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26 Jul 2023

HKMU researcher contributes to ocean health through collaborative project on development of eco-friendly materials for seawalls

Environmental science is one of the strategic research areas of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU). Dr Juan Carlos Astudillo Placencia, Assistant Professor in the School of Science and Technology, will start to work on a research project which involves exploring eco-engineering works at the rip rap seawall in south Hong Kong through the use of innovative eco-concrete features to augment habitat complexity....

7 Jun 2023

HKMU research finds Jockey Club Support Service for the Children of Disabled Parents 2.0 effective in improving communication and social interactions for disabled parents and their children

The Public and Social Policy Research Centre, under the School of Arts and Social Sciences of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU), is commissioned by the Hong Kong Network for the Promotion of Inclusive Society (HKNPIS) to evaluate the effectiveness of its Jockey Club Support Service for the Children of Disabled Parents 2.0 scheme....

2 Jun 2023

HKMU to establish the Ina Ho Cantonese Opera Research Centre to promote the development of Cantonese Opera

At the opening reception of the Hong Kong Cantonese Opera Troupe (HKCOT) on 31 May, its founder, Dr Ina Ho Chan Un-chan, announced a donation to HKMU for the establishment of the Ina Ho Cantonese Opera Research Centre, which aims to promote education and appreciation of Cantonese opera, as well as enhance local young people and the overseas community's knowledge and appreciation of Cantonese opera through Cantonese opera libretti translation, exchange activities and academic research....

18 May 2023

HKMU to develop a VR-based Driving Training system supported by the Smart Traffic Fund and the driver-training industry to promote smart city

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU)'s efforts to nurture students' creativity and promote innovative research have been recognised once again. The University recently received a grant from...

4 May 2023

HKMU research finds that Chinese medicine Danshen reduces cancer drug side effects and provides insights into integrated Chinese and Western medical treatment for cancer

Researchers at HKMU found that components of traditional Chinese medicine Danshen help reduce high blood pressure as an adverse effect of cancer drugs, thereby enhancing the treatment effect. The research team is striving to find the best extract of Danshen and its effect on concurrent treatment with Western medicine. The research findings are expected to provide much stronger support for combined Chinese and Western medical treatment of cancer and give hope to cancer patients in dealing with the side effects of Western medicine....

20 Apr 2023

Nursing school research shows generational gap in views of first-line nursing management competencies as critical factor in talent retention

HKMU researchers found that young nurses are interested in a healthy work-life balance and are less willing to be promoted because of concern about a heavier workload. This and discrepancies among different generations of nurses regarding the essential elements of managerial effectiveness are possible factors for the manpower shortage in the nursing sector....

13 Apr 2023

HKMU researchers find new way to alleviate wireless network congestion

HKMU researchers recently developed an algorithm that significantly improves the performance of wireless network transmission and alleviates network congestion caused by a large number of connected devices. The research result provides insights into the network industry in developing the next generation of wireless networks....

24 Mar 2023

HKMU endeavours to promote knowledge transfer and research on Cantonese opera and the inheritance of Chinese culture

HKMU has always been committed to promoting Chinese culture, and the preservation and promotion of Cantonese opera has been one of the University’s research areas in recent years. The School of Arts and Social Sciences is devoted to enhancing the promotion and knowledge transfer of Cantonese opera culture through various means. In addition to organising seminars and lectures, the School also offer the General Education course Cantonese Opera Culture: Appreciation and Experience to encourage students to explore the history and culture of Cantonese opera....

21 Oct 2022

Language barrier and financial difficulties are obstacles to maintaining quality of life among ethnic minority older adults in Hong Kong, HKMU researchers find

A recent study by HKMU revealed that the quality of life of South Asian older adults in Hong Kong is negatively affected by language barrier and financial difficulties. Family obligations, religious beliefs and cultural perspectives play an important part in their old age experience in Hong Kong. HKMU scholar suggested that the Government should enhance education on physical and mental health for the South Asian community, investigate the needs and concerns of caregivers of the older adults, and promote the ethnic minority neighbourhood support scheme....

19 Sep 2022

Research efforts recognised in latest round of RGC funding

HKMU achieved pleasing results in the latest round of the Competitive Research Funding Schemes for the Local Self-financing Degree Sector of the Research Grants Council (RGC). Over HK$13 million was granted for projects under the Faculty Development Scheme (FDS), achieving the highest funding amount of all self-financing institutions under the scheme....