🌼 Spring BBQ at CSE — Food, Friends, and Fresh Air 🌼

📍 Location: Upper BBQ Site, HKUST
📅 Date: Sunday Morning, March 23, 2025

As spring arrived on campus with clear skies and a soft breeze, the CSE Department welcomed the season with a casual BBQ gathering for postgraduate students. Held at the Upper BBQ Site on a peaceful Sunday morning, the event offered a chance to slow down, catch up with friends, and enjoy a well-deserved break from busy research life.

🔥 A Morning by the Grill

From the moment the charcoal was lit, the site filled with the sound of laughter and the smell of grilled skewers and fresh pizza. Students teamed up to cook, swap grilling tips, and try out different food combos. Whether you were a BBQ pro or just there for the snacks, there was something for everyone to enjoy.

Beyond the main dishes, the team also prepared plenty of snacks and drinks — making sure everyone could find their own version of a “spring treat.”

🤝 Conversations That Go Beyond Research

What made the event special wasn’t just the food — it was the chance to talk, connect, and share stories outside the lab. Students chatted about everything from research projects to weekend plans, favorite coffee spots, and how they unwind after long hours in the lab.

Many left saying that they were glad to meet new people and were even more excited to have found classmates with shared interests, both academic and personal.

🌟 A Simple Morning, A Lasting Memory

The BBQ was a small gathering, but it brought a big sense of community. These moments — of sharing food, laughing together, and talking face-to-face — remind us that we’re part of something more than just a department.

To end on a fun note, a lucky draw added a bit of excitement, with a few lucky students walking away with small prizes prepared by the organizers.

Thanks to everyone who joined us and helped create such a warm, relaxed, and memorable spring morning. We look forward to seeing you again at future CSE events!