Venue: HKUST Campus
HKUST welcomed students and families to an exciting half-day STEAM Day filled with hands‑on discovery and interactive exploration. Participants joined engaging workshops, toured cutting‑edge laboratories, and enjoyed a variety of STEAM game booths, project showcases, and DIY activities. University student teams demonstrated their robots, and visitors experienced a taste of STEAM competition challenges. It was a vibrant day of creativity, innovation, and inspiration for future young innovators.
Location: HKUST Campus
Our 5-day summer program was held in August for high school students at the HKUST Campus. Participants designed, tested, and refined AI‑driven game elements while gaining a behind‑the‑scenes understanding of how machine learning powers modern interactive experiences.
The program blended technical exploration with imaginative problem‑solving, giving students a fun and engaging introduction to the future of AI‑enhanced digital worlds.
This program will be held again in July 2026, and I.ELITE Scholars will enjoy a discounted rate upon payment.
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Location: HKUST Campus
Our Summer Polymath Bootcamp was held to a great success in July 2025 with over 150 students from 13 regions joined HKUST’s nine‑day Polymath Summer Camp, exploring interdisciplinary learning through lectures, lab visits, and a university‑style Capstone Project.
Guided by industry partners, participants developed creative solutions to real‑world challenges—ranging from AI‑powered tools to sustainable park management. Supported by ADEK and joined by students worldwide, the program fostered global exchange, innovation, and an inspiring preview of university life at HKUST.
This event was greatly loved by our I.ELITE Scholars. The bootcamp will be organized again in 2026, and I.ELITE Scholars will enjoy a discounted rate upon payment.
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Duration: 2 days 1 night
Location: HKUST Guangzhou Campus
Students enjoyed a two‑day, one‑night cultural immersion experience at the HKUST Guangzhou Campus, exploring its vibrant academic environment through interactive campus hunts and student engagement activities. The program offered full accommodation, meals, and round‑trip transportation, allowing participants to fully immerse themselves in campus life. It was an enriching journey that connected students with new perspectives, meaningful peer interactions, and a firsthand look at HKUST’s dynamic cross‑campus community.
Highlights: Campus Tour, Student Engagement Activities, and Accommodation at HKUST Guangzhou Campus.
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Target Audience: DSE Students
Location: HKUST Campus; Cyberport; HKSTP & La Salle College
HKUST proudly supported the STEM+E Competition 2025, a four‑month entrepreneurial journey empowering secondary students to create innovative, sustainability‑focused solutions.
Guided by tech start‑up founders, business professionals, and HKUST student ambassadors, participants learned to apply STEM knowledge to real social challenges, develop business strategies, and pitch their ideas like entrepreneurs. The program offered an inspiring blend of mentorship, hands‑on learning, and cross‑regional collaboration—culminating in the Finale and Prize Presentation Ceremony celebrating the next generation of changemakers.
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Time: 18:00 - 18:30
Several online sharing sessions were held online on 18 and 31 March 2025 with different focuses.
Different sessions were held according to different schools and majors. Our AcadeMentors shared their University expereince in HKUST with our I.ELITE Scholars such as their academic ambition, residence hall experience, social activities etc.
There will be Dialogue sessions held across Feb and Mar 2026, please stay tuned to the new editions!
Location: Lamma Island
In March, our I.ELITE Scholars went for a hiking picnic with our fellow AcadeMentors in Lamma Island, during which our I.ELITE Scholars could also get to connect with our AcadeMentors out of the academic scope.
Location: HKUST Campus
Our Experience Day with AcadeMentor - USTouch Program 2025 wrapped up with amazing energy and smiles all around! I.ELITE Scholars kicked off the day with an exploration of HKUST’s campus, followed by an action‑packed campus hunt that turned the university into a giant playground. In the afternoon, everyone headed to Whitehead for a relaxed BBQ hangout, where good food, great conversations, and new friendships made the perfect ending to an unforgettable day.
A huge thank‑you to all scholars for bringing such enthusiasm — and to AcadeMentor for creating the perfect mix of learning, fun, and inspiration. Looking forward to seeing everyone again at the USTouch Program 2026.
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