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26 Mar 2024

HKMU Talk of the Metropolis: youth advocates on climate action Carly Leung Pui-yee and Jasmine Siu Yin-nam share challenges and opportunities in promoting climate awareness among young people

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held its first “Talk of the Metropolis” of the year today (26 March), featuring youth delegates of the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) Carly Leung Pui-yee and Jasmine Siu Yin-nam. They spoke on the topic “Creating a Sustainable Metropolis: Nurturing Youth Leadership in Climate Action”...

7 Mar 2024

HKMU invites the “Yao-Chinese Folktales” production team to Hong Kong for the first time to share their insights on animating Chinese mythology

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is committed to promoting Chinese culture through research and diversified activities. Coinciding with the University's 35^th anniversary, the Research Institute for Digital Culture and Humanities (RIDCH) recently extended a special invitation to the director and production team of the acclaimed Chinese fantasy animation series Yao-Chinese Folktales to share their creative insights with the University community and the public. Their first public screening in Hong Kong was well received, attracting over 200 attendees....

1 Feb 2024

HKMU signs MoU with Hong Kong Hotels Association to foster talent development in the hotel and tourism sector

The Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) and Hong Kong Hotels Association (HKHA) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster the continuous education, training and talent development in the hospitality sector....

17 Jan 2024

HKMU's first Hackathon to cultivate students' creativity and entrepreneurial mindset

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held its first “HKMU Hackathon” recently, attracting about 100 students to participate in the event, which provided a series of pre-competition networking and training workshops to nurture the students' creative ideas...

16 Jan 2024

School of Arts and Social Sciences Assistant Professor receives funding from Korean organisation to develop a historical geographical information system

Assistant Professor of the School of Arts and Social Sciences Dr Lok-yin Law has recently been awarded over HK$80,000 from the Korea Studies Grant of the Academy of Korean Studies. The funding will support his research project, namely “Exploring New Frontiers in Yŏnhaengnok Studies: Unveiling the Spatial and Visual Dimensions of Qing-Chosŏn Relations”...

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....