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Summer Reading Adventure: Unwind with Pop Book Buffet

2025-07-22 (1 week ago)02 mins

As summer vacation begins, are you feeling weary of textbooks and academic papers? The Library is more than a place for group discussion, dissertation writing, or exam preparation. On G/F, a selection of popular books on display is beckoning, inviting you to unwind with a good read. These popular reads offer fresh perspectives on history,…

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Discover the Magic of Hong Kong Cinema This Summer!

2025-06-03 (2 months ago)02 mins

This summer, we are thrilled to present a collection of 100 iconic Hong Kong films, each offering stunning visuals and captivating stories. For crime dramas enthusiasts, the Infernal Affairs I , II, III; (無間道I, II, III 終極無間) directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak is a must-see. Wong Kar-wai’s masterpieces, In the Mood for Love…

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Animation Lovers Rejoice: A New Batch of 100 Films for Every Taste!

2025-03-25 (4 months ago)02 mins

Exciting news for animation enthusiasts! We invite you to explore our newly selected collection of 100 animated films, ready to take you on exciting adventures. From timeless classics to recent hits, there’s a film for every taste. Discover hidden gems and stunning visuals that transport you to fantastical worlds. Experience heartwarming tales like Looking for…

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Celebrate International Women’s Day 2025 – with a Book or a Movie!

2025-03-04 (5 months ago)01 mins

March 8th will be International Women’s Day (IWD)! Women’s day has been celebrated in various forms by socialist and communist groups and countries for over 100 years. It became a more widespread celebration of women’s achievements and aspirations when the United Nations adopted and promoted International Women’s Day.     Here at HKUST, the Library…

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Get Cozy with Our Holiday Animation Collection!

2024-12-24 (7 months ago6 months ago)02 mins

Get ready to cuddle up with our fabulous selection of 100 animated films! Whether you’re a Disney fan or new to animation, we’ve got something for everyone. Relive your childhood with Disney classics like Aladdin, Cinderella and The Lion King. Or, enjoy modern hits like How to Train Your Dragon 2 and Frozen I &…

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Relax with some Science or Science Fiction

2024-12-17 (8 months ago)02 mins

The Semester is Ending! In the midst of all the end-of-semester work, we sometimes need to relax with a good read or interesting video. Or, we like to imagine or even plan our relaxation and fun for after we’ve sat our last exam in December, or handed in the last section of grades (if we’re…

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Discover Our Romance DVD Collection!

2024-09-23 (10 months ago7 months ago)03 mins

Hi everyone! Our Library has a wide range of romance films, and I have chosen over 70 amazing titles for you to enjoy. While streaming is popular, there’s something really special about watching DVDs that I think you will appreciate. Plus, we have DVD drives available for loan if you need one! Here are some…

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Behind the Scenes: Challenges When Displaying Rare Books

2024-03-12 (1 year ago11 months ago)03 mins

While visiting the map exhibition in the Library, you may not notice what is underneath the rare books on display. Guess what, it is more than just a stand! These rare books from our Special Collections have various ages; some older ones were published in the early 1600s, so they are almost 400 year old!…

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IWD 2024 Book Display—My Mother Teresa Calendar

2024-03-04 (1 year ago6 months ago)03 mins

You don’t need to be a Catholic to love this little book^. It is now featured in the Library G/F Collection Highlights corner in celebration of International Women’s Day. Mother Teresa was small in physical stature, but a spiritual giant to many. She founded in 1950 the Missionaries of Charity, a congregation of Catholic sisters,…

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HKUST Commemorative Stamp in 1989

2023-11-21 (2 years ago)02 mins

Do you know there was a commemorative stamp of HKUST in 1989? I did not, until I saw it today in the Library! The stamp was presented in a first day cover of a set called “Hong Kong Building for the Future,” issued on October 5th, 1989. Colored in gold and featuring the academic building,…

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