✨ Aspire · Connect · Transform | A Year of Social Good 🌍
Today we celebrated 170 students stepping up to serve, learn, and act. We are so proud of their growth this year across service learning, mentoring, and social innovation! 💡
This momentum wouldn’t be possible without our 70+ community and impact partners, as well as our school and department advisors. 🌟 Thank you for guiding our students and helping them find their footing in a fast-changing world.
Community engagement is never just about volunteering. It’s about shifting perspectives, building empathy, and growing into the kind of leaders the world earnestly needs. 🌍
Whether you presented an award, cheered on our service leaders, or simply connected over lunch today—thank you for being part of this journey.
Together, we #ConnectforGood! 🤝💜
@hkustconnect
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🎬 A first look at the future of cinema
“Is the life you are living real?”
That question sets the tone for the creative worlds explored through AI filmmaking.
This year’s Festival has received over 1,300 AI-generated works from nearly 80 countries and regions, reflecting bold experimentation in storytelling, visual expression, music, and human-AI collaboration.
Among the selected AI films to be showcased are six shortlisted works created by members of the HKUST and HKUST (GZ) community, highlighting how artificial intelligence is expanding creative possibilities across formats and themes, including vertical shorts, AI music, cross-cultural dialogue, and new cinematic languages.
The Festival also features a world-class jury panel of prominent figures from the global film and entertainment sectors, including Tia CARRERE, two-time Grammy Award-winning singer and actress; Paul DEBEVEC, Chief Research Officer of Netflix Eyeline Studios; and Jacob ADLER, Grand Prix Winner of the 2025 Runway AI Film Festival.
Beyond the screen, three thematic panel discussions will open up conversations on AI film production, film aesthetics and authorship in the AI era, and cultural memories and digital heritage.
Join us at the 2nd AI Film Festival to discover how filmmakers, students, researchers, and creators are pushing the boundaries of cinema.
📅 May 16 to 17, 2026
📍 Shaw Auditorium, HKUST
Get ready for a weekend of AI-powered creativity!
Reserve your spot via 🔗 Link in Bio
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🎥 Relive the energy of HKUST Fun Day 2026
This year’s Fun Day brought the HKUST community together in celebration of our 35th anniversary. 💙
Follow the camera back through a day of laughter, connection, and memorable moments, as students and staff took time to relax and recharge amidst their busy schedules.
Whether it was discovering hidden facts about HKUST, snapping photos with Red Birdie, or simply enjoying the vibrant atmosphere, every corner was filled with smiles and celebration.
More than just a day of fun, it was a reminder of the community spirit that makes HKUST special. We can’t wait for the next Fun Day! 🎉
Tap play and revisit the highlights!
#HKUST #HKUST35 #HKUSTFunDay #CampusLife #UniversityLife #MomentsThatMatter #WhereMiraclesHappen
🎤A Night to Remember at HKUST Talent Quest Grand Finale!
The stage came alive as 12 finalists showcased an extraordinary range of talents —from vocal and dance performances to instrumental artistry, gymnastics, magic, and more.
Students, faculty, and alumni from around the world brought passion, creativity, and remarkable energy to a full house.
With over 550 registrations and more than 350 live audience votes cast during the finale, the overwhelming support from the HKUST community made this inaugural event truly memorable.
After an evening filled with exceptional performances, the winners of the inaugural HKUST Talent Quest were revealed:
🏆 Champion: Ayush GURUNG (Guitar)
🥈 1st Runner-up: Rachel SIREGAR (Vocal)
🥉 2nd Runner-ups (shared): ZENG Yuqiyu (Erhu) & Gloria CHAN (Opera Vocal)
🎉 Audience Choice Award: The Rope Skipping Club
A heartfelt thank you to our esteemed judging panel for their invaluable insights, encouragement and support throughout the competition:
✨ Ms. Edith SHIH, the Chair Judge (Council Vice-Chairperson)
✨ Prof. Kar Yan TAM (Vice-President for Administration and Business)
✨ Mr. KA Sing Fung (Film Director & Alumnus)
✨ Mr. Lawrence TSUI (Musician & Alumnus)
✨ Mr. Edwin WAN (Musical Theatre Actor & Alumnus)
The evening also featured a special guest performance by pop singer Jason Chan (@ckw720 ), who performed his latest song and an English classic, sharing words of encouragement with the HKUST community, and presented the Audience Choice Award.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating talent, creativity and the spirit of HKUST.
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🌸 Happy Mother’s Day! 🌸
Today, we celebrate the incredible mothers who fill our lives with love, warmth, and unwavering support. Every moment shared becomes a cherished memory, woven into the fabric of our hearts. From comforting hugs and wise words of advice to the simple joy of laughter over coffee, mothers have a special way of making every day brighter.
To all the moms—thank you for being our guiding lights and our greatest cheerleaders. Your love inspires us to be our best selves.
Let’s take a moment today to appreciate the beautiful impact mothers have on our lives.
#HKUST #HKUST35 #MothersDay #HappyMothersDay #EverydayMoments #Family #CelebrateMoms
💐 What are the things your mom always says to you?
“Dinner is ready.” “Don’t stay up too late.” “Go take a shower.”
