Following the approval by the Legislative Council (LegCo) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of “The Open University of Hong Kong (Amendment) Bill 2021” today (14 July), The Open University of Hong Kong (OUHK) will be retitled “Hong Kong Metropolitan University (香港都會大學)” effective from 1 September this year.
Over the past three decades, the OUHK has rapidly developed and evolved from primarily a distance-learning institution into a full-fledged university. The OUHK Council members and University management gathered today to celebrate the formal approval of the name change, and said they expect the new title to enhance public awareness and understanding of the University's mission, role and strategic development.
OUHK Council Chairman Michael Wong Yick-kam expressed his gratitude to various stakeholders for their staunch support for the retitling. “We are pleased to have LegCo's approval of the Amendment Bill today, allowing the OUHK to be retitled,” he said. “The launch of the new title and logo in the new academic year marks an important milestone in the University’s development. We will continue to strive for excellence and enhance the quality of our teaching and research, and contribute further to the higher education sector in Hong Kong.”
OUHK President Prof. Paul Lam Kwan-sing said, “I would like to express my sincere thanks to all members of the University community for their perseverance and steadfast commitment to providing quality education over the years. Upon retitling, we will remain firmly committed to our mission to provide our students with quality education and offer innovative programmes tailored to market trends and industry needs. At the same time, we will pursue strategic research in response to the needs of Hong Kong and beyond. We endeavour to give real meaning to our new title and make a concerted effort to bring vitality to the Hong Kong metropolis.”
