Event Calendar

HKMU 35th Anniversary Event Calendar

Coming soon...

Honorary University Fellowship Presentation Ceremony

National Day Flag-raising Ceremony

1 Jan 2024

New Year's Day Flag-raising Ceremony

Venue

Jockey Club Campus, HKMU

Organiser

Public Affairs Office

Enquiries

2768 6382

5 Jan 2024

IROPINE Symposium on Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

The Institute for Research in Open and Innovative Education (IROPINE) will organise the Symposium on Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) for HKMU academic staff to provide a platform for sharing latest research trends and best practices related to SoTL, and to foster networking and research collaboration on innovative pedagogy in the HKMU academic community.

Venue

D0309, Jockey Club Campus, HKMU

Organiser

School of Open Learning

Enquiries

2768 6786

11 Jan 2024

Welcome Day for New Students of Taught Postgraduate Programmes (Spring 2024 Term)

Venue

Serena Yang Lecture Theatre, Main Campus, HKMU

Organiser

Registry

Enquiries

2768 6606 / regae@hkmu.edu.hk

12 Jan 2024

Launch Ceremony of HKMU 35th Anniversary cum Annual Staff Party

Organiser

Human Resources Office, Public Affairs Office

31 Jan 2024

Prof. Yiu Fai Chow's sharing

Venue

HKMU

Organiser

School of Arts and Social Sciences, Department of Humanities, Language and Translation, and Tin Ka Ping Centre of Chinese Culture

Enquiries

tkpccc@hkmu.edu.hk / pttip@hkmu.edu.hk

31 Jan 2024

Welcome Tea Gathering for New Joiners

Venue

Tai Ning Hall, Main Campus, HKMU

Organiser

Human Resources Office

Enquiries

2768 6311 / cheungmy@hkmu.edu.hk

19-21 Mar 2024

HKMU Career Fair

Venue

HKMU

Organiser

Student Affairs Office

Enquiries

2768 6644 / career@hkmu.edu.hk

21 Mar 2024

Grand Opening Ceremony of Ina Ho Cantonese Opera Research Centre

Located on the HKMU Jockey Club Campus, the Ina Ho Cantonese Opera Research Centre officially opens on 21 March 2024. Upholding the mission of promoting traditional Chinese culture, the Centre aims to introduce operatic art to local and international audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

Venue

HKMU

Organiser

School of Arts and Social Sciences

Enquiries

3120 2463 Ms Agnes Lam

22 Mar 2024

HKMU Festival

A festival – anytime, anywhere – is a celebration of the human spirit! A student festival is even more than that: it is about hope, about love, about faith, about turning the ordinary into the extraordinary and making the impossible possible. On March 22, HKMU will become everyone's place of joy!

Venue

HKMU

Organiser

School of Arts and Social Sciences

Enquiries

2768 6458 / osaiu@hkmu.edu.hk (Prof. Octavian Saiu)

23 Mar 2024

HKMU 35th Anniversary: Health Expo & Expo Launch Ceremony

The School of Nursing and Health Sciences will hold the HKMU 35th Anniversary: Health Expo Launch Ceremony on 23 March 2024 at Yue Man Square in Kwun Tong. The Expo focuses on fall prevention and includes health talk and physical assessments to promote public awareness and understanding of fall-related issues and early health concerns.

Venue

Atrium, L1, Yue Man Square, Kwun Tong

Organiser

School of Nursing and Health Sciences

Enquiries

swychan@hkmu.edu.hk (Ms Sandra Chan) / jlau@hkmu.edu.hk (Ms Jess Lau)

24 Mar 2024

The 1st Distance Learning and Part-time Student Badminton Competition

Venue

HKMU

Organiser

School of Open Learning

Enquiries

2768 6743

24 Mar 2024

HKMU Singing Contest (Final)

The Music Society of HKMUSU will organise the Singing Contest (Final) on 24 March, featuring stunning performances by the contestants, folks from fellow institutions and guest performers RubberBand and Mr On Chan. This signature event welcomes music-loving students to show support to the contestants and witness the significant moments.

