Collaborating with Haven of Hope Bradbury King Lam Community Health Development Centre, we are currently recruiting HKUST volunteers to spend quality time with elderly individuals living alone. Volunteers will first engage in playing games and chatting with the elderly. Then, volunteers will distribute food bags to the elderly and accompany them home with the food. Join us in showing your love and support for these elderly individuals!

我們正與白普理景林社區健康發展中心合作, 招募科大的義工一同探訪在將軍澳的獨居長者, 一同遊戲及 分享。 其後會分發食物包給長者並陪同他們將食物帶回家。齊來參加以表達我們對區來老友記的關心, 在社區中散發溫暖和關愛！

Date: 15 Oct 2025 (Wed)
Time: 12:15 – 3:30pm
Gathering Time & Venue: 12:15pm @Hang Hau

# 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 3 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 subjected to the confirmation of the partner association.

4. Enquiry: forrest.kwan@ust.hk

Sign up here by 12/10/2025 11:59PM

https://app.socialcareer.org/en/volunteers/505739d4-12be-440d-afaa-856d2382ff79

Sustainable Development Goal(s):SDG 3

[This event is co-organized by HKUST Connect and the Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies]

[This is a talk in Gear Up Training Series (GUTS)]

Since its founding in 2009, the Cambodian Children’s Fund (CCF) has been dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty through education, healthcare, and community support. From the slums of Phnom Penh to classrooms filled with hope, CCF has empowered thousands of children and families to build brighter futures. In this talk, Mr Adam Thacker, Development Director of CCF, will share the inspiring journey of the organization and how it continues to drive meaningful change in Cambodia. Join us to learn how one NGO is shaping a more just and hopeful world—one child at a time.

Please sign HERE by 28 Sep 2025 11:59pm

Speaker:

Mr Adam Thacker

Development Director of the Cambodian Children’s Fund

Remarks:

1. To avoid interruption and hindering the progress of the session, facilitators may not admit new participants who are late for more than 10 minutes.
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 1.25 hour, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10 mins.

Enquiry: savicky@ust.hk

Abstract

Many ancient cultures studied geometric objects and shapes, discovering various facts about them. When people started systematically describing theorems in geometry by using 'proofs', in ancient Greeks, the major focus of study in geometry changed from individual shapes to the 'space' into which those shapes are placed. The discovery of non-Euclidean geometry showed that there are many possible 'spaces'. Nowadays, the basic question asked by geometers, in light of modern scientific developments, is: What is the space we are in? In the 19th century, Bernhard RIEMANN invented the theory of manifolds, which describes spaces of arbitrary higher dimensions. This has been a foundation for various mathematics in the 19th and 20th centuries. However, various phenomena have now been discovered that we need to change it for the next development. Thus, a basic question in geometry now becomes: How can we describe and understand the spaces? Modern mathematics are very abstract and the spaces in modern mathematics are much far away from the geometric objects we can directly experience. Therefore, what we mean by spaces is a highly non-trivial question. In this talk, the speaker would like to explain a possible way to describe a space by systematically studying the shapes which the space contains.


About the Speaker

Prof. Kenji FUKAYA was born in 1959 in Yokohama, Japan and is currently a Professor of the Beijing Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Applications (BIMSA) and the Yau Mathematical Sciences Center (YMSC) at Tsinghua University, PRC. He received his Bachelor’s degree and PhD from the University of Tokyo, Japan in 1981 and 1986 respectively. He was a Research Assistant (1983–1986) and was appointed as an Associate Professor (1987–1993) at the University of Tokyo. He then moved to Kyoto University, Japan as a Professor (1994–2013) and became a permanent member of the Simons Center for Geometry and Physics at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, USA in 2013. He has been appointed as a Professor at BIMSA and YMSC since 2024. He is a member of the Japan Academy.


Registration

This lecture is free and open to the public, but prior registration is required.

• Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Attendees should register only for themselves. Both name and email address are required for registration.

• Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email, which must be presented at the reception on the day of the event.

Please click here for registration.

Following the band's exclusive Hong Kong appearance at Cosmopolis Festival (October 4, 7:30 PM, Shaw Auditorium), members of the Nordic jazz group Elifantree coach HKUST's talented music students in an improvisation workshop in front of a live audience.

The event is free and open to the public.

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The adventurous and uncompromising modern jazz group Elifantree (Finland) presents an evening of breathtaking music, blending improvisation and dazzling vocals with electroacoustic elements and visuals.

The event is free and open to the public.

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The region’s foremost purveyor of Teochew iron-rod puppetry, the Teochew Puppet and Opera House of Penang, Malaysia, will present two captivating works in this rare and distinct art form. Following the performance, the ensemble will host an open discussion. The performance will be in Teochew and Malay dialects with surtitles in English and Chinese.

The event is free and open to the public.

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Unleash your true potential and discover your unique personality with Lumina Spark! This psychometric tool provides a deep understanding of yourself and how to appreciate those who are different from you. In this workshop, you will receive your Lumina Spark Portrait based on an in-depth questionnaire and explore how to use it to increase self-awareness, find your potential, and cope better under pressure.

To register, please click here on or before 26 Sep 2025 3pm (Fri).

Remarks: 
This is an 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 1.5 hours, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10 mins.

Enquiry email: ccp@ust.hk

[This event is co-organized by HKUST Connect and the Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies]

[This is an event in Gear Up Training Series (GUTS)]

Climate change is no longer a distant threat; it is a pressing crisis affecting millions worldwide. Vulnerable communities, particularly in low-income countries, bear the brunt of its impacts, facing extreme weather events, food insecurity, and displacement. The intersection of climate change and social justice is stark, as marginalized groups often lack the resources to adapt and recover, worsening existing inequalities.

In this talk, Mr. Leung Wing Mo will share his insights on climate change and guide you on a compelling virtual journey, highlighting the voices and stories of those facing its impacts firsthand. Together, we will explore how empowering communities is vital for driving meaningful climate action and fostering a more resilient, equitable future for all. Join us for this important conversation!

Please sign HERE by 20 Nov 2025 11:59pm

Speaker:

Mr Leung Wing Mo

Former Assistant Director of the Hong Kong Observatory

Mr Leung Wing Mo is a leading figure in Hong Kong’s weather and climate community. He currently serves as an adjunct professor at both the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He chairs the Guangdong Nuclear Safety Consultative Committee and is the spokesperson for the Hong Kong Meteorological Society. He also sits on the boards of several environmental organizations, including The Green Earth and the Conservation E3 Foundation.

Previously, Mr Leung was the Assistant Director of the Hong Kong Observatory. He served on several government advisory committees and was instrumental in shaping Hong Kong's long-term decarbonization strategy.

Mr Leung is well known in the media. He was Hong Kong's first professional meteorologist to present local TV weather programs and later became the host of the acclaimed science education series MObservatory (武測天) which aired nearly 400 episodes.

Remarks:

1. To avoid interruption and hindering the progress of the session, facilitators may not admit new participants who are late for more than 10 minutes.
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 1.25 hours, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10 minutes.

Enquiry: sajackyshum@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.

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

Venue: TBC

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

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