15 May 2026
HKMU team crowned champion at IOT Data Hackathon 2026
Science and Technology students from HKMU won the championship at the IOT Data Hackathon 2026, along with three other major awards, demonstrating their excellence in applying their knowledge of data science and AI to innovative solutions for industry....
15 May 2026
As Hong Kong faces an ageing population and a widening experience gap in several sectors due to the talent drain and succession challenges, a recent study by the Public and Social Policy Research Centre of the School of Arts and Social Sciences at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) highlights the potential for developing a “Professional Gig” model for retirees in local enterprises. Encouraging organisations to hire retired professionals and leveraging their expertise could be a strategic solution to meet the market's demand for experienced talent, benefiting both employers and retirees....
13 May 2026
Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) and the China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee (HKPC) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a long-term partnership to jointly promote the development of Para sports in Hong Kong and strengthen support for Para athletes. This partnership brings together the strengths of higher education and the Para sports sector, creating synergy to advance professional education and applied research in this field in Hong Kong....
12 May 2026
Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) will hold its JUPAS Consultation Day 2026 on 16 May (Saturday) from 1 to 6 pm at its campus in Ho Man Tin. The event is designed to provide JUPAS applicants with the latest programme information. Students, parents, teachers and members of the public are warmly invited to attend the event....
10 May 2026
A research team from Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has secured over HK$3.4 million from the Smart Traffic Fund to develop the first Cantonese post-drinking speech database and build an artificial intelligence (AI)-based language detection system. Leveraging a multimodal language model, the system will analyse multiple indicators, including speech rate, intonation stability, speech pauses and grammatical structure deviations, by comparing users' language performance before and after alcohol consumption....
7 May 2026
HKMU and HKGDYA co-host seminar on AI and digital education
To explore the latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital education, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) and the Hong Kong Guangdong Youth Association (HKGDYA) co-hosted the “AI+” Digital Education Seminar on 5 May. ...
4 May 2026
HKMU sets new record with 1,185 government scholarship recipients
A total of 1,185 students from Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) recently received scholarships and awards under the HKSAR Government's Self-financing Post-secondary Scholarship Scheme (SPSS) for the 2025/26 academic year. This represents more than a quarter of all awardees. They received a total of over HK$20 million in scholarships, setting a record in terms of both the number of awardees and the total scholarship amount for the University....
16 Apr 2026
Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has experienced steady growth and achieved outstanding progress in teaching and research since being designated a university of applied sciences (UAS) in 2024. Today (16 April), it unveiled its future development blueprint. HKMU President Prof. Paul Lam Kwan-sing highlighted that the University is entering a new phase of development. He stated that HKMU will closely align itself with the needs of society and industry, further strengthening its capabilities in teaching, research and innovation to nurture a new generation of professionals equipped with strong practical skills and an innovative mindset, in alignment with the National 15th Five-Year Plan and Hong Kong's overall development priorities....
15 Apr 2026
HKMU hosts flag-raising ceremony on National Security Education Day
Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held a National Security Education Day flag-raising ceremony on its campus this morning. Representatives from the Chinese People's Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison (the Garrison) were invited to the University to provide guidance to the HKMU Student Flag-guard Team on flag-raising techniques and foot drills. HKMU Pro-Chancellor Dr Eddy Fong Ching, President Prof. Paul Lam Kwan-sing, together with Court members, University management, staff and students, attended the ceremony to witness the solemn flag-raising moment....
13 Apr 2026
Winning season for HKMU Sports Teams at USFHK
Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) Sports Teams (U‑Teams) achieved outstanding results in the 2025–26 University Sports Federation of Hong Kong, China (USFHK) competitions. In four sports, the U-Teams captured two championships and recorded two first runner-up finishes and 10 second runner-up finishes, a testament to the perseverance and teamwork of our student-athletes....
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