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6 Dec 2024

HKMU and a German UAS jointly organise a symposium to promote “Government-Industry-University” synergy to foster innovation

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) and Germany's Heilbronn University Graduate School (HUGS) today (6 December) jointly organised a symposium, which is HKMU's first large-scale event related to applied sciences following the launch of Hong Kong's Alliance of Universities of Applied Sciences last month. The symposium brought together over 100 local and overseas thought leaders, industry representatives and academics to explore how government, industry and universities can collaborate and complement each other to foster impactful innovation and enterprise development, support socio-economic development, and advance applied sciences education....

28 Nov 2024

HKMU Talk of the Metropolis: Food Angel Founder Ms Gigi Tung Oi-lai urges society to join hands to reduce food waste

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) today (28 November) held its fourth “Talk of the Metropolis” of the year, featuring Ms Gigi Tung Oi-lai, Founder of the Bo Charity Foundation (Food Angel), as the guest speaker. She shared her assiduous advocacy of reducing food waste and encouraging the public to donate surplus food, with the goal of further reducing food waste and enabling more people in need to be well fed and feel the care of society....

23 Nov 2024

“City Companion” Community Alliance on Promoting Mental Health organises a carnival to boost public awareness of physical and mental well-being

The “City Companion” Community Alliance on Promoting Mental Health, established by the Auxiliary Medical Service, Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service, Hong Kong Lutheran Social Service, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU), SideBySide and The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong, held its first “Joyful Companion” Wellness Carnival today in Lok Fu, with activities including game booths, a health sharing session and consultations, to promote public awareness of physical and mental well-being....

22 Nov 2024

HKMU to confer Honorary Doctorates on four distinguished persons

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) will confer honorary doctorates on four distinguished individuals in recognition of their exceptional achievements and significant contributions to society. The recipients are Prof. S. Tamer Cavusgil, Ms Chan Yuen-han, Prof. Cheng Kai-ming, and Dr Choo Heng-cheong. The conferment ceremony will be held on 9 December....

21 Nov 2024

HKMU launches new career readiness programme to enhance students' soft skills in the workplace

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has launched a brand-new career readiness programme, called the “HKMU Dream Builder Scheme”, to enhance students' job seeking and employability skills and their soft skills in the workplace and to encourage them to actively explore their personal career paths in the future....

3 Nov 2024

HKMU hosts 35^th Anniversary Banquet
Striving for excellence and going beyond limits

As Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, the University has organised a range of activities to showcase its transformation and remarkable achievements over the past 35 years. One of the most important events among these year-long celebrations was the 35th Anniversary Banquet, held last Friday (1 November) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. It brought together friends of the University, as well as staff, students and alumni, to extend their wishes for the University to build on its successes and achieve new milestones, nurturing more talent for the country and Hong Kong, and furthering its excellence in higher education....

4 Oct 2024

HKMU presents Honorary University Fellowships to four outstanding individuals

Presided over by HKMU Pro-chancellor Dr Eddy Fong Ching, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held its Honorary University Fellowship Presentation Ceremony today (4 October) to present Honorary University Fellowships to four distinguished individuals: Mr Anthony Chan Tung-shan, a member of the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications; Mr Choi Pat-tai, President of Pak Shing Travel Co. Ltd; Ms Jasmine Lee Shun-yi, Managing Partner of EY Hong Kong and Macao; and Mr Wai Ka-fai, a renowned Hong Kong filmmaker....

1 Oct 2024

Hong Kong Metropolitan University holds a flag-raising ceremony to celebrate the 75^th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held a flag-raising ceremony for National Day on campus this morning (1 October) to celebrate the 75^th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Council Chairman Ir Dr Conrad Wong Tin-cheung, together with about 200 members of the HKMU community, including Council members, management, staff and students, attended the ceremony to commemorate this important day....

11 Sep 2024

HKMU continues to rank first in the RGC research grant funding among self-financing institutions, with HK$34.5 million, amounting to 40% of the total funding

In the latest round of the Competitive Research Funding Schemes for the Local Self-financing Degree Sector of the Research Grants Council (RGC), Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) secured a total of about HK$34.5 million for 41 projects, amounting to 40% of the total RGC allocation, ranking HKMU first among all local self-financing institutions in terms of both funding amount and the number of projects for the second consecutive year....

10 Sep 2024

HKMU ranks first in the number of programmes and places in SSSDP among self-financing institutions

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has been awarded 1,914 places in 20 programmes under the Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors (SSSDP) for 2025/26 cohort - undergraduate programmes, announced by the Education Bureau today (10 September). HKMU accounts for nearly 40% of the total number of funded places, the largest share among the eight participating institutions....