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2025

HKUST Kicks off New Academic Year with Vibrant "Fire Up Your Year" Carnival (Chinese Version Only)
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Student Development, Student Development and Bonding
HKUST Kicks off New Academic Year with Vibrant "Fire Up Your Year" Carnival (Chinese Version Only)
香港科技大學(科大)今日(九月一日)舉辦開學嘉年華「Fire Up Your Year」,校長葉玉如教授聯同一眾管理層、教職員和校友,與學生一同獻唱校歌,又大玩互動問答遊戲兼送上豐富禮品,與新生及從各地回來上課的莘莘學子,喜迎新學年。其中,校董會成員兼大學評議會主席曾建中先生更在科大校友攤位前,向同學派發雪糕,在新學年伊始添上一絲甜意。 科大上周五亦為本學年秋季學期迎來了破紀錄的逾550名國際交換生,舉辦了一系列迎新活動和校園導覽,加深他們對科大的認識。這些國際交換生當中,有超過六成同學來自歐洲,其餘分別來自亞洲、美洲和大洋洲的國家或地區。 葉玉如校長於開學日致辭中,熱烈歡迎新一屆加入的同學,並勉勵所有學生、教職員和校友繼續秉持科大「凡事皆可為」的核心價值,勇於探索。她說:「新學年充滿著無限可能,我鼓勵大家抱持好奇心與實幹精神,專注學習之餘,亦走訪校園的不同角落,發掘自己的興趣,體驗非凡的機遇,勇於智闖,並結識能相隨一生的良師摯友。」 葉校長又指,同學在成長過程中難免會遇到挑戰,鼓勵大家把每個障礙視為讓自己成長的機會。她感謝眾多校友專程返回母校,在開學日為新生打氣;她更勉勵同學按自己的步伐成長,科大社群將成為他們堅實的後盾。 主辦開學嘉年華的環球事務及傳訊處和學務長辦公室亦邀請了一眾科大同學,呈獻無伴奏合唱及跳舞表演,並於校園設置攤位,與眾同樂。  
HKUST Trio Competes in World University Games for Table Tennis and Taekwondo (Chinese Version only)
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Student Competition, Sports, Student Development and Bonding, Recognition
HKUST Trio Competes in World University Games for Table Tennis and Taekwondo (Chinese Version only)
香港科技大學(科大)今年共有三名學生運動員,將代表香港特區出征德國萊茵-魯爾世界大學生運動會(世大運),其中兩位是乒乓球港隊女將﹕工商管理學院的吳詠琳同學和江芷林同學,而理學院的陳建鋒同學則將出戰跆拳道項目,矢志為港爭光。 乒壇雙姝攜手出征 工商管理學院四年級學生吳詠琳(Pedrey NG Wing-Lam)是香港乒乓球隊主力隊員,現世界女雙排名第11位。這位實力派女將去年12月在成都舉行的國際乒聯混合團體世界盃中勇奪銅牌。這次世大運,她將參加女子單打、雙打、混雙及團體賽四個項目,力爭佳績。 同樣來自商學院的一年級新生江芷林(Gilliam KONG Tsz-Lam)是香港乒乓球壇的「明日之星」。她在2025年國際乒聯世界乒乓球錦標賽總決賽中與搭檔挺進女雙16強,展現實力。今年她將首次亮相世大運舞台,出戰女子單打、雙打及團體賽三個項目。 跆拳道健兒蓄勢待發 理學院三年級學生陳建鋒(Jacky CHAN Kin-Fung),將代表香港出戰男子54公斤級跆拳道賽事。自去年起,陳同學多次代表香港參加國際賽事,並積極備戰本屆世大運,決心在這個國際舞台上再創佳績。 今屆世大運將於7月16日至27日舉行,集合來自全球170多個國家和地區的參賽選手。75名港隊大學生運動員健兒,將參與競逐10個賽事項目。
The Spelling Bee Spells Magic in HKUST’s Annual Community Musical
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Arts, Music, Arts and Creativity, Community, Student Development and Bonding
The Spelling Bee Spells Magic in HKUST’s Annual Community Musical
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. 
From Motion to Education: Record Number of Elite Athletes Set to Pursue Dual Development at HKUST (Chinese Only)
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Student Development, Student Development and Bonding, Teaching and Learning, Sports
From Motion to Education: Record Number of Elite Athletes Set to Pursue Dual Development at HKUST (Chinese Only)
香港科技大學(科大)今年透過「學生運動員學習支援及入學計劃」(SALSA)計劃,取錄了超過11名傑出香港運動員,人數創歷年來最高。科大今日舉辦歡迎典禮,特別邀請到一眾傑出學生運動員新生、香港體育學院代表、運動員的教練、中學校長、老師及家人等出席,一同慶祝各精英運動員即將展開人生新一頁,並祝願他們在學業和運動上的發展都能再創高峰。 11名傑出運動員將於今年九月入讀科大,涵蓋桌球、劍擊、賽艇、棒球、花樣滑冰、拯溺、帆船和田徑等項目,當中包括: 賽艇運動員 林新棟 工商管理學課程
HKUST Hosts Health Day to Showcase MedTech and Build a Healthy Community (Chinese Version Only)
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Major Events (On Campus), Medical Education, Healthcare Technology, Mental Health, Student Development and Bonding, Community Engagement
HKUST Hosts Health Day to Showcase MedTech and Build a Healthy Community (Chinese Version Only)
醫療科技進步有助提升大眾生活質素,但個人身體健康則有賴良好生活習慣。有見及此,香港科技大學(科大)今日(4月11日)舉辦的第三屆同樂日,特別以運動和健康為主題,於校園內設置多個以滑雪、賽車、單車、籃球及拳撃等活動攤位,為現場逾千名科大師生、校友、中小學生和公眾人士,進行體能與智力的大考驗。  除攤位遊戲外,科大亦設置展覽,介紹多個由科大團隊研發的最新醫療科技,涵蓋睡眠測試、檢測癌症細胞成像技術、預防青光眼裝置、視網膜疾病藥物導入及AI牙齒檢測技術。其中科大老齡科學研究中心更提供兩部VR健身單車機,結合虛擬街景,讓參加者由科大踩單車「出發」遊歷九龍市區。此設備平日設置於長者復康中心,旨在提升長者的運動能力及認知能力。  科大現正申請建立香港第三間醫學院,多位同學與現場參與者於校園內一幅標示著「Shaping the Future of Medicine(塑造醫學未來發展)」的大型馬賽克壁畫上,踴躍張貼打氣字句,齊齊「集氣」支持科大推動醫學創新。 

