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21 Jul 2025

HKMU's JUPAS Band A applications surge by 21%, reflecting its growing popularity and recognition driven by professional and practical programmes

The final modification period for the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS) concluded last Saturday (19 July). Following the release of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) results, applications for Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) programmes listed as the top three choices (Band A) have increased for the fourth consecutive year, reaching nearly 18,000, a significant 21% rise compared to that of last year. The number of both applicants and applications for HKMU programmes surged by 10%, reflecting the University's growing recognition and popularity among students and educators....

18 Jul 2025

HKMU Angel Fund incubates first batch of five startups with up to HK$1 million each; driving innovation, technology and sustainability

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) allocated HK$50 million last year to launch the HKMU Startup Fund, supporting innovation and entrepreneurship among students, faculty and alumni. As part of this initiative, the Angel Fund Programme selected its first batch of five high-potential startups, each receiving investment of up to HK$1 million to further develop their business. These startups span fields such as smart healthcare, artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics and sustainable development, leveraging innovative technologies and products to drive social and economic growth in Hong Kong and beyond....

16 Jul 2025

HKMU joins UAS Alliance Delegation to Guangzhou and Shenzhen to strengthen collaboration

On 24 and 25 June, Prof. Paul Lam Kwan-sing, President of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU), and Prof. Alan Au Kai-ming, Vice President (Strategic Initiatives), participated in a delegation from the Alliance of Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS Alliance) to Guangzhou and Shenzhen. The main aim of the visit was to foster collaboration between the UAS Alliance and leading polytechnic universities in the region to further the development of universities of applied sciences (UASs) in Hong Kong....

9 Jul 2025

Hong Kong Future Talents Scholarship Scheme for Advanced Studies: HKMU ranked first in number of programmes and places among self-financing institutions

The Education Bureau (EDB) of the HKSAR Government has recently released the list of designated programmes and allocation of scholarship places under the first cohort of the Hong Kong Future Talents Scholarship Scheme for Advanced Studies (FTSS) for the 2025/26 intake. HKMU secured the highest number of designated programmes and scholarship places among self-financing institutions in Hong Kong....

8 Jul 2025

HKMU JUPAS programmes surge in popularity Unlocking student potential with career-driven professional programmes

With the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) results announcement approaching, the 48 Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS) programmes offered by Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) this year continue to be popular among students, with enthusiastic application responses. Over the past three years, the number of applicants selecting HKMU programmes as their top three choices (Band A) after results day has consistently increased. As of the latest round of programme choice modifications this year, Band A applications surged by 22.5% compared to those in the same period last year, highlighting the growing recognition and popularity of the University's professional and practical programmes among both students and educators....

7 Jul 2025

HKMU and SoCO study highlights the impact of subdivided units on children's mental health and academic performance
40% of children in subdivided units report a lack of space for study and play, leading to higher levels of depression and anxiety

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....

3 Jul 2025

HKMU participates in Learning & Teaching Expo 2025, showcasing its achievements in promoting AI and educational technology

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) participated in the annual large-scale “Learning & Teaching Expo 2025” from 2 to 4 July. By presenting innovative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered teaching tools developed by the University and delivering talks and seminars led by its management and teaching staff, HKMU showcased its achievements in advancing AI technology, integrating educational technology into teaching and promoting whole-person education....

1 Jul 2025

HKMU holds a flag-raising ceremony to celebrate the 28^th anniversary of the establishment of the HKSAR

In celebration of the 28th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held a flag-raising ceremony on its Jockey Club Campus this morning (1 July). Nearly 100 HKMU members, including Council members, University management, staff and students, attended the ceremony to express their wishes for Hong Kong's continued prosperity and stability....

26 Jun 2025

HKMU thanks donors for generous support, awarding nearly HK$50 million in scholarships and bursaries to benefit over 2,600 students – a record high

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held the “Honouring Support & Achievement – Donor-Recipient Gathering 2024/25” today (26 June) to express its heartfelt gratitude to donors, bringing together nearly 200 donors, corporate representatives, beneficiary students and University management. Thanks to generous support from all sectors of the community, HKMU received almost HK$50 million in scholarships and bursaries this academic year, benefiting over 2,600 students. This was a record high for both the amount and the number of beneficiaries....

23 Jun 2025

HKMU co-develops high-performance, Chinese-specific AI-powered predictive models for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and big data to analyse extensive medical records and lifestyle factors is shaping the future of smart healthcare. Leveraging healthcare data from Hong Kong and various regions of mainland China, the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has collaborated with researchers from multiple institutions to develop AI-enhanced predictive models. These models aim to assess the risks of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases (CCVDs) in the general population, as well as in patients with specific diseases, such as diabetes mellitus and cancers. This will enable healthcare professionals to identify high-risk patients and provide timely, personalised medical interventions....