More than 50 alumni from the Division of Life Science (LIFS) returned to campus on 8 March 2025, to reconnect with fellow alumni and professors at the LIFS Alumni Homecoming 2025.
The event was inaugurated by Prof. Guojun BU, Head of Division, to kick off the lunch reception with a warm welcome and insightful updates on the latest developments within the Division. Representatives from the Life Science Alumni Association (LSAA) seized the opportunity to introduce the LSAA and shared their exciting upcoming agenda, followed by a heartfelt toast from the LIFS faculty members.
The homecoming lunch provided a wonderful opportunity for alumni and faculty to rekindle old friendships and foster new connections. By hosting regular meetups, the Division aims to strengthen the alumni community and cultivate a lasting sense of belonging.
Look forward to more LIFS get-togethers in the future! Stay informed about the Division of Life Science: https://life-sci.hkust.edu.hk/
See more photos of the event here.
About 60 alumni from the Division of Life Science (LIFS) and the former Department of Biochemistry / Department of Biology ‒ BSc Biochemistry (BICH), BSc Biology (BIOL), BSc Biochemistry & Cell Biology (BCB), BSc Biological Science (BISC), BSc Biotechnology (BIOT), and BSc Biotechnology & Business (BIBU) ‒ returned to the campus on Saturday 16th March 2024 to catch up with old friends, meet new ones, reconnect with professors, and learn about the latest developments at the Division.
There was a cocktail reception before the buffet lunch. To kick off the lunch, Prof. Robert KO (Acting Division Head) and Prof. Yung Hou WONG (Dean of Science and Chair Professor of LIFS) delivered their welcome messages, followed by a toasting from the LIFS faculty members. Mr. Michael CHOW (President of the Life Science Alumni Association, LSAA) also gave a brief note on LSAA and shared their past alumni events.
The Homecoming was a happy reunion for all and received very positive feedback. Many alumni expressed their interest in attending forthcoming get-togethers.
It was wonderful to see our alumni again since the last reunion in 2019 and that they feel a strong connection to the Division. We look forward to building stronger ties with our alumni and collaborating with them along our journey of excellence!
