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7 Jul 2025

HKMU and SoCO study highlights the impact of subdivided units on children's mental health and academic performance
40% of children in subdivided units report a lack of space for study and play, leading to higher levels of depression and anxiety

Hong Kong's housing shortage and sky-high property prices have forced many grassroots families to live in cramped, poorly equipped subdivided units. To examine the impact of these living conditions on children's development, the Public and Social Policy Research Centre of the School of Arts and Social Sciences at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) partnered with the Society for Community Organization (SoCO) to conduct a longitudinal study. The findings from the first phase reveal that the narrow, overcrowded and noisy environment of subdivided units significantly affects children's mental well-being, academic performance and daily life. The survey found that nearly 40% of children living in subdivided units feel they lack adequate space for studying, and over 40% feel they lack space for play. These children also display significantly higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress....

10 Sep 2024

HKMU ranks first in the number of programmes and places in SSSDP among self-financing institutions

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has been awarded 1,914 places in 20 programmes under the Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors (SSSDP) for 2025/26 cohort - undergraduate programmes, announced by the Education Bureau today (10 September). HKMU accounts for nearly 40% of the total number of funded places, the largest share among the eight participating institutions....

5 Sep 2024

HKMU extends its horizons in every direction as student intake improves in both quality and quantity

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) today (5 September) held a media gathering, in which President Prof. Paul Lam Kwan-sing and senior management met with the media and shared the admissions situation for the new academic year and the University's latest developments....

7 Jan 2024

HKMU holds the first Hong Kong Symposium of Laboratory Medicine to kick off its 35th anniversary celebrations

The inaugural Hong Kong Symposium of Laboratory Medicine, organised by Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) in collaboration with the Hong Kong Society for Medical Laboratory Science, was successfully held yesterday (6 January). As the first major academic exchange event in celebration of HKMU's 35th anniversary, the symposium received an overwhelming response, attracting about 250 participants, including experts, academics, researchers, and industry and government representatives...

15 Sep 2023

HKMU welcomes the selection of the Sports and Recreation Management Programme for the second round of the Pilot Project on the Development of Applied Degree Programmes

The Education Bureau announced the results of the second round of the Pilot Project on the Development of Applied Degree Programmes today (15 September). The Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours in Sports and Recreation Management programme of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) was selected for the Pilot Project. HKMU President Prof. Paul Lam Kwan-sing welcomed the selection. He said he believed that it would help promote the development of professional education and nurture talent for the industry....

13 Sep 2023

HKMU tops the research grant table with HK$29.1 million secured from the Research Grants Council, accounting for over 35% of its total funding for self-financing institutions

In the latest round of the Competitive Research Funding Schemes for the Local Self-financing Degree Sector of the Research Grants Council (RGC), Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) secured a total of HK$29.1 million for 27 projects, accounting for over 35% of the total RGC allocation, making it the largest player among all local self-financing institutions....

18 Aug 2023

HKMU President welcomes new students to the HKMU family

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held a Welcome Day yesterday (17 August) to greet freshmen with a series of orientation activities designed by staff and students, marking the beginning of their vibrant campus life....

18 Jul 2023

HKMU's new Medical Science Laboratory to open in September with cutting-edge facilities to enhance students' pre-employment training

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) will offer the new Bachelor of Science with Honours in Medical Laboratory Science programme from September this year, which has received...

28 Jun 2023

HKMU signs MoU with the Institute of Dining Professionals to promote the continuous development of the food and beverage industry

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) and the Institute of Dining Professionals (IDP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today (28 June) to join forces to support continuing education, training and talent development in the food and beverage industry to promote the sustainable growth of the industry in Hong Kong....

21 Jun 2023

HKMU signs MoU with IAAPA to foster talent development in the attractions industry

The Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU Business School) and the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) recently entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide educational, training and work-based learning opportunities for HKMU hospitality and tourism students....