News Centre

12 Feb 2025

HKMU receives precious manuscripts and relics from Eileen Chang, Stephen Soong and Mae Fong Soong; Literary treasures to be digitally preserved to promote modern Chinese literature research

This year marks the 30^th anniversary of the passing of renowned Chinese writer Eileen Chang, who has a significant place in the modern Chinese literary world. Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is honoured to receive a generous donation from Dr Roland Soong and his elder sister, Mrs Elaine Soong Kingman, administrators of Eileen Chang's estate, which includes Eileen Chang's manuscripts, relics, and correspondence with her best friends, Stephen Soong and his wife, Mae Fong Soong, and others. ...

11 Dec 2024

HKMU and the Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong sign an MoU to promote Cantonese opera research, promotion and preservation

The School of Arts and Social Sciences and the University Library of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong (CAAHK) on 6 December to collaborate in Cantonese opera research, promotion, education and preservation....

11 Nov 2024

Student's creative art pieces selected in overseas competitions

Three artworks created by student Icarus Wang Peng, in the creative advertising and media design programme, were shortlisted in overseas contests....

30 Oct 2024

Graduate filmmakers on a roll in overseas contests

Graduates from the Creative Writing and Film Arts programme Leung Tak-yip, Hugo Yeung Lap-zhing, Terry Tse Tsz-man and Chris Chu Ching-man took their graduation film work, In the Gaze of a Second, to a range of international film events. They received a number of awards and recognition....

28 Oct 2024

Student's eco-friendly design receives Outstanding Award in tertiary sustainable packaging design competition

Creative writing and film arts student Joey Cheung Wing-tung teamed up with a student from another institution to participate in the BEST with LESS Hong Kong Tertiary Sustainable Packaging (F&B Industry) Design Competition. They won the Outstanding Award with their eco-friendly design proposal “WINGIT — Simplicity Leads to Ultimate Sustainability” for containers and packaging....

7 Oct 2024

Student's first short story collection selected for recommended book list

Late Lake, the first short story collection by Master of Arts in Chinese Literature student Huang Chang, was among 27 outstanding works selected for the August 2024 shortlist of “Searchlight Good Books” Outstanding Chinese and Foreign Literature....

7 Oct 2024

Creative writing students recognised with City Literary Awards

Students and a graduate from the Master of Arts in Creative Writing programme received accolades in the City Literary Awards 2024, organised by the Department of Chinese and History of City University of Hong Kong. ...

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....

21 Jul 2024

HKMU Creative Arts Graduation Show showcases students' creativity and talent through diverse artworks

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) presents the annual HKMU Creative Arts Graduation Show from 19 July to 28 July on its Jockey Club Campus and welcomes members of the public to visit....

4 Jul 2024

HKMU's Tin Ka Ping Centre of Chinese Culture wins the National First-Class Award for Outstanding Cases of Innovative Reforms in Aesthetic Education in Higher Education Institutions for the second time

The Tin Ka Ping Centre of Chinese Culture (the Centre) at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) distinguished itself in the 7th National College Student Art Exhibition and Performance, winning the “First Class Award for Outstanding Cases of Innovative Reforms in Aesthetic Education in Higher Education Institutions”. This marks the second consecutive time the Centre has received this honour. HKMU is the only higher education institution in Hong Kong to receive this prestigious award......