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Sunset Hike to Jardine's Lookout organized by the LIFS student reps 18 April 2026

🌄 Around 20 of our Year 2 and 3 UG LIFS students had the opportunity to enjoy a sunset hike to Jardine’s Lookout, followed by a delightful dinner on 18 April 2026 🌇🍽️

This event was organized by the Student Representatives of the Division of Life Science — Timothy Briones, Helene Sun, Hayeong Park, Edwin Lai, Skylar Au, and Nicolle Wong — and funded by the Division of Life Science, bringing our LIFS community together to unwind, connect, and appreciate nature.

📸 Previous post featuring the best nature photos captured during the hike.

📸🌄 LIFS Photo Challenge | Sunset Hike 18 April 2026🌿

During the LIFS Sunset Hike on 18 April 2026, our students captured the quiet beauty of the sunset alongside the surrounding nature and landscapes at Jardine’s Lookout.

Even without clear skies, the moment offered its own atmosphere—soft light, misty views, and tranquil natural scenes. Here are some selected photos taken during the hike, showcasing how beauty can be found in every condition 🌫️✨

👏 Thank you to all participants for sharing your perspectives through the lens!

The Innovation and Technology Commission of the HKSAR Government has recently announced the results of the third round of projects selected for funding under the Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One‑plus (RAISe+) Scheme.

✨️Congratulations to Prof. ZHANG Lisheng, Assistant Professor in the Division of Life Science and the Department of Chemistry, who has been awarded funding as Project Leader for the project entitled “RNA Epitranscriptomics and AI: Empowering First‑Strike Screening to Prevent Cancer Before Its Onset.”✨️

Under the RAISe+ Scheme, the maximum funding support is up to HK$100 million per project.

For further details please see https://hkust.edu.hk/news/hkust-achieves-outstanding-results-third-round-raise-scheme
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🌿🔍 Learning beyond the classroom!

Our Life Science undergraduates enjoyed a guided tour at Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden (KFBG), exploring native plant conservation, nursery operations, and biodiversity protection 🌱

From hands‑on learning to eye‑opening insights, it was a refreshing way to connect plant biology with real‑world conservation efforts—out in nature, where it all begins!

📍 18 April 2026

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🔬✨ Industry Exposure at HKSTP✨🔬
On 8 April 2026, the Division of Life Science (LIFS) organised a site visit for UG LIFS students to the Biomedical Technology Support Centre and MGIα Lab at Hong Kong Science and Technology Park (HKSTP).
Students gained valuable insights into how the Institute for Translational Research (ITR) supports biomedical companies at HKSTP, and explored cutting‑edge sequencing technologies at MGI, a leading genomics company.

🙏 Our sincere thanks to Dr. Kevin Lai and the ITR team, as well as Mr. Benny Chen and Ms. Ruby Tsang (both HKUST alumni), for their warm hospitality and insightful sharing.

On Saturday, March 28th, 2026, we had an amazing turnout with over 50 participants and 6 inspiring alumni speakers from various sectors.🤩🙌
Our students gaining insights into diverse career paths and engaged in meaningful conversations with our speakers in informal groups, followed by a tea reception.

A huge thanks to our speakers:
• Dr. Sabrina TAM Postdoctoral Fellow, LIFS, HKUST
• Mr. Sam CHEUNG Senior Field Officer (Tree Management) Development Bureau, HKSAR Government
• Mr. Tim FAN Secondary School Teacher, Po Leung K*k Celine Ho Yam Tong College
• Mr. Leo LI Sales Executive, Sysmex Hong Kong Limited
• Mr. Sam SIU Student, BSc in Medical Lab Science, Tung Wah College
• Mr. Perry TANG Global Principal Field Education Specialist, Medtronic (healthcare technologies)

Their invaluable experiences have inspired our students!🤝✨

✨️LIFS Spring Break Party Room Hangout✨️
👤Organized by: LIFS Peer Advisors
🗓6 April 2026 (Mid-Semester Break)

Over 20 LIFS students joined a relaxed hangout filled with board games, snacks, and great conversations across majors.