2024

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Student Development and Bonding
HKUST Kicks off New Academic Year with Energetic Carnival (Chinese Version Only)
迎接新學年,香港科技大學(科大)今日(九月二日)起舉行為期兩天的開學嘉年華「Fire Up Your Year」,校長葉玉如教授聯同一眾副校長及管理層出席,與新生大玩問答遊戲,陪伴他們開啟人生的新篇章!為培養新成員對大學之歸屬感,學生不但甫進校園便能聽到科大校歌的悠揚旋律,校長及副校長們更帶領新生合唱,與學生打成一片,以歌聲凝聚大學社群。 葉校長在致辭中勉勵同學們,在科大的生活不僅要專注學業,更要享受探索的過程。她亦鼓勵同學要勇於發掘自己的興趣和潛能,建立長久的友誼,秉持科大「凡事皆可為」的精神,並充分享受這段成長的旅程。她又指出:「對新生而言,初到科大難免要花時間適應新的學習模式和環境,但我們隨時都會在身邊支持你們!」 此外,主辦嘉年華的環球事務及傳訊處、學務長辦公室及逸夫演藝中心更邀請一眾科大師兄、師姐為新生進行樂隊演出、無伴奏合唱、花式跳繩、啦啦隊及跳舞表演,並於校園各處設置攤位遊戲,增進同學對校園設施的認識,場面樂也融融。
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Education, Campus Life, Student Development, Student Development and Bonding
Charting New Waters in Service to Society
Have you ever considered venturing beyond your comfort zone to engage in challenging activities outside the classroom that can boost your confidence and inspire personal growth? The HKUST Sail and Shine Program can be an excellent choice. HKUST Connect and the Hong Kong Yacht & Start-Up Association (HKYSUA) join forces on this innovative program, which transforms a yacht into a dynamic training platform, enabling students to experience sailing, plan social service activities, and develop lifelong skills. 
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Teaching and Learning, Campus Life, Student Development, Student Development and Bonding
HKUST and HKUST (GZ) Launch Redbird Cross Campus Study Program
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) (HKUST(GZ)) jointly launched the "Redbird Cross Campus Study Program" today.  The program will promote resource sharing and synergy between the two campuses under the “Unified HKUST, Complementary Campuses” framework, through mechanisms including course sharing, credit transfer and student exchanges in academics, research and social activities.