News & Stories
2023
Stories
HKUST 'Kaifongs’: Building Social Bonds in the Vicinity
Amid the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong, have you ever paused to discover the hidden gems and intriguing stories within your own neighborhood? Luke TAM, an HKUST alumnus and co-founder of Kaifong Tour, is on a mission to illuminate overlooked narratives. His social enterprise trains community tour guides, empowering them to preserve the city’s vibrant culture while fostering social bonds. Recognizing Luke's unwavering passion and dedication, HKUST has extended an invitation to him to co-create an innovative initiative aimed at cultivating a deep appreciation for the University and its surrounding communities. This collaborative effort has given rise to a highly anticipated community event known as HKUSTours.Bringing People and Communities Closer Together
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Engineering an 'Ironman': How Triathlete Jason Ng Pushes His Boundaries
Training for triathlon is grueling exercise, and even more challenging while studying at university. Jason NG Tai-Long, a HKUST Engineering undergraduate, is defying all the odds. He spends hours in the pool, in the gym, on the bike, running miles on end training several hours every day. This allows him to perform at his best in elite sport as a triathlete, all while dealing with the rigors of being a student. His perseverance and love for the sport paid off, as he won mixed team relay gold at 2023 Asia Triathlon U23 and Junior Championships in Gamagori, Japan, last month, while claiming the bronze medal in the U23 men’s category.
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Global Minds@HKUST series: Embarking on an East-Meets-West odyssey with Yigit the globetrotter
With over 17,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students from more than 80 countries or regions at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), we pride ourselves as a true cultural melting pot. In the Global Minds@HKUST series, we’ll take a closer look at the unique experiences of some of our international students. In the first edition of this series, we chat with Yigit SEN, a third-year undergraduate from Turkey studying a dual degree in Computer Science and General Business Management. Despite his busy schedule, this adventurous young man manages to immerse himself in a range of extracurricular activities both on campus and overseas to broaden his horizons. Let’s dive in and learn more about how his stay at HKUST has opened his eyes to new possibilities.