29 Jul 2025
Icarus Wang Peng, a graduate of the Creative Advertising and Media Design programme, showcased his artwork “Voice of Peace” at the prestigious D&AD New Blood Awards. Organised by the British Design and Art Direction, the competition challenges creative arts students, graduates and young talent from around the world to tackle real creative briefs, with submissions judged by top industry professionals....
22 Jul 2025
HKMU Creative Arts Graduation Show “Spectrum” showcases the brilliance of young creators
Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is holding its annual Creative Arts Graduation Show, showcasing over 100 outstanding works by graduating students. The theme of the show, “Spectrum”, symbolises the moment a rainbow shines, reflecting the brilliance of the graduates' dazzling works – fruits of their hard work and dedication. The exhibition is open to the public at the HKMU Jockey Club Campus from now until 27 July....
7 Jul 2025
Hong Kong's housing shortage and sky-high property prices have forced many grassroots families to live in cramped, poorly equipped subdivided units. To examine the impact of these living conditions on children's development, the Public and Social Policy Research Centre of the School of Arts and Social Sciences at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) partnered with the Society for Community Organization (SoCO) to conduct a longitudinal study. The findings from the first phase reveal that the narrow, overcrowded and noisy environment of subdivided units significantly affects children's mental well-being, academic performance and daily life. The survey found that nearly 40% of children living in subdivided units feel they lack adequate space for studying, and over 40% feel they lack space for play. These children also display significantly higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress....
13 May 2025
Master's students in creative writing shine with accolades
Five Master's students in Creative Writing have been recognised for their achievements in several literary and arts competitions....
12 May 2025
The School of Arts and Social Sciences of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) recently hosted acclaimed science fiction author Mr Stanley Chen Qiufan as its “Artist-in-Residence” to foster students' creativity and explore the creative potential of artificial intelligence (AI). From February to March 2025, Mr Chen held ten public lectures and workshops designed to inspire creativity in science fiction writing and provide practical guidance....
5 May 2025
TKPCCC newsletter gains Best Brand Image Award in the BDA Brand Award 2025
The Newsletter of Tin Ka Ping Centre of Chinese Culture (TKPCCC), published twice a year by the TKPCCC, received a Best Brand Image Award in the BDA Brand Award 2025. ...
28 Apr 2025
As part of its commitment to advancing creative arts education, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) will host the first-ever World University Animation Awards (WUAA) on 15-16 September 2025. The awards will recognise outstanding animated works by young talent from around the world that demonstrate artistic vision, technical excellence and originality, while providing an international platform for animation talent to connect, exchange ideas and inspire boundless opportunities in the creative industries....
25 Apr 2025
Creative arts student wins Gold at the International Taiwan Postar Award
Icarus Wang Peng, from the Creative Advertising and Media Design programme, took his creative artworks to the International Taiwan Postar Award 2024. Under the competition theme “Embracing Differences”, one of his artworks, “Music Unites Us”, won the Gold Award and a cash prize of NT$30,000. He also received the Judges' Special Award for his artwork “Capture”, and Merit Awards for “Voice of Peace” and “Together”....
14 Mar 2025
Creative Advertising and Media Design students win Gold at the HK2A ESG Marketing Excellence Award
Four students from the Creative Advertising and Media Design programme, Cheung Ho-yik, Lau Chung-yee, Li Tsun-lok and Luo Meizhen, teamed up to participate in the HK2A ESG Marketing Excellence Award 2024 and won a Gold Award in the Student Division with their advertising campaign. They were also awarded a sponsored overseas trip to further their knowledge of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues....
28 Feb 2025
Photographic installation exhibition “HOPE” promotes positivity and optimism among students
Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has partnered with French artist Mr Cyril Delettre to host a photographic installation exhibition, titled “HOPE”, in the University Gallery on the Main Campus. The exhibition aims to promote optimism and positivity among students and the rest of the HKMU community by showcasing portraits of 16 students....
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