SSCI Office of Academic Advising and Support

🔬 Interview Tactics for Science Students
Stand Out with Skills That Highlight Your Scientific Strengths

Preparing for interviews in science‑related fields requires a unique approach—one that showcases your technical expertise, research mindset, and analytical thinking. Join Bob Xie for a focused and practical workshop designed specifically for science students aiming to impress recruiters and hiring managers.

In this session, you will learn: 
✨ How to communicate your scientific projects and lab experience clearly
🧪 Techniques to translate technical knowledge into employer‑friendly messages
🎯 Strategies for behavioral and technical interview questions
🔍 Tips on presenting your problem‑solving process with confidence
📈 Ways to demonstrate potential beyond academic results

Whether you’re applying for research roles, internships, or full‑time positions, this workshop equips you with the tactics to shine in every interview.

📅 Date: 4 May 2026 (Mon)
⏰ Time: 14:30 – 16:00
📍 Venue: SCI/HOME 1401 (opposite to LT‑B)
🎤 Speaker: Bob Xie (Founder & Principal Consultant, Bozan Group LinkedIn)

Boost your interview readiness—and step into your future career with confidence.

SSCI International UG Exchange Program (Spring 2027) Call for Application!

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in new cultures, forge lifelong friendship, and gain invaluable experiences that will shape your future!

Apply now and take these steps below by 30 Apr (Thu)
✅ Apply via My Study Abroad System;
✅ Update “My Profile” at MySCI

Need help or guidance? Consultation services are available and can be registered through mySCI. Check your email or visit mySCI now for more details and application guides!

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Let’s celebrate HKUST’s 35th anniversary with “35 for Life: Every Drop Counts, Every Life Matters” - a year-long campaign featuring 35 blood drives throughout 2026. Across the 8 blood drives held in March, we achieved 455 registered donors and collected an impressive 403 units of blood. The momentum is building, and your participation is vital to keeping it going.
 
Exciting news! We’re hosting blood drive at the SCI/HOME for the first time. Seize this convenient and unique opportunity to donate blood in a familiar space where you typically study.
 
Three blood drives will be held in April 2026.
• The first takes place on 15 April (Wednesday) from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at SCI/HOME (Room 1401, Lifts 25–26).
• The second will be held on 22 April (Wednesday) from 11:30 am to 6:00 pm at the Karen Lee Student Mentoring Center, located on the G/F of the Lee Shau Kee Business Building.
• The third is scheduled for 23 April (Thursday), also from 11:30 am to 6:00 pm, at the Engineering Commons (Room 2580, Lifts 27–28).

𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀, 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀💃🧋🪩✨

A huge thank you to everyone who visited, explored, and celebrated with us over the past two days. Your energy, curiosity, and dance moves made this event truly special.

To our incredible booth representatives—thanks for sharing your cultures, traditions, and creativity with our community. You brought the world to SCI/HOME, and we are so grateful for your contributions. 👏🧋

And a big shoutout to the Particles Band for closing out Day 2 with an amazing mini concert! 🎤🎹🎸

Until next time—keep celebrating global culture! 💫

𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 - 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 🕺🌏

We kicked off the International Cultural Fair in true Cantopop Disco style yesterday, and WOW—you showed up! The Boba Dance Station was packed with incredible dancers, and it was amazing to see so many students exploring the country & region booths, connecting with representatives, and celebrating global culture together.

From Chinese Sugar Painting to the Indo Blindfold Eating Challenge, Swedish Fika IKEA-style DIY Keychain to the Filipino Jollibee party—the energy was unmatched. And yes, we saw some serious (and seriously fun) moves for that free boba. 🧋🎶

But guess what? We’re just getting started.
Day 2 is TODAY — and we’re going out with a bang! 🎶

Catch the Particles Band Mini Concert from 2–2:30pm today—you don’t want to miss it! 🎤🎹🎸

📅 25 March 2026 | TODAY 11am–3pm
📍 SCI/HOME | Opposite LT-B
🎁 Free boba 1-2pm | Just show us a dance move
🎤 Particles Band Mini Concert | 2-2:30pm
🗺️ 3 stamps = Exclusive HK Miniature Souvenir

🕺 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡 𝗔 𝗙𝗔𝗜𝗥, 𝗜𝗧’𝗦 𝗔 𝗩𝗜𝗕𝗘. 🪩
Guess what’s back? The International Cultural Fair, and it’s bringing the 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙤𝙥𝙤𝙥 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤 energy to SCI/HOME! For two days only (24 & 25 March), we’re turning up the volume on global culture. Explore 37 booths run by 132 students from 16 countries. Grab 3 stamps, travel the world, and take home an exclusive Hong Kong miniature souvenir. 🎁

🧋 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗯𝗮? We’re giving away 100 a day — first come, first served! But there’s a catch (a fun one)...

