You are cordially invited to the HKUST Reception in Singapore on October 28!  Jointly organized by the Development and Alumni Office and the Office of Knowledge Transfer, this special evening brings fellow alumni and friends together to reconnect, celebrate the unique story we share as part of the HKUST community, and mark 35 years of the University’s remarkable path.  Alumni will also hear the latest updates on HKUST’s developments from members of our senior administration, including Dr. Shin Cheul KIM, Associate Vice-President for Research and Development (Knowledge Transfer), and Prof. Angela NG, Assistant Vice-President for Institutional Advancement (Global Engagement).Event Details Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (SGT) Venue: The Gong by Drinks&Co. Address: 7 Fraser Street, Duo Galleria, Floor 01, Unit 60 59, Singapore 189356 [Map] Fees:  HKD 180 (~SGD 30). Participants will enjoy free-flow canapés and beverages. RSVP: Please complete this online registration form by October 22, 2026. Enquiries: alumevent@ust.hk Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) While you are in town, we also warmly invite you to visit the HKUST booth (N17) at SWITCH at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore from October 27–29, 2026. This will be a high-impact platform for the University to showcase its cutting-edge strengths in research, technology and innovation. The attendee pass is free – please register here.We look forward to seeing you and sharing an evening of connection and celebration on October 28! 

Join CIVL for the HKUST CIVL 35th Anniversary Dinner. Highlights includeCIVL Outstanding Alumni Awards 2026Networking with alumni, faculty, and friendsInspiring stories from across generations Event DetailsDate: October 22, 2026 (Thu)Time: 6:30 pmVenue:  Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel All CIVL alumni, faculty, students, and friends are welcome. Come reconnect and celebrate with us!

Theme: Turning Dreams into Reality Dreams give us direction—but turning those dreams into reality takes courage, action, and the confidence to take that first step.Join us for our upcoming HKUST Speaking Club Regular Meeting, where we explore the journey from imagination to achievement through the power of communication, storytelling, and connection.Whether you're looking to become a more confident speaker, overcome your fear of public speaking, sharpen your leadership skills, or simply meet inspiring people, this meeting is a great opportunity to learn, practice, and grow in a supportive environment.Come with a dream. Leave with the inspiration—and perhaps the confidence—to take one step closer to making it real.- Date: 23 September 2026 (Wednesday)- Time: 7:15 PM – 9:15 PM- Venue: Cubus, No. 1 Hoi Ping Road, Causeway Bay- Guest Fee: $30 (Pre-paid) | $50 (On-spot)REGISTER NOW and reserve your spot!Stay connected and explore more about us through our social media:💼 LinkedIn: HKUSTSpeakingClub📘 Facebook: HKUST-Speaking-Club📢 Dream it. Believe it. Speak it. Make it real.Join us and discover how powerful communication can turn ideas into action, aspirations into achievements, and dreams into reality. 

HKUST Convocation is honoured to welcome Professor King Li, Founding Dean of Medicine, as the guest of honour for the Convocation Meet-up Dinner on September 21, 2026. Professor Li will share his inspiring journey and vision for the future of medicine. This intimate evening of connection and insight is by invitation only. A donation of HK$600 or above to the Alumni Endowment Fund is required for each participant.

We are excited to introduce a funding and mentoring opportunity as we are co-organizing the Co-ideation program with HKSTP. For this cohort, it will be a half year program starting Feb 2027. Through the program, you could learn the fundamental skills you need to kickstart your business idea and receive guidance from designing your business model to finding investment. Successful applicant will receive: •    Seed Funding: HK$100,000 financial grant•    Coaching and Mentorship for business advice•    Training with topics include: Hong Kong’s startup ecosystem, Business modelling, Pitching and investment etc.•    Potential to bridging programs: Prepare for HKSTP incubation admission We are currently recruiting teams to join the program and open for application now. If your team is interested, please visit the following link for more details and application: https://ec.hkust.edu.hk/hkustxhkstp-co-ideation-program Application deadline: September 20, 2026 For enquiries, please contact us via coideation@ust.hk .