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Comedy is one of the biggest and most popular genres in filmmaking. But what truly defines a comedy? The simple answer might be the magical ability of making us laugh.The simple joys of relatable everyday stories, the unexpected twists in a charming romance, or even the sharp wit of a dark humour satire that offers a unique perspective on reality. Whether it's a romantic comedy, a black comedy, or a situation comedy, the spectrum of humour is vast and endlessly entertaining.

Since September 2025, our library entrance gates have featured Smart Door Panels, designed to support e-Identity access using the HKUST QR Code or HKUST Staff App. But how widely are they being used? Let's look at the numbers.

For the past two months, I have had the opportunity to work as a student helper in the Library’s Archives and Special Collections, helping set up an exhibition titled “Travelling in Maps: Exploring Tourist Asia (1890-1950)”. This showcases a selection of travel maps created during a transformative period in Asian travel history, with improving transportation networks turning perilous journeys into more accessible explorations, allowing more people to have access to tourism. 

As HKUST celebrates its 35th anniversary, the Library reflects on a story that began alongside the founding of our University. It is a story of innovation, partnership, enduring care, and the quiet dedication that has supported our academic mission for over three decades.

New students (and faculty!) often ask why there is no LG2 in the Library. The answer is really simple: the Library is part of the main academic building, and LG2 is in between LG1 and LG3 – when viewed from the side. :-) The initial campus planning guides from 1988 designated every floor in the building by its height above sea level. So the five planned Library floors were Levels 128, 123, 118, 113, and 108. These became 1/F, G/F, LG1, LG3, and LG4. But wait - why is LG2 missing?