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27 Nov 2023

HKMU scholar explores new research frontiers by adapting digital humanities technology to study classical literature

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is committed to preserving and promoting Chinese culture through academic research. Dr Gary Tsang Chi-chung, Assistant Professor of the School of Arts and Social Sciences, has opened up new frontiers in the Ci study of the Republican China period (1911–1949) by utilising innovative scholarly big data to study the Ci annotations published during that period. This research methodology can also be applied to other classical literary genres of the Republican China period, such as poetry and prose, contributing to the advancement and transformation of academic research paradigms....

22 Nov 2023

HKMU becomes the first self-financing university to participate in the ITC's “STEM Internship Scheme”

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) announced that it will participate in the Innovation and Technology Commission's (ITC) “STEM Internship Scheme” (the Scheme) in 2024/25...

21 Nov 2023

HKMU organises the first-ever “HKMU Vaccination Days” to prevent the spread of viruses and protect community health

This winter will be the first influenza peak since the lifting of the compulsory mask-wearing requirement. To protect the health of students and teachers, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has launched “HKMU Vaccination Days” for the first time to help reduce the risk of the spread of germs and maintain a safe and healthy campus environment. The influenza vaccination is administered by professionally trained students from the School of Nursing and Health Studies, allowing them to apply their knowledge to serve the HKMU community....

20 Nov 2023

【應用科學大學】都大勢申請成為應科大　林群聲：培育綜合學科職專人才 (in Chinese)

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16 Nov 2023

HKMU to confer Honorary Doctorates on four distinguished persons

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) will confer honorary doctorates on four distinguished individuals in recognition of their valuable achievements and exceptional contribution to society. The recipients are Prof. Sophia Chan Siu-chee, Dr Roy Chung Chi-ping, Mr Daryl Ng Win-kong and Mr Michael Wong Yick Kam. The conferment ceremony will be held on 12 December (Tuesday)....

14 Nov 2023

HKMU becomes Hong Kong's first self-financing tertiary institution to establish a research institute in Shenzhen Virtual University Park

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) signed an agreement with the Science, Technology and Innovation Commission of Shenzhen Municipality today (14 November) to join Shenzhen Virtual University Park (SZVUP), becoming Hong Kong's first self-financing tertiary institution to be admitted to SZVUP....

10 Nov 2023

HKMU and The Open University of the UK sign an MoU to foster collaboration and exchanges

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) and The Open University of the United Kingdom (OUUK) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration on academic research and exchanges between the two universities...

7 Nov 2023

HKMU sets up Hong Kong's first “Before I Die” message wall to promote life and death education

The Student Affairs Office of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) recently organised the “Portraits of the Elderly: Journey of Life Exhibition” on campus, aiming to promote life and death education through various creative activities, including the installation of Hong Kong's first ever “Before I Die” message wall and a “Photography Services for the Elderly” photo album. The aim of the exhibition was to encourage the participants to reflect on the value and importance of life while raising awareness about the welfare of the elderly. The four-day event received a positive response, attracting nearly 400 students and staff....

7 Nov 2023

Renowned filmmaker Mr Wai Ka-fai attends HKMU “Film and Life Series” film screening activity

HKMU Department of Humanities, Language and Translation of School of Arts and Social Sciences has organised the “Film and Life Series” activities from October to November, in which six Chinese and foreign films have been selected for screening, with post-event talks arranged to invite participating students to explore the philosophy of life, and to rethink their lives....

6 Nov 2023

HKMU to hold InfoDay this Saturday to provide admissions and programme information

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) will hold an InfoDay on 11 November (Saturday) at its Ho Man Tin Campus, at which representatives from various HKMU schools and departments will introduce the University and provide admissions and programme information. The library will be open, and campus tours will be arranged to welcome visitors. Students, parents, teachers, and other interested members of the public are welcome to join the event....