Ripples Track

Every conversation can spark ripples of positive change — a powerful way to build trust in relationships. 

The Ripples Track (formerly Ripples Fellowship Program) is a community for students who believe in peer support and look for authentic connections. 

By participating, you will:  

  • Learn how to initiate meaningful conversations that help others to grow through success and challenges
  • Practice your communication and coaching skills with support and feedback from trainers  
  • Discover ways to build supportive peer communities in HKUST

View our Spring 2026 schedule and sign up here by 2 April (Thu).

Program Schedule

This program is held every Thursday, 6:30 - 8:30pm in April 2026. You will engage in 4 sessions of workshops and hands-on practice. 

Students who complete the program with satisfactory engagement will receive a Certificate of Completion in recognition of your efforts in learning and growing as a peer coach.

Register here by 2 April (Thu), 12nn.

Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm

Venue: Room 1104 (Lift 19, near LT-A)

Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm

Venue: Room 1104 (Lift 19, near LT-A)

Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm 

Venue: To be confirmed

Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm

Venue: Room 1104 (Lift 19, near LT-A)

Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm

Venue: Room 1104 (Lift 19, near LT-A)

Program Subsidy

The Scheme is designed to encourage students to participate in endorsed co-curricular programs to learn outside classroom and contribute to the community. 

It provides a source of financial support to ensure that students who seek personal growth, community engagement and experiential learning opportunities can participate fully in the programs and are not disadvantaged by financial reasons. Learn more here.

The impact of my coaching practice has been encouraging. I can see that the people I've talked to feel more empowered to express their thoughts and take actionable steps towards their goals.

Ellen ZHOU
School of Humanities and Social Science

The most satisfying moment in a coaching conversation is noticing the transformation in a person. This is the moment that I know I may have made someone's life better.

Guangting YE
School of Engineering

I’ve been able to grasp practical tips on how I can intentionally foster a safe discussion environment for the person I am speaking to.

Michelle LAI
School of Business and Management

For enquiries, please contact us via email at ripplespeers@ust.hk or call us at 2358-5742. You could also visit the Co-curricular Programs Team in person at Dean of Students' Office, Rm 4334, Academic Building (Lift 3).

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