKUST on May 17, 2026. The gathering attracted distinguished educators, leading chip experts, and school leaders from across China and overseas, fostering vibrant exchanges across academia, industry, and education sectors. 
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.
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.  
Honoring Impactful Contributions to Community
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.
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. 
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.
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. 
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.
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.  
Fostering Cross-University STEAM Collaboration
Connecting Emerging Talent with Opportunity
HKUST hosted a training program for around 50 primary and secondary school principals from the Chinese Mainland in January 2026, sharing its best practices in STEM education, among other topics.
HKUST hosted a training program for around 50 primary and secondary school principals from the Chinese Mainland in January 2026, sharing its best practices in STEM education, among other topics. 
Empowering Educators with Innovative Strategies in STEM Education