HKUST Annual Report 2022-2023

HKUST annual report 2022-2023 CONNECTING People and Communities  Leadership Development for Transformative Times Continuous learning is at the heart of our staff development and leadership culture, vital to our on-going success. A management and leadership development program was conducted to prepare senior staff for future leadership roles. Over 3,000 staff honed their skills through 50+ in-house seminars/workshops on topics from management to IT skills. In addition, two mentoring programs were launched in June 2023 to boost professional development. Under the Pilot Staff Mentoring Program, seasoned staff members are paired up with newer colleagues to share their knowledge, insights, and organizational connections. A complementary scheme, the Redbird Staff Mentoring Program, connects participating staff with Council Members who share similar interests or fields of work. These initiatives will be instrumental in cultivating a culture of support and strengthening a sense of community among our staff. Our commitment to diversity was showcased when we hosted the Unity Games in January 2023, attracting 400 athletes from local universities and community sports clubs. Athletes from different ethnic groups, genders, age strata, religious and cultural backgrounds competed in squash, table tennis, and volleyball. Another highlight was a wheelchair fencing exhibition co-hosted with the Hong Kong Sports Association for the Physically Disabled in March, drawing 300 spectators to the University Atrium. Centered around the theme of equal opportunities, the University also held an International Cultural Fair and a campus market in May and June 2023 respectively. The month-long “From Diversity to Infinity” Festival and related workshops raised awareness of special educational needs (SEN) and how to create a positive campus environment for all students. This led to the inaugural HKUST SENtastic Staff Awards, where we recognized nine staff members for their exceptional care and commitment to students’ overall well-being and individual needs.