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25 Nov 2025

Student Smart Glasses Invention Wins Further Recognition

A team of four graduates from the Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computer Science– Yip On-tik, Chui Tsz-ching, Lee Chak-yin and Eugene Wu Long-fung – achieved commendable success in various local and national innovation and technology competitions with their innovative project “Smart Glasses for Hearing Impaired in Hong Kong”....

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....

14 Nov 2025

HKMU awards Honorary University Fellowships to three outstanding individuals

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) awarded Honorary University Fellowships to three distinguished individuals today (14 November) in recognition of their remarkable contributions to society and to the development of the University. The recipients are Ms Chan Man-chong, Dr John Leung Lai-yin, and Father John Wotherspoon....

13 Nov 2025

HKMU to confer Honorary Doctorates on four distinguished individuals

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) will confer honorary doctorates on four distinguished individuals in recognition of their outstanding achievements and significant contributions to society. The recipients are Professor Sylvia Fung Yuk-kuen, Dr Ina Ho Chan Un-chan, Mr Benedict Sin Nga-yan and Professor Xu Bing. The Honorary Degrees Ceremony will be held on Monday, 8 December 2025....

12 Nov 2025

HKMU partners with industry to equip students with practical experience in innovation and technology

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held its Industry Engagement Day and Employers' Luncheon for the fourth consecutive year. This year's event was themed “Bridging HKMU Talents and Tomorrow's Opportunities”. The event brought together over 200 participants, including about 100 partners and employer representatives from sectors such as information technology, hospitality, recreation, construction and engineering to share outcomes on student internships and talent cultivation....

8 Nov 2025

HKMU launches two new programmes for nurturing professionals and a “Minor in Global Studies” to expand students' international experience

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) will launch two new programmes in the 2026/27 academic year: a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Diagnostic Radiography and a Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours in Robotics and Automation Engineering. The aim of these programmes is to nurture talent equipped with both professional expertise and technical skills. In addition, the University will introduce a new “Minor in Global Studies” to broaden students' international perspectives and enhance their global experience....

6 Nov 2025

HKMU Talk of the Metropolis by Dr Joyce Mok Wing-si: raising awareness of infant mental health

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held its fourth “Talk of the Metropolis” of the year today (6 November), featuring Dr Joyce Mok Wing-si, President of the Hong Kong Association for Infant Mental Health. In her talk, titled “From Cradle to Connection: Infant Mental Health in Hong Kong”, Dr Mok shared her clinical experience and research findings with over 200 HKMU students, staff, alumni and members of the public in an accessible manner, with the aim of raising awareness among caregivers and society about the importance of early childhood mental health....

5 Nov 2025

Get set, Go! The HKMU Community stands ready for 15th NG, 12th NGD and 9th NSOG

The 15th National Games (NG), co-hosted by Hong Kong, will officially kick off this Sunday. The Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) community is playing an active role in support of the Games, serving as volunteer ambassadors, coaches, team members and student volunteers. the HKMU community is ready to cheer on Hong Kong's athletes at these major national events!...

4 Nov 2025

HKMU ranked 393rd in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026: a leap of over 140 places to enter Asia's Top 400

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has advanced by over 100 places for the second consecutive year in the latest QS Asia University Rankings 2026, released by international higher education organisation Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). The University is now ranked among Asia's top 400 universities, rising to 393rd position, a significant leap of over 140 places compared to the previous year....

30 Oct 2025

HKMU promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with New Facilities

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) places great importance on actively building a diverse and inclusive community, which respects and supports every staff member and student, regardless of background. To further advance this commitment, the University introduced several new facilities on campus this academic year, dedicated to building a more friendly and harmonious environment that promotes the values of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)....

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