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25 Feb 2026

HKMU welcomes the Budget and fully supports the development of Northern Metropolis University Town and deepening AI talent training

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) welcomes the initiatives proposed by the Financial Secretary in the Budget to accelerate the development of the “Northern Metropolis University Town”. These include rolling out three sites in the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area shortly for application by UGC-funded universities and universities of applied sciences (UASs) for campus development and earmarking $10 billion to provide loans to support these developments....

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. ...

13 Feb 2026

Record number of HKMU students awarded Link University Scholarship

A record 13 students from Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) were awarded the Link University Scholarship 2025/26, including one student who has achieved this honour for the third consecutive year. The recipients were selected from over 1,500 applicants, in recognition of their academic excellence and dedication to community service. ...

12 Feb 2026

HKMU students revitalise Xu Beihong's ink-wash paintings with digital art to welcome the Year of the Horse

To celebrate the Year of the Horse, a student team from the School of Arts and Social Sciences (A&SS) at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) was invited by Sino Group to contribute to the production of the world's first naked-eye 3D animation of Xu Beihong's famous ink-wash painting, Six Galloping Horses....

12 Feb 2026

HKMU teams win three awards at the 10th Hong Kong Techathon+

Three teams of undergraduate students from Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) received Merit Awards at the finale of the 10th Hong Kong Techathon+, the city's largest international intercollegiate innovation and technology event. ...

10 Feb 2026

HKMU partners with the University of Sussex to launch Dual Degree Pathway for HKMU Undergraduates

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is delighted to announce a new collaboration with the University of Sussex (Sussex) in the United Kingdom, establishing a dual degree pathway for HKMU undergraduates. This initiative marks a milestone in HKMU's efforts to expand its international partnerships, providing students with globally competitive education and enriching their learning experiences with meaningful mobility opportunities....

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....

3 Feb 2026

HKMU and CMA sign MoU to nurture high-calibre talent and deepen industry–academia–research collaboration

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) and the Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong (CMA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday (2 February) to foster close collaboration between academia and industry. The two parties aim to nurture professional talents tailored to industry needs and to drive the integration of industry, academia and research, aligning with the country's development goal of establishing Hong Kong as an international hub for high-calibre talent....

22 Jan 2026

HKMU hosts Tin Ka Ping Foundation Cheque Presentation Ceremony

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held the Tin Ka Ping Foundation (the Foundation) Cheque Presentation Ceremony on 20 January to express gratitude for the Foundation's longstanding and continuous support for the University. The Foundation recently generously donated HK$4 million to continue funding the “Tin Ka Ping Foundation Bursary” for inmates pursuing further education and to promote the future development of the “Tin Ka Ping Centre of Chinese Culture”....

18 Jan 2026

HKMU's inaugural running team participates in Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) launched its inaugural running team this year, with over 160 runners participating in the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2026 today (18 January)....

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