Hong Kong Special Needs Sports Institute is a social enterprise providing professional sport training to the people with special needs. The Institute aims at exploring their potential abilities, facilitating their physical development, improving their concentration and enhancing their social networking skills by individualized sport interventions. They are now recruiting the volunteers to help promote their services in “ Social Enterprise Summit 2025” and “Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit”.

香港特殊需要體育學院是一所為有特殊需要人士提供運動訓練的社企。學院旨在以運動發掘有特殊需要人士的潛能，透過規劃適合的運動處方，促進體格發展、改善專注力及社交能力。現正招募義工在「社企民間高峰會 2025」及「 樂齡科技博覽暨高峰會」展覽中為學院進行服務推廣。

Harmony Hub for Female Carers 婦女Comfort鬆  

The Salvation Army Shamshuipo Family Support Networking Team is launching activities to provide grassroots women a refreshing space through relaxing and skill-focused gatherings, and they are seeking volunteers for an upcoming Coffee Workshop and Aroma Workshop. Volunteers will assist with venue setup, logistics and engage in friendly conversations to foster connection among participants. Join us in spreading warmth and care through the comforting coffee and aromas!
救世軍深水埗家庭支援網絡隊推出一系列活動，為基層婦女提供一個輕鬆自在的空間，讓她們在忙碌的生活中放鬆身心，學習新知識及擴闊社交圈子。現正招募義工為當中的咖啡和香水工作坊佈置場地﹑協助活動並與參加者交流。成為我們的義工，一起透過咖啡和香氣傳遞溫暖與關懷！

Briefing:
(1) Coffee Workshop
Date: 3 Nov 2025 (Mon)
Time: 6 – 7pm
Venue: HKUST Campus

(2) Aroma Workshop
Date: 10 Nov 2025 (Mon)
Time: 6 – 7pm
Venue: HKUST Campus

Service Day:
(1) Coffee Workshop
Date: 6 Nov 2025 (Thu)
Time: 10:30am – 1pm
Gathering time & Venue: 10:10am @Sham Shui Po

(2) Aroma Workshop
Date: 13 Nov 2025 (Thu)
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
Gathering time & Venue: 10:10am @Sham Shui Po

# You are required to attend the whole service program, including Briefing, Service & Debriefing.

Remarks

1. Volunteers are required to attend a briefing session at 6-7pm on 3 or 10 Nov 2025 (Mon) in HKUST.
2. Successful applicants will receive a confirmation email from connect@ust.hk
3. [HMAW1905] This is a recognized event in the "Self-directed Experience" component of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. To receive your participation hours, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10 mins.
4. Upon completion of the service, the actual service hours will be subjected to the confirmation of the partner association.

Enquiry: vicky.ng@ust.hk

Sign up here by 30/10/2025 11:59PM

Are you looking for a new goal to stay active? How about joining a thrilling trail running event with progressive training alongside other HKUST SOAR Explorers as part of your university life?

Our Trail Running Community will participate in the Action Asia Sai Kung Race on 28 Feb 2026. You can choose your race distance —13 km, 22 km, or 35 km — to challenge yourself, and as a community, we'll uplift and support each other to achieve a remarkable collective distance that showcases our unity and strength!

Our training sessions are designed to let you explore the beauty of Hong Kong’s Country Parks while building the skills needed to conquer the event route.

All fitness levels, from beginner to advanced runners, are welcome! Join us on this exciting journey together in a supportive and inclusive community.

Program schedule & join: http://soar.hkust.edu.hk
Registration deadline: 21 Sep (Sun) 
Enquiry email: cpjourney@ust.hk 

1. Successful registrants will receive confirmation via email.

2. This is a HMAW1905-recognized program in the “Personal Enrichment & Community Service” category under the "Self-directed Experience" of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. You must attend each session in full (miss no more than 10 mins) to get the corresponding hours for the program. Attendance will be uploaded at the end of the Program.

3. You should not miss more than 1 session to complete the program. The program costs over $2,200 per student and is fully subsidized by the Dean of Students’ Office (DSTO), BUT everything is FREE if you participate in full. If you cannot complete the program in full due to legitimate reasons supported by proof (illness or an exam conflict), DSTO reserves the right to charge you HK$800.

Are you looking for a new goal to stay active? How about joining a thrilling trail running event with progressive training alongside other HKUST SOAR Explorers as part of your university life?

Our Trail Running Community will participate in the Action Asia Sai Kung Race on 28 Feb 2026. You can choose your race distance —13 km, 22 km, or 35 km — to challenge yourself, and as a community, we'll uplift and support each other to achieve a remarkable collective distance that showcases our unity and strength!

Our training sessions are designed to let you explore the beauty of Hong Kong’s Country Parks while building the skills needed to conquer the event route.

All fitness levels, from beginner to advanced runners, are welcome! Join us on this exciting journey together in a supportive and inclusive community.

Program schedule & join: http://soar.hkust.edu.hk
Registration deadline: 21 Sep (Sun) 
Enquiry email: cpjourney@ust.hk 

1. Successful registrants will receive confirmation via email.

2. This is a HMAW1905-recognized program in the “Personal Enrichment & Community Service” category under the "Self-directed Experience" of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. You must attend each session in full (miss no more than 10 mins) to get the corresponding hours for the program. Attendance will be uploaded at the end of the Program.

