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29 Jun 2026

HKMU hosts the International Conference on Gerontechnology 2026 to advance global engagement and enhance quality of life for older adults

The Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) School of Nursing and Health Sciences hosted the International Conference on Gerontechnology (ICG) 2026 on 23 June. The conference provided a dynamic platform for academics and experts from Australia, the United States, Canada and Malaysia, as well as local healthcare professionals and representatives from the elderly care sector. Through a series of events, including keynote addresses, the SilverTech Forum and presentations, the conference explored the latest developments and practical experiences in novel gerontechnology approaches, fostering interdisciplinary and global collaboration....

5 Jun 2026

HKMU and AI health-tech company Heidi collaborate to explore integrating AI medical documentation in nurse training

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Australian artificial intelligence (AI) health-tech company Heidi to explore the integration of Heidi's AI platform into HKMU's nursing curriculum....

13 May 2026

HKMU and China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee collaborate to foster Para sports and athlete development

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) and the China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee (HKPC) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a long-term partnership to jointly promote the development of Para sports in Hong Kong and strengthen support for Para athletes. This partnership brings together the strengths of higher education and the Para sports sector, creating synergy to advance professional education and applied research in this field in Hong Kong....

10 May 2026

HKMU researchers secure over HK$3.4 million to develop first Cantonese post-drinking speech detection system

A research team from Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has secured over HK$3.4 million from the Smart Traffic Fund to develop the first Cantonese post-drinking speech database and build an artificial intelligence (AI)-based language detection system. Leveraging a multimodal language model, the system will analyse multiple indicators, including speech rate, intonation stability, speech pauses and grammatical structure deviations, by comparing users' language performance before and after alcohol consumption....

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....

6 Mar 2026

HKMU joins fellow members of the Alliance of Universities of Applied Sciences in organising inaugural international symposium

The Alliance of Universities of Applied Sciences (the Alliance) organised its inaugural international symposium last week (26–28 February). As a founding member and the secretariat of the Alliance, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) worked in close collaboration with the other member institutions of the Alliance and the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications to coordinate the event. ...

2 Mar 2026

HKMU joins APAIE to expand global partnership network

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is dedicated to expanding global academic collaboration and actively forging close partnerships with educational institutions and enterprises around the world. Through a variety of strategies, HKMU aims to attract non-local students to study in Hong Kong, advancing university internationalisation and supporting Hong Kong's development as an international post-secondary education hub....

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 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....