Sometimes, the words we hear most often are also the ones filled with the most love.
This Mother’s Day, we asked our students to share the little phrases, memories, and heartfelt messages that remind them of home — from mom’s reaction to the HKUST offer to imagining her as Professor Mom for a day.
Some answers made us laugh. Some made us pause. All of them reminded us how a mother’s love can show up in the simplest ways.
To all the moms, mother figures, and those who care for us like family: thank you for your love, support, and quiet strength.❤️
#HKUST #HKUST35 #MothersDay #CampusLife #StudentVoices #ThankYouMom
🏆Who won the 2026 UROP Awards?
Many thanks to everyone who joined the UROP Info Session and 2026 Kerry Holdings Limited Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program Award Presentation Ceremony on April 17🥳 We were thrilled to announce the Awards in the presence of our esteemed guests, Provost Prof. GUO Yike; Prof. Tim Kwang Ting CHENG, Vice-President for Research and Development; Mr. Steven HO, Senior Advisor of Kerry Properties Limited, as well as over 90 HKUST faculty, staff and students together with representatives from Kerry Holdings.
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The top 3 awardees are as follows:
➡️Champion: XU Ziyi (Year 4 / ISD), supervised by Prof. SHAO Qijia (ISD)
➡️First Runner-Up: FEI Yang (Year 4 / COSC & MATH), supervised by Prof. CHEN Qifeng (CSE)
➡️First Runner-Up: PARK Juwon (Year 4 / COMP), supervised by Prof. CHEN Hao (CSE)
🎉Congrats to all the awardees and finalists~ You can check out the full list on our website (link in bio). The video recording will also be uploaded soon😉
🎤✨ The wait is almost over | HKUST Talent Quest Grand Finale
What began as an audition has now reached its defining moment.
Twelve finalists will take the stage, each representing a unique background, discipline and artistic journey within the HKUST community. Their performances promise to be expressive, dynamic and memorable, bringing to life the diverse talents that shape this community.
Adding to the excitement, pop singer Jason Chan (@ckw720 ) will join as a special guest artist and perform his latest hit live on stage.
【HKUST Talent Quest Grand Finale】
📅 6 May 2026 (Wed) | 6:30pm
📍 Main Hall, Shaw Auditorium
Be there to witness the crowning of the first-ever HKUST Talent Quest champion.
Learn more: https://talent-quest.hkust.edu.hk/
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HKUST Impact Makers: Making Positive Change 🌟
HKUST is made up of staff full of talent and passion. In November 2022, the University launched the Special Leave for Volunteering policy to empower staff to give back to the community collectively—granting full-time staff 4 days of leave each year for volunteering. 🌍✨
In 2025, 113 HKUST colleagues contributed to a remarkable 546+ volunteer hours. Volunteering not only benefits the causes we support, but also enriches our lives by fostering wellness, building a sense of community, and strengthening our teams. Check out 2025 Impact Makers recap and the volunteering efforts our staff made happen! 🤝💚
#HKUST #HKUSTSustainability #ImpactMakers #CommunityService #Volunteer
🎤✨ 𝟏𝟐 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬. 𝟏 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞. Watch HKUSTers bring the stage to life! 🎶💃
After an incredible journey through 70+ show-stopping performances in the first and second rounds of the HKUST Talent Quest—featuring the hidden talents of HKUST students, faculty, staff, and alumni—the moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗲! 🏆🌟
Get ready to be amazed!💥Our finalists are about to light up the stage with extraordinary skills in singing, musical instruments, dancing, gymnastics, magic, and more. Who will take home the grand prizes?🤔
What’s more? 💡We are excited to welcome pop singer Jason CHAN @ckw720 (#陳柏宇) as a special guest artist to perform his latest hit song!
🎉Come cheer, celebrate, and witness the best of HKUST’s talent in one unforgettable night! Don’t miss it—see you there! 🥳
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【The Finale of HKUST Talent Quest】
📅 2026-5-6 (Wed) 6:30pm
📍 Main Hall, Shaw Auditorium
🎫 Free Admission: Link in Bio
Organizer: Global Engagement and Communications Office
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🔍Learn more:
https://talent-quest.hkust.edu.hk/
#HKUST #ShawAuditorium #HKUSTTALENTQUEST #performingartvenue #artandculture #collegelife #concerthall @hkust
🚀 Elevating your academic career starts here! ✨
The Rising Stars Women in Engineering Workshop is returning to HKUST from September 13 to 15 this year. 🎓
🤝 Co-organized by HKUST and six leading engineering schools across the Asia Pacific region, the workshop brings together ambitious female PhD graduates, postdocs, early-career researchers, and young engineers exploring a path in academia. 💡
Join us this September for a dynamic and transformative professional experience. Time is running out! Apply now to secure your spot via 🔗 Link in Bio. Asian Deans' Forum 2026
The Rising Stars Women in Engineering Workshop
🗺️ Location: HKUST Clear Water Bay Campus
📆 Date: September 13 to 15, 2026
⏰ Application Deadline: May 11, 2026
@hkustengineering #HKUST #HKUST35 #HKUSTEngineering #TheRisingStarsWomeninEngineeringWorkshop #AcademicCareers #FutureAcademics