3. You should not miss more than 1 session to complete the program. The program costs over $2,200 per student and is fully subsidized by the Dean of Students’ Office (DSTO), BUT everything is FREE if you participate in full. If you cannot complete the program in full due to legitimate reasons supported by proof (illness or an exam conflict), DSTO reserves the right to charge you HK$800.

Are you looking for a new goal to stay active? How about joining a thrilling trail running event with progressive training alongside other HKUST SOAR Explorers as part of your university life?

Our Trail Running Community will participate in the Action Asia Sai Kung Race on 28 Feb 2026. You can choose your race distance —13 km, 22 km, or 35 km — to challenge yourself, and as a community, we'll uplift and support each other to achieve a remarkable collective distance that showcases our unity and strength!

Our training sessions are designed to let you explore the beauty of Hong Kong’s Country Parks while building the skills needed to conquer the event route.

All fitness levels, from beginner to advanced runners, are welcome! Join us on this exciting journey together in a supportive and inclusive community.

Program schedule & join: http://soar.hkust.edu.hk
Registration deadline: 21 Sep (Sun) 
Enquiry email: cpjourney@ust.hk 

1. Successful registrants will receive confirmation via email.

2. This is a HMAW1905-recognized program in the “Personal Enrichment & Community Service” category under the "Self-directed Experience" of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. You must attend each session in full (miss no more than 10 mins) to get the corresponding hours for the program. Attendance will be uploaded at the end of the Program.

3. You should not miss more than 1 session to complete the program. The program costs over $2,200 per student and is fully subsidized by the Dean of Students’ Office (DSTO), BUT everything is FREE if you participate in full. If you cannot complete the program in full due to legitimate reasons supported by proof (illness or an exam conflict), DSTO reserves the right to charge you HK$800.

Are you looking for a new goal to stay active? How about joining a thrilling trail running event with progressive training alongside other HKUST SOAR Explorers as part of your university life?

Our Trail Running Community will participate in the Action Asia Sai Kung Race on 28 Feb 2026. You can choose your race distance —13 km, 22 km, or 35 km — to challenge yourself, and as a community, we'll uplift and support each other to achieve a remarkable collective distance that showcases our unity and strength!

Our training sessions are designed to let you explore the beauty of Hong Kong’s Country Parks while building the skills needed to conquer the event route.

All fitness levels, from beginner to advanced runners, are welcome! Join us on this exciting journey together in a supportive and inclusive community.

Program schedule & join: http://soar.hkust.edu.hk
Registration deadline: 21 Sep (Sun) 
Enquiry email: cpjourney@ust.hk 

1. Successful registrants will receive confirmation via email.

2. This is a HMAW1905-recognized program in the “Personal Enrichment & Community Service” category under the "Self-directed Experience" of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. You must attend each session in full (miss no more than 10 mins) to get the corresponding hours for the program. Attendance will be uploaded at the end of the Program.

3. You should not miss more than 1 session to complete the program. The program costs over $2,200 per student and is fully subsidized by the Dean of Students’ Office (DSTO), BUT everything is FREE if you participate in full. If you cannot complete the program in full due to legitimate reasons supported by proof (illness or an exam conflict), DSTO reserves the right to charge you HK$800.

Are you looking for a new goal to stay active? How about joining a thrilling trail running event with progressive training alongside other HKUST SOAR Explorers as part of your university life?

Our Trail Running Community will participate in the Action Asia Sai Kung Race on 28 Feb 2026. You can choose your race distance —13 km, 22 km, or 35 km — to challenge yourself, and as a community, we'll uplift and support each other to achieve a remarkable collective distance that showcases our unity and strength!

Our training sessions are designed to let you explore the beauty of Hong Kong’s Country Parks while building the skills needed to conquer the event route.

All fitness levels, from beginner to advanced runners, are welcome! Join us on this exciting journey together in a supportive and inclusive community.

Program schedule & join: http://soar.hkust.edu.hk
Registration deadline: 21 Sep (Sun) 
Enquiry email: cpjourney@ust.hk 

1. Successful registrants will receive confirmation via email.

2. This is a HMAW1905-recognized program in the “Personal Enrichment & Community Service” category under the "Self-directed Experience" of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. You must attend each session in full (miss no more than 10 mins) to get the corresponding hours for the program. Attendance will be uploaded at the end of the Program.

3. You should not miss more than 1 session to complete the program. The program costs over $2,200 per student and is fully subsidized by the Dean of Students’ Office (DSTO), BUT everything is FREE if you participate in full. If you cannot complete the program in full due to legitimate reasons supported by proof (illness or an exam conflict), DSTO reserves the right to charge you HK$800.

Are you looking for a new goal to stay active? How about joining a thrilling trail running event with progressive training alongside other HKUST SOAR Explorers as part of your university life?

Our Trail Running Community will participate in the Action Asia Sai Kung Race on 28 Feb 2026. You can choose your race distance —13 km, 22 km, or 35 km — to challenge yourself, and as a community, we'll uplift and support each other to achieve a remarkable collective distance that showcases our unity and strength!

