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4 Oct 2024

HKMU presents Honorary University Fellowships to four outstanding individuals

Presided over by HKMU Pro-chancellor Dr Eddy Fong Ching, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held its Honorary University Fellowship Presentation Ceremony today (4 October) to present Honorary University Fellowships to four distinguished individuals: Mr Anthony Chan Tung-shan, a member of the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications; Mr Choi Pat-tai, President of Pak Shing Travel Co. Ltd; Ms Jasmine Lee Shun-yi, Managing Partner of EY Hong Kong and Macao; and Mr Wai Ka-fai, a renowned Hong Kong filmmaker....

Major Events | Press Releases

1 Oct 2024

Hong Kong Metropolitan University holds a flag-raising ceremony to celebrate the 75^th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held a flag-raising ceremony for National Day on campus this morning (1 October) to celebrate the 75^th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Council Chairman Ir Dr Conrad Wong Tin-cheung, together with about 200 members of the HKMU community, including Council members, management, staff and students, attended the ceremony to commemorate this important day....

Major Events | Press Releases

26 Sep 2024

HKMU launches Hong Kong's first applied degree programme in gemmology and jewellery studies, aiming to nurture talent for the industry

Following the signing of a Memorandum of Intent between Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) and the Asian Gemmological Institute and Laboratory (AGIL) in July to jointly promote the gemstone industry through education, training, testing, certification, research and industry development, HKMU recently held the “International Gemmological Conference 2024 and Launch Ceremony of Applied Degree Programme in Gemmology and Jewellery Studies”. The conference marked the introduction of Hong Kong's first applied degree programme in gemmology and jewellery studies, with the goal of nurturing more talent in testing, certification, research and industry development for the gemstone and jewellery industry of Hong Kong....

Campus Focus | Science & Technology

11 Sep 2024

HKMU continues to rank first in the RGC research grant funding among self-financing institutions, with HK$34.5 million, amounting to 40% of the total funding

In the latest round of the Competitive Research Funding Schemes for the Local Self-financing Degree Sector of the Research Grants Council (RGC), Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) secured a total of about HK$34.5 million for 41 projects, amounting to 40% of the total RGC allocation, ranking HKMU first among all local self-financing institutions in terms of both funding amount and the number of projects for the second consecutive year....

10 Sep 2024

HKMU ranks first in the number of programmes and spaces in SSSDP among self-financing institutions

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has been awarded 1,914 places in 20 programmes under the Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors (SSSDP) for 2025/26 cohort - undergraduate programmes, announced by the Education Bureau today (10 September). HKMU accounts for nearly 40% of the total number of funded places, the largest share among the eight participating institutions....

Academics | Announcements

13 Aug 2024

HKMU scholar co-leads an international study on a new drug for Alzheimer's disease using nanotechnology and gene therapy

Alzheimer's disease is the most prevalent form of dementia, profoundly impacting patients' memory, cognition and self-care ability. Unfortunately, no cure has been identified so far for this devastating condition. A scholar from the School of Nursing and Health Studies at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has co-led a cross-university, multi-disciplinary, international research team to develop a new drug for Alzheimer's disease by combining nanotechnology and gene therapy....

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Research and Knowledge Transfer – Highlighted Stories | Healthcare

27 Sep 2024

First Government Career Fair at HKMU attracts nearly 1,500 students

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held its first "Government Job Recruitment Exhibition 2024", in collaboration with the Civil Service Bureau of the HKSAR Government, on 19 September. The exhibition featured more than 25 civil service grades, including civilian grades, professional grades and disciplined services, with participation from 16 government bureaux and departments presenting job opportunities and recruitment arrangements. The fair attracted nearly 1,500 students....

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Campus Focus | Partnerships

24 Sep 2024

HKMU 35^th Anniversary Exhibition "Our HKMU – 35 Years of 'Time, Matters, People, Space'" showcases the University's key milestones

Since its establishment in 1989, HKMU has evolved to meet the changing needs of society and policy development in higher education, developing into a contemporary and comprehensive university. To showcase the University's key milestones over the past 35 years, an exhibition titled "Our HKMU – 35 Years of 'Time, Matters, People, Space'" is currently being held in the University Gallery on the Homantin Main Campus, presenting the achievements of the University, staff and students from multiple perspectives....

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Campus Focus | Major Events

16 Sep 2024

HKMU hosts alumni dinners in Hong Kong and Shenzhen to celebrate its 35^th Anniversary

To celebrate the 35^th anniversary of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU), the University recently hosted alumni dinners in both Hong Kong and the Mainland to enhance communication with alumni while sharing its latest development with them. This was the first mainland alumni dinner organised by the Development and Alumni Affairs Office and attracted over 100 alumni from various provinces and cities, including Shenzhen, Shanghai and Xiamen, to commemorate this key milestone of the University....

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Campus Focus

12 Jun 2024

HKMU study reveals low public understanding of “surplus food” at 7.2%; urges stronger promotion of a food-wise culture

A recent study conducted by Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) revealed that public understanding of “surplus food” is generally lacking, with only 7.2% of respondents accurately understanding its definition as unexpired and safe-to-eat leftover food. The survey also found a low participation rate in surplus food donations among the public, highlighting the need for increased awareness and education efforts across society......

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Research and Knowledge Transfer – Highlighted Stories | Social Responsibility & Sustainability

11 Sep 2024

HKMU receives a donation from China Resources Group to establish the “China Resources Corporate Governance Scholarship” to cultivate corporate governance talent

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) recently signed a donation agreement with China Resources Charitable Fund Limited (CRCF) to establish the “China Resources Corporate Governance Scholarship”, which will offer up to 10 scholarships in each of the five academic years from 2023/24 to 2027/28. The scholarships recognise outstanding postgraduate students who have excelled in the HKMU Master of Corporate Governance and Compliance programme and encourage them to pursue a career in corporate governance and company secretarial roles....

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Campus Focus | Partnerships

9 Sep 2024

Creative arts students contribute to Tai Kwun exhibition

The Bruce Nauman Exhibition at Tai Kwun Contemporary this summer saw a team of HKMU students contribute to its “Hi! & Seek” section. At the invitation of Tai Kwun, Mr Morgan Wong Wing-fat, Senior Lecturer of the School of Arts and Social Sciences, led students from the “Expanded Images” course of the Imaging Design and Digital Art programme to assist the museum's public programme team in researching the influential contemporary artist....

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Campus Focus | Student & Alumni Achievements | Liberal & Creative Arts

2 Apr 2024

HKMU's research on a “3-in-1 Soil” formulation significantly reduces antibiotic levels and antibiotic resistance genes in soil and mitigates pollution in the terrestrial environment

Pollution caused by antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) has drawn a lot of attention in recent years. They can affect the ecosystem and be transferred to specific soilborne plant pathogens through horizontal gene transfer, thus entering the food chain and endangering human health...

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Research and Knowledge Transfer – Highlighted Stories | Science & Technology

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