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26 Sep 2023

HKMU academic develops HK’s first free-of-charge, one-stop Extended Reality mobile app Empowering students to master interpretation and public speaking with no time and space constraints

Simultaneous interpretation and public speaking both emphasise on-the-spot reaction. However, it’s not an easy task to provide students with real-life interpreting and speaking scenarios for practice. Therefore, Dr Venus Chan, Assistant Professor in the School of Arts and Social Sciences of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU), led a team to develop the “XR MALL” interactive mobile app, which combines Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies to offer immersive simultaneous interpretation, consecutive interpretation and public-speaking scenarios on a smartphone...

11 Sep 2023

Creative Writing and Film Arts student works published in Hong Kong Literature Bimonthly

The works of three students of the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Creative Writing and Film Arts programme were recently published in a local literary magazine Hong Kong Literature Bimonthly. The three year two students: Chan Chung-hang, Lo Sing-tung and Lam Ka-yi were passionate about literary writing and their creative works “Wrong Number (打錯了)”, “Goodbye, Chi-hang (再見之行)” and “Nobody knows (不為人知)” respectively were published in the magazine’s “Students’ Works Selection of ‘Hong Kong Metropolitan University Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Creative Writing and Film Arts Programme’”....

22 Aug 2023

HKMU and HKLSS conduct a study on dementia risks to encourage healthy diet among lower-educated groups and enhance public education

With the global ageing population, including that in Hong Kong, the well-being of older adults has emerged as a significant social issue. The prevalence of common illnesses among older adults, particularly dementia, is a major societal concern....

20 Aug 2023

Grand opening of the HKMU Ina Ho Cantonese Opera Research Centre with a spectacular performance by renowned artists

Presented by Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU), the “Glamour of Cantonese Opera Shines through the Academia” Ina Ho Cantonese Opera Research Centre (Research Centre) Opening Ceremony cum Cantonese Opera Performance was held yesterday (19 August) at the Xiqu Centre in the West Kowloon Cultural District. ...

14 Jul 2023

HKMU Creative Arts Graduation Show showcases diverse artworks combining imagination and reality

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is presenting the annual HKMU Creative Arts Graduation Show from today until 23 July on its Jockey Club Campus. This year’s Graduation Show, themed “Imagination is Your Playground”, displays 112 works of over 290 graduates of the HKMU Creative Arts programmes....

4 Jul 2023

HKMU Creative Arts Graduation Show unleashes students’ infinite imagination

The HKMU Creative Arts Graduation Show, themed “Imagination Is Your Playground” this year, will display 112 works of over 290 graduates of the HKMU Creative Arts programmes. The Show features a variety of artworks including animations, short videos, interactive installations, photography works, and advertising campaigns, showcasing the students’ creativity and talents, and expressing their reflection on themselves and society....

4 Jul 2023

HKMU Ina Ho Cantonese Opera Research Centre to open on 19 August, Proudly Presenting “Glamour of Cantonese Opera Shines through the Academia” public performance

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) received a generous donation from Dr Ina Ho Chan Un-chan to establish the Ina Ho Cantonese Opera Research Centre (the Research Centre). The Opening Ceremony will be held on 19 August (Saturday) at the Xiqu Centre in the West Kowloon Cultural District...

13 Jun 2023

Creative Arts Master’s students and graduate shine in Intervarsity Creative Writing Competition

Five students and graduate of the Master of Arts in Creative Writing programme won multiple awards at the 12th Intervarsity Creative Writing Competition with their literary talent....

7 Jun 2023

HKMU research finds Jockey Club Support Service for the Children of Disabled Parents 2.0 effective in improving communication and social interactions for disabled parents and their children

The Public and Social Policy Research Centre, under the School of Arts and Social Sciences of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU), is commissioned by the Hong Kong Network for the Promotion of Inclusive Society (HKNPIS) to evaluate the effectiveness of its Jockey Club Support Service for the Children of Disabled Parents 2.0 scheme....

2 Jun 2023

HKMU to establish the Ina Ho Cantonese Opera Research Centre to promote the development of Cantonese Opera

At the opening reception of the Hong Kong Cantonese Opera Troupe (HKCOT) on 31 May, its founder, Dr Ina Ho Chan Un-chan, announced a donation to HKMU for the establishment of the Ina Ho Cantonese Opera Research Centre, which aims to promote education and appreciation of Cantonese opera, as well as enhance local young people and the overseas community’s knowledge and appreciation of Cantonese opera through Cantonese opera libretti translation, exchange activities and academic research....