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
Outreach & Community
HKUST recently held a naming ceremony for the Tsang Chiu Sang Tower and Lam Po Yu Tower. The event was officiated by Council Chairman Prof. Harry Shum (third left), President Prof. Nancy Ip (third right), Council Vice-Chairperson Ms. Edith Shih (first left), donor and Council member Mr. Terry Tsang (second left), donor Mr. Terence Tsang (second right), and donors’ sister Ms. Tsang Chui-Lin (first right).
HKUST Holds Naming Ceremony for Tsang Chiu Sang Tower and Lam Po Yu Tower in Tribute to Alumni’s Generous Support
Teaching & Learning
Under HKUST’s SIGHT program, undergraduates Wesley Chan (first left) and Natalie Ho (second left) have developed a telemedicine initiative and gamified learning workshops on drinking water safety, respectively, to improve healthcare in Sri Lanka.
HKUST Student Initiatives Breathe New Life into Sri Lanka’s Healthcare
Outreach & Community
The Fourth Robot Explorer Cup, supported by Bank of China (Hong Kong) and organized by HKUST School of Engineering, provided an exciting platform for 116 students from 17 primary and secondary schools to apply programming and mechanical knowledge in real-world scenarios.
The Fourth Robot Explorer Cup: A Showcase of Innovation and Community Engagement
Outreach & Community
HKUST Information Day 2025 Welcomed 50,000 Visitors to Explore Engineering Excellence
Recognition
HKUST Team Named Champion in Meituan’s 3rd Low-Altitude Economy Intelligent Flight Management Challenge
Outreach & Community
Orientation Activities for New Engineering 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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