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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. 

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.

In today's fiercely competitive job market, fresh graduates need to go the extra mile to stand out. HKUST recognizes this and provides numerous opportunities to support students’ career planning, offering them invaluable on-the-job exposure. In this story, two new alumni share useful insights into how they landed their dream jobs, while a leading employer who highly rates our graduates details the qualities she looks for in candidates. Be outgoing and adaptive Terry HUI, a 2022 graduate in Electronic Engineering, was a true “slashie”: he was a part-time lifeguard, a tutor, and an intern electrical engineer at an educational robotics start-up.

 "Having started learning piano when I was four, I find it easier to play music in a quiet environment than to listen to human speech," says HKUST Engineering freshman, Bosco YUNG. Despite his profound hearing loss, Bosco is not only an outstanding student, but also a Grade 8 pianist. “Physical disability should never be a barrier to success. With unwavering determination, anyone can overcome obstacles.” 

KA Sing-Fung, director of Hong Kong movie ‘Lost Love’, credits the scientific training he received while majoring in Chemistry as being hugely beneficial in his creative pursuits.

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2023, we have asked our staff and students to share their take on society’s expectations for men and women.

“More women and girls in science equals better science.” This is the simple equation proposed by UN Secretary-General António Guterres during February’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science.While women remain underrepresented in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, the last decade has seen more and more ambitious female students enter and advance in traditionally male-dominated technical professions. Below, we speak to three promising young women who have benefited from HKUST’s pioneering WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) scholarship’s aim of enabling top caliber female students to realize their STEM dreams. Striving to make their marks in fields of aerospace engineering, physics, and computer science, all three WISE students are an inspiration for younger girls who wish to use technology and innovation to positively impact our world.A WISE Move for Taking Off 

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