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12 Jan 2026

HKMU Hackathon 2026: Innovating smart property management and pet wellness

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) successfully concluded its third “HKMU Hackathon” on 8 January. The two-day competition received an enthusiastic response, attracting over 100 students from various Schools to form teams. With the themes “Smart Digital Property Management” and “Pet Health and Wellness”, the event challenged students to conceive innovative, forward-looking solutions to address real-world industry pain points....

29 Dec 2025

HKMU N&HS Dean Prof. Janet Wong awarded Fellowship by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Prof. Janet Wong Yuen-ha, Dean and Professor of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU), has been awarded the Fellowship by Examination of the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). Prof. Wong was formally conferred the title during the Conferring Ceremony held in Dublin, Ireland, on 8 December 2025....

24 Dec 2025

HKMU students recognised as “Ten Outstanding University Students 2025”

Two students from the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) have been recognised for their exceptional achievements in academics, social service and leadership. Lee Wai-ha, a Year 3 student in Nursing – General Health Care, and Wong Chor-man, a Year 4 student in Physiotherapy, were named among the “Ten Outstanding University Students” in the 2025 Hong Kong Outstanding University Student Selection, organised by the Hong Kong Ming De Association. ...

12 Dec 2025

HKMU and The Y. Elites Association sign MoU to support students' diversified development

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) and The Y. Elites Association (the Association) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 10 December to provide HKMU students with diverse learning and experiential opportunities. This collaboration aims to enhance students' knowledge and career development, equipping them to tackle future challenges....

12 Dec 2025

New work by School of Arts and Social Sciences scholar shortlisted for Literary Prize

Dr Shawn Shao Dong, Acting Head of the Department of Creative Arts and Assistant Professor in the School of Arts and Social Sciences at Hong Kong Metropolitan University, has been shortlisted for the final selection of the “Blancpain-Imaginist Literary Prize 2025” with his newly published short story collection, The Unlocked Man. This marks the second time he has been shortlisted for the prize, following the inclusion of his debut short story collection, Air Guitar, on the final shortlist in 2023....

10 Dec 2025

HKMU and HKCGI sign MoU to strengthen sports governance in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) and The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute (HKCGI) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance corporate governance standards in Hong Kong's sports sector....

5 Dec 2025

HKMU 37th Congregation: President encourages graduates to embrace challenges with critical thinking and passion

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) recently held its four-day 37th Winter Congregation, conferring approximately 4,800 bachelor's degrees, postgraduate degrees and other academic qualifications on graduates. Before the ceremony began, all participants stood and observed one moment of silence to honour the victims of the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po....

25 Nov 2025

Student Smart Glasses Invention Wins Further Recognition

A team of four graduates from the Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computer Science– Yip On-tik, Chui Tsz-ching, Lee Chak-yin and Eugene Wu Long-fung – achieved commendable success in various local and national innovation and technology competitions with their innovative project “Smart Glasses for Hearing Impaired in Hong Kong”....

8 Nov 2025

HKMU launches two new programmes for nurturing professionals and a “Minor in Global Studies” to expand students' international experience

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) will launch two new programmes in the 2026/27 academic year: a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Diagnostic Radiography and a Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours in Robotics and Automation Engineering. The aim of these programmes is to nurture talent equipped with both professional expertise and technical skills. In addition, the University will introduce a new “Minor in Global Studies” to broaden students' international perspectives and enhance their global experience....

5 Nov 2025

Get set, Go! The HKMU Community stands ready for 15th NG, 12th NGD and 9th NSOG

The 15th National Games (NG), co-hosted by Hong Kong, will officially kick off this Sunday. The Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) community is playing an active role in support of the Games, serving as volunteer ambassadors, coaches, team members and student volunteers. the HKMU community is ready to cheer on Hong Kong's athletes at these major national events!...