Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held its annual Award Presentation Ceremony on 13 March, bringing together and commending staff members for their outstanding performance in teaching, academic research, community service, university brand promotion and administration. The University also recognised senior staff for their long, dedicated service to the University.

Prof. Paul Lam Kwan-sing, HKMU President, emphasised the importance of creating an ideal workplace that offers staff opportunities to make use of their strengths and pursue continuous growth. “A university is a community of people,” he said. “We come together to do things that we enjoy, utilise our strengths and derive satisfaction from realising our aspirations to contribute to society. I hope that our University community will continue to uphold this spirit and work together to drive its continuous development.”

President's Awards for Excellence in Inspirational Teaching

The “President's Awards for Excellence in Inspirational Teaching” recognise scholars who foster engaging learning experiences and serve as role models for their peers in promoting high-quality teaching. This year, three recipients were selected from nine “Top Finalists” in three categories:

Professional Teaching Category – Dr Tian Vane-Ing, Assistant Professor in the Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration, integrates generative AI tools into her courses to enhance students' learning interest and motivation. She expressed her heartfelt gratitude for HKMU's supportive environment throughout her 15-year teaching journey, adding that it has been a profound honour to grow together in teaching and learning and to nurture talent in such a dedicated community.

Early-career Teaching Category – Ms Niki So Bui-nam, Senior Lecturer in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, was recognised for her student-centred teaching philosophy and community-based health initiatives. She believes that education can change lives and aims to equip students with professional knowledge and to foster psychological resilience, positive attitudes, and a spirit of mutual support and care.

Part-time Teaching Category – Dr Monica Tang Wai-man, Part-time Tutor in the Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration, flexibly applies educational technology to transform complex course content into easily absorbable learning materials for distance-learning students. She regards teaching as a valuable opportunity to bridge academic knowledge with practical industry experience and is committed to advancing HKMU's vision of teaching excellence.

Katie Shu Sui Pui Charitable Trust – Outstanding Research Publication Award

The “Katie Shu Sui Pui Charitable Trust — Outstanding Research Publication Award” commends faculty members for publishing high-quality academic research papers. This year, five academics were honoured for their exceptional publications, showcasing HKMU's strong interdisciplinary research capabilities and innovative spirit.

President's Awards for Distinguished Achievement

These awards recognise academic and administrative staff for their outstanding contributions to key University development projects over the previous year. This year, there were 13 nominations. The award-winning teams included the “First World University Animation Awards Organising Committee”, from the School of Arts and Social Sciences; the cross-school and departmental “Eileen Chang, Stephen Soong and Mae Fong Soong Manuscripts and Relics Donation Project Team”; and the “Mental Health Initiative Team”, from the Student Affairs Office.

Additionally, the University presented “Long Service Awards” to staff members who have served HKMU for over 10 years, and “Retirees' Awards” to departing colleagues, in recognition and sincere appreciation of their loyal service and dedication over the years.