Venue

Jockey Club Auditorium, Jockey Club Campus, HKMU

Organiser

Music Society, HKMU Students' Union

Enquiries

2768 6059 / ssa@hkmu.edu.hk

5 Apr 2024

HKMU Photo Contest 2024 (for Distance-learning and Part-time students)

Venue

HKMU

Organiser

School of Open Learning

Enquiries

2768 6743

13 Apr 2024

HKMU Homecoming Day 2024

Venue

HKMU

Organiser

Development and Alumni Affairs Office

Enquiries

2768 6381 / alumni@hkmu.edu.hk

13 Apr 2024

Family Movie Day (for HKMU staff only)

Organiser

Human Resources Office

Enquiries

2768 6311 / cheungmy@hkmu.edu.hk

11 May 2024

Joint-university Cantonese Opera Singing Event

Connect U-r Voices in Cantonese Opera: Joint-university Cantonese opera performance aims at promoting traditional Chinese opera culture and gathering together teachers and students from various universities who have enthusiasm and experience in Cantonese opera to perform the popular traditional Cantonese opera pieces in different professional roles and styles.

Organiser

School of Arts and Social Sciences, Ina Ho Cantonese Opera Research Centre

Enquiries

2768 5730 / kkychan@hkmu.edu.hk (Dr Kelly Chan)

14 May 2024

HKIE CA Division 23/24 Summit

This Summit with the theme “We automate, We innovate, CAI Professionals engineer the future” will showcase the latest developments and achievements in control, automation and instrumentation (CAI). It brings together CAI professionals from various sectors and disciplines to share their insights and experiences on how they engineer the future.

Venue

Jockey Club Auditorium, Jockey Club Campus, HKMU

Organiser

School of Science and Technology

18 May 2024

JUPAS Consultation Day

Venue

Ho Man Tin Campus, HKMU

Organiser

Registry

Enquiries

3120 2589 / uginfo@hkmu.edu.hk

27 May 2024

The Grand Opening of the Museum of Hong Kong Literature and Commemoration of the 35th Anniversary of Hong Kong Metropolitan University “Master Lecture: The Philosophical Essence of Literature”

This master lecture is co-organised by The School of Arts and Social Sciences and the Museum of Hong Kong Literature. Renowned writer Mr Liu Zhenyun is invited as the keynote speaker to share his insights on literature. This event holds significant importance as it commemorates the 35th anniversary of Hong Kong Metropolitan University and marks the grand opening of the Museum of Hong Kong Literature.

Venue

D0309, Lu Sin Lecture Theatre, 3/F, HKMU Jockey Club Campus

Organiser

School of Arts and Social Sciences

May 2024

Business Showcase

Venue

HKMU

Organiser

Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration

22-23 Jun 2024

Metropolitan Cup - 3x3 Basketball

The Metropolitan Cup 3x3 Basketball features basketball players competing on a half-court. To compete for the Metro Cup of the Year, student athletes from various tertiary institutions will be brought together to showcase their sportsmanship and talents.

Venue

Agile Sports Hall, Jockey Club Campus / Multi-purpose Hall, Main Campus, HKMU

Organiser

Student Affairs Office

Enquiries

2768 6554 / saosw@hkmu.edu.hk

28 Jun 2024

Scholarships and Awards Gala

The Scholarships and Awards Gala aims to acknowledge the unwavering support of the University's scholarship donors. Featuring performances by the talented scholarship recipients, this gathering also provides a perfect opportunity for donors and students to connect with one another, thereby fostering a stronger sense of community within HKMU.

