HKUST Connect

09/09/2026

🌟 Turn Passion Into Purpose with Connect ACE! 🚀

Ready to create a positive impact in our community? Join the Connect Ambassador for Community Engagement (Connect ACE) program!

Why apply?
💰 Team up with like-minded peers to launch a local service project

✨ Partner with local NGOs on social causes you care about

🛠️ Receive trainings and guidance on leadership, service planning & design, and facilitation skills

💡 Inspire fellow HKUSTers to serve the community to create greater impact

🏆Participants are eligible to apply for the “Social Good Leader Award” to receive up to HK$8,000👍

Step up, inspire your peers, and create change!

🔗 Register now:
https://connect.hkust.edu.hk/development-programs/connect-ace/overview-connect-ace 🤝

🗓 Deadline: 16 Sep 2026

07/09/2026

Looking for the perfect balance of fun and purpose this semester? Get hands-on and stitch your way to positive impact! ✂️♻️

Join STITCH: Student Together Interweaving Threads for Community Health and turn creativity into action. Learn to use a sewing machine, upcycle unused fabrics into meaningful creations, and apply empathy-driven design to create items that support community health and well-being. 🧵💚 🪡💙

🔗 Register: https://connect.hkust.edu.hk/development-programs/stitch/overview
🗓️ Apply by: 16 Sep (Wed)
🏆 Participants can apply for the Awards for Social Good (Social Good Builder) to receive up to HK$3,000!

DesignThinking

28/08/2026

Reg 完科，係時候報名參加今個學年嘅活動！ 🎬

Now that course registration is done, it’s time to sign up for activities in the new academic year!
“Reel Good” is back! Unleash your creativity, master video skills, and tell stories that matter. 🚀

🤳 一齊用鏡頭走進社區，記錄同傳遞身邊大大小小嘅故事✨

Join REEL GOOD 26‑27 and create your story! 🎥
🔗 Register now: https://connect.hkust.edu.hk/reel-good

🗓️ Apply by: 16 Sep (Wed)

🏆 Participants can apply for the Awards for Social Good (Social Good Builder) to receive up to HK$3,000!

26/08/2026

🩸 The 35 for Life Blood Drive is BACK at HKUST!

As part of our HKUST 35th Anniversary celebrations, we are moving full steam ahead with our “35 for Life: Every Drop Counts, Every Life Matters” campaign—a year-long initiative featuring 35 blood drives throughout 2026.

We’re kicking off the remaining 20 drives of 2026 — and we need you.🌟

Upcoming drives:
🗓️ 27 - 28 Aug 2026
🗓️ 10 - 11 Sep 2026
📍Alumni Commons

Join the celebration—reserve your donation slot today!
🔗https://35forlife.hkust.edu.hk

24/08/2026

[🎬 Reel Good 25-26 showcase]

✨ What is it like living with ADHD (過度活躍症)?
⏰ Take 8 minutes to experience the world through authentic perspectives that reveal both challenges and resilience.

HKUST students Joanna Cheung (Year 2, SSCI) and Ronald Leung (Year 4, SSCI) bring us a deeply personal look into the everyday experiences of two secondary school students at Fortress Hill Methodist Secondary School.

Alongside student stories, a teacher shares what it really takes to help students with ADHD thrive — reminding us that empathy💙 and support👐🏻 make all the difference.

🌍 This story connects directly to the UN Sustainable Development Goals — highlighting SDG 3: Good Health & Well‑Being 💚 and SDG 4: Quality Education 🎓

💬 Share your thoughts below — how can schools better support students with ADHD?

🌟 Want to learn how to make your voice heard through your lens?

Join Reel Good 26‑27 and create your story! 🎥

🔗 Register now: https://connect.hkust.edu.hk/development-programs/reel-good/overview

21/08/2026

[🎬Reel Good 25-26 showcase]

🌀 Depression is more common than we think — and still surrounded by silence.

HKUST students Amisha Rai (Year 3, SENG) and Natalie Cheung (Year 3, SSCI) sat down with Dr. Amanda Friday, Counselling Psychologist, for an honest conversation about what depression actually feels like, why stigma stops so many people from reaching out, and how we can truly support friends and loved ones going through it.

No one has to face this alone. Support is closer than you think. 👐🏻

This conversation shines a light on UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3): Good Health and Well-being 💚

💙 Show care: learn how to support a friend, and share with those who need a little lift.

🌟 Want to learn how to make your voice heard through your lens?

Join Reel Good 26‑27 and create your story! 🎥

🔗 Register now: https://connect.hkust.edu.hk/development-programs/reel-good/overview

10/08/2026

04/08/2026

🎬 [Reel Good 25/26 Showcase]

How sustainable are our online shopping habits, really? 🛍️♻️

HKUST students Nancy Qin (PG, SBM) and Svea Chen (PG, SHSS) take a closer look at Hong Kong’s booming e-commerce culture and the hidden waste behind every click.

Through conversations with students and everyday shoppers, they uncover the challenges of overcrowded pickup points, excessive packaging, and the need for more mindful consumption.

♻️ This story highlights UN Sustainable Development Goal 12 (SDG 12): Responsible Consumption and Production.

🧠 What do you think? Can convenience and sustainability go hand in hand?

💬 Share your thoughts in the comments and help spark a conversation on mindful consumption. 🗣️🌏

🌟 Want to make your voice heard through storytelling and film? Stay tuned for Reel Good 2026-27!