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Robot dogs at HKUST 35th Anniversary Opening Ceremony
Spotlight
The Future of Robotics Unleashed at 35th Anniversary Launch

Under the glow of HKUST’s 35th anniversary lights, audiences watched robot dogs deliver ceremonial 'miracle’ balls, humanoid robots greet guests, and drones soar above the Jockey Club Atrium.

Amid this display of technological wizardry, the launch ceremony for the 35th anniversary was transformed into a living stage that vividly embodied HKUST’s enduring spirit of innovation.

HKUST Community Musical
Campus Views
HKUST's Community Musical 2026—Rodgers & Hammerstein's 'Carousel' Celebrates 35 Years of Artistic Expression

This March, the immensely talented cast and production team behind this year’s community musical, Carousel, shone a spotlight on HKUST’s dedication to fostering a vibrant arts culture on campus.

Presented by the Shaw Auditorium Unit and co-directed by Dr. Isaac DROSCHA, Senior Lecturer in the Division of Humanities, and Ms. Mandy PETTY, a renowned choreographer, the show represents a cultural blend of classic Broadway musical staged at HKUST.

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Feature
Celebrating 35 Years of Innovation: HKUST Launches Anniversary with Reflection and Ambition
The launch ceremony for HKUST's 35th anniversary celebrations on March 16 provided a stirring opportunity for reflection and anticipation among the campus community, alumni, friends, and stakeholders.
ALH offers opportunities for faculty to leverage the latest technology to launch next-generation education and learning solutions.
Teaching & Learning
New Learning Hub Bolsters HKUST Support for Pedagogical Innovation

The demand for active, technology-enhanced teaching is reshaping expectations for learning spaces, according to Dr. Sean McMINN, Director of the Center for Education Innovation (CEI).

As teaching practices evolve, faculty and students increasingly require more flexible environments for collaboration, experimentation, and experiential learning, Dr. McMinn added.

Blood donation drive at HKUST
Campus Views
Life-saving Blood Donation Drive Launched with the Hong Kong Red Cross

In a powerful demonstration of community spirit, HKUST is encouraging the campus community to mark our 35th Anniversary by donating blood throughout the celebratory year.

The 35th Anniversary blood donation drive reflects HKUST’s longstanding spirit of mutual care and commitment to giving back to society.

The blood donation drive kicked off at a ceremony titled “35 for Life: Every Drop Counts, Every Life Matters” on March 5 at the University’s Clear Water Bay campus.

HKUST spring media reception 2026
Spotlight
Saddle Up for Unbridled Development in the Year of the Horse

Channeling the dynamic spirit of the Year of the Horse, HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP unveiled a forward-looking development roadmap to members of the media at the University’s spring reception on March 2. She highlighted HKUST’s enduring “can-do” spirit, its strategies for sustaining future growth, and its commitment to contributing to the nation’s economic and social development.

Group photo of the 2026 International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva
Awards
Exceptional Team Effort Secures Record-breaking Wins at Geneva Invention Expo

United by a drive to innovate, all 62 teams from HKUST and HKUST (Guangzhou) won awards at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva between March 11 and 15.

Between them, the 36 teams from HKUST and 26 teams from HKUST (GZ) brought home 13 Gold Medals with Congratulations of the Jury, 20 Gold Medals, 20 Silver Medals, and nine Bronze Medals.

This outstanding achievement by the HKUST entrants represented the highest number of awards among all higher education institutions in Hong Kong.

The grand opening ceremony for the HKUST Alumni Commons
Campus Views
HKUST Alumni Commons Opens with a Joyous Feast of Togetherness

Our alumni community joined “The opening ceremony of the Alumni Commons and A Feast of Togetherness – Poon Choi Party.” on January 17, 2026 (Saturday) on the Clear Water Bay campus at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). The event was co-organized with the HKUST Alumni Association and the HKUST Convocation.