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10 Feb 2026

HKMU partners with the University of Sussex to launch Dual Degree Pathway for HKMU Undergraduates

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is delighted to announce a new collaboration with the University of Sussex (Sussex) in the United Kingdom, establishing a dual degree pathway for HKMU undergraduates. This initiative marks a milestone in HKMU's efforts to expand its international partnerships, providing students with globally competitive education and enriching their learning experiences with meaningful mobility opportunities....

3 Feb 2026

HKMU presents “Resplendent Attire and Graceful Demeanor”: Cantonese opera costumes exhibition

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is staging “Resplendent Attire and Graceful Demeanor: The Cantonese Opera Costume Exhibition” at the Ho Sik Yee Library on the Jockey Club Campus starting today (3 February). The exhibition showcases a collection of rare and exquisite Cantonese opera costumes, including key pieces worn by the legendary “Queen of Huadan”, Dr Fong Yim-fun; the late renowned artist Dr Lam Kar-sing; and the late “Artistic Huadan Queen”, Ms Chan Ho-kau. Members of the public are invited to view the craftsmanship and design of these classic costumes up close, with the aim of fostering interest in Cantonese opera culture and passing on this intangible cultural heritage....

3 Feb 2026

HKMU and CMA sign MoU to nurture high-calibre talent and deepen industry–academia–research collaboration

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) and the Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong (CMA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday (2 February) to foster close collaboration between academia and industry. The two parties aim to nurture professional talents tailored to industry needs and to drive the integration of industry, academia and research, aligning with the country's development goal of establishing Hong Kong as an international hub for high-calibre talent....

18 Jan 2026

HKMU's inaugural running team participates in Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) launched its inaugural running team this year, with over 160 runners participating in the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2026 today (18 January)....

15 Jan 2026

HKMU and FHKI sign MoU to foster industry-academia collaboration in applied education and research

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) and the Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday (14 January) to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry. Under the partnership, the two parties will work together to foster talent development, facilitate knowledge transfer, and promote applied research, contributing to Hong Kong's long-term social and economic development....

1 Jan 2026

HKMU hosts flag-raising ceremony on New Year's Day

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held a flag-raising ceremony this morning to mark the beginning of the New Year, with the flag-raising performed by the newly inaugurated HKMU Student Flag-guard Team. Attending the ceremony were Dr Bunny Chan Chung-bun, Chairman of the Hong Kong Army Cadets Association and HKMU Court member, HKMU President Prof. Paul Lam Kwan-sing, Council members, University management, staff and students to express their wishes for the prosperity and strength of the country and the stability and peace of Hong Kong....

30 Dec 2025

HKMU secures HK$22 million ESGS funding to establish “Flight Simulation Laboratory” for advancing aviation talent training

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) secured over HK$22 million in the latest round of the Education Bureau's “Enhancement and Start-up Grant Scheme for Self-financing Post-secondary Education” (ESGS) to establish a Flight Simulation Laboratory. This advanced facility will provide students enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours in Aviation Services Management programme with practical, industry-focused training, supporting the development of Hong Kong's aviation industry and addressing its talent cultivation needs....

8 Dec 2025

HKMU confers Honorary Doctorates on four distinguished persons

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held its Honorary Degrees Ceremony 2025 today (8 December), presided over by HKMU Pro-Chancellor Dr Eddy Fong Ching. Honorary Degrees were conferred upon four distinguished individuals in recognition of their outstanding achievements and significant contributions to society: Prof. Sylvia Fung Yuk-kuen, Dr Ina Ho Chan Un-chan, Mr Benedict Sin Nga-yan and Prof. Xu Bing....

26 Nov 2025

HKMU receives HK$4 million donation from Tin Ka Ping Foundation to support inmate students and promote Chinese culture

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has received a generous donation of HK$4 million from Tin Ka Ping Foundation (the Foundation) to continue supporting the “Tin Ka Ping Foundation Bursary” for inmates pursuing further education. The donation will also promote the future development of the “Tin Ka Ping Centre of Chinese Culture” (TKPCCC). This donation aims to further advance education for inmates while fostering the integration of traditional culture and modern technology, thereby contributing to the inheritance of Chinese culture. It marks the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the TKPCCC....

20 Nov 2025

HKMU launches the Museum of Modern Chinese Literature & the “Beyond Distance: Half a Lifelong Friendship of Eileen Chang, Stephen Soong, and Mae Fong Soong” Exhibition — A new chapter in literary heritage with free public guided tours by appointment

Today, 20 November, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) launched the Museum of Modern Chinese Literature (“the Museum”), located in its campus library, and presented the inaugural exhibition “Beyond Distance: Half a Lifelong Friendship of Eileen Chang, Stephen Soong, and Mae Fong Soong”. The exhibition features more than 120 precious manuscripts and relics from renowned Chinese writer Eileen Chang and her close friends, Stephen Soong and Mae Fong Soong. The museum is now open to the public, offering free guided tours by appointment. This marks a significant milestone for HKMU in the research and preservation of modern Chinese literature and demonstrates the University's steadfast commitment to safeguarding Chinese cultural heritage....