HKUST Annual Report 2022-2023

16 17 In addition to generative AI, metaverse platform Spatial.io was employed in an engineering team design experience Common Core course, challenging students from various Schools and disciplines to think out of the box in envisioning HKUST in 2050. New Programs to Unleash Multidimensional Talents On the curriculum front, HKUST opportunely initiates programs to meet the changing needs of society and to ensure our graduates remain at the forefront of trends. In Fall 2022, we kicked off a progressive three-tier, 30-credit Common Core Program for undergraduates admitted in 2022-23 academic year and beyond. Now grouped into Foundations, Broadening, and Experiencing levels, the courses aim to deepen the integration of interdisciplinary and experiential learning, broadening the types of learning experiences for students. Within this new framework, we introduced two courses aimed at equipping students with the core skillsets and mindsets essential for their studies. One focuses on Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness, tailored to first-year students, and the other emphasizes Critical Thinking and Data Literacy, which students can elect to take at any stage of their studies.