ENGG1101
Engineering Challenge 1
A first-year course where students build their engineering toolkit and fundamentals through hands-on, team-based activities.
HKU Engineering active learning
Tackle Challenges.Innovate for the World.
Design-led learning for engineering practice, studio culture and collaborative innovation.
About
Empowering Engineering Students throughActive Learning.
We help students turn bold ideas into real-world impact through hands-on, team-based projects. Every challenge is a chance to create, test, and grow. By building together, students learn to lead with curiosity, solve problems with purpose, and shape a better future—one prototype at a time.
Courses
Active learning through real engineering challenges.
Active learning through real engineering challenges. Across Engineering Challenges I (ENGG1101) and II (ENGG2202), students move from building core engineering fundamentals to tackling open-ended, real-world problems, learning by doing as teams design, prototype, and reflect.
ENGG2202
Engineering Challenge 2
A second-year or above, project-based course in which teams prototype and solve a real, open-ended engineering challenge, applying their skills through design, iteration, and structured reflection.
Story
Check the story of ENGG1101
The story of ENGG1101 students tackling real challenges through prototype building, live pitching, teamwork, iterative problem-solving, and senior-to-junior mentoring.
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Schedule to be confirmed.
All schedule details are pending confirmation.
Class groups, rooms, session times and instructors will be shared once confirmed.
Essentials
6 Essentials for Every Engineer
Design & Innovation
Create impactful systems with creativity, technology, and user needs in mind.
Problem Solving
Analyze challenges critically and develop practical, effective engineering solutions.
Interdisciplinary Thinking
Connect knowledge across fields to tackle complex, real-world problems.
Value & Attitude
Build responsible engineering habits with empathy, ethics, and collaborative mindset.
Communication
Express technical ideas clearly through visuals, writing, and team dialogue.
Lifelong Learning
Stay curious, adaptive, and ready to learn from evolving engineering practice.
Student Voices
Student Feedback on Teaching and Learning
“Very skilled and provides detailed explanations and feedback.”(2025 Intake)
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