e-bulletin (Issue 168) - 12 Jul 2023 - Hong Kong Metropolitan University

12 Jul 2023 (Issue 168)

University Updates

First Summer Congregation The University holds its first Summer Congregation this year with over 3,000 qualifications conferred, including more than 2,500 bachelor's degrees and over 500 postgraduate degrees.

First Entrepreneurship Day

The event invited experienced entrepreneurs to share and exchange ideas with students and alumni. It also presented nine winning teams of MetroChallenge with an implementation fund of HK$100,000 each to execute their entrepreneurship projects.

NEOM Executive Director for Digital Mobility illuminates on future cognitive cities

At a recent Talk of the Metropolis lecture, Ir Dr Ted Suen Yiu-tak shared his experience of building the digital mobility platform for the cognitive city NEOM, throwing light on digital innovation strategies for constructing a smart city.

GBA enterprise, academic and culture exploration journey

Funded by the Katie Shu Sui Pui Charitable Trust, 30 student leaders visited innovative enterprises and exchanged ideas with academic and cultural institutions in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) to broaden their horizons.

Fostering sustainable growth of catering industry with IDP

Signed with the Institute of Dining Professionals (IDP), the agreement outlines academic collaborations and exchanges including the launch of the Master of Professional Management in Food and Beverage Business programme in spring 2024.

Deepened partnership with EY in GBA

The MoU signed with Ernst & Young Group Limited (EY) expands the scope of collaboration in academic, research, education and development areas, so as to promote knowledge transfer, talent mobility and business connectivity within the GBA.

Promoting tourism and attractions talent development with IAAPA

Another collaborative agreement was signed with the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) to provide educational, training and work-based learning opportunities for concerned students.

Events

Ina Ho Cantonese Opera Research Centre opening ceremony cum Cantonese opera performance

19 Aug (Sat) 1:30pm
@Xiqu Centre,West Kowloon Cultural District

Event details

Online ticketing

Creative Arts Graduation Show 2023

14-23 Jul (Fri-Sun)
@HKMU Jockey Club Campus

Programmes and professional tests

Roadshow for Distance-learning & Part-time Programmes

15-16 Jul (Sat-Sun)
@1/F, TKO Plaza, 1 Tong Tak Street

Undergraduate programme admissions – JUPAS route

Knowledge for All (Sundays, 9:00am-1:00pm on TVB Pearl)

Upcoming recommendations

• CHRO Forum: New Age Talent Strategies for the New Hong Kong Economy (16 Jul 11:55)
• Meeting the Impossible Challenges (23 Jul 11:35)
• China Masters Series (30 Jul 10:50)

Schedule

Enquiries: 2711 2100 info@hkmu.edu.hk