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6 Dec 2024

HKMU and a German UAS jointly organise a symposium to promote “Government-Industry-University” synergy to foster innovation

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) and Germany's Heilbronn University Graduate School (HUGS) today (6 December) jointly organised a symposium, which is HKMU's first large-scale event related to applied sciences following the launch of Hong Kong's Alliance of Universities of Applied Sciences last month. The symposium brought together over 100 local and overseas thought leaders, industry representatives and academics to explore how government, industry and universities can collaborate and complement each other to foster impactful innovation and enterprise development, support socio-economic development, and advance applied sciences education....

5 Dec 2024

HKMU holds Winter Congregation as 4,500 graduates embark on a new journey

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held its 35^th Winter Congregation between 25 November and 5 December, conferring over 4,500 academic qualifications to fresh graduates....

28 Nov 2024

HKMU Talk of the Metropolis: Food Angel Founder Ms Gigi Tung Oi-lai urges society to join hands to reduce food waste

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) today (28 November) held its fourth “Talk of the Metropolis” of the year, featuring Ms Gigi Tung Oi-lai, Founder of the Bo Charity Foundation (Food Angel), as the guest speaker. She shared her assiduous advocacy of reducing food waste and encouraging the public to donate surplus food, with the goal of further reducing food waste and enabling more people in need to be well fed and feel the care of society....

26 Nov 2024

HKMU signs an agreement with the Education Bureau of Chancheng District, Foshan, to strengthen educational ties and internship partnerships

The School of Education and Languages of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) recently signed an “Employment and Internship Agreement” with the Foshan Chancheng District Education Bureau. The agreement aims to further enhance exchanges between the School and primary schools, secondary schools and kindergartens in Chancheng District, thereby increasing internship opportunities for students and deepening their understanding of education and culture in Mainland China....

23 Nov 2024

“City Companion” Community Alliance on Promoting Mental Health organises a carnival to boost public awareness of physical and mental well-being

The “City Companion” Community Alliance on Promoting Mental Health, established by the Auxiliary Medical Service, Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service, Hong Kong Lutheran Social Service, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU), SideBySide and The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong, held its first “Joyful Companion” Wellness Carnival today in Lok Fu, with activities including game booths, a health sharing session and consultations, to promote public awareness of physical and mental well-being....

22 Nov 2024

HKMU to confer Honorary Doctorates on four distinguished persons

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) will confer honorary doctorates on four distinguished individuals in recognition of their exceptional achievements and significant contributions to society. The recipients are Prof. S. Tamer Cavusgil, Ms Chan Yuen-han, Prof. Cheng Kai-ming, and Dr Choo Heng-cheong. The conferment ceremony will be held on 9 December....

21 Nov 2024

HKMU launches new career readiness programme to enhance students' soft skills in the workplace

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has launched a brand-new career readiness programme, called the “HKMU Dream Builder Scheme”, to enhance students' job seeking and employability skills and their soft skills in the workplace and to encourage them to actively explore their personal career paths in the future....

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....

11 Nov 2024

Latest publications by students and alumni (Nov 2024)

HKMU students and alumni are actively engaged in creative writing. Their written works have found their ways into renowned literary journals, magazines and other platforms based in Hong Kong, mainland China and elsewhere. Below is a list of the latest publications by HKMU creative writers. ...

8 Nov 2024

HKMU Academic and Creative Achievements Exhibition highlights academic research excellence

In celebration of its 35th anniversary, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held the “HKMU's 35 Years of Excellence: Academic and Creative Achievements Exhibition” to showcase the academic and creative accomplishments of HKMU faculty and students across various disciplines, reflecting the University's excellence in diverse fields of research over the years....