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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)....

28 Oct 2025

Hong Kong Director Juno Mak engages with HKMU students and staff on his creative journey

The Department of Humanities, Languages and Translation, in the School of Arts and Social Sciences (A&SS) of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) recently held a guest lecture featuring Hong Kong film director and singer Mr Juno Mak. He shared his creative journey and insights on Hong Kong's cultural industry with an enthusiastic audience of about 400 HKMU students and staff....

23 Oct 2025

HKMU faculty and students use technology to enhance travel safety and crop harvesting in China's “hometown of lychees”

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU), as Hong Kong's first university of applied sciences, is committed to integrating practical learning into its curriculum, empowering students to tackle societal challenges and develop into innovative, socially responsible professionals. Last month, students and faculty members from the Department of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science in the School of Science and Technology visited Maoming, Guangdong province, where they voluntarily installed solar-powered lampposts in a local village, improving travel safety for residents. They are also working on agricultural technologies to improve the harvesting efficiency of local lychees and other crops, supporting the country's rural revitalisation strategy....

22 Oct 2025

HKMU Students recognised by MTR “Ride to Success” Scholarship Programme

The scholarship programme is organised by MTR Corporation and co-organised by MTR Academy, with the Hong Kong Council of Social Service serving as programme consultant and partner. Among the 24 awardees, 7 outstanding students from HKMU were recognised for their excellent academic performance, passion in community service, and their keen interest in railway sector. Each recipient is eligible for scholarship support of up to over HK$180,000 to cover tuition fees for a four-year bachelor's degree programme....

21 Oct 2025

HKMU to confer Honorary University Fellowships on three outstanding individuals

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) will award honorary fellowships to three distinguished persons 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. The Honorary University Fellowships Presentation Ceremony will be held on 14 November. ...