HKUST Connect and The Hong Kong Family Welfare Society are collaborating to host a Egg Parachute Workshop at HKUST Campus, strengthening family bond by making egg parachutes together. Volunteers are needed to assist families in making egg parachutes and visit the campus. Basic STEM knowledge will be shared to inspire children's curiosity and interest in science. Join us now!

科大侍學行將與香港家庭福利會家福中心舉辦雞蛋降落傘工作坊，邀請屯門區離異、低收入或新來港家庭到訪科大校園，一起製作雞蛋降落傘，以激發孩子們對科學的好奇心和興趣。期望活動可促進參加者親子關係及培養家庭之間互助精神。成爲我們的義工，帶領製作雞蛋降落傘吧！

Briefing:
Date: 30 Oct 2025 (Thu)
Time: 6 – 7pm
Venue: HKUST Campus

Date: 2 Nov 2025 (Sun)
Time: 12:15 – 4:30pm
Gathering time & Venue: 12:15pm @HKUST Campus

# You are required to attend the whole service program, including Briefing, Service & Debriefing.

Remark:

1. Successful applicants will receive a confirmation email from connect@ust.hk, and will be able to find their application status listed as "Confirmed" on the Social Career portal/app.

2. [HMAW1905] This is a recognized event in the "Self-directed Experience" component of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. To receive 5.25 hours, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10 mins.

3. Upon completion of the service, the actual service hours will be subjected to the confirmation of the partner association.

4. Enquiry: vicky.ng@ust.hk

Sign up here by 26/10/2025 11:59PM

Sustainable Development Goal(s):SDG 4, SDG 3

Abstract

This workshop introduces the concept of fine-tuning large-language models (LLMs) and explores their potential applications in the humanities. This workshop begins by outlining the basic principles of fine-tuning and highlight key technical considerations, such as dataset preparation, parameter selection, and evaluation strategies. To illustrate these ideas in practice, we present an ongoing project that fine-tunes a vision–language model for Manchu optical character recognition (OCR). This case study demonstrates how adapting LLMs to specialized historical sources can unlock new possibilities for text analysis, digitization, and multilingual research. By bridging technical workflows with humanistic inquiry, the workshop shows how fine-tuned models can empower scholars to engage with rare and complex sources in innovative ways.

Biography

Dr. Donghyeok Choi is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of History at Hong Kong Baptist University. He received his Ph.D. in Culture Technology from KAIST with a dissertation on bureaucratic success and intergenerational mobility in the Joseon dynasty. His research lies at the intersection of digital humanities, quantitative history, and AI-driven analysis, with a particular focus on applying large-language models to East Asian historical sources. His work spans studies of historical governance in Korea and the development of AI methods that support data-driven research in the humanities.

Abstract

The chemistry of our atmosphere is shaped not only by reactions in the gas phase but also by processes at interfaces that control reactivity in unexpected ways. Radicals such as OH, HO₂, and chlorine, long recognized as central to ozone depletion and oxidative balance, behave differently at the surfaces of cloud droplets, aerosols, and other condensed phases. Interfaces can align radicals, lower barriers, and accelerate reactions by orders of magnitude, producing pathways absent in the gas phase. These effects provide explanations for unresolved problems ranging from the efficiency of sulfur oxidation and acid rain formation to the persistence and recycling of chlorine in the stratosphere. By integrating computational modeling with experimental observations, the speaker reveals a consistent picture: not all chemistry in the atmosphere is gas-driven, interfacial chemistry is not peripheral but fundamental to atmospheric processes. Recognizing this interfacial control reshapes how we understand the chemical resilience and vulnerability of Earth’s atmosphere.


About the Speaker

Prof. Joseph S. FRANCISCO is the President's Distinguished Professor of Earth and Environmental Science and Professor of Chemistry at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn). He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1977 and his doctorate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1983. From 1983-85, Prof. Francisco trained as a Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge in England, and then returned to MIT as a Provost Postdoctoral Fellow. He had held various positions at Purdue University and Wayne State University prior to joining UPenn as faculty in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science and Department of Chemistry. He was also a Visiting Associate in Planetary Science at the California Institute of Technology.

