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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....

11 Apr 2024

Prof. Paul Lam Kwan-sing re-appointed as HKMU President

The Council of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) approved the re-appointment of Prof. Paul Lam Kwan-sing as President for a period of four years effective from 1 April 2025....

25 Mar 2024

HKMU's newly opened Ina Ho Cantonese Opera Research Centre expected to release its first translated libretto this year

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is pleased to announce the grand opening of the Ina Ho Cantonese Opera Research Centre (the Centre) on 21 March. The Centre has embarked on a series of initiatives, including Cantonese opera libretto and excerpt translations, online course and appreciation, and exquisite performances, with the mission of promoting traditional Chinese culture and Cantonese opera, and introducing Chinese operatic art to local and international audiences. The first translated libretto is expected to be released in mid- to late-2024....

29 Feb 2024

HKMU launches HK$50 million Startup Fund to help students, staff and alumni realise their entrepreneurial dreams

To further promote an entrepreneurial culture, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has officially launched the HK$50 million HKMU Startup Fund (the Fund). This initiative aims to encourage students, staff and alumni to embark on an entrepreneurial journey and turn their creative ideas into commercial products or solutions, helping them on a successful business path that contributes to economic growth and benefits the community. Each selected startup can receive investment of up to HK$1 million and enjoy multi-faceted support to start or further enhance its business....