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HKUST has organized an exhibition for the soon to be opened Shaw Auditorium, offering a sneak peek at the many exciting possibilities the new landmark will unlock.

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.

A visual getaway to the cultures of Central Asia, Caucasus, and the Middle East despite travel restrictions.

HKUST’s emphases on science and technology disciplines does not deter artistic talents from pursuing their studies and interests in creative endeavors. The University offers a wide range of scholarships to honor students also for their outstanding non-academic achievements. For Exodus SIT, one of eight recipients of the Tin Ka Ping Scholarship (Arts), HKUST’s coastal, suburban location not only is a beautiful university to pursue his undergraduate studies, but is also strategic to pursue his greatest interest - stargazing. Read another related article: Picture Perfect Balance for Student Life

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today (Friday, 10 October 2008) officially launched Hong Kong's first Tertiary Institutions Cantonese Opera Promotion Project.This one-year project aims to enhance the knowledge and appreciation of Cantonese Opera among students and staff of tertiary institutions, and is also another of HKUST's services to the community by giving volunteer performances and providing a free performance venue at HKUST for amateur groups.The opening ceremony at the Atrium of HKUST was officiated by the Chairman of the Cantonese Opera Development Fund Executive Committee and Advisory Committee Dr Stephen Chow; Chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Wo Organization Ms Lisa Wang; renowned Cantonese Opera artiste Mr Law Ka-ying; and HKUST Vice-President for Academic Affairs Prof Roland Chin.

香港科技大學（科大）獲得民政事務局局長法團轄下的粵劇發展基金資助20萬元，推出為期一年的粵劇推廣計劃，提高全港大專學生及教職員對粵劇的認識和欣賞，並為社區人士提供粵劇節目及場地。這是本港首個惠及全港大專院校的粵劇推廣計劃。「這計劃既可以弘揚國粹，又可以服務社群。」科大學生事務處處長區嘉麗博士說。「科大一向著重全人發展，除了提供高水平的科技和商學教育及研究外，也很著重培養文化欣賞和創作。我們非常感謝政府大力支持。」她說。「大專粵劇推廣計劃」主要包括四類活動：工作坊、示範講座、粵劇演出及攝影比賽。工作坊會教授基本做手身段及排演折子戲，劇目包括「鳳閣恩仇未了情」、「帝女花之香夭」及「紫釵記之拾釵」。課程完成後，更會舉辦結業演出。二零零八年九月二十六日截止報名。示範講座將會舉辦兩次，題目分別為「粵劇做手身段示範」以及「粵劇武場及鑼鼓示範」。演出方面，科大會提供藝術表演場地給予校外業餘粵劇團體作公開演出，也會安排學員義務到醫院及老人院等表演折子戲。此外，配合今年十一月份全港「粵劇日」大型活動，科大會舉辦大專攝影比賽，優勝作品將於科大校園展出。「大專粵劇推廣計劃」開幕禮暨「粵劇做手身段示範講座」將於十月十日下午一時正於科大舉行，歡迎各界人士蒞臨參加。主禮嘉賓包括「粵劇發展諮詢委員會」及「粵劇發展基金執行委員會」主席周振基博士、香港八和會館主席汪明荃小姐、粵劇紅伶羅家英先生及科大首席副校長錢大康教授。示範表演嘉賓為鄭詠梅小姐及洪海先生。

Award-winning photo journalist Jin Shouxian will hold his first exhibition in Hong Kong––Splendors of the West––at the Library Gallery of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology from 13 March to 30 May 2002.Born in Chongqing, West China, in 1943, Jin served in the military before he embarked on the career of a photographer. Currently he is the chief press photographer of Southwest Economic Daily in China. Since first publishing his photographs in 1978, he has received over a hundred gold, silver and bronze medals in exhibitions and contests in China and abroad. In 1992, he won the first Sichuan Literary and Art Prize. In 1998, the China Photographers' Association conferred on him the title of "Outstanding Member with Noble Character and Superb Skills". His works are widely exhibited in the US, Japan and Europe, and published in newspapers, magazines, books, photo albums and art calendars.