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21 Oct 2022

Language barrier and financial difficulties are obstacles to maintaining quality of life among ethnic minority older adults in Hong Kong, HKMU researchers find

A recent study by HKMU revealed that the quality of life of South Asian older adults in Hong Kong is negatively affected by language barrier and financial difficulties. Family obligations, religious beliefs and cultural perspectives play an important part in their old age experience in Hong Kong. HKMU scholar suggested that the Government should enhance education on physical and mental health for the South Asian community, investigate the needs and concerns of caregivers of the older adults, and promote the ethnic minority neighbourhood support scheme....

23 Jun 2022

Research finds that government funding encourages kindergartens to admit ethnic minority students

A recent research jointly conducted by the School of Education and Languages of HKMU and the Hong Kong Child-rity Association (HKCRA) revealed that half of the kindergartens interviewed admitted more ethnic minority (EM) students because of a new subsidy scheme introduced by the Government, and the lack of human resources to be their biggest obstacle in admitting EM students....

29 Apr 2022

護理系師生繼續支援抗疫 (Chinese version only)

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8 Apr 2022

Over a thousand primary school students participated in Kids@HKMU Summer Camp

Due to the surging pandemic, Hong Kong students have an early summer holiday this year. In light of this special arrangement, Student Affairs Office of HKMU launched a Kids@HKMU Summer...

7 Apr 2022

HKMU students help elderly fulfill their dreams

In collaboration with Wong Tai Sin Integrated Home Care Services of Christian Family Service Centre, the Student Affairs Office of HKMU organized the “Best Wishes to the Elderly: Life Education...

28 Mar 2022

HKMU sets up support centre for Hospital Authority's COVID-19 hotline

Since the fifth wave of the COVID-19 outbreak, Hong Kong's healthcare system has faced unprecedented challenges. In response to high demand for the Hospital Authority...

10 Mar 2022

都大辦暑期網上學堂　自製教材助千名小學生在家學習

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1 Mar 2022

HKMU joins the frontline against the COVID-19 pandemic

In the face of the worsening pandemic situation, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has pooled its resources and expertise to fight COVID-19 for the community. In February, more...

18 Feb 2022

HKMU Jockey Club Institute of Healthcare awarded BEAM Plus Platinum rating

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) Jockey Club Institute of Healthcare (IOH) was accredited with BEAM Plus Final Platinum rating by the Hong Kong Green Building...

22 Nov 2021

HKMU launches new scheme to provide free tutorial service for grassroots students

Hong Kong Metropolitan University and the Cheerful Hands jointly launched the first university-based free tutorial services, "HKMU Free Tutorial Services", for primary and secondary students from...