GIVE BLOOD, SAVE LIVES - Blood Donation Campaign @HKUST

An ad hoc blood donation team will be visiting HKUST next Thursday. Let’s show our support for the community and give blood! If donating is not feasible for you right now, stay tuned for our series of HKUST 35A Blood Drives coming up next year!

You may come anytime within the above-mentioned period with your HKID card or valid travel document. You are welcome to donate blood if you satisfy all the following conditions:

1. have a good health
2. weight over 41kg (90lbs or above)
3. aged between 16 and 65 (applicable for first time donor)

Remarks

• To protect both blood donors and recipients, the Blood Transfusion Service (BTS) must stringently screen donors (health history questionnaire, hemoglobin and blood pressure checking etc.) and shall only accept blood donations from those who meet all the set eligibility criteria.
• Donors aged 16 to 17 need to have parental consent at the first donation and can give blood two times a year with an interval of no less than 150 days between two consecutive donations.
• Adult males (18 or above) can give four times in a year with an interval of no less than 75 days between consecutive two donations.
• Adult females (18 or above) can give three times in a year with an interval of no less than 105 days between consecutive two donations.
• With the annual health assessment and approval by the BTS medical officer, donors aged 66 or above who have completed any donation in the last 2 years, can be accepted for whole blood donation till 75.

Date: Monday, November 24, 2025
Time: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Venue: LSK 1027

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to unwind before the end of the semester? 🌞
The IS Programme warmly invites you to join an afternoon of Hiking & Beach Cleaning at Pak Shui Wun. Take this chance to relax, reconnect, and celebrate with your IS peers, professor and staff members — while doing something meaningful for our local environment. 🌿

🌞 Event Details
Date: 21 November 2025 (Friday)
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Gathering Point: HKUST North Gate Minibus Stop)
Fee: Free of charge (limited to 30 participants)
Eligibility: Open to all BBA(IS) students (Years 1–4) with IS as their first major

📋 Registration
👉 Register here: https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aaUGnYKYN9f1nxQ
🕔 Deadline: 14 November 2025 (Friday) at 12:00 noon

⭐ Remarks:
The Hiking & Beach Cleaning session is HMAW1905-recognised under the “Personal Enrichment & Community Service” category. To receive 1 hour, participants must attend the session in full and miss no more than 10 minutes.

Join us for this special IS community event — a perfect mix of fun, friendship, and positive impact! 💙
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact June Chan (email: imjune@ust.hk).
We look forward to seeing you there! 🌿

Would you like to unleash your true potential and discover your unique personality?

The Dean of Student Office (DSTO) partners with the BBA-IS program to host the Lumina Spark Debriefing Workshop for the IS Year 1 students in November.

This psychometric tool provides deeper self-understanding and helps you appreciate those who differ 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.

If you would like to understand your inner self and attend the debriefing session, please register and complete the online survey here by 12 noon on 27 October 2025.

Debriefing Session 2

Date: 7 November 2025 (Friday)

Time: 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM

Venue: Room 4582 (near Lift 27/28), Academic Building, HKUST.

Registration Link: https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eJx1ipHD1mmwTCm

Remarks: Students of HMAW1905 must register with their “ITSC email”.

This is an HMAW1905-recognised event towards the “Personal Enrichment & Community Service” category under the "Self-directed Experience" of HMAW1905: Behavioural 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: bbais@ust.hk 

Would you like to unleash your true potential and discover your unique personality?

The Dean of Student Office (DSTO) partners with the BBA-IS program to host the Lumina Spark Debriefing Workshop for the IS Year 1 students in November.

This psychometric tool provides deeper self-understanding and helps you appreciate those who differ 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.

If you would like to understand your inner self and attend the debriefing session, please register and complete the online survey here by 12 noon on 27 October 2025.

Debriefing Session 1

Date: 5 November 2025 (Wednesday)

Time: 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM

Venue: Room 6580 (near Lift 27/28), Academic Building, HKUST.

Registration Link: https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eJx1ipHD1mmwTCm

Remarks: Students of HMAW1905 must register with their “ITSC email”.

This is an HMAW1905-recognised event towards the “Personal Enrichment & Community Service” category under the "Self-directed Experience" of HMAW1905: Behavioural 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: bbais@ust.hk 

Collaborating with the Haven of Hope Bradbury King Lam Community Health Development Centre, we are currently recruiting HKUST volunteers to regularly visit elderly individuals living alone. Volunteers will engage in conversations with the elderly, pack and distribute food bags, and accompany them home with the food. Join us in demonstrating your care 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！

Service (choose at least 1 session)
Date: 19 and/or 26 Nov 2025 (Wed)
Time: 12:30 – 3:30pm
Gathering Time & Venue: 12:30pm @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 participated 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 09/11/2025 11:59PM

https://app.socialcareer.org/en/volunteers/6f1d976c-b759-428a-bf63-0755ab0dd3f6

Sustainable Development Goal(s):SDG 3

We’re excited to invite you to our Creative Flower Workshop with Pipe Cleaner on November 17, 2025. 🌷 No prior experience is needed – There is a chance for you to unleash your creativity and discover more about colors! 🎨

Event Details:
🗓 Date: November 17, 2025 (Monday)
🕕 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (1.5 hours)
📍 Location: LSK 1/F, Room 1003

🌟 Facilitator: Ms. Bowie YU (Assistant Student Wellness Manager from OM)

To register, please complete this form by November 9, 2025 (Sunday):  https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_babvOZMtMAtkyMK

(This is an HMAW1905-recognised event, but ALL SBM students are welcome!)

Notes:

• 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 1.5 hours, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10 mins.
• Successful registrants shall receive confirmation email by 12 Nov 2025 (Wed) and they are required to confirm their availability again to secure the place.

~ Get Ready for a Badminton Fun Day! ~

Are you eager to enhance your badminton skills while enjoying a great time with friends? Join us for an exciting Badminton Fun Day at the Tsang Shiu Tim Sports Center! This enrichment activity offers a fantastic opportunity for beginners to learn the fundamentals of badminton, while also allowing more experienced players to enhance their skills. Come play with your peers, enjoy guided instruction from experienced coaches, and boost your physical fitness while developing a positive sporting spirit!

Event Details:

• Date: November 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
• Time: 3:00 - 4:30 PM
• Venue: Arena, Tsang Shiu Tim Sports Center, HKUST

Activity Content:

• Beginner Level: Basic movements, grip, ball feeling, and training routines
• Intermediate Level: Specialized techniques, footwork, and competition tactics

To register, please complete this form by November 24 (Monday): https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0VwuWEITRnrRPZs

Successful applicant will receive the email confirmation.

(This is an HMAW1905-recognised event, but ALL SBM students are welcome!)

• Note 1: This is a HMAW1905-recognised 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, student must attend the activity in full and miss no more than 10 minutes.
• Note 2: The elevated link bridge between Hall 2 and the TST Sports Center is temporarily closed. Please refer to the attached map for alternative routes to access the Tsang Shiu Tim Sports Centre. Make sure to arrive on time!
• Note 3: Sessions will be conducted in Cantonese, supplemented with English; Participants are encouraged to bring your own rackets.

Don't miss out on this great opportunity to have fun, get fit, and meet fellow students!

For inquiries, please get in touch with Marcus (marcuskan@ust.hk). We look forward to seeing you!