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀:
👉 Step onto the feature stage
👉 Show us a move (a pose, a groove, a tiny sway...）
👉 Claim your drink and keep vibing

🌍 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵𝘀
🇨🇳 Chinese Mainland
🇫🇷 France
🇩🇪 Germany
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
🇮🇳 India
🇮🇩 Indonesia
🇯🇵 Japan
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
🇲🇾 Malaysia
🇲🇳 Mongolia
🇳🇵 Nepal
🇵🇰 Pakistan
🇵🇭 Philippines
🇰🇷 South Korea
🇸🇪 Sweden
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
🇻🇳 Vietnam

✨ 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 & 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀
🎨 Chinese Sugar Painting & Handmade Tanghulu
🎲 Indian Traditional Hopscotch Street Game
🪀 Japanese Kendama Challenge
⚽ Malaysian Games: Sepak Takraw, Batu Seremban & Congkak
🖨️ Pakistani Ajrak Block Print Station
📸 Nepali Attire Try-On Photobooth
🍔 Filipino Jollibee Party & Bamboo Pole Challenge
🖐️ Korean Traditional Gonggi Game
🔑 Swedish “Fika” IKEA-style DIY Keychain Workshop
🎭 British Mystery Costume Show
🦴 Mongolian Ankle Bones (Shagai) – Test Your Luck Game
🙈 Indonesian Blindfold Eating Challenge
🎻 Kazakh Musical Instrument Showcase
🎬 Hong Kong Classic Film Quiz Challenges
🍜 Vietnamese Traditional Food Showcase
🧩 German Puzzle & Regional Quiz
👗 French Luxury Brand & Founder Match Quiz

Many science graduates follow traditional paths in research, academia, or industry R&D. Yet more are successfully diverging to entrepreneurship, turning their scientific skills into innovative businesses.

Join us on 13 March 2026, 14:30-16:00, Lecture Theatre H, Academic Building, HKUST

Business Portrait Shooting

Looking to elevate your professional image? Join our Business Portrait Shooting, specially arranged for School of Science students! This is a great opportunity to get a high-quality professional headshot for your LinkedIn profile, internship or job applications.

A professional photographer will be on-site to help you capture a confident and polished look suitable for corporate and academic use.

[𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁] 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗞𝗨𝗦𝗧? 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗮 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!

Come join the International Cultural Fair 2026 (24-25 Mar) and host an awesome booth showcasing a country’s food, games, and traditions!🪭🎏🎉🪆

👇 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹:
Pick a country/region, team up with your fellows, create a cultural booth (with school support!) and have fun!

🎉 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻?
Meet friends from all over, boost your exchange application, get an official e-certificate and have an unforgettable time!

⏳ 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝟮𝟮 𝗙𝗲𝗯 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
📍 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝗮: https://sdb.science.ust.hk/mySCI/program/showcase/9335

Successful applicants will be emailed event details.

Let’s make HKUST Science a global village! 🌏 See ya~👋🏻

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝘇𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿? 🧣☕️

Join our student-organized dessert-making workshop, “Sweet Connection,” and meet fellow food lovers at SCI/HOME!

Get hands-on and learn to make two winter favorites:
✨ Tangyuan — sweet dumplings in warm ginger soup
✨ Snowy mooncakes — delicate, chewy treats

Then, gather together to taste what you’ve made and share stories with others who love dessert as much as you do. ❄️🍡

Perfect for warming hearts and making new friends this season!

📅 Date: 20 Jan 2026 (Tue)
⏰ Time: 2 – 4pm
📍 Venue: SCI/HOME Training Room

Spots are limited — sign up by 15 Jan at noon!
🔗 https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cu0fjYwGiujk2do

Student Organizers: Mandy HO & Carrie TSUI