Over his career to date, Prof. Francisco has published more than 801 journal articles, written several book chapters, and is co-author of a fundamental textbook, Chemical Kinetics and Dynamics, which has been considered a "classic" in the field for about 30 years. He is also the author of the forthcoming book, Atmospheric Chemistry, to be published by the Cambridge University Press. He was elected to several prestigious organizations, including the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the US National Academy of Sciences, the American Philosophical Society, and the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina.

Prof. Francisco is currently an Executive Editor of the Journal of the American Chemical Society, and he has recently been appointed as a member of the Editorial Board for the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. He has served on the US National Academy of Sciences Council and on the Governing Board of the US National Research Council. He currently serves on the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Council and the Board of Directors for the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He was President of the American Chemical Society in 2010.


For Attendees' Attention

Seating is on a first come, first served basis.

The FINA Mingling Team is excited to invite you to a Networking Event to connect with your classmates, share career
insights, and learn about the latest industry trends! This is a fantastic opportunity to build your network and
celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with fellow students.

Event Details:

Date: Monday, October 6, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Venue: Room 1104 (next to LTA)

Enjoy free food and drinks, including delicious mooncakes to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival!

Don’t miss this chance to network, enjoy great food, and celebrate with your FINA and QFIN community! We look
forward to seeing you there.

Enquiry: Miki YEUNG at mikiyeung@ust.hk 

策展人將帶領大家走進林炳堯的生命故事，並展示其如何與香港歷史交織，呈現這座城市蛻變為今日大都會的歷程。

這段故事起源於在一座即將拆卸的香港住宅樓中發現林炳堯的日記，並逐步揭示出24位華人海軍軍官在D-Day登陸及「龍騎兵行動」中於解放法國南部所扮演的重要角色。

無論您是歷史愛好者，或只是對華人軍官在二戰中的貢獻感到好奇，我們誠邀您參加展覽導賞團一同探索這段引人入勝的歷史！

Join us for a fascinating 1-hour guided tour of the Library’s “Lost and Found in Hong Kong: The Unsung Chinese Heroes at D-Day” Exhibition! The exhibition curators will guide you through Lam Ping-yu’s life story and how it weaves into Hong Kong history, illustrating the city's journey towards becoming the metropolis it is today.

The story begins with the discovery of Lam Ping-yu’s diary in a soon-to-be demolished residential building in Hong Kong and unfolds into the recently unearthed history of 24 Chinese naval officers who played a crucial role in the D-Day Landings and Operation Dragoon during the liberation of Southern France. During the tour, you will hear first-hand stories about the realities of war, countless depictions of excitement, frustration, envy, and even romance!

Whether you're a history enthusiast, or simply curious about the contributions of Chinese officers during World War II, this guided tour promises to be a memorable and enlightening experience. Come and explore this fascinating story with us!

Registration: https://lbcube.hkust.edu.hk/ce/event/10941

Please note:

• This is a HMAW 1905-recognized event in the “Personal Enrichment & Community Service” category under the “Self-directed Experience” of HMAW 1905: Behavioral Foundation of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. To receive 1 hour, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10 minutes.
• Photos will be taken during the tour. By attending or participating in this event, you are giving your consent to be photographed and you are waiving any and all claims regarding the use of your image by the University.

Enquiry email: library@ust.hk

This session will provide an opportunity for newly admitted Peer Companions (PC) in 2025-26 for team building, self-exploration, providing a therapeutic break for relaxation with peers, and raise awareness on emotions.

You will be guided to use different arts modalities including body movement, drama and visual art for connecting with each other and self-exploration. 

Participating PCs will be paired in groups to brainstorm ideas for peer support and formulate their future service plans.

This is a compulsory session for new PC to be admitted in 2025-26. Existing PCs are welcome to join!

Date & Time:
[Session A] 15 Nov 2025 (Sat) 1:45 pm - 5:30 pm (click HERE)
[Session B] 22 Nov 2025 (Sat) 9:45 am - 1:30 pm

Venue: TBC

Registration:
For New PC in 2025-26 : To be done via Qualtrics
For Existing PC : register via Engage 

In advance of the Pavel Haas Quartet performance (October 24, 7:30 PM, Shaw Auditorium), internationally renowned cellist Peter Jarůšek of the group will coach preselected chamber music students in rehearsal of chosen repertoire.

