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Perform and Compete helps you develop your communication skills through public performance, published work, and competition. Activities may include speech contests, pitch competitions, theatre performances, communicators' communities, videos, podcasts, portfolios, and showcases. 

Competitions give you an authentic audience, a defined standard of performance, and formal recognition of achievement. Together, these experiences build your confidence, strengthen your public presence, and develop your professional identity, while creating high-visibility work that showcases your talent across the University and beyond. 

2026 HKUST IMPACT Championship: The Art of Unlearning

2026 HKUST IMPACT Championship: The Art of Unlearning

6 Oct 2026 - 6 Nov 2026

The 2026 HKUST IMPACT Championship: The Art of Unlearning is the CLE Experiential Engagement Team's flagship public speaking competition where we encourage you to find your voice and command the stage. 

Capture Hong Kong: A Sociolinguistic Perspective Through Your Lens

Capture Hong Kong: A Sociolinguistic Perspective Through Your Lens

7 Oct 2026 - 10 Nov 2026

Are you learning or speaking French? Capture Hong Kong: A Sociolinguistic Perspective Through Your Lens is your chance to show your photography, practice your French, and win a cash prize! No matter your level of French, this competition is designed to let your voice, creativity, and perspective

Mic On! Public Speaking Club

Mic On! Public Speaking Club

9 Oct 2026 - 20 Nov 2026

Ready to command any room? Join "Mic On! Public Speaking Club” and embark on a seven-week transformative journey to become an articulate and confident speaker.

Untranslatable: The Word I Can't Explain in English - Digital Storytelling Competition

Untranslatable: The Word I Can't Explain in English - Digital Storytelling Competition

12 Oct 2026 - 15 Nov 2026

Do you know a word or phrase in another language that simply can't be translated into English? Dive deep into its meaning and tell us the story of a moment you needed a word that English doesn't have.

Creating Dynamics in STEAM Busking

Creating Dynamics in STEAM Busking

20 Oct 2026 - 20 Oct 2026

Learn to present, demonstrate and work as a team! In this hands-on workshop, you will experience STEAM busking in action and learn how to combine clear explanation, live demonstration, audience engagement and teamwork.

What Does This Meme? HKUST Edition

What Does This Meme? HKUST Edition

6 Oct 2026 - 6 Oct 2026

Are you ready to farm some serious aura ✨? Bring your main character energy to "What does this meme? (HKUST Edition)"—our lively mini-competition where academic theory meets legit campus humor! Register to compete for the GOAT title and prizes 🐐!

Your STEAM Story! In Two Minutes.

Your STEAM Story! In Two Minutes.

29 Sep 2026 - 29 Sep 2026

Got a science idea that deserves to be seen? In this 90-minute, hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to turn complex STEAM concepts into short reels that actually hold people's attention.

Short, Sweet, & Addictive: Craft your Compelling Reels & Shorts

Short, Sweet, & Addictive: Craft your Compelling Reels & Shorts

24 Sep 2026 - 24 Sep 2026

Tired of endless doomscrolling? Ready to stop watching and start creating? Join us for a 2-hour workshop where we’ll dive into the narrative techniques that get audiences addicted to consuming reels and shorts, master quick editing, and produce your very own scroll-stopping content! 

2026 HKUST STEAM Busking Competition Grand Final

2026 HKUST STEAM Busking Competition Grand Final

21 Aug 2026 - 21 Aug 2026

2026 HKUST STEAM Busking Competition Finals  

2026 HKUST STEAM Busking Competition

2026 HKUST STEAM Busking Competition

26 Jul 2026 - 21 Aug 2026

What is STEAM Busking? STEAM Busking the practice of performing live, portable science demonstrations using simple props and strong public speaking skills to engage, entertain, and educate people of all ages on scientific and technical concepts.

GenAI Hackathon: Competition on a Putonghua Web Tool 普通話學習編程比賽

GenAI Hackathon: Competition on a Putonghua Web Tool 普通話學習編程比賽

11 Feb 2026 - 7 Mar 2026

Are you ready to revolutionize language learning with AI?