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20 May 2026

HKMU hosts first alumni dinner in Guangzhou to connect with alumni and share development blueprint

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) hosted the Mainland Alumni Dinner in Guangzhou for the first time on 8 May. The dinner attracted approximately 180 guests, including Mainland and HKSAR government officials, institutional partners and Mainland alumni. The University shared the latest development blueprint and introduced the ongoing Alumni Donation Matching Scheme - “Turn $1 to $3” Campaign, aiming to support alumni joining local and Mainland outreach activities and strengthen ties between alumni....

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....

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....

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 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

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....

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....