Venue

Multi-purpose Hall, Main Campus, HKMU

Organiser

Student Affairs Office, Development and Alumni Affairs Office

Enquiries

2768 6730 / sao_sch@hkmu.edu.hk

May 2024-Jun 2024

The IROPINE Seminar Series 2024

Venue

HKMU

Organiser

School of Open Learning

Enquiries

2768 6786

1 Jul 2024

HKSAR Establishment Day Flag-raising Ceremony

Venue

Jockey Club Campus, HKMU

Organiser

Public Affairs Office

Enquiries

2768 6382

3-5 Jul 2024

International Conference on Open and Innovative Education 2024

The Conference, co-organised by the Institute for Research in Open and Innovative Education (IROPINE) at the School of Open Learning and the Office of Research Affairs and Knowledge Transfer, aims to facilitate networking and cross-institutional collaboration among researchers and educators in the fields of educational innovation, promoting studies and advancements in open and innovative education.

Venue

HKMU

Organiser

School of Open Learning, Office of Research Affairs and Knowledge Transfer

Enquiries

2768 6786

6 Jul 2024

E&L Summer Fiesta - Learning and Teaching Fair 2024

The carnival is a weekend event to welcome parents, students (kindergarten, primary and secondary) and other community members to enjoy taster lectures and a range of different learning and teaching experience offered by HKMU School of Education and Languages (E&L) faculties. It will also feature E&L student and staff performances.

Organiser

Research Institute for Bilingual Learning and Teaching

Enquiries

ribilt@hkmu.edu.hk

6 Jul 2024

Family Movie Day (for HKMU staff only)

Organiser

Human Resources Office

Enquiries

2768 6311 / cheungmy@hkmu.edu.hk

6 Jul 2024

HKMU 35th Anniversary: Health Expo

The second phase of HKMU 35th Anniversary: Health Expo organised by School of Nursing and Health Sciences will take place in 6 July 2024. The Expo includes physical assessments and health consultation to promote public awareness and understanding of health-related issues.

Organiser

School of Nursing and Health Sciences

Enquiries

swychan@hkmu.edu.hk (Ms Sandra Chan) / jlau@hkmu.edu.hk (Ms Jess Lau)

13 Jul 2024

Welcome Day for Non-JUPAS Local Applicants

Venue

Ho Man Tin Campus, HKMU

Organiser

Registry

Enquiries

3120 2589 / uginfo@hkmu.edu.hk

18 Jul 2024

HKMU Entrepreneurship Day

"HKMU Entrepreneurship Day" provides a platform for HKMU's entrepreneurial students and alumni to connect with experienced entrepreneurs and industry partners. HKMU will also announce the results of its annual entrepreneurship competition, "MetroChallenge". Each winning team will receive a HK$100,000 implementation fund and incubation support to execute their project.

Venue

HKMU

Organiser

Student Affairs Office

Enquiries

2768 6644 / saomc@hkmu.edu.hk

19-28 Jul 2024

HKMU Creative Arts Graduation Show 2024

Venue

Jockey Club Campus, HKMU

Organiser

School of Arts and Social Sciences, Department of Creative Arts

Enquiries

3120 2510 / asca@hkmu.edu.hk

31 Jul 2024

Distance-learning and Part-time Student Volunteer Team (V-Power) Annual Recognition Ceremony 2024

The Annual Recognition Ceremony invites distance learning and part-time students from the volunteer team “V-Power” to participate. The ceremony honours V-Power members' performance over the past year and acknowledges their outstanding contribution, thereby encouraging more student volunteers to participate in volunteer activities.

Venue

HKMU

Organiser

School of Open Learning

Enquiries

2768 6743

15 Aug 2024

Welcome Day for JUPAS Applicants

Venue

Ho Man Tin Campus, HKMU

Organiser

Registry, Student Affairs Office

Enquiries

3120 2589 / uginfo@hkmu.edu.hk | 2768 6642 / sao@hkmu.edu.hk

27 Aug 2024

Inauguration Ceremony

Venue

Jockey Club Campus, HKMU

Organiser

Registry

Enquiries

3120 2589 / regadmug@hkmu.edu.hk

29-30 Aug 2024

Welcome Day for New Students of Taught Postgraduate Programmes (Autumn 2024 Term)

