HKUST Student-led Societies on Sustainability
At HKUST, there are a number of student-led societies/groups with vision to contribute to sustainability. You may contact them to get involved and be part to drive the actions!
Oikos Hong Kong is the first student society in the city that promotes sustainability in business. Oikos HKUSTSU seeks to strengthen action competence for sustainable development among tomorrow’s decision makers. The society aims to a) increases students’ awareness for sustainability opportunities and challenges, especially on Management and Economics areas; b) fosters their ability not only to analyse long-term economic, environmental and social trends, but also implement sustainability-driven innovation; c) creates institutional support for these learning processes through the integration of sustainability issues in research and teaching at the world’s faculties for Management and Economics.
Environmental Management and Technology Students’ Society (EVMTSS), HKUSTSU, was established by a group of students studying in the undergraduate programme of BSc in Environmental Management and Technology offered by the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) of HKUST. As a non-profit making and nonpolitical student-run organization, EVMTSS strives to unite students to devote to the environment, promote sustainability and contribute to environmental conservation in the society through various enriching activities organized by and for students. On top of introducing global and local environmental problems, the Society would also like to emphasize the concept of green business as a new business opportunity and solution to current environmental problems.
NESS is a local youth-led climate-focused organisation promoting youth engagement and initiatives in sustainability and climate action and focusing on impact-driven work across various levels in the sustainability and climate space. With a focus on the interdisciplinary nature of climate change and all things environmental, NESS hopes to inspire youth from all kinds of backgrounds to take solid action. Our work revolves around 3 pillars - communication & marketing, events & partnerships, and policy & advocacy.
Pinocchio a student-led organisation that promotes mental health awareness in HKUST. They build an online platform and publish monthly newsletters for HKUST students, aiming to build a supportive community to improve students' inner wellness.
Whis is HKUST’s first support group for women’s health. They aim to create a community in HKUST where women feel safe to share their experiences, and to connect the school with its young female students through active communication, exhibitions, surveys, online resource bank, workshops and seminars to bridge the knowledge gap in the female student body on women’s unique health issues and risks.
Enactus is an international nonprofit promoting social innovation and social entrepreneurship to university students through experiential learning, training and competitions. The Enactus network of students, business volunteers and academic advisors are unified by their vision-to create a better, more sustainable world. Enactus Hong Kong has been operating in 12 tertiary institutions with over 1500 university student members. The work of Enactus Hong Kong can be classified into 3 main parts: student engagement, upskilling and training, and support to the student social entrepreneurial projects. All of these are coordinated by the core management of Enactus Hong Kong.
The Green Team at HKUST is a diverse and committed group within the university community, comprising students, faculty, staff, and residents interested in fostering a sustainable campus environment. Their collective goal is to drive the transition towards a more efficient, eco-friendly, and healthy campus through various initiatives. This includes waste reduction efforts targeting student halls, staff quarters, and food waste from the canteen, alongside community well-being projects. Through these campaigns, the team aims to promote sustainable practices, and foster a culture of care and inclusivity on HKUST campus.
AIESEC is the world’s largest international youth-run organization, having 110+ entities all over the world. AIESEC in HKUST was established in 1993 being one of the branches under AIESEC in Hong Kong. We aim to activate youth leadership by facilitating young people to learn through practical experiences in challenging environments. AIESEC organizes youth summit on sustainability for Form 5 to 6 students, overseas volunteering programs related to SDG and sustainability themed case competition.