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22 Dec 2023

The School of Arts and Social Sciences of Hong Kong Metropolitan University signed MoUs with two schools of universities in China to foster collaboration

The School of Arts and Social Sciences at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) recently established collaborative partnerships by signing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with two esteemed schools of universities in China. These agreements were forged with the School of Humanities at Shanghai Normal University, and the College of Liberal Arts at Shanghai University. The primary objective of these collaborations is to jointly nurture and cultivate talents in the fields of literature and creative writing....

11 Dec 2023

IIBG Symposium on “Charting a Sustainable Future Amidst Digital Disruption & Evolving Value Chains”

The 7^th Academia–Industry Exchange organised by the Institute of International Business and Governance (IIBG) of the Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration of Hong Kong Metropolitan University took place on 30 November. The theme of the symposium was “Charting a Sustainable Future Amidst Digital Disruption & Evolving Value Chains.”...

7 Dec 2023

HKMU holds 33^rd Winter Congregation, with the President encouraging graduates to face the challenges and opportunities of the “intellectual revolution” with integrity and confidence

Following the Summer Congregation held in July this year, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is now holding its 33^rd Winter Congregation, conferring academic awards on more than 3,600 graduates....

1 Dec 2023

HKMU provides Diploma of Applied Education Programmes for the “Ethics College” to support inmates in continuous learning

The Li Ka Shing School of Professional and Continuing Education (LiPACE) of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has collaborated with the Correctional Services Department (CSD) to offer Diploma of Applied Education Programmes for the“Ethics College”, which was established by the CSD to support inmates in continuous learning. CSD held an opening ceremony for the “Ethics College” on 30 November at the Pak Sha Wan Correctional Institution. The establishment of the College marks a new milestone in the provision of continuing education for inmates by the CSD and HKMU....

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....

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....

6 Nov 2023

Exploring the Greater Bay Area: HKMU students visit Nansha

The School of Open Learning of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) organised a study tour to Nansha in late October, Guangzhou, with the participation of more than 40 full-time and distance-learning students from different Schools. The aim of the activity was to help the students broaden their horizons and learn about the latest developments in the Greater Bay Area....

26 Oct 2023

HKMU Scholars Recognised Among World's Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists

Thirteen scholars of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) have recently been ranked among the top 2% most-cited scientists worldwide by Stanford University. This achievement has truly reflected and recognised HKMU scholars' remarkable impact with their research outputs....