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12 Dec 2025

New work by School of Arts and Social Sciences scholar shortlisted for Literary Prize

Dr Shawn Shao Dong, Acting Head of the Department of Creative Arts and Assistant Professor in the School of Arts and Social Sciences at Hong Kong Metropolitan University, has been shortlisted for the final selection of the “Blancpain-Imaginist Literary Prize 2025” with his newly published short story collection, The Unlocked Man. This marks the second time he has been shortlisted for the prize, following the inclusion of his debut short story collection, Air Guitar, on the final shortlist in 2023....

10 Dec 2025

HKMU and HKCGI sign MoU to strengthen sports governance in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) and The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute (HKCGI) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance corporate governance standards in Hong Kong's sports sector....

8 Dec 2025

HKMU confers Honorary Doctorates on four distinguished persons

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held its Honorary Degrees Ceremony 2025 today (8 December), presided over by HKMU Pro-Chancellor Dr Eddy Fong Ching. Honorary Degrees were conferred upon four distinguished individuals in recognition of their outstanding achievements and significant contributions to society: Prof. Sylvia Fung Yuk-kuen, Dr Ina Ho Chan Un-chan, Mr Benedict Sin Nga-yan and Prof. Xu Bing....

5 Dec 2025

HKMU 37th Congregation: President encourages graduates to embrace challenges with critical thinking and passion

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) recently held its four-day 37th Winter Congregation, conferring approximately 4,800 bachelor's degrees, postgraduate degrees and other academic qualifications on graduates. Before the ceremony began, all participants stood and observed one moment of silence to honour the victims of the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po....

27 Nov 2025

HKMU's support to students and staff affected by the tragic fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po

In light of the tragic fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, the University has implemented the following arrangements to assist affected students and staff:...

26 Nov 2025

HKMU receives HK$4 million donation from Tin Ka Ping Foundation to support inmate students and promote Chinese culture

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has received a generous donation of HK$4 million from Tin Ka Ping Foundation (the Foundation) to continue supporting the “Tin Ka Ping Foundation Bursary” for inmates pursuing further education. The donation will also promote the future development of the “Tin Ka Ping Centre of Chinese Culture” (TKPCCC). This donation aims to further advance education for inmates while fostering the integration of traditional culture and modern technology, thereby contributing to the inheritance of Chinese culture. It marks the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the TKPCCC....

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....