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The immensely talented cast and production team behind this year’s community musical, Carousel, shone the spotlight on HKUST’s dedication to fostering a thriving culture for the arts on campus.Presented by the Shaw Auditorium Unit, and co-directed by Dr. Isaac DROSCHA, Senior Lecturer from the Division of Humanities, and Ms. Mandy PETTY, a renowned choreographer, the show presented a classic Broadway musical for a Hong Kong audience.

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. The drive responds to the urgent need to maintain adequate blood supplies against falling numbers of donors. Over the past decade, the number of active donors has fallen by 24%, with participation among people aged 16 to 30 dropping sharply, from 45% to 17%.

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.Such a milestone emphasizes the remarkable spirit of cooperation between the two institutions, spotlighting HKUST’s deepening commitment to cross-border partnerships that boost social and economic development within the region.

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.To meet these needs and reinforce HKUST’s role in educational innovation, a new facility has been launched as a shared space within CEI for examining how students learn amid the growth of AI and emerging technologies.Advance Learning Hub (ALH) brings together teaching innovation, evidence-building, and partnership pathways in one integrated cycle. This allows promising ideas to move from prototype to proof to wider adoption with clearer ownership and momentum.

Channeling the spirit of the Year of the Horse, HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP unveiled a bold roadmap with media representatives at a spring reception on March 2, highlighting HKUST’s “can-do” spirit, its strategies for maintaining future growth, and its commitment to supporting the nation’s economic and social development.Renewal and growthThe timing of the reception was auspicious, set against the backdrop of the 14th National People's Congress and the nation’s 15th Five-Year Plan, celebrations for HKUST’s 35th anniversary, and the symbolic meaning of the Year of the Horse.“In Chinese culture, the horse symbolizes forging ahead with determination and striving for continuous self improvement — values that resonate with HKUST's can-do spirit,” said Prof. Ip.

What do the eggs of sea urchins, car exhaust, sticky tape, and risk and reward have in common? Each sparked a discovery that secured a Nobel Prize.Four Nobel laureates shared fascinating stories from their decades of research experience at a fireside chat with over 400 students, faculty, and members of the public. The event, Nobel Heroes@HKUST, was part of HKUST’s 35th anniversary celebrations. The laureates were:Prof. Tim HUNT (2001 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine)Prof. Louis J. IGNARRO (1998 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine)Prof. Robert C. MERTON (1997 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences)Prof. Konstantin NOVOSELOV (2010 Nobel Prize in Physics)

Under the glow of HKUST’s 35th anniversary lights, the audience watched robot dogs deliver ceremonial 'miracle’ balls, humanoids greet attendees, and drones soar above the Jockey Club Atrium.Amid such technological wizardry, the launch ceremony for the 35th anniversary was transformed into a living stage for the spirit of invention.Each of these state-of-the-art machines told a story of discovery, mentorship, and entrepreneurship brought to life, a fitting icon for HKUST’s year-long celebrations.

As the world pivots toward a sustainable energy future, the need for greater interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange is becoming more urgent.In response, elite scientists, engineers, and industry partners from Asia, Europe, and the Americas convened at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) from February 24 to 27 to explore the latest innovations in sustainable energy research.The International Conference on Perovskite Solar Cells (IC-PSC)—held at the Kaisa Group Lecture Theater within HKUST’s Jockey Club Institute of Advanced Studies—underscored HKUST's pivotal role in driving innovation and, specifically, in exchanging knowledge on perovskite photovoltaics.