The event is free and open to the public.

REGISTER

智啟新篇—「AI+X」的機遇與挑戰
Intelligence Ignites a New Chapter - Opportunities and Challenges of "AI+X"

日期：10月22日 (星期三)
時間：下午2時至下午5時 *1時30分開始註冊*
地點：香港科技大學曾肇添展藝廳
語言：普通話

RSVP: https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6hbvc8RTT2Z0EcK

Remarks: This is a HMAW1905-recognized event in the “Personal Enrichment & Community Service” category under the "Self-directed Experience" of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. To receive 3 hours, you must attend the sharing session in full and miss no more than 5 mins and register with your ITSC email via Qualtrics. 

活動議程

13:30–14:00 簽到

14:00–14:10 開場致辭

• 鄭光廷，香港科技大學副校長（研究及發展）、電子及計算機工程學系及計算機科學與工程學系講座教授；亞洲青年科學家基金項目2025指導委員會主席

14:15–15:25 主旨演講

主旨演講1

• 張黔，香港科技大學跨學科學院綜合系統與設計學部講座教授，香港工程院院士

主旨演講2

• 王夢迪，普林斯頓大學人工智能創新中心主任、教授，未來論壇青年科學家

主旨演講3

• 馬維英，香港人工智能與科學研究院院長，清華大學惠妍講席教授、智能產業研究院(AIR)首席科學家，香港城市大學講席教授，ACM/IEEE Fellow

15:30-16:50 圓桌討論 - 「AI+X」前沿技術融合：跨學科研究的探索與創新

主持人

• 楊暘，香港科技大學上海產教融合中心主任

討論嘉賓

• 賈佳亞，香港科技大學講座教授、馮諾依曼研究院院長

• 王夢迪，普林斯頓大學人工智能創新中心主任、教授，未來論壇青年科學家

• 馬維英，香港人工智能與科學研究院院長，清華大學惠妍講席教授、智能產業研究院(AIR)首席科學家，香港城市大學講席教授，ACM/IEEE Fellow

• 叢樂，斯坦福大學醫學院病理學和遺傳學助理教授，未來論壇青年科學家

• 張黔，香港科技大學跨學科學院綜合系統與設計學部講座教授，香港工程院院士

• 陳浩，香港科技大學電腦科學與工程系及化學與生物工程系助理教授、醫工交叉聯合創新中心主任

16:50-17:00 合影環節

According to the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, there are about 13,300 street and public toilets cleaners in Hong Kong. Have you ever taken a moment to appreciate their dedication to keep the city clean, and understand their needs and challenges? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about their everyday lives.

Join us in Jordan to show love and care for those who keep our streets and public toilets clean—through gifts and heartfelt support. Together let’s support them by listening to their stories, and gaining a deeper understanding of their working life and daily needs.

根據食物環境衞生署，香港有大約13,300名街道及公廁清潔工。你有否想過清潔工的工作情況以及每天在面對的挑戰？現招募科大同學成為義工，負責探訪及關心佐敦區清潔工，送上禮物包，同時了解他們的工作情況和生活需要。

Date: 9 Nov 2025 (Sun)
Time: 9am-12pm
Gathering Time & Venue: 9am @Jordan

# You are required to attend the whole service program, including Briefing, Service & Debriefing.

Remark:1. Successful applicants will receive a confirmation email from connect@ust.hk, and will be able to find their application status listed as "Confirmed" on the Social Career portal/app.

2. [HMAW1905] This is a recognized event in the "Self-directed Experience" component of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. To receive 2.75 hours, you must attend the registered sessions in full and miss no more than 10 mins.

3. Upon completion of the service, the actual service hours will be subject to the confirmation of the partner association.

4. Enquiry: fanny.ng@ust.hk

Sign up here by 04/11/2025 11:59PM

https://app.socialcareer.org/en/volunteers/5b3a0202-d593-4645-b050-7faee50090ae

Sustainable Development Goal(s):SDG 3, SDG 10

Service as sports event facilitators for the 2025-26 HKUST Intramural Aquatic Meet on 11 Oct 2025.