Guidelines & Submissions

NEXUS Conference 2026 - Call for Project

​Calling all high school innovators! Present your transdisciplinary project at NEXUS, a conference by students and graduates of the University of Hong Kong, dedicated to nurturing explorers at the nexus of sustainability.

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Our focus, "Transdisciplinary Research for a Better Tomorrow," empowers you to integrate knowledge from sciences, humanities, arts, and technology to develop innovative solutions for a sustainable and equitable future, in accordance with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Definition of Transdisciplinarity

Transdisciplinary study combines knowledge and methods from different academic disciplines to address complex issues, creating a more comprehensive understanding. Your project should demonstrate how this integration creates a deeper understanding and a more innovative solution than a single-discipline approach could.

Project Themes

We welcome projects that address real-world challenges through a transdisciplinary lens, including but not limited to:

• Sustainable Cities

  • Reimagining urban living, transport, and community spaces

• Tech for Good

  • Leveraging technology to address social, environmental, and economic issues

• Ethical AI

  • Exploring the responsible development and application of artificial intelligence

• Food Security

  • Innovating solutions for sustainable agriculture and equitable food distribution

• Cultural Preservation

  • Using modern tools and perspectives to protect and promote cultural heritage

Submissions should reflect a transdisciplinary approach and/or drawing upon insights and methodologies from multiple fields.

Eligibility

• High school students

• Both individual and team projects are welcome

• All submissions should align the Definition of Transdisciplinarity above.

• We welcome both new projects developed for NEXUS and outstanding coursework or extracurricular projects that have been adapted to meet our transdisciplinary and solution-focused criteria.

Submission Guidelines

Your project submission for the NEXUS Conference consists of the following two components:

1. Abstract (Required):

• Length: 150-300 words.

• Content: Your abstract should clearly outline the problem, your transdisciplinary approach, and the proposed solution/findings.

• Formatting Style: Please follow the provided abstract format. (Submissions with wrong formatting will not be entertained)

• File Format: Submit in Word format (.docx)​

2. Poster (Optional, but highly encouraged):​

• Content: Your poster should visually communicate the problem, your research process, and your proposed solution/findings in an engaging and clear manner.

• ​Formatting Style: The poster should be designed in A0 size and formatted in portrait orientation.

• File Format: Submit in PDF format (.pdf)