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Milestone UpdatesDigital Hug: Bridging Distance, Missing Warmth
Can technology truly replace the warmth of a real hug? The HugShirt proves that innovation can bring people closer by recreating the sensation of an embrace across any distance. But while it can imitate pressure, it cannot fully replicate the warmth, trust, and emotional connection that come with genuine human touch. As technology continues to reshape the way we connect, one question remains: Can a digital hug ever feel like the real thing? Read more in "Digital Hug: Bridging Distance, Missing Warmth."
Milestone UpdatesUST Technovation Society empowers student innovators in Hackathon 2026
The UST Technovation Society successfully staged its first-ever Hackathon 2026, bringing together 19 student teams from across the University to develop innovative, future-ready solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The competition showcased Thomasian ingenuity, with first-year Food Technology students emerging as champions and taking home the P15,000 grand prize for their winning innovation, Spino.
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Milestone UpdatesUST Technovation Society bags four awards in inaugural year
The UST Technovation Society (TechSoc) capped off its inaugural year with major recognitions at the Office for Student Affairs (OSA) Student Leadership, Excellence and Dedication (LEAD) Awards 2026, earning the Best New Organisation Award and the Pope Leo XIII Award for its flagship community development initiative, Civitas: Design Thinking for Change. Several members of its executive board were also honoured for their outstanding leadership and service, marking a milestone for the University's newest innovation-driven student organisation.
Milestone UpdatesDigital Hug: Bridging Distance, Missing Warmth
Can technology truly replace the warmth of a real hug? The HugShirt proves that innovation can bring people closer by recreating the sensation of an embrace across any distance. But while it can imitate pressure, it cannot fully replicate the warmth, trust, and emotional connection that come with genuine human touch. As technology continues to reshape the way we connect, one question remains: Can a digital hug ever feel like the real thing? Read more in "Digital Hug: Bridging Distance, Missing Warmth."
Milestone UpdatesUST Technovation Society empowers student innovators in Hackathon 2026
The UST Technovation Society successfully staged its first-ever Hackathon 2026, bringing together 19 student teams from across the University to develop innovative, future-ready solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The competition showcased Thomasian ingenuity, with first-year Food Technology students emerging as champions and taking home the P15,000 grand prize for their winning innovation, Spino.
Milestone UpdatesUST’s Jasmine De Guia among 10 Filipinos chosen for Huawei’s Seeds for the Future 2025 in China
The UST Technovation Society Vice President shares lessons on innovation, sustainability, and leadership from the global program in Dongguan and Shenzhen.
Milestone UpdatesThomasians Place Among Top 7 and Take Home ‘People’s Choice’ Award at UNLEASH LIF Launchpad 2025
Among 150 innovators nationwide, UST students secured a Top 7 finish and special awards, showcasing how bold ideas can spark real change at the LIF Launchpad Innovation Lab.
Milestone UpdatesUST Welcomes Technovation Society as Newest Accredited Student Organization
Technovation Society becomes UST’s first innovation-centered USO, dedicated to empowering Thomasians in innovation and entrepreneurship.