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 "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.” 

Find out how our faculty members and alumni have applied generative AI to transform their teaching methods and business model.

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. 

For many of us, the prospect of soothing our tired bodies and minds under a long hot shower is a temptation just too good to resist. Students needing to unwind while stressed out during exam season are an excellent example. However, the longer we linger in the shower, the more water simply spirals down the drain. And the question is - Have we ever tried to understand how much water we waste when showering?  “I used to spend 30 - 40 minutes showering every day,” says Ann, a Year 2 Engineering student from UG Hall V. While many experts argue showers lasting over 10 minutes are excessively wasteful, very few of us worry because easy access to safe and clean tap water is something we take for granted. The new showerheads have helped cut around five minutes off my daily shower times.

Eight HKUST female faculty members share their experiences of breaking the glass ceiling and how they use research to make a difference.

Our non-local students' stories will equip younger readers with valuable insights into making the most of university life