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15 May 2026

HKMU study: “Professional Gig” model for retirees helps bridge talent gap

As Hong Kong faces an ageing population and a widening experience gap in several sectors due to the talent drain and succession challenges, a recent study by the Public and Social Policy Research Centre of the School of Arts and Social Sciences at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) highlights the potential for developing a “Professional Gig” model for retirees in local enterprises. Encouraging organisations to hire retired professionals and leveraging their expertise could be a strategic solution to meet the market's demand for experienced talent, benefiting both employers and retirees....

25 Feb 2026

HKMU International Symposium explores new trends in TESOL: Humanistic technology driving English teaching

The Research Institute for Bilingual Learning and Teaching (RIBiLT), under the School of Education and Languages (E&L) at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU), successfully hosted the International Symposium titled “Transforming TESOL Teacher Education: Humanistic Approaches to Technology and Pedagogy” on 20 and 21 January. Held in a hybrid online-offline format, the symposium attracted over 500 participants from more than 10 countries and regions, including the Chinese Mainland, the UK, the US, Australia, Southeast Asia and Hong Kong. The symposium explored the integration of educational technology, fostering teacher well-being and advancing pedagogical practices. ...

3 Feb 2026

HKMU presents “Resplendent Attire and Graceful Demeanor”: Cantonese opera costumes exhibition

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is staging “Resplendent Attire and Graceful Demeanor: The Cantonese Opera Costume Exhibition” at the Ho Sik Yee Library on the Jockey Club Campus starting today (3 February). The exhibition showcases a collection of rare and exquisite Cantonese opera costumes, including key pieces worn by the legendary “Queen of Huadan”, Dr Fong Yim-fun; the late renowned artist Dr Lam Kar-sing; and the late “Artistic Huadan Queen”, Ms Chan Ho-kau. Members of the public are invited to view the craftsmanship and design of these classic costumes up close, with the aim of fostering interest in Cantonese opera culture and passing on this intangible cultural heritage....

14 Jan 2026

HKMU and RICS sign MoU to advance talent development in the real estate sector

The Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration (the School) of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster talent development in the real estate industry. ...

14 Sep 2025

HKMU secures over HK$33 million in RGC research funding, leading self-financing institutions with over 37% of the total allocation

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 over HK$33.42 million for 47 projects, amounting to over 37.1% of the total RGC allocation. HKMU ranked first among all local self-financing institutions in terms of both funding amount and the number of projects for the third consecutive year, demonstrating the excellence of the University's faculty in research and innovation....

9 Sep 2025

HKMU continues to lead funded programmes and places under the SSSDP among self-financing institutions, with all 10 Applied Degree programmes granted places

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has been granted 1,891 subsidised places across 21 programmes for the 2026/27 academic year under the latest round of the Education Bureau (EDB)'s Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors (SSSDP) for undergraduate programmes. This includes 1,177 places for 10 Applied Degree (APD) programmes. HKMU continued to secure the highest number of funded programmes and places among the eight participating self-financing institutions....

1 Sep 2025

HKMU embarks on a new academic year with the launch of Graduate School to foster research excellence and innovation

Today (1 September) marks the start of the new academic year at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU). To welcome over 4,900 new students, the University organised a wide range of orientation activities. The University also officially established the Graduate School to provide comprehensive support for postgraduate students and further promote research excellence and innovation....

20 Aug 2025

HKMU hosts International Conference on Chinese Mythology in the Digital Age

The Research Institute for Digital Culture and Humanities (RIDCH) under the School of Arts and Social Sciences at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) successfully organised the International Conference on Chinese Mythology in the Digital Age, held on campus from 1 to 2 August. The conference examined the inheritance, evolution and innovative transformation of Chinese mythology in the digital era, attracting approximately 100 participants....

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....

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....