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12 Jul 2024

HKMU physiotherapy programme receives professional accreditation; graduates are qualified to practise as registered physiotherapists

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has officially received professional accreditation from the Physiotherapists Board of the Supplementary Medical Professions Council (SMPC) for its four-year Bachelor of Science with Honours in Physiotherapy programme, which was launched in 2020 to meet strong demand for healthcare professionals in Hong Kong. The first cohort of graduates are now qualified to practise as registered physiotherapists in Hong Kong and can apply for full membership in the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association....

2 Jul 2024

HKMU hosts Scholarships and Awards Gala to thank donors for HK$40 Million for scholarships benefiting over 1,700 students

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) recently held its 2023-24 Scholarships and Awards Gala to express its heartfelt gratitude and to present the outstanding performance of the scholarship recipients to long-term donors and organisations supporting HKMU. Over 100 donors, representatives from corporations and organisations, beneficiary students and University management were present to celebrate the programme's resounding success......

1 Jul 2024

Hong Kong Metropolitan University holds a flag-raising ceremony to celebrate the 27^th anniversary of the establishment of the HKSAR

To celebrate the 27^th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held a flag-raising ceremony on its Jockey Club campus this morning (1 July)....

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....

28 Jun 2024

The 1^st HKMU Distinguished Alumni Award honours four outstanding alumni

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held its first Distinguished Alumni Award Presentation Ceremony and Banquet on 27 June to honour four awardees: renowned Chinese chess player Jet Chow Sai-kit, advanced medical practitioner Oscar Lee Ka-chun, Executive Director of the Hok Yau Club Leung Kwok-shing and LegCo member The Hon Edmund Wong Chun-sek. The aim of the Award is to recognise the awardees for their outstanding achievements in their professions and contribution to HKMU and society, and to inspire students to learn from the awardees' valuable experience....

11 Jun 2024

HKMU and Pok Oi Hospital sign MoU to expand student internships and professional training opportunities

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pok Oi Hospital on June 7. This collaboration enables students from HKMU's School of Nursing and Health Studies to undertake internships at nursing homes, homes for the elderly and other day care centres operated by Pok Oi Hospital, thus gaining valuable clinical experience. The partnership will also enhance cooperation in academic research, professional programme development and other areas to cultivate outstanding nursing talent, jointly foster more nursing professionals for Hong Kong, and promote the development of the industry....

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....

31 May 2024

HKMU Talk of the Metropolis: Commissioner for Belt and Road Mr Nicholas Ho shares his views on Hong Kong's participation in the Belt and Road Initiative

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) today (31 May) held its third “Talk of the Metropolis” of the year. Commissioner for Belt and Road of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau of the HKSAR Government Mr Nicholas Ho Lik-chi was invited as the guest speaker to explore the country's key fields for high-quality development in the Belt and Road Initiative (B&RI)...

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....

30 Apr 2024

Director of the State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution Prof. Kenneth Leung shares his insights on ecological conservation with the innovative “eco-engineered structures” at “Talk of the Metropolis”

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) invited Prof. Kenneth Leung Mei-yee, Dean of the School of Energy and Environment and Director of the State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution at City University of Hong Kong, as guest speaker to share the innovative eco-engineering project for supporting the implementation of eco-shorelines, which he led in developing....