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31 Mar 2026

Dr Lam Ching-choi at HKMU's Talk of the Metropolis: Advocating mental health education across the education sector and building tiered support from campus to workplace

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) hosted its first “Talk of Metropolis” of the year today, featuring Dr the Honourable Lam Ching-choi, GBS, JP, Member of the Executive Council of the HKSAR Government and Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Mental Health , as the keynote speaker. Under the theme “The Pursuit of Happiness: Why mental health is everyone's business”, Dr Lam encouraged the audience to look after their own well-being, show empathy towards others, and help foster a caring, connecting and trusting campus culture....

27 Mar 2026

HKMU and LALIGA deepen collaboration to nurture global sports business management professionals

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) recently signed a Collaboration Agreement with Spanish professional football league LALIGA to offer students in its new Master of Professional Management in Global Sports Business a premier overseas immersion experience in Spain. This agreement deepens the partnership between the two parties and marks a new milestone in their collaboration on sports talent development and international exchange....

25 Mar 2026

HKMU makes its debut in the QS World University Rankings by Subject: three subjects ranked in the Top 150

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has made its debut in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject 2026, achieving encouraging results, with six subjects ranked, including three in the world's top 150. This reflects the growing international recognition of HKMU's programme quality and academic achievements, marking HKMU as Hong Kong's first self-financing university and university of applied sciences (UAS) to be ranked in the QS subject rankings....

25 Mar 2026

HKMU receives “Elite of Management Trainee Programme Award”, recognising its commitment to talent development

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has, for the first time, received the Elite Award in the “Management Trainee Programme Award” at the Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management (HKIHRM) HR Excellence Awards 2025/2026. As the only higher education institution among this year's awardees, HKMU was recognised for the successful implementation of its Graduate Trainee Programme, demonstrating the University's effectiveness in formulating and executing strategic talent development initiatives, and its efforts in nurturing graduates as future leaders....

24 Mar 2026

HKMU's first Chinese Song Lyric students present original works in debut concert – sharing touching stories through music

The School of Arts and Social Sciences (A&SS) of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) hosted its first-ever Chinese Song Lyric Concert and Sharing Session last Friday (20 March) in the Agile Sports Hall on the Jockey Club Campus. Themed “As Long as It Lasts”, the concert featured a collection of original Cantonese song lyrics that told heartfelt stories about people, relationships and places, connecting emotions and memories through music....

23 Mar 2026

HKMU annual Award Presentation Ceremony celebrates excellence and commitment

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....

19 Mar 2026

HKMU partners with CFA Institute to integrate “Sustainable Investing Certificate” into undergraduate curriculum

The Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration (the School) of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has partnered with CFA Institute to foster talent development in the fast-growing sustainable finance sector....

19 Mar 2026

Embracing Diversity and Advancing Inclusion at HKMU's Diversity and Inclusion Awareness Week

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) once again organised its Diversity and Inclusion Awareness Week this year, kicking off with a vibrant Diversity and Inclusion Carnival. The event attracted enthusiastic participation from a large number of students and staff, who gathered to experience diverse cultures in a joyous atmosphere and inject new momentum into our mission of building an inclusive campus....

17 Mar 2026

HKMU Shenzhen Research Institute opens, deepening industry-academia integration in the GBA

The Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) Shenzhen Research Institute (HKMUSZRI) held its opening ceremony yesterday (16 March) at Shenzhen Virtual University Park (SZVUP), marking a significant milestone in HKMU's research development. This will further strengthen the University's integration with industry and academia in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and foster the commercialisation of research outcomes....

9 Mar 2026

HKMU hosts symposium on the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance to promote child protection across society

In collaboration with the Heep Hong Society, the School of Education and Languages (the School) of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) recently co-organised a symposium to conduct in-depth discussions on the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance (the Ordinance), which took effect on 20 January this year. The event attracted over 360 frontline professionals from the education, healthcare and social welfare sectors, as well as students in related disciplines and parents....