November 2022 Issue

Spotlight

The University will award honorary fellowships on 4 November to four distinguished persons in recognition of their outstanding achievements in their respective fields and exceptional contributions to society.

The University is pleased to announce three exciting news on alumni affairs development – the establishment of Hong Kong Metropolitan University Alumni Association (HKMUAA) and new Development and Alumni Affairs Office, as well as the introduction of a brand new alumni identity proof system.

Talk of the Metropolis: New Media Art – The Conjunction of Digital Technology and New Modes of Aesthetic Expression and Experience by Prof. Jeffrey SHAW (9 Nov)
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Members of the first session of HKMUAA Executive Committee shared their goals and plans towards the development of HKMUAA, hoping to strengthen alumni engagement and networking and rally support for the University's development.

What’s New

•	HKMUAA 'Welcome Offer Trio'

•	Alumni exclusive offer: Mobile Medical & Health Check Centre Limited; Senior Citizen Home Safety Association

•	HKMU InfoDay (5 Nov)

•	Cantonese Opera: Poetics and Aesthetics (27 Nov)

•	A Graduation Gift to Me & U

Profile

Building a new attitude for 'future' food and drink Management graduate Angus Au Hiu-fung has formed a start-up with his friends to launch 'drinkable salad' products. Mainly through online marketing, their business has expanded from the Greater China region to Southeast Asia and the UK. Recently, the start-up has received support from a renowned venture capital company.

Recaps

Dr Louis Ng Chi-wa, Director of the Hong Kong Palace Museum was invited to speak on 'New Light on the Forbidden City: A Hong Kong Perspective' at the sixth talk of the 'Talk of the Metropolis' series on 22 September, sharing his experience in planning the Hong Kong Palace Museum.

The second talk of the online talk series 'New Perspective for Career Development' was held on 14 September with alumnus Dr Kevin Chan Lai-sin invited to share his insights on starting and sustaining business growth.

A&SS presented the first university-wide culture and performing arts show 'Stories of Love' on 19 September. Students from different Schools performed in the form of English and Chinese drama, music, and dances on stage to celebrate of love, hope and diversity.

The University has been granted research funding of over HK$13 million this year for projects under the Faculty Development Scheme which is the highest among all self-financing institutions, affirming the University's research efforts.

Rediscover Your Alma Mater

In 2003, the 'Alumni Link' Scheme was launched to promote closer connection between members and the University. Through various events and activities, alumni got to reunite with their classmates whom they have not seen for a long time and reminisced about the good old days of their college life. They were distributed a membership card as alumni identity proof to enjoy various benefits and services. Right after the Scheme was launched, nearly 3,000 applications were received.

As the alumni community continues to grow, the University is eager to seek a more effective way to foster ties with alumni. Apart from the establishment of the Hong Kong Metropolitan University Alumni Association, a new alumni identity proof system in the form of a mobile application HKMU Alumni+ has been launched to replace the 'Alumni Link' Scheme to serve alumni in a better and more advanced way.

Happy Share

•	Alumnus artwork exhibited

•	Alumnus published e-book of proses collection

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