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22 Nov 2023

HKMU becomes the first self-financing university to participate in the ITC's “STEM Internship Scheme”

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) announced that it will participate in the Innovation and Technology Commission's (ITC) “STEM Internship Scheme” (the Scheme) in 2024/25...

10 Nov 2023

HKMU and The Open University of the UK sign an MoU to foster collaboration and exchanges

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) and The Open University of the United Kingdom (OUUK) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration on academic research and exchanges between the two universities...

12 Oct 2023

HKMU professors visit ASTRI

Prof. Ricky Kwok Yu-kwong, Vice-President (Research and Student Development) of Hong Kong Metropolitan University, and a team of HKMU professors from the School of Arts & Social Sciences, Lee Shau Kee School of Business & Administration, School of Nursing and Health Studies, and School of Science & Technology visited the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) on 10 October for knowledge exchange. They shared the latest developments of the University in various research areas, such as application of molecular profiling, genotyping & genetic variation analysis in human diseases, quality management systems, computer & network security, digital health and arts technology, etc....

29 Sep 2023

HKMU signs MoU with Sino Hotels for nurturing future-ready talents for the hospitality and tourism industry

The Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) and Sino Hotels Limited (Sino Hotels) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support and foster talent development for the hospitality and tourism industry....

21 Sep 2023

HKMU and two partner institutions awarded a government grant of approximately HK$8 million to develop first cross-institutional VR game to enhance healthcare students' interprofessional communication skills

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is actively promoting the teaching and development of healthcare through innovation and technology. In collaboration with Caritas Institute of Higher Education (CIHE) and Tung Wah College (TWC), HKMU will develop a cross-institutional Virtual Reality (VR) simulation teaching game. The primary goal of the project is to enhance the interprofessional communication skills of approximately 2,800 undergraduate nursing and physiotherapy students from the three self-financing institutions to enable the students to deliver higher-quality healthcare services to patients in the future. The project received a grant of HK$7.97 million from the Quality Enhancement Support Scheme (QESS) under the Government's Self-financing Post-secondary Education Fund. The game is expected to be ready for classroom use in 2025 at the earliest....

15 Sep 2023

HKMU signs MoU with FSE Lifestyle to nurture professional talent

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) and FSE Lifestyle Services Limited (FSE Lifestyle) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday (14 September)...

8 Aug 2023

HKMU receives over HK$23 million from the QEF to develop an interactive application to promote blended learning of English in primary and secondary schools

Committed to the promotion of open education, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) today (28 July) received a grant of HK$23.1 million from the Quality Education Fund (QEF) to transform the existing Open English textbook series for primary and secondary schools into an application (app) with multimedia and innovative technological elements....

21 Jul 2023

HKMU holds a Scholarships and Awards Gala to thank donors for over HK$34 Million in scholarships awarded

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held a Scholarships and Awards Gala to express its heartfelt gratitude to the donors who have continuously supported HKMU students' development. More than 100 donors and representatives of donor organisations, awardees and University management attended the Gala....

9 Jul 2023

HKMU holds its first “Entrepreneurship Day” and offers HK$100,000 to nine student teams to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held its first “Entrepreneurship Day” on recently to provide a platform for its students and alumni to connect and exchange ideas with experienced entrepreneurs. At the event, HKMU also announced the results of its entrepreneurship programme, “MetroChallenge”. Each of the 9 winning student and alumni teams will receive a HK$100,000 implementation fund to execute their entrepreneurship project....

5 Jul 2023

HKMU signs MoU with EY to nurture future business talent in the GBA

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) and Ernst & Young Group Limited (EY) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently to collaborate towards their shared goal of nurturing the next generation of business talent and professionals for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA)....