Our training sessions are designed to let you explore the beauty of Hong Kong’s Country Parks while building the skills needed to conquer the event route.

All fitness levels, from beginner to advanced runners, are welcome! Join us on this exciting journey together in a supportive and inclusive community.

Program schedule & join: http://soar.hkust.edu.hk
Registration deadline: 21 Sep (Sun) 
Enquiry email: cpjourney@ust.hk 

1. Successful registrants will receive confirmation via email.

2. This is a HMAW1905-recognized program in the “Personal Enrichment & Community Service” category under the "Self-directed Experience" of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. You must attend each session in full (miss no more than 10 mins) to get the corresponding hours for the program. Attendance will be uploaded at the end of the Program.

3. You should not miss more than 1 session to complete the program. The program costs over $2,200 per student and is fully subsidized by the Dean of Students’ Office (DSTO), BUT everything is FREE if you participate in full. If you cannot complete the program in full due to legitimate reasons supported by proof (illness or an exam conflict), DSTO reserves the right to charge you HK$800.

Are you looking for a new goal to stay active? How about joining a thrilling trail running event with progressive training alongside other HKUST SOAR Explorers as part of your university life?

Our Trail Running Community will participate in the Action Asia Sai Kung Race on 28 Feb 2026. You can choose your race distance —13 km, 22 km, or 35 km — to challenge yourself, and as a community, we'll uplift and support each other to achieve a remarkable collective distance that showcases our unity and strength!

Our training sessions are designed to let you explore the beauty of Hong Kong’s Country Parks while building the skills needed to conquer the event route.

All fitness levels, from beginner to advanced runners, are welcome! Join us on this exciting journey together in a supportive and inclusive community.

Program schedule & join: http://soar.hkust.edu.hk
Registration deadline: 21 Sep (Sun) 
Enquiry email: cpjourney@ust.hk 

1. Successful registrants will receive confirmation via email.

2. This is a HMAW1905-recognized program in the “Personal Enrichment & Community Service” category under the "Self-directed Experience" of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. You must attend each session in full (miss no more than 10 mins) to get the corresponding hours for the program. Attendance will be uploaded at the end of the Program.

3. You should not miss more than 1 session to complete the program. The program costs over $2,200 per student and is fully subsidized by the Dean of Students’ Office (DSTO), BUT everything is FREE if you participate in full. If you cannot complete the program in full due to legitimate reasons supported by proof (illness or an exam conflict), DSTO reserves the right to charge you HK$800.

Speaker: Prof. Ying Zhu (City University of New Yorkand Columbia University)

Moderator: Prof. Daisy Yan Du (HUMA, HKUST)

Date: 10 December 2025 (Wed)

Venue: Room 3401 (Lift 2 / Lift 17-18), HKUST

Abstract

Ne Zha 2 (Yu Yang, 2025), a Chinese animation based on a Chinese legend broke global box-office records for animated films. Patriotic Chinese netizens cheered for its success, though the film gained little traction beyond the Chinese market. Numerous reports and commentaries published by the state run media in China nonetheless highlighted the film’s success in “telling the good China story.”A decade ago, another Chinese animation, Monkey King: Hero’s Return (Tian Xiaopeng, 2015) made a splashy critical and commercial debut, though its total box-office of US$153 million pales in comparison to Ne Zha 2’s US$2.2 billion. Yet Monkey King too was made into a national hero for transforming Chinese animation film. From Monkey King to Ne Zha 2, the nationalist fervour to propagate Chinese culture abroad only grew stronger, endowing Chinese animation with the mission of carrying the China torch. The effort begs the question of the criteria upon which “a good China story” can be measured and the efficacy of image building by mining Chinese mythology and Legends. My talk examines the gap between the film’s runaway domestic success and its lukewarm international reception to discuss the basics of quality audiovisual storytelling and the weight, if not burden, of storytelling as singing the Gospel of Chinese culture.

Bio

With a career spanning senior academic positions in the United States and Hong Kong, Ying ZHU is an internationally recognized voice on global entertainment/creative media scholarship. Her work bridges Chinese and American media systems, with a focus on transnational media and cultural diplomacy. She is the founding and chief-editor of Global Storytelling: Journal of Digital and Moving Images, a peer-reviewed open access academic journal. Zhu has published four research monographs including Hollywood in China: Behind the Scenes of the World's Largest Movie Market (2022), which The China Quarterly calls "a one-stop shop for facts and figures about the Chinese film market, and Hollywood's presence therein--about what happened, where and when" and six co-edited books including Soft Power with Chinese Characteristics: China’s Campaign for Hearts and Minds (2019) with a foreword by Joseph Nye. Her first book, Chinese Cinema During the Era of Reform: The Ingenuity of the System (2003) pioneered the industry analysis of Chinese film studios, with the Journal of Asian Studies calling it “a path-breaking book that initiated the institutional study of Chinese cinema.” Her second book, Television in Post-Reform China: Serial Drama, Confucian Leadership and the Global Television Market together with three co-edited TV books pioneered the subfield of Chinese TV drama studies.