Venue

Jockey Club Auditorium, Jockey Club Campus, HKMU

Organiser

Registry

Enquiries

2768 6606 / regae@hkmu.edu.hk

Aug 2024

Forum & Banquet of MACAHT 10th Anniversary Celebration

Organiser

School of Arts and Social Sciences, Department of Social Sciences

Enquiries

lylaw@hkmu.edu.hk (Dr Law Lok Yin)

Early-mid Aug 2024

Books Beyond Borders: Unveiling the Impact of Social Sciences in the Global World (a book talk)

Venue

HKMU

Organiser

School of Arts and Social Sciences, Department of Social Sciences

Enquiries

jfdownes@hkmu.edu.hk (Dr James F Downes) / wwflee@hkmu.edu.hk (Dr Walter Lee) / kkliew@hkmu.edu.hk (Dr Liew Kai Khiun)

Aug 2024

HKMU Campus Short Video Contest (for DL & PT students)

Venue

HKMU

Organiser

School of Open Learning

Enquiries

2768 6743

21 Sep 2024

Illuminating the Future - Psychology and Counselling Festival 2024, Hong Kong Metropolitan University

Venue

HKMU Main Campus

Organiser

School of Arts and Social Sciences, Department of Social Sciences

Enquiries

vhau@hkmu.edu.hk (Dr Vera Hau)

Sep 2024

HKMU Main Entrance Unveiling Ceremony

Venue

Entrance, Main Campus, HKMU

Organiser

Facilities Management Office

Enquiries

2768 6293 / ptam@hkmu.edu.hk

1 Oct 2024

National Day Flag-raising Ceremony

Venue

Jockey Club Campus, HKMU

Organiser

Public Affairs Office

Enquiries

2768 6382

2 Oct 2024

Talk on My Home Village – Roigheim (Cultural Event)

This event introduces the charm of Roigheim, a picturesque village in southwestern Germany, exploring its rich history, religious traditions, and how the village has sustained itself through agriculture and craftsmanship. This event offers a unique glimpse into the rhythms of German village life today.

Venue

B0614, HKMU Main Campus

Organiser

School of Arts and Social Sciences, Department of Social Sciences

Enquiries

sortmann@hkmu.edu.hk (Dr Stephan Ortmann)

4 Oct 2024

Honorary University Fellowship Presentation Ceremony

Venue

HKMU

Organiser

Registry, Public Affairs Office

Enquiries

2768 6382

11-13 Oct 2024

2024 The 8th International Conference on Algorithms, Computing and Systems (ICACS 2024)

ICACS 2024 addresses latest research on algorithms, computing and systems and their applications in several multidisciplinary areas. It provides an international forum for presentation of original research results, as well as to promote exchange and dissemination of innovative and practical development experiences and best practices.

Venue

Jockey Club Campus, HKMU

Organiser

School of Science and Technology

11-13 Oct 2024

Narrating Love and Care in Global China of Our Time: Mobility, Materiality and Multiplicity

Venue

HKMU

Organiser

School of Arts and Social Sciences, Department of Humanities, Language and Translation

Enquiries

3120 2778 / evaman@hkmu.edu.hk (Prof. Eva Man)

19 Oct 2024

E&L Fiesta - Learning and Teaching Fair 2024

The carnival is a weekend event to welcome parents, students (kindergarten, primary and secondary) and other community members to enjoy taster lectures and a range of different learning and teaching experience offered by HKMU School of Education and Languages (E&L) faculties. It will also feature E&L student and staff performances.

Organiser

Research Institute for Bilingual Learning and Teaching

Enquiries

ribilt@hkmu.edu.hk

20 Oct 2024

HKMU Campus Run 2024

To promote healthier lifestyle and regular exercise among students, staff and alumni, HKMU will hold a Campus Run along a route spanning the three HKMU campuses in Ho Man Tin. Participants can challenge themselves by participating in the individual run or enjoy the fun of running in teams.

