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12 Feb 2025

HKMU receives precious manuscripts and relics from Eileen Chang, Stephen Soong and Mae Fong Soong; Literary treasures to be digitally preserved to promote modern Chinese literature research

This year marks the 30^th anniversary of the passing of renowned Chinese writer Eileen Chang, who has a significant place in the modern Chinese literary world. Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is honoured to receive a generous donation from Dr Roland Soong and his elder sister, Mrs Elaine Soong Kingman, administrators of Eileen Chang's estate, which includes Eileen Chang's manuscripts, relics, and correspondence with her best friends, Stephen Soong and his wife, Mae Fong Soong, and others. ...

6 Jan 2025

HKMU receives HK$300 million donation from the Wu Jieh Yee Charitable Foundation for new campus development

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) received a generous donation of HK$300 million from the Wu Jieh Yee Charitable Foundation (the Foundation), marking the largest single private donation in the University's history and the largest donation ever made by the Foundation. This substantial contribution will be designated to support the new campus development project in Ho Man Tin, enabling the University to nurture more talent, contribute to Hong Kong's long-term development, and promote community health and wellness....

30 Dec 2024

HKMU secures HK$77 million in funding to launch two new programmes in diagnostic radiography and robotics and automation engineering

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is committed to nurturing future talent through professional education, supporting Hong Kong as an international hub for high-calibre talents. In the latest round of the “Enhancement and Start-up Grant Scheme for Self-financing Post-secondary Education” (ESGS) by the Education Bureau, HKMU secured over HK$77 million in funding to establish two new undergraduate programmes in 2026/27: a Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons)) in Diagnostic Radiography and a Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours (BAS(Hons)) in Robotics and Automation Engineering....

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....

9 Sep 2024

HKMU to confer Honorary University Fellowships on four outstanding individuals

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) will award honorary fellowships to four distinguished persons in recognition of their outstanding achievements in their respective fields and exceptional contribution to society....

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....

28 Jun 2024

HKMU acquires a hotel for student accommodation to facilitate student exchange and internationalisation on campus

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) recently acquired a brand-new hotel in Hung Hom for student accommodation. The hotel, to be named MU88, will support the University's development and enrich students' campus life, in response to the continued growth in student population....

18 Jun 2024

HKMU welcomes new Council Members

Hong Kong Metropolitan University welcomes the Government's appointment of Mr Francis Cheng Cho-ying, Prof. Frances Wong Kam-yuet and Dr Liu Yi-man as new members of the University Council for a term of three years starting from 20 June, 2024....

7 Jun 2024

HKMU announces new organisation structure and Vice President appointments

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) announced a new organisational structure to reflect its strategic development and to further enhance its planning and management capabilities, with the appointment of Prof. Alan Au Kai-ming as Vice President (Strategic Initiatives) and Prof. Charles Kwong Che-leung as Vice President (Administration and Corporate Development). They will assume their new roles on 1 July and 1 September 2024, respectively....

2 May 2024

HKMU signs MoU with BGI College to offer professional programmes to nurture life sciences talent

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) this Monday (29 April) with BGI College, an education centre of BGI Group. Through developing joint professional programmes and conducting joint training and research, the collaboration aims to nurture talent and drive the development of life sciences in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the country....