Thanks to everyone who joined and made it such an enjoyable afternoon!

Sponsored by: LIFS Student-Led Activities Fund
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💊Event: Site Visit to Zhaoke Ophthalmology GMP facility at Nansha 🥼

🗓Date: April 8, 2026

Description: On April 8, our LIFS undergraduate students visited Zhaoke’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Nansha. Most of the UG participants were Year 3 and Year 4 students who greatly enjoyed the visit. They gained valuable insights into GMP practices and a clearer understanding of career opportunities in the biopharmaceutical industry through the introductory talk, laboratory tour, and manufacturing line visit. Special thanks to Dr. Liu and Nicholas from Zhaoke for hosting us and making the visit so insightful and memorable.

🏅Research teams from the Division of Life Science (LIFS) at The University of Science and Technology (HKUST) achieved recognition at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva (Geneva Inventions Expo).🎉

1. Prof. ZHU Guang, (Professor, LIFS and CBE) and Dr. XU Naining, (Post-doctoral Fellow, LIFS) won the Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury (Gold+) for the project Next-Generation Portable Recombinant Antivenom for Snakebites Envenoming and a Gold Medal for Targeting C9orf72 G-Quadruplexes: Structure-Based and AI-Optimized Small Molecule Therapeutics for ALS/FTD.

2. Prof. ZHANG Li-Sheng (Assistant Professor, LIFS and CHEM) with CHAN Hei-Man and TSE Man-Hin (MPhil students, LIFS) won the Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury (Gold+) for the project EpiLumenix: Ultra‑Early Blood Screening Platform to Prevent Cancer before its Onset

HKUST’s 62 participating teams won a total of 62 accolades-including 13 Gold Medals with Congratulations of the Jury, 20 Gold Medals, 20 Silver Medals, and 9 Bronze Medals. This record-breaking performance distinguishes HKUST as the highest-awarded higher education institution in Hong Kong at this year's Expo.

Our Year 2 LIFS Student Representatives organized a refreshing BBQ and beach gathering at Clear Water Bay First Beach on 30 March 2026, bringing together 22 LIFS students from all cohorts!
It was a wonderful afternoon of volleyball, board games, and relaxation to unwind after the midterm exams. 🌊🔥

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LIFS Alumni Homecoming 2026 💫

More than 90 alumni from the Division of Life Science (LIFS) returned to campus on 14 March 2026 to reconnect with fellow graduates and professors 🔬at the LIFS Alumni Homecoming 2026.

The event began with a welcoming cocktail reception, followed by a buffet lunch. The lunch program opened with remarks from Prof. Guojun BU, Head of Division, who warmly greeted the alumni and highlighted recent developments and achievements within the Division.
Prof. Yung Hou WONG, Dean of Science, then shared updates on the progress and future plans of the University’s Medical School.

Representatives from the Life Science Alumni Association (LSAA) introduced the Association and highlighted their past events and upcoming agenda. Two new initiatives from the Development & Alumni Office (DAO) – Alumni Commons and the Class Ambassador Program
– were also presented. Before taking group photos, LIFS faculty members led a heartfelt toast to celebrate the reunion. In the afternoon, alumni enjoyed a visit to the newly launched Alumni Commons, which is designed to foster alumni engagement.

The Homecoming gathering provided a wonderful opportunity for alumni and faculty to reconnect, build new relationships, and stay informed about the latest developments in the Division and the Medical School. By hosting regular reunions and community-building
activities, the Division aims to strengthen alumni bonds and nurture a lasting sense of belonging.

Look forward to many more LIFS get-togethers in the future🎊!
(reposted from HKUST Alumni)

Stay connected with the Division of Life Science💫: https://life-sci.hkust.edu.hk/

Read more about the events here:
https://alum.hkust.edu.hk/events/lifs-alumni-homecoming-2026

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