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26 Sep 2024

HKMU launches Hong Kong's first applied degree programme in gemmology and jewellery studies, aiming to nurture talent for the industry

Following the signing of a Memorandum of Intent between Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) and the Asian Gemmological Institute and Laboratory (AGIL) in July to jointly promote the gemstone industry through education, training, testing, certification, research and industry development, HKMU recently held the “International Gemmological Conference 2024 and Launch Ceremony of Applied Degree Programme in Gemmology and Jewellery Studies”. The conference marked the introduction of Hong Kong's first applied degree programme in gemmology and jewellery studies, with the goal of nurturing more talent in testing, certification, research and industry development for the gemstone and jewellery industry of Hong Kong....

24 Sep 2024

HKMU 35^th Anniversary Exhibition "Our HKMU – 35 Years of 'Time, Matters, People, Space'" showcases the University's key milestones

Since its establishment in 1989, HKMU has evolved to meet the changing needs of society and policy development in higher education, developing into a contemporary and comprehensive university. To showcase the University's key milestones over the past 35 years, an exhibition titled "Our HKMU – 35 Years of 'Time, Matters, People, Space'" is currently being held in the University Gallery on the Homantin Main Campus, presenting the achievements of the University, staff and students from multiple perspectives....

16 Sep 2024

HKMU hosts alumni dinners in Hong Kong and Shenzhen to celebrate its 35^th Anniversary

To celebrate the 35^th anniversary of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU), the University recently hosted alumni dinners in both Hong Kong and the Mainland to enhance communication with alumni while sharing its latest development with them. This was the first mainland alumni dinner organised by the Development and Alumni Affairs Office and attracted over 100 alumni from various provinces and cities, including Shenzhen, Shanghai and Xiamen, to commemorate this key milestone of the University....

11 Sep 2024

HKMU continues to rank first in the RGC research grant funding among self-financing institutions, with HK$34.5 million, amounting to 40% of the total funding

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 about HK$34.5 million for 41 projects, amounting to 40% of the total RGC allocation, ranking HKMU first among all local self-financing institutions in terms of both funding amount and the number of projects for the second consecutive year....

11 Sep 2024

HKMU receives a donation from China Resources Group to establish the “China Resources Corporate Governance Scholarship” to cultivate corporate governance talent

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) recently signed a donation agreement with China Resources Charitable Fund Limited (CRCF) to establish the “China Resources Corporate Governance Scholarship”, which will offer up to 10 scholarships in each of the five academic years from 2023/24 to 2027/28. The scholarships recognise outstanding postgraduate students who have excelled in the HKMU Master of Corporate Governance and Compliance programme and encourage them to pursue a career in corporate governance and company secretarial roles....

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....

9 Sep 2024

Creative arts students contribute to Tai Kwun exhibition

The Bruce Nauman Exhibition at Tai Kwun Contemporary this summer saw a team of HKMU students contribute to its “Hi! & Seek” section. At the invitation of Tai Kwun, Mr Morgan Wong Wing-fat, Senior Lecturer of the School of Arts and Social Sciences, led students from the “Expanded Images” course of the Imaging Design and Digital Art programme to assist the museum's public programme team in researching the influential contemporary artist....

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....

3 Sep 2024

HKMU supports "Jockey Club Embrace Life Series 2.0 – Quality Mental Health Campus Project" to promote mental health in the education sector

The "Jockey Club Embrace Life Series 2.0 – Quality Mental Health Campus Project" (JC-QMHCP), organised by The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong (MHAHK), held its launch ceremony on 26 August, with Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU), one of the supporting organisations of the project....