Venue

Ho Man Tin Campus, HKMU

Organiser

Student Affairs Office

Enquiries

2768 6554 / saosw@hkmu.edu.hk

27 Oct 2024

HKMU 35th Anniversary Charismatic Historical Figures in Cantonese Opera Concert

Venue

Jockey Club Grand Theatre (F0301), Jockey Club Institute of Healthcare, HKMU

Organiser

School of Arts and Social Sciences, Ina Ho Cantonese Opera Research Centre

Enquiries

2768 5730 / kkychan@hkmu.edu.hk (Dr Kelly Chan)

Oct 2024

IFTA FinTech and Innovation Awards 2023/2024: HKMU Campus Sharing

Awardees in the IFTA FinTech and Innovation Awards will be invited to promote and pass on FinTech industry knowledge to students and teachers, as well as showcase their achievements with their outstanding FinTech products or services.

Venue

HKMU

Organiser

Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration, Institute of Financial Technologists of Asia

1 Nov 2024

HKMU 35th Anniversary Banquet

Marking the grand finale of the year-long anniversary celebrations, the HKMU 35th Anniversary Banquet is an occasion for HKMU to express its gratitude to its supporters and friends for their long-standing support and to celebrate together the University's illustrious 35-year history.

Organiser

Public Affairs Office

Souvenir Sponsors

Enquiries

2768 6382

9 Nov 2024

InfoDay

Venue

Ho Man Tin Campus, HKMU

Organiser

Registry

Enquiries

3120 2589 / uginfo@hkmu.edu.hk

23 Nov 2024

HKMU 35th Anniversary: Mental Health Expo

Co-organised with the “City Companion” Community Alliance on Promoting Mental Health, the School of Nursing and Health Sciences and Student Affairs Office of HKMU will hold “The HKMU 35th Anniversary: Mental Health Expo” on 23 November. Activity booths and games will be set up during the event to promote mental health among public members.

Organiser

School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Student Affairs Office, “City Companion” Community Alliance on Promoting Mental Health

Enquiries

klai@hkmu.edu.hk (Mr Kenneth Lai) / mtsang@hkmu.edu.hk (Mr Ming Tsang)/ pyu@hkmu.edu.hk (Ms Peony Yu)

Nov 2024

ESG Achievement Awards 2023/2024: HKMU Campus Sharing

Awardees in the ESG Achievement Awards 2023/2024 will be invited to share their experiences and strategies in promoting ESG development in Hong Kong, and also share their insights on the future employment prospect of ESG and sustainability.

Venue

HKMU

Organiser

Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration, Institute of ESG & Benchmark, Institute of Financial Technologists of Asia

Nov 2024

MBA Business Case Forum

The event features showcase, talks and panel discussion with executives in the business cases.

Organiser

MBA Business Case Forum

Nov 2024

Fintech Seminar for the Hong Kong FinTech Week 2024

This seminar, being a satellite event of Fintech Education Series, is part of the core agenda of the Hong Kong FinTech Week 2024. It aims at promoting FinTech Education and developing talents in FinTech in Hong Kong.

Venue

HKMU

Organiser

Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration

Nov 2024

HKMU Industry Engagement Day

"HKMU Industry Engagement Day” will bring industry and employer partners to HKMU, connect them with the University's faculty and students, and showcase HKMU's latest developments. The event will feature an appreciation luncheon and exhibition for the University to thank its partners for their continuous support and guidance.

Venue

HKMU

Organiser

Student Affairs Office

Enquiries

2768 6644 / career@hkmu.edu.hk

9 Dec 2024

Honorary Degrees Ceremony

Venue

HKMU

Organiser

Registry

Dec 2024

Talk of the Metropolis

Venue

HKMU

Organiser

Public Affairs Office

Enquiries

2768 6382

Aug 2024-Jan 2025

Exhibition at HKMU Gallery

The exhibition, themed "Our HKMU 35 Years of 'Time, People, Place, Things'", showcases the journey of the institution since 1989, presenting the institution, staff, and students' memories and achievements from multiple perspectives.

Venue

Main Campus, HKMU

Organiser

School of Arts and Social Sciences