29 Apr 2024
Echoing the Government's initiative to strengthen community support for mental health, as stated in the 2023 Policy Address, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU), together with the Auxiliary Medical Service, Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service, Hong Kong Lutheran Social Service, SideBySide, and The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong, established the “City Companion” Community Alliance on Promoting Mental Health (the Alliance)....
11 Apr 2024
Since 2022, HKMU has partnered with the HKIAA to offer a Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours in Aviation Services Management programme. Starting in the 2024/25 academic year, a new “Cadet Pilot” concentration will be introduced, allowing students to obtain a Commercial Pilot Licence in addition to their degree through the HKIAA's 14-month Cadet Pilot Programme, which comprises theoretical knowledge instruction in Hong Kong and flying training in the United States. In co-operation with various airlines, including Hong Kong Airlines, HK Express, Greater Bay Airlines and Hong Kong Air Cargo, the HKIAA will organise preliminary interviews for the students, who may be given priority consideration for a conditional job offer. The first batch of students is expected to commence their training in May 2025....
11 Apr 2024
Prof. Paul Lam Kwan-sing re-appointed as HKMU President
The Council of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) approved the re-appointment of Prof. Paul Lam Kwan-sing as President for a period of four years effective from 1 April 2025....
7 Apr 2024
The School of Arts and Social Sciences (A&SS) of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU), in collaboration with the Kowloon City District Office and the Kowloon City District Youth Development and Civic Education Committee, designed a brand new “National Security Board Game”. The game will be distributed to primary schools in Kowloon City District in September this year to help students to learn more about national security. The board game is a key initiative under the “Kowloon City District National Security Education Community Promotion Programme”. A kick-off ceremony was held recently (6 April) at HKMU's Jockey Club Campus to mark the launch of the promotional campaign....
26 Mar 2024
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”...
25 Mar 2024
Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is pleased to announce the grand opening of the Ina Ho Cantonese Opera Research Centre (the Centre) on 21 March. The Centre has embarked on a series of initiatives, including Cantonese opera libretto and excerpt translations, online course and appreciation, and exquisite performances, with the mission of promoting traditional Chinese culture and Cantonese opera, and introducing Chinese operatic art to local and international audiences. The first translated libretto is expected to be released in mid- to late-2024....
23 Mar 2024
HKMU organises Health Expo to promote community health awareness
The Health Expo, organised by the School of Nursing and Health Studies (“the School”) at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU), took place today at Kwun Tong Yue Man Square. With “fall prevention” as its theme, the expo featured health screening services provided by teachers and students from the School, as well as health talks by guest speakers and professors, to promote health awareness among the general public....
21 Mar 2024
Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) today (21 March) received approval from the Education Bureau (EDB) to become Hong Kong's first University of Applied Sciences (UAS). The University welcomed the EDB's decision and pledged to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training of UASs, in cooperation with the Government....
19 Mar 2024
The three-day (19–21 March) Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) Career Fair 2024 was kicked off today, with over 130 participating enterprises and organisations from more than 25 industries, including business, professional services, technology, healthcare and social services, offering over 5,000 local, Greater Bay Area, and overseas job and internship opportunities to HKMU students....
29 Feb 2024
To further promote an entrepreneurial culture, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has officially launched the HK$50 million HKMU Startup Fund (the Fund). This initiative aims to encourage students, staff and alumni to embark on an entrepreneurial journey and turn their creative ideas into commercial products or solutions, helping them on a successful business path that contributes to economic growth and benefits the community. Each selected startup can receive investment of up to HK$1 million and enjoy multi-faceted support to start or further enhance its business....
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