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With its origin rooted in fostering literacy, the buzz of the Spelling Bee has echoed through centuries of American history. What began as a simple tradition has evolved into national spectacles over time, where participants dedicate themselves to memorizing thousands of words and sparking friendly rivalries in competitions. This year, the Spelling Bee took center stage of Shaw Auditorium at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) as part of the University’s signature Community Musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, filling the hall with vibrant energy and the laughter of over 1,800 enthusiatic spectators. 

The first edition of the Cosmopolis Festival features Gaetano Donizetti’s Rita, a comic opera in one act about two husbands trying to get rid of their tyrannical wife Rita.

The new multi-purpose Shaw Auditorium offers state-of-the-art facilities for cultural performances and thought-provoking activities.

The world seems dark, with troubles, with many heavy hearts. As we are all doing our best to cope with pandemic anxiety and stay positive despite a gloomy future outlook, the University Choir, HKUSTSU creates an oasis for the mind with melodic songs and dulcet singing. Themed “Dawn”, the 25th annual performance offers a ray of hope for the lost minds in these challenging times. As the saying goes, “No matter how long or dark the night, the sun will rise again.” Enjoy the show.

Hailed by The Financial Times as a festival with a “finely hewn sense of craft,” the Intimacy of Creativity presented by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) will return for another innovative season from 23 April 2018 to 6 May 2018.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Atrium at HKUST was filled with the sweet sound of strings on March 23 as a group of 15 specially-trained students presented the ‘Music Dreams Come True’ concert with the support of the HKUSTSU Philharmonic Orchestra and renowned violin virtuoso Yao Jue. This delightful event was a highlight of the HKUST Arts Festival 2017 organised by The HKUST Center for the Arts, drawing an audience of close to 1,000. For many, the high spot of the evening came when HKUST President Tony F Chan, a keen guitarist, joined the orchestra to play a popular Beyond song.

How would you choose between music and computers? Chuck-jee Chau, PhD student of Computer Science and Engineering is smart enough to combine two by carrying out research on the synthesis and analysis of sound. As always, cross-curricular study is encouraged in UST to enrich our educational experience and broaden our minds. Chuck-jee Chau PhD, Computer Science and Engineering (2017) MSc, Computer Science and Engineering (2011)

Hailed by the Financial Times as a festival with a “finely hewn sense of craft," The Intimacy of Creativity returns for its sixth season in collaboration with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), which presents the annual festival. The Intimacy of Creativity (IC) continues to explore the creative process as selected composers present and revise their chamber music compositions after in-depth discussions between composers and performers. “HKUST is proud to feature The Intimacy of Creativity as part of our 25th anniversary celebration,” says Prof Tony F Chan, President of HKUST. “We believe that music is part of the holistic education that we aim to provide to our students and it can also stimulate creativity